Eight Bells: Marc Lombard, a Legendary Naval Architect
The world of sailboat design lost a true visionary on September 19, 2023, when Marc Lombard, the renowned French naval architect, passed away at the age of 65. Lombard’s contributions…
BENETEAU First 36 Review – Don Finkle of RCR Yachts
1st Thoughts on Sailing the First 36 We were finally able to take our stock boat out for a sea trial in Buffalo recently. We had Kris Werner of Quantum Sails in…
Nauta Design: Award-Winning Superyacht Design Brought To Production Sailboats
Specializing in the interior designs of sailing yachts, this group has earned a reputation for being the cutting edge of contemporary interior design. Founded in 1985, Nauta Design has designed…
Beneteau Hull Number Lookup: Year & Model Decoder
If you find yourself looking at the Hull Number of a Beneteau Sailboat, you may be wondering a range of questions, such as what year the boat was manufactured, what…
First 44 Water Ballast: BENETEAU’s New Cruiser Racer
Picture this – you’re shorthanded sailing your new BENETEAU First 44 in a local weeknight race. You round the leeward mark and execute a flawless tack. On cue, five extra…
Changing Sailboat Keels to Fit Draft
There are many reasons a sailor may want to change the keel configuration on their sailboat or prospective sailboat. If they are moving to a more shallow location than their…
BENETEAU First 36 wins Boat of the Year
Sailing World’s Prestigious Boat of the Year Award Declared a versatile race boat for shorthanded racing, club racing, and adventure sailing and coastal cruising, the BENETEAU First 36 is being…
Hydraulic Lifting Keel On Beneteau Oceanis 34.1
Best of Both Worlds The expert design team at Beneteau Sailboats has implemented a safe, stable, & convenient system to package the advantages of both deep and shallow draft keels.…
Electric Propulsion on Oceanis 30.1 Perfect for Inland Lakes
The latest in technology from market leader GROUPE BENETEAU & Torqeedo Electric is a collaborative project unlocking quiet, sustainable propulsion on a 30′ cruiser via a lightweight electric saildrive. The…
SAIL’s Best Boats 2023 – Nominees
The iconic magazine review has just released the 2023 nominees for “Best Boats”. This is a great indication of the direction the overall market is going in, what corrections have…