Beneteau 411 History
The Beneteau 411 also known as the Oceanis 411 outside of the US was the most popular 40 foot + sailboat that Beneteau has ever built (more than 1,000 hulls…
Animated Knots -An easy way to learn to tie knots (Continuing Education)
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J/70 Update
The J/70 introduces a new dimension of fun, fast sailing in a stable, easy to own boat. A natural evolution of its J pedigree, the J/70’s 22-foot long waterline with…
AN EXPERIENCE THAT ONLY NEW ORLEANS CAN DELIVER (reprinted from Scuttlebutt)
In the summer of 1991, Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans, LA hosted sixty J/22s for a North American Championship. This event was unofficially dubbed “The First J/22 Worlds” as…
Tips on Preventing Mildew Growth on Boats and Sails (Practical Sailor)
Tips on Preventing Mildew Growth on Boats and Sails Posted by Darrell Nicholson at 10:13AM – March 29, 2010 I’ve been growing several interesting varieties of mold and mildew at…
C&C 99 Review Page
Race-winning performance with family-friendly accommodations If fast is fun, then sailing a C&C 99 will be more fun than you’ve had in a long time. She’s a 32-footer that is…
Beneteau First 30 Review (SAILING MAGAZINE)
New boat: Beneteau First 30 June 2011 By Staff The Beneteau First 30 made its way to U.S. race courses last year, but the boat continues to define a new…
The Joy Stick Club (Beneteau’s Dock & Go)
By Charles J. Doane Posted June 1, 2011 When Dock & Go is fully engaged, the wheel is locked and all maneuvering is done via joystick By now everyone…
Continuing Education:10 tips to prepare for a lightning strike on a sailing boat (BoatUS)
Lightning strikes are one of the possibilities that bring fear to the heart of even the most experienced of sailors. While a storm at sea may bring difficult conditions from…
J/70: New 7 Meter Speedster Sailing 2012
The J/70 (22.75′) speedster is J Boats’ first ramp-launchable sportboat – designed to fulfill the growing need for an easy-to-own, high performance one-design that is exciting to sail, stable enough…