Excess Catamarans Factory Tour – 2024 Recap
The Excess Catamarans yard in Poiré-sur-vie opened its doors on Saturday, March 16th, 2024 for a behind-the-scenes experience. Clients and dealers were able to tour the shipyard where we build…
The Excess Catamarans yard in Poiré-sur-vie opened its doors on Saturday, March 16th, 2024 for a behind-the-scenes experience. Clients and dealers were able to tour the shipyard where we build…
By Sandy Parks / Blue Water Sailing’s Cruising Compass January 31, 2024 Launched last fall in time for the Annapolis sailboat show, the new Oceanis 37.1 completes the seventh generation…
The Beneteau Oceanis 45 has developed a strong following in the sailing community as a Legacy Beneteau Model and for good reason. As the Gulf Coast dealer for Beneteau Sailboats,…
It is reported that there were (9) nine Slocum 37(s) built at Hai-O Yacht Building Corp in Taiwan. Hull #9 was built in 1988. The Stan Huntingford designed Slocum 37…
Dolphin Catamarans Background In 1999, a São Paulo family passionate about the sea was looking for a catamaran that would meet their needs. He found a French builder – a…
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…
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…
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…
Excess 14 Review The first Excess 14 model to see US waters was welcomed by our commissioning Team in South Florida, giving us a chance to get aboard and review…
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…