J/News 2-18-2010
J/95 Sailing Swiss Lakes J/Lane, the J Dealer based in Strasse, Switzerland has its J/95 just about ready to roll on the gorgeous Swiss lakes, starting with the HallwillerSee (Lake…
Discover Boating’s winning videos available online
Discover Boating released four videos from the winners of its 2009 video contest, I Discovered Boating, which showcases Americans’ love of the boating lifestyle. The videos address four industry segments…
What's in a name? Plenty if it's your boat (from BoatUS)
‘The name of your boat speaks volumes about you and your humour!’ . Boat names can reveal much about the personality of a boat owner. Or, they can…
SAIL Magazine Announces 2010 Pittman Innovation Awards
www.SAILmagazine.com SAIL’s annual Pittman Innovation Awards recognize the most innovative products in the sailboat market each year. Editor-in-chief Peter Nielsen and his team have awarded 15 new sailing products for…
KEY WEST ON A BUDGET (reprinted from Scuttlebutt 3016)
Reprinted from our friends at Scuttlebutt: J/80 owner Jeremy Reynolds was skeptical when it was suggested he enter Key West 2010, presented by Nautica. The Maryland resident started doing a…
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…