Catamaran
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THE ADVENTURES OF S/V SERENITY AND HER CREW: Whale of a time in Tonga
SailBlogs &bull Yesterday
We have had numerous requests to postsome of our pics from our encounter with a new-born and mama humpback whales. This photo is of baby and moma head on--which way should the photogragher go to get out of the way? We have been back and forth to the Giggling Whale, where Sandy and his wife Cathy, the owners are fun and very entertaining if you are interested in some conversation regarding the islands, the foods, and the customs. Don't miss their hamburger and beer special at lunchtime. Sandy is also very yachtie friendly and will help with LP and fuel… Full Story »
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Great Whitsunday Fun Race : Cynophobe poised to retain line honours trophy
BYM Sailing News &bull Sep 6, 2010
Peter Millar's speed sailing catamaran Cynophobe is poised to retain a stranglehold on the line honours trophy in The Great Whitsunday Fun Race over the Whitsunday Sailing Club course on Pioneer Bay this weekend. Both owner skipper Peter Millar ... Full Story »
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Wander to Downunder: Disaster Averted
SailBlogs &bull Sep 5, 2010
Australian Fathers Day (not in the US) had some excellent, good and potential disaster experiences. Getting fathers day greetings from my beloved children was the excellent part (as always), having friends on board in the afternoon and enjoying the atmosphere the harbour offers plus anchoring out in Newport Harbor in the evening with a pleasant… Full Story »
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We have all the time in the world: Trapped by a large Cat!!
SailBlogs &bull Sep 5, 2010
We dinghied into the marina and tied up to a pontoon. When we returned a very large Catamaran had moored with our dinghy right in the middle of its stern. Stu had to crawl along the underneath of the Cat so we could get it out. After spending 3 nights in Porto Santo, which was a lovely place, but due to the fact that the marina/anchorage was a 2 mile round trip to any sign of life supermarket we decided to go onto Madeira itself. We left on Tuesday to good winds… Full Story »
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Day 314, Year 5 Nosy Ankarea Revisit
Handley Sail &bull Sep 5, 2010
At 8 am Bruce and Tristen of Pioneer picked us up in their dinghy and delivered us to Pioneer. Mark and Nadine brought the anchor up and off we went. It is only three miles to Nosy Ankarea so we were there and anchored by 9 am. The water was so incredibly clear and beckoned us to jump in. As fast as we could, we all got suited up and in the water. Pioneer is a catamaran and… Full Story »
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Catamaran TRUE NORTH Belize & Panama Charters
All About Yacht Charters &bull Sep 4, 2010
A yacht charters and sailing vacations news blog from your charter yacht specialists, Paradise Connections, who are currently cruising about the Caribbean. The owner the crew of TRUE NORTH are pleased to announce that the yacht will head to the… Full Story »
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Catamaran MATAU lowers winter 2010-11 rates
All About Yacht Charters &bull Sep 3, 2010
A yacht charters and sailing vacations news blog from your charter yacht specialists, Paradise Connections, who are currently cruising about the Caribbean. Catamaran MATAU, based in the Grenadines is available for Caribbean sailing vacation yacht charters Matau is a 2006… Full Story »
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Spirit of Adventure: More pictures
SailBlogs &bull Sep 2, 2010
The flights are booked The handover date is confirmed In just 2 weeks we will arrive in France to become the offical owners of our new sailing catamaran. She is a beauty.. Full Story »
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Catamaran REACTION announces new crew
All About Yacht Charters &bull Sep 2, 2010
A yacht charters and sailing vacations news blog from your charter yacht specialists, Paradise Connections, who are currently cruising about the Caribbean. Trev and Shari have been together for twenty years and met while studying Law in college. They have… Full Story »
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SailBlog: Portland Roads
SailBlogs &bull Sep 2, 2010
Two night ago we were at anchor at Morris Island, this is the front of big reef which helped to have small waves. Wind was blowing at almost 30 knots, anchorage was OK, we were with two other boats Chocobo… Full Story »
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Lil' Kahuna: Besh Wishes to East Coast Sailors
SailBlogs &bull Sep 1, 2010
My prayers go out to all the sailors on the east coast currently facing the cone of Hurricane Earl. Some very tough decisions are being made right now or need to made soon, and I wish you all the best. I know this is one reality all sailors must face someday or have faced several times already, and there is plenty of good advise out there so heed the warnings. Its better to be safe than sorry. Good Luck! Ever daydream? I day dream frequently thinking about where I'd rather be when I'm a boring or stressful place. While in… Full Story »
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Poland. Sunreef 114 CHE christened in Gdansk
BYM Sailing Industry News &bull Aug 31, 2010
Sunreef is delighted to announce that its second superyacht, the biggest sloop-rigged catamaran in the world, the Sunreef 114 CHE is ready to head off to the Mediterranean. Since its launch at the end of July 2010, the finishing ... Full Story »
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Extreme Sailing Series 2010 - The German demonstration
Sail-World &bull Aug 29, 2010Extreme 40 'Gitana Extreme - Groupe LCF Rothschild' (FRA) skipper Yann Guichard' ThMartinez / Sea Co - CopyrightExtreme Sailing Series 2010. The catamaran fitted out by Baron Benjamin de Rothschild took victory this Sunday 29th August in the third Grand Prix of the season, which has been contested in Kiel since last Thursday. Impressively consistent and at ease in the tricky, unstable conditions in force on the German race zone, Yann Guichard, Pierre Pennec, Herve Cunningham and Thierry Fouchier have scored their second win of the 2010 season. This latest success further boosts… Full Story »
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Extreme Sailing Series : The German demonstration by Edmond de Rothschild Group
BYM Sailing Sport News &bull Aug 29, 2010
The catamaran fitted out by Baron Benjamin de Rothschild took victory this Sunday 29th August in the third Grand Prix of the season, which has been contested in Kiel since last Thursday. Impressively consistent and at ease in the ... Full Story »
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The Adventures of Quasar IV: Temporary Interruption to Services
SailBlogs &bull Aug 29, 2010
We apologise for the interruption in blog updates. QUASAR IV will resume updates as soon as possible once the Author(s) have worked out what to do next.....QUASAR IV will be back! Wot No Blog! Well, this week has been so busy, there wasn't time to write a blog! A couple of nights at The Folly in the River Medina with Mark and Clare, a roast Sunday lunch on board, a force 9 storm overnight, early departure on Monday morning… Full Story »
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Spirit of Adventure: Getting Closer
SailBlogs &bull Aug 29, 2010
The flights are booked The handover date is confirmed In just 2 weeks we will arrive in France to become the offical owners of our new sailing catamaran. She is a beauty.. Full Story »
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LeuCat Adventures: Year 3 Day 263 I'm A Lucky Man
SailBlogs &bull Aug 29, 2010
Yesterday was our 39th anniversary and Mary Margaret was kind enough to write the blog. It is such a treat for me to have her write it. I enjoy reading her perspective of cruising. Plus, when she writes the blog, she does her kitchen tips so I don't have to scratch my head and come up with a techno-tip. After two years of doing techno-tips, sometimes I feel like I am scrapping the bottom of the barrel. What… Full Story »
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Extreme Sailing Series : Edmond de Rothschild Group moves to the top in Keil
BYM Sailing News &bull Aug 28, 2010
The catamaran fitted out by Baron Benjamin de Rothschild has been continuing to up the ante since the start of the Grand Prix of Kiel. The men making up Gitana Team have scored a podium place in seven races ... Full Story »
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International C-Class Catamaran Trophy: Fred Eaton and Magnus Clarke successfully defend Trophy
BYM Sailing Sport News &bull Aug 28, 2010
Canadians Fred Eaton and Magnus Clarke, the defenders of the International C-Class Catamaran Trophy - being sailed at the NYYC's Harbour Court -- won the first match race today with Canaan; they beat Australians Glenn Ashby and James Spithill ... Full Story »
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Little America's Cup: Canadians successful
Sail-World &bull Aug 28, 2010Canaan winner of the 2010 - Little America's Cup' George Bekris Click Here to view large photoCanadians Fred Eaton and Magnus Clarke, the defenders of the International C-Class Catamaran Trophy - sailed at the NYYC's Harbour Court -- won the… Full Story »
