CT Spring Boat Show 2019

Connecticut Spring In-Water Boat Show, May 3-5, 2019

We look forward to a nice show weekend. We will be showing the all new Jeanneau 490. One of the best sailing boats in her class with safer walk around decks for all ages, young and older. Largest cockpit for entertaining friends and family. Scroll for more information on the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490! Next Weekend Join us at the …

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Sail Newport and Bluenose Yachts Donation Match

Sail Newport and Bluenose Yachts are reaching out for your matching donation.  Proceeds from this matching grant endowment will enable Sail Newport to continue to offer free programs to the community. Currently, sailing programs are provided at no cost to organizations such as the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center, The East Bat Met School and the innovative Pell School …

Bluenose Yacht Sales

Jeanneau Partner’s with US Sailing

BRISTOL, R.I. (January 25th, 2019) – Jeanneau America and Beneteau America announce their continued partnership with the US Sailing Team and sponsorship of the 2019 Hempel World Cup Series Miami. The leading boat builders have been sponsors of the team since 2014 and will continue to have a strong presence in high-performance sailing as Official Partners of the US Sailing Team and as the Exclusive …

Orchid Bay Marina

The Abacos Charter Guide: Day 4, Great Guana Cay

Saturday we got up early and sailed to Great Guana Key. The sail from Manjack to GGC took about five hours. Upon entering the cove we picked up a mooring ($20 a day, a skiff comes around 8:30 am to collect cash). After packing for the beach we loaded up in the dinghy and headed for the public dock at …

Geat Guana Cay

The Abacos Charter Guide: Day 3, Manjack Cay

  Friday I woke up to this view from my cabin (left). After getting ready and eating some breakfast we set sail for Manjack. The sail took about 40 minutes. It was a beautiful sunny, cloudless day. While we sailed I read about the island. We anchored in a cove with a handful of other boats. From what I could …

The Abacos Charter Guide: Day 2, Noname Key & Green Turtle Cay

Noname Key Yesterday, after a great night’s sleep we got up early and set sail from Harbour View Marina to Noname Key. The sail was quite comfortable and the view was beautiful. We passed many other cruisers on our 4 1/2 hour journey to our destination. Once we found a spot to anchor, dropped the swim platform and prepared to …

The Abacos Map

The Abacos Charter Guide: Day 1

Day 1: Marsh Harbour Yesterday I landed at the charming Leonard M. Thompson International Airport in Marsh Harbor, The Bahamas. The flight from Fort Lauderdale to Marsh Harbor only took about 40 minutes. After spending a few minutes at customs I stepped outside the airport and hopped in a taxi to Harbour View Marina. The ride took about 10 minutes …

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Cruising World 2019 Boat of the Year Award

The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 won Cruising World’s “Import Boat of the Year” award. “The Jeanneau was one of the best sailing yachts in this year’s contest, and is the very definition of an outstanding performance cruiser. The panelists gave the boat top marks for innovation and versatility,” said Herb McCormick, Cruising World Boat of the Year director. In addition …