Category Archives: Marine News
Thrills and Spills in St. Thomas
[ad_1] Most of the 67 boat fleet, divided into eight classes ranging from 16-foot beach cats to 60-foot Gunboats, braved the conditions that saw sailors race 16 nautical miles to the historic harbor and back again to the host St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC). “It was pretty windy and we had some big puffs,” says […]
Read moreWomen on Water
[ad_1] I’ve never driven a boat before today when I put my hands on the wheel of a brand-new 30-foot Sea Ray 300 SLX. The situation makes me nervous. Very nervous. I’ve been in boats — lots of boats. I’ve fished aboard bass boats, jon boats, flats boats and other boats that propelled me through […]
Read moreLes Voiles de St. Barth 2016
[ad_1] Les Voiles de St. Barth 2016 – From 11 to 16 April 2016, Saint Barths will host the seventh edition of Les Voiles de St. Barth, an event which, since its creation in 2010, has quite simply become indispensable thanks to the unique sporting atmosphere and conviviality that colours activities both on the water […]
Read moreFreedom Waters Foundation holds Florida fundraiser
[ad_1] Posted on March 28th, 2016 Judi Loisi (standing, left); Ann Klein; Lisa Salvucci; Kate Peterson; Bonnie Frenkel; Tracy Frenkel; and Rod Nieves are Freedom Waters Foundation volunteers. Seated (from left) are Julia Dorsett; co-founder and executive director Debra Frenkel; Claire Frenkel; and Gina Pacas. The second annual Kind Mariners Ball, which took place March […]
Read moreMarine Electronics Tips
[ad_1] Few items have so revolutionized fishing and boating like modern marine electronics. Today, the average angler or cruiser with little or no navigational skills can venture far out of sight of land in search of fish or adventure. But if you really learn the capabilities of your chart plotter, radar and sonar, not only […]
Read moreNew to Brokerage, for $32.5 Million
[ad_1] Burgess Yachts has been named central agent for sale of the 163-foot Heesen Monaco Wolf, a 2014 launch with an asking price of about $32.5 million. Monaco Wolf is a 2014 launch built in aluminum as a sistership to Satori. Burgess worked with the original owner on the build, which was the second of […]
Read moreGP14 World Championship 2016
[ad_1] For a Class based predominantly in the UK and Ireland the popularity of the 2016 Worlds has undoubtedly got to be the location. By the end of March, Barbados will be flooded with around 400 sailors and their families looking to combine a top class event with a luxury holiday. “We started with the […]
Read moreBob Dougherty Dead at 85
[ad_1] Edgewater, FL March 25, 2016– Rarely does someone transform an entire industry – Bob did just that. Nicknamed “Mr. Unsinkable,” he refined his craft of boat design and build with a steadfast philosophy: people should be able to enjoy boating safely, regardless of sea conditions. A strong Irishman from South Boston, Bob started his […]
Read moreMegayacht News Onboard: Astondoa 110 Century
[ad_1] A Brazilian owner who’s an “all outdoors all the time” cruiser found a kindred spirit in Astondoa. The builder created the 110 Century for customers to revel in alfresco enjoyment, from dawn to dusk. And it wants them to do so without the need for a large crew. The owner of Sophye, hull number […]
Read moreOur Author Finds Turkish Delight
[ad_1] When I started testing boats years ago, each new boat brought not only a welcome challenge, but also a tingly excitement. It’s the greatest perk of the job, and one I’ll never take for granted. That being said, unfortunately, tingly feelings tend to fade, and for the most part, my early infatuation with testing […]
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