Sunday, May 19, 2013

(Stonington, CT)- After this past weekend’s J/70 competition in the Annapolis NOOD Regatta, we received an amusing note from Brandon Flack sailing their J/70 with his wife and two kids. 

Here’s Brandon’s commentary for other women, children, family sailors:

“A couple of things I wanted to share that people have asked me about…

One- My wife is not a sailor. She is learning as we go with this thing, and she is game for anything we can do as a family.

Two- Neither of my kids are die-hard Opti sailors. Both take lessons and have done some regatta’s, but they are by no means top of the fleet sort of kids. My son Dylan (8) is still a green fleeter (yes, the kid you saw steering a lot downwind).

Three- We enjoy all this together, but by no means are we completely into it. The kids enjoy the hotel pool, flight, heck pushing the buttons on the elevator, just about as much as the sailing. However, they do love the whole package and while educating them about Jimmy Buffet on the road trip home they said that last weekend was one of the best vacations ever!

My point is we are your typically family where the husband has probably sailed more then the rest. We have a self-imposed limit of 15 kts breeze and three races per day that we have established to keep it fun and safe, and we TRY to keep it light on the water (I need the most help with this… We almost had to call social services during a few of those huge shifts and lulls!!!).

We really hope more families or teams with kids get out and race with us. It’s a tribute to the J/70 that we can do this easily and really enjoy it together.

We have the Sheraton (8 min from AYC) booked again for next year at $89 a night and the kids want more friends at the indoor pool (where they serve drinks for Mom & Dads might I add)!!”  Thanks for contribution from Brandon Flack.

http://jboatnews.blogspot.com/2013/05/family-j70-sailing-with-children-some.html

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Check out the first images of the Oceanis 55 at sea… More coming soon! Photos courtesy of BoatTrial.com

Beneteau Oceanis 55: Call it a Sailing Yacht, not a Sailboat

Defined by versatility and a high level of customization, this luxurious cruiser strives to be a mini-superyacht.

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The J/88 design and boatbuilding team has been hard at work on the J/88 project. The new hull mold was moved into the main molding room at CCF last week and yesterday the first hull was “hatched.” She’s a beauty, and we can now officially say that spring fever has hit J Boats!  The NEW J/88 will be out sailing THIS SUMMER 2013!!!

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The 9th edition of the Asia Boating Awards, jointly organised by Asia-Pacific Boating and China Boating, was held on March 29 at the sensational Intercontinental Hotel Serenity Coast in Sanya. Sense 46 has been awarded as ‘Best Production Sailing Yacht’ (up to 15m) from Asia Boating Awards 2013. She won against 5 other nominees. François RODRIGUES, managing Director of BENETEAU China, received in person the trophy.

See the winners list on the official website of BMW Asia Boating Awards 2013

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Sailboats have long been among man’s most beautiful creations, and we are proud to present some of the finest examples in SAIL’s Flagships Gallery—a collection of the biggest and most luxurious models currently offered by the world’s premiere sailboat builders. These are the boats that stop conversations in mid-sentence, that turn heads as their rigs first come into view from a distance and then round the breakwater on their way into harbor.

Sense 55

The Sense 55 is an extraordinary cruising yacht that delivers performance and comfort second to none. The generous beam and hard chine hull design create a low-heel angle guaranteeing exceptional seaworthiness and impressive speeds. Beneteau’s patented Dock & Go joystick docking system makes maneuvering in tight spaces child’s play.

Read more about the Sense 55

and read SAIL‘s boat review here

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FEMA Claims Status

 The Municipal Yacht Harbor Management Corporation (MYHMC) does not receive any funding from the Operating Budget of the City of New Orleans, and it is currently drawing into its reserves in order to fund its operations. The City’s Capital Projects Administration (CPA) is managing the FEMA Claims for the Municipal Yacht Harbor Management Corporation, and the resolution of these claims is essential in restoring the West End Area.

1. Municipal Yacht Harbor

FEMA has obligated $10,100,000 for the Harbor Repair Claim, and is currently reviewing mitigation measures to elevate the electrical distribution system above the base flood elevation. This scope was provided to FEMA by the City and its consultant, Sizeler Thompson Brown Architects.

 A Notice to Proceed to prepare the detailed construction repair plans was issued to Sizeler Architects by the City on March 18, 2013. It is projected by the architect that construction documents will be completed and reviewed by November 2013 such that the project will bid in early 2014. It is anticipated that repairs to the East side (265 slips) of the Harbor will be completed during the 3^rd quarter of 2014 with repairs to the West side (330 slips) projected to be completed during the 2^nd quarter of 2015.

1. West End Park

Painting of the shelters has been completed along with the repaving of some sections of sidewalks. Street light repairs around and in the park will be completed by the Department of Public Works (DPW) under Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for streetlight repairs.

1. Boat Launch and Fishing Pier

FEMA has approved the funding of the Fishing Pier as a “Change of Location Improved Project” such that it will be reconstructed on the North side of the Boat Launch as recommended by the fishing interests.  CPA has applied for a Coastal Use Permit which should be received in the next 30 days.  A notice to proceed to prepare the engineered plans for the fishing pier along with the restroom facilities will then be able to be issued.

The Hurricane Katrina FEMA Claim for the Boat Launch was denied but the area sustained additional damage as a result of Hurricane Isaac and it is scheduled to be included in that claim. The Board has recently formed a committee to explore additional sources of funding.

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Staying Connected Anywhere – Imagine being able to connect to the people and data that matter most – in the places and times that traditional communications don’t always work. The GSP-1700 is the ultimate handheld portable satellite phone. Using the optional GIK-1700 installation kit, you can easily create a complete satellite phone system in your vehicle or vessel from the smallest car to the largest aircraft carrier. Antenna and cable length options were designed for ease of installation on land or sea – or simply use the phone hands-free with the optional Bluetooth module or industrial noise-canceling headset.

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       Lighted keypad

Small Phone, Huge Advantages:
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Accounting for 70 per cent of Beneteau’s production the Oceanis range is crucial to Beneteau’s success, so it’s not surprising the latest craft bristles with new design. The mainsheet arch, shallow companionways and the enlarged cockpit with separate steering area are features shared with the company’s newest cruising range — the Sense. Down below the single-level interior also generally follows the Sense standard. These commonalities are not surprising when you consider the Sense models and the Oceanis 48 (although not the smaller 41 and 45) also share a designer, Berret Racoupeau.  CLICK TO READ THE REVIEW

http://www.tradeaboat.com.au/news-and-reviews/article/articleid/83106.aspx

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