Turning Over A New Yacht

Project 400 was drawn by Dykstra Naval Architects (naval architecture/exterior design) and Mark Whitely (exterior and interior design). The 81m aluminum hull has space for 12 guests including owners and a crew of 13. Although it is an impressive project, the yacht will have a Panamax height (and a carbon rig by Rondal). Furthermore, the yacht is the largest to date by Royal Huisman by volume (Athena is the longest with 90m including bowsprit – hull has a length of 79.25 m). This new one ...

REFIT COMPLETE FOR FRANCIS JOYON’S IDEC SPORT MAXI-TRIMARAN 22 Mar 2018 | News This week, Francis Joyon’s maxi-trimaran, IDEC SPORT completed an extremely beneficial hibernation in Vannes on the hard standing area at the Multiplast yard. Today, she was put back in the water and her mast stepped. She is now equipped with her new foils, aimed at rejuvenating this record-breaking boat that was initially launched back in 2006. The thorough update that Francis ...

NORTH SAILS COMPLETES SHIFT FROM 3DL to 3Di PRODUCT LINES Increased manufacturing capacity in Minden (Nevada, USA) and Sri Lanka focuses on 3Di sails output for small boats The beginning of 2018 marks a milestone for North Sails as the company completes a 10-year transformation from 3DL string laminates to 3Di molded composite sail structures. North Sails was at the forefront of the mylar and yarn laminated construction wave with its groundbreaking 3DL sails. 3DL sails dominated performan...

The operators of the first all-electric ferry in Norway are starting to get some good data on the vehicle and it’s nothing short of impressive. They claim that the all-electric ferry cuts emission by 95% and costs by 80% compared to fuel-powered counterparts and the results are attracting customers. The ferry in question is called “Ampere” and it was put into operation back in May 2015 with the aim to reduce NOx and CO2 emissions, as well as noise pollution on the water. ...

Crew watching Just “flip the switch” and watch as all systems turn green. Monitor the battery and signal strength in real time. You will be able to tell if anything is wrong at a glance. Every second, the phone checks if the beacon is not in the water and if the connection is not lost. Automatic alarm If an activated beacon detects water or loses its signal, the app will automatically sound an alarm within three seconds, clearly stating what happened; “Man overboard". The...

Gotta love the enthusiasm for getting the most out of one jetski......

NEW OWNER FOR ALERION YACHTS (NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI) November 20, 2017 - Alerion Yachts, the luxury daysailing brand renowned for its combination of stunning, traditional lines and modern sailing performance, is now owned by a marine industry veteran who brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the brand. Peter Johnstone is the new Owner of Alerion Yachts. "It felt natural to do this," says Johnstone. "Alerion Yachts' timeless design and New England build quality are unmatched in the ...

Two years and more than 135,000 hours of reflection, work and energy have enabled Team Banque Populaire and Armel Le Cléac'h to give birth to the Maxi Banque Populaire IX, a new generation racing multihull. This new Ultim, handy solo, able to be propelled over the water and chiseled for the most beautiful adventures around the globe, touched the water today at 12:20 in Lorient. It was an ambitious and daring challenge two years ago, it is today a jewel of innovation of 14 tons. Those who i...

Lois Lane made her 1st sailing event in quite some time last week,
entering in the RYC's Wednesday Night Beer Can regatta. Owner Tony Carr has spent the past 5 years putting in a bundle of time and money rehabbing the 1977 Wylie 40'
cold moulded IOR speedster, which, without his effort, would most certainly have ended up in a landfill.

Still a work in progress, Tony was happy as could be to finally get her rig installed earlier this summer...

Secret testing going on with the crews at Slingshot!

An inflatable kite, sans all the messy strings combined with a foil board set up!...