Be Lightning Alert: Protecting Your Boat and Electronics in Storms
Recently I received a phone call from a sailboat in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, more than 1,000 miles from the nearest landfall. The boat had been struck by lightning and the autopilot, chartplotter and navigations instruments were all wiped out. Serendipitously,...
Arcadia Yachts delivers first 85S
Arcadia Yachts has delivered hull #1 of Arcadia 85S. The all-new “special” edition of the Arcadia 85 with sky-lounge is a 25.9m motoryacht built for an American owner. The Arcadia 85S has been designed to be a family yacht. The vessel combines different exterior...
Preview of Key West Race Week 2017
The Storm Trysail Club announced dates for the next edition of Quantum Key West Race Week. The event will take place January 15-20, 2017 and feature the same successful format as in past years, one day of pre-race registration and practice, followed by five days of...
Emirates Team New Zealand Set to Defend in New York
Set against the backdrop of the Manhattan skyline, the AC45’s of each America’s Cup team are preparing to face-off this weekend on the New York harbour for the first time in 96 years. “This is certainly going to be a unique sailing regatta for everyone.” said Emirates...