2009 SLAM U.S. Championship Series Detroit NOOD, May 29-31 Accepting Early Entries Until May 11 The Detroit NOOD Regatta will be here before you know it. Taking place on May 29-31 and hosted by the Bayview Yacht Club, the Detroit NOOD is a high point for participation in the Midwest region. Currently twelve Melges 24s [...]
Here is the chat I had with Hilary the other night about her epic adventure loaded onto my face book page Another SOL yachtie shares a recent raceyakka On April 22 1969 Sir Robin Knox-Johnston made history as the first man to sail singlehanded and non-stop around the world. He was the only competitor to [...]
all the best yachties are on are you? Hi, We have just heard that New Zealander Roger Pagani has won the World Final of the BMW Sailing Cup in Italy, from eight competitor countries. This is considered the most prestigious amateur international title for keelboat sailors. Roger qualified for the event after winning the BMW [...]
more here and here Marin LuxurYachts launches 42m classic Elena Thursday, 16 April 2009 Photo by ConceptWorks The Spanish brand Marin LuxurYachts, which belongs to the shipyard Factoría Naval Marín successfully undertook the technical launching of its first two megayachts with steel hull in early March 2009. The first of those vessels is a 40 [...]
Sounds like he wants to stop for some refreshments. The best laid plans…. Posted: 16 Apr 2009 05:04 AM PDT And still it blows! It is at lceast beginning to ease up a little and the sea has simmered a little though it looks as though she will boil again tomorrow….Last night the retrieval line [...]
From Ollys Blog Saturday, April 11, 2009Easter tidings…. A fine day, warmer and sunny followed by a magnificent full moon lighting the silvery waves this evening. Few miles clawed to the east. There were many flocks of birds crossing our path today heading north – I wonder if they’re off to warmer climes for winter. [...]
