Beneteau's Monte Carlo Series is now available in the US
Now available in the U.S. With the MONTECARLO, BENETEAU has launched a completely new range of powerboats born from its unique expertise. These exciting express cruisers are drawn by…
J/Newsletter January 13th, 2010
J/Boats News is a digest of worldwide events, regattas, and news for sailing enthusiasts and members of our J Community. Contributions regarding your racing, cruising or human interest stories on-board…
Yachting Life Review: Swift By Name, Comfortable By Nature
Yachting Life WITH NO expertise at all in the field of trawler yachts, it was with an open mind that we went to see Beneteau’s new baby, the Swift Trawler…
Loran-C signal – Gone by the Wind
The Coast Guard’s director of prevention policy announced publication in the Federal Register of plans to cease broadcasting the North American Loran-C signal Feb. 8. As a result of technological…
J/Newsletter January 6 2010
J/Boats News is a digest of worldwide events, regattas, and news for sailing enthusiasts and members of our J Community. Contributions regarding your racing, cruising or human interest stories on-board…
One more new boating law in Florida
A new law affecting boaters is also taking effect January 1st. It requires anyone born after January 1, 1988 who operates a 10 horsepower or more boat, to pass an approved…
WHY MANY SUCCESSFUL CEOS ARE SAILORS
Reprinted from Scuttlebutt You are racing for the final spot in the biggest title in the sport, and the conditions are less than favourable. Suddenly, your headsail explodes. Pulling down…
The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi
The Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi is getting a sailboat that was left to Tulane University – along with nearly $390,000 – in exchange for a promise to…
J/Newsletter- November 18th, 2009
Written by J/Boats- Subscription link at the bottom of the newsletter J/Boats News is a digest of worldwide events, regattas, and news for sailing enthusiasts and members of our J…
A HISTORY OF 12 METRES AND AMERICA’S CUP ACTION
Reprinted from our good friends at Scuttlebutt ‘The Golden Year of 12 Metres’ is a Jobson Sailing Film produced and narrated by Gary Jobson, and will be on ESPN Classic…