For those who are sailing enthusiasts will find that local fleet racing has suffered demise in modern times. You might be looking to get into the sail race. If you are unsure about what boat to choose you need to start with what is available and popular in your local place. You will find most activity as well as a rewarding experience when you make such a choice.
For boats of one design usually local fleets were chosen and the sport was popular as well. Racing was in the simplest form and was invited as well. With fleet racing it was possible for local people to participate even with limited budgets. People found a socially fulfilling recreation with local fleet racing. It was a sport that was localized and grew in several regions. Hence, every region has a responsibility to keep up the sport of local fleet racing. (more…)
A regatta was recently hosted by the Twin Cities Youth Rowing Club. There was an 8 plus race of the Men’s Varsity that was kicked off last weekend. The event was a popular one and drew in a large audience among the members and others of the Twin Cities Youth Rowing Club.
This club has not been new to hosting regattas. This was the seventh annual event that they hosted at the Bryant Lake. It was held on July 24th. (more…)
Gulfcoast Yacht & Boat show is all set to take place on two different weekends in the coming month. The event will take place on 8th to 10th April and on 15th to 17th April, at the Gulfport Harbor. Timings for the show is 10 am to 7 pm on 8th, 9th, 15th and 16th April; while the timing is 10 am to 5 pm on 10th and 17th April. Single day admission fee is US$ 12; and those ages 16 and below can enter free.
Termed as the biggest boat show in the Gulf region, the event is a 1-stop shopping center for the yachting season. More than seven-hundred yachts from 10′ to over 100′ in length are on display both on land and the water in one location. The yachts represent the best in Sail, Power, as well as Paddle Craft from the marine industry. (more…)
A drone video of Sailing Yacht A, with the towering masts now stepped, reveals the jaw-dropping scale of the largest sail-assisted yacht of the world. A 25 second video, in which the yacht passes, actually make you realize how big it is. At 143m/470ft, the vessel is around 200ft longer compared to the Cutty Sark and the Maltese Falcon.
The video footage was shot during early seatrials near Kiel as well as Nobiskrug yard creditworthy for her construction in Germany. Called as the White Pearl while it is being made, Sailing Yacht A belongs to Andrey Melnichenk, an industrialist from Russia with a net worth of around US$ 9 billion. (more…)
