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…
Lifting Keel Maintenance
Lifting Keel Maintenance Maintenance can be carried out before the boat is relaunched, taking advantage of her position in the straps to drop the keel. Carefully clean the inner sides…
Twin Rudders on a Sailboat: Increased control and safety
Modern hulls are more balanced while heeling. They are also wider in the stern. It leads quite naturally to the twin – rudders. Better control when reaching and tacking Is positioned…
Beneteau Oceanis 331 Reviews (2000-2005)
Designed by Groupe Finot, the Beneteau 331 offers a sophisticated hull with traditional lines. A spacious cockpit, top-of-the-line deck hardware and a roller furling main accent her ease of handling.…
Some may think owning a boat is too costly for their budget. Well, think again!
Some may think owning a boat is too costly for their budget. Well, think again! This helpful resource allows you to compare boating to other family leisure activities. —————————————————————————- GO…
Beneteau First 30: Starting signal to clinic session!
May 24th Hello everybody, It was on Sunday the 22nd at La Rochelle, under cloudy sky, that took place the first clinic session organized by the F30 JK class and…
The First 30 out sailing (Video)
Thanks so much to the crew at South Coast Yachts for this great video of the First 30 sailing in San Diego! “This boat exudes FUN and is very stable.…