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Boat Not Pointing? Tips For Light Air

One design classes have tested tuning guides created to make your boat sail its’ best. For boats that don’t have tuning guides, follow the tips below. You may want to consider the boat you are sailing. Is it heavy, slow and have a short draft? This combination could be what is effecting your ability to point. To get more power …

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BYS/North Sails Client Training Now Available!

We are excited to announce that we are teaming up with North Sails Portsmouth to offer a great program for our new clients. Below you will find more information about the program. GOALS Educate the clients on proper sail trim Increase the enjoyment of the client on the water and increased time sailing Interaction with North Sails prior to the …

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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319, 410 AND 490 Nominated for 2019 Cruising World Boat of the Year!

2019 Cruising World Boat of the Year will be announced in the 2019 issue! Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 ELEGANT SIMPLICITY An exciting new addition to the Sun Odyssey range is the Sun Odyssey 319. With an overall length of 32’1” the Sun Odyssey 319 in many ways represents the very best of what Jeanneau is all about; elegance and simplicity. …

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New Sun Odyssey 410 joins Jeanneau’s Family of Walk-Around Decks

BY GREAT BOATS RULE SEPTEMBER 24, 2018 COMMENTS 0 It was just this time last year when along came an exciting new model that would completely change the way we think of the modern-day cruising boat, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440. In many ways the 440 was not all that different from her predecessors with one notable exception, the walk-around deck! The …

European Yacht of the year Nominated 2019

BYS Now Offers Saffier Yachts!

Saffier SC 6.50 Cruise THE NEW SAFFIER SC 6.50 CRUISE – PHILOSOPHY AND DESIGN. The Saffier 6.50 Cruise is to a state-of-the- art modern daysailer while still keeping those beautiful classic hull lines intact. DENNIS HENNEVANGER ON THE NEW SC 6.50 CRUISE: We took our time to design her. The old 6.50 has quite a legacy in Holland as being …

Newport Bermuda 2018

Newport Bermuda Race 2018

169 boats competed in this years, 51st running of the Newport Bermuda Race. Rambler 88 finished at 5:51:51 on Sunday evening earning line honors. Rambler is a custom Juan K design. Take a look at their finish here! Warrior and Wizard finished second and third, just 17 minutes apart! Both are Volvo 70’s but have different ratings. After time corrections …

Charter Ownership Program

Charter Ownership Program

Owning your dream yacht has never been easier or more affordable. Our charter programs let you sail while we take care of your yacht, OFFSETTING THE COST OF YOUR YACHT UP TO 80% OWN THE DREAM! Have you dreamed of owning a yacht, but the cost of ownership has held you back? Is the thought of maintenance scary? Or, are …

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The Beautiful Saffier SE 37 Lounge

EVERYTHING YOU WISH AND MORE The Saffier SE 37 Lounge. A yacht that does not meet a standard, but a yacht that sets a standard: the standard of the Saffier SE 37 Lounge. A unique concept without compromise. Why choose when you don’t have to choose? MEET THE NEW STANDARD A boat that combines great sailing potential with ease of …

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VOR Newport Race Village Schedule

The fun continues at the Newport Race Village! Check out the schedule below for more information! May 17, Thursday * Parking Fees Apply Parking Information Race Village Open 10:00 a.m 7:00 p.m Try Sailing! 11:00 a.m 5:00 p.m  VO65 Pro-Am Race 2:00 p.m.  Volvo Ocean Race Newport Heineken Series at Dockside and Riptide 7:00 p.m Closing Waites Wharf May 18, Friday …