Beneteau First 40 Review
Reprinted from RCR Yachts Racer’s News #340, October 21, 2009 First Impressions of the Beneteau First 40, by Garth Hichens: “My first sight of the Beneteau First 40 was at…
BENETEAU USA INC. TRANSFORMS FACTORY INTO "JUST IN TIME LEAN MANUFACTURING"
“This is an amazing feat for our team, as it truly was an internal initiative that came from the leadership of our Vice President of Manufacturing, Gerard Martineau, working with…
Beneteau First 35 has won the “Yacht of the Year”
Beneteau USA is pleased to report that the new Beneteau First 35 has won the “Yacht of the Year” award from Voile Magazine. A panel of Voile Magazine journalists, a…
W.I.B. Crealock dies at 89; yacht designer and author
One of his designs, the Pacific Seacraft 36, was inducted into the American Sailboat Hall of Fame as a ‘classic American sailboat.’ W.I.B. Crealock was known for his meticulous concern…
First 35 and 40 on the race course
New Victory for Team Normar Team Normar skippered by Jorn-Erik Ruud, well known from last year China Cup, did well during the weekend in their new First 40. They ended…
The NEW J/111
“(Annapolis, MD- October 8th)- J/Boats announced today a new 36′ sportboat design planned for 2010 introduction. The J/111 is a sleek, modern one-design, with a large daysailing cockpit, easy-to-handle sail…
PEEKING THROUGH THE IRC CURTAIN
Mike Urwin, RORC Rating office, Technical Director explains some of the changes proposed to IRC, and the overall objective of the IRC rule. Here are a few excerpts: *…
US Sailing seeks Rolex award nominations
US Sailing is now accepting nominations for its Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year awards. The awards are presented annually to the individual male and female U.S. sailor who…
SAIL magazine announced its 2010 Best Boats nominees
Sail magazine announced its 2010 Best Boats nominees in the September issue and on its Web site. See Related Articles Sail, These annual awards recognize innovation and excellence in sailboat…
The New Beneteau 40
Here is the inital report from our friends at Annapolis Yacht Sales: “Handles like a Mercedes Benz and trucks like it’s on rails! The big shoes to fill are of…