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…
W.I.B. Crealock dies at 89; yacht designer and author
One of his designs, the Pacific Seacraft 36, was inducted into the American Sailboat Hall of Fame as a ‘classic American sailboat.’ W.I.B. Crealock was known for his meticulous concern…
PEEKING THROUGH THE IRC CURTAIN
Mike Urwin, RORC Rating office, Technical Director explains some of the changes proposed to IRC, and the overall objective of the IRC rule. Here are a few excerpts: *…
US Sailing seeks Rolex award nominations
US Sailing is now accepting nominations for its Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year awards. The awards are presented annually to the individual male and female U.S. sailor who…
International Achievement Awards: Award of Excellence
For the 2008 St. Petersburg Boat Show, Murray Yacht Sales employed JSI to build custom cockpit cushions for the new Beneteau 40 and new Beneteau 49. The cushions were a…