Best Practices for Securing Your Boat in Advance of a Hurricane
When a hurricane is on the horizon, properly securing your boat becomes a top priority. It is critical to follow best practices to prevent significant damage to your vessel and…
J/70 vs J/80: Which J/Boat is Right for You?
When it comes to choosing the right performance sailboat, J/Boats are a go-to option for sailors who demand speed, handling, and quality. Two popular models—the J/70 and the J/80—are often…
Insider’s Guide to Boat Show Season: Navigating the Best Shows of the Year
As each boat show season approaches, there’s excitement in the air across the boating community. With each show offering a unique experience, it’s helpful to consider what is best for…
Ted Hickey Bridge Status
Westbound & Eastbound LA 1264, Senator Ted Hickey / Seabrook Bridge, Orleans Parish — Live Updates 3/14/2024 – Ted Hickey Bridge closed. Route Name: Westbound & Eastbound LA 1264Start Date:…
Zern Rigging Changes Location
After 23 years of operations at the Pensacola Shipyard, Zern Rigging is moving their headquarters to the Pelicans Perch Marina & Boatyard, just a short distance by water to the…
Beneteau First 27
NAVAL ARCHITECT : Samuel Manuard INTERIOR DESIGN : Gigodesign Concept and R&D : Seascape The First series of sailboats from Beneteau offer simplicity, performances, and comfortable interiors and cockpits geared…
Beneteau First 36 Reviews, Video & Specs
First 36 Reviews First Impressions of Beneteau’s First 36 – “One of the most exciting premiers” By Jochen Rieker of Yacht.De – Link “The boat remains far from the veneer…
What’s special about VPLP Design?
Background of the famous design group HOW VPLP DESIGN ADAPTS TO THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION When Marc Van Peteghem and Vincent Lauriot-Prévost left the University of Southampton, where they met, to…
Sail America Industry Conference
April 8th 2022 This week brought professionals from every corner of the sailing industry together in the beautiful town of Annapolis, Maryland for the 2022 Sail America Industry Conference. With…
Yamaha Outboard Serial Number Lookup: Year & Model Decoder
If you find yourself looking at a Yamaha Outboard you may be wondering what year this outboard was manufactured. Fortunately, Yamaha has made it easy to identify this information. What…