Feb 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
My wife and I took a beachcat sailing trip to Belize in February 2003. The trip was such a disappointment we decided to share the experience with as many people as possible, hoping we would help others avoid our misfortune. We were first attracted to Belize, three...
Feb 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Tybee 500 There is a new kid on the block when it comes to beachcat adventure. The first annual Tybee 500 distance race, to be sailed May 12-17, starts in the Florida Keys and ends up over 500 miles north at Tybee Island, Georgia. The six leg event is designed, in the...
Feb 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
By Barby MacGowan St. Thomas, USVI — It was the Caribbean, but that didn’t mean sailors were laid back when they hit the starting line at St. Thomas Yacht Club’s 2003 International Rolex Regatta in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tough competition, warm...
Feb 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Typhoon International sponsored SNECCA circuit covers whole of Scotland and the North East of England. This years events are as follows Royal Tay Yacht Club – 3/4 May South Shields Sailing Club 31 May/1 June Royal Findhorn Yacht Club 12/13 July Dalgety Bay...
Feb 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
I recently purchased a small outboard motor for my Prindle 18 catamaran and had to figure out how to mount it on my boat. I wanted something that was easily removable and was lightweight… I had an old Hobie 16 boom on hand, so that is what I used from the...
Feb 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Here’s a website that looks pretty useful if you are traveling to an unfamiliar area and want to find out what marina facilities are available. They have info on marinas world-wide, click on “Read More” to see the announcement. marinamap.com was...
