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In this final episode, our cruisers hike up a hill behind the bite on Norman Island. A million dollar view of the BVI awaits. The south side of Norman Island provides an ocean scape as our cruisers comment on a magnificent cruising vacation with our film’s producer, Gary Jobson. With their boats at anchor below, [...]
TSC interviews Fred Cook of Schaefer Marine at the 2005 U.S Sailboat Show in Annapolis, MD. Fred demonstrates Boom Furler, Schaefer’s popular mainsail hoisting, lowering and reefing system. Unlike in-mast furling, Boom Furler accommodates a full-batten, high-roach sail for better cruising performance. Be sure to subscribe to this free video podcast series and our [...]
It has become a regular annual feature of this blog for me to nominate my Top Ten Sailing Blogs of the year. I did it in 2005, 2006 and 2007. This year I thought I'd do something a bit different. But I need your help.
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Thanks to everyone who participated in our Sailing Bucket List Group Writing Project. I really appreciate the efforts of all of you who put your minds to the question of what sailing ambitions and dreams you want to achieve in the rest of your lives. read more »
Back from the International Rolex Regatta in St. Thomas and back to the grind. Trey and I flew down to the virgin islands to participate in this cool race for the second time. This time, Trey raced with another sailor friend of ours John Casey an experienced cat sailor and multiple year winner of the Tybee 500 in past years. They raced on a 22 foot Supercat catamaran with a modified "tall rig". I raced with our sponsors son Hudson on a Hobie 16. Here we are on the second day of racing. read more »
To be watched closely: a 50’ trimaran designed by Lalou Roucayrol, future series boat for rapid and safely cruises, a 40’ catamaran available in containers, a small coastal raid multihull … More than 30 units presented afloat… Reference ...
Sadly, cruising guide authors Mark and Diana Doyle are selling their 2001 PDQ 36 sailing catamaran, Semi-Local. She is a 2001, hull number 36090, and has twin Yanmar diesels. Asking $199,000 or best offer. More information is available by e-mail: mar...