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Catalina 5 Series

Catalina Yachts Introduces the New 5 Series — View the Slideshow!

Beneteau at Strictly Sail Miami

Join Beneteau at Strictly Sail Miami in Miamarina at Bayside for the debut of the remarkable Sense (55′) and the American premier of the Oceanis 48, February 16-20, 2012.
Get your boarding pass online and tour the Sense (55′) or the new Oceanis 41, 45 and 48 at your convenience.

New Catalina 315

New Catalina 315 is Latest in the Refined Catalina 5 Series
The new Catalina 315 has the core attributes that made the 445 and 355 award-winning yachts. Features not found in many of the world’s yachts come standard with the Catalina 5 Series. Like her predecessors, the 315 has a bold emphasis on [...]

Strictly Sail Chicago

Strictly Sail Chicago
The Midwest’s only and the nation’s largest indoor all-sail boat show arrives January 26–29, 2012 at Chicago’s famous Navy Pier. The Progressive Insurance Strictly Sail Chicago is a must-attend event for all sailors and has become one of Chicago’s favorite boat shows. The 2012 Progressive Insurance Strictly Sail Chicago Show offers more boats, [...]

Making a Splash!

We will once again be in Annapolis this year representing Catalina, Beneteau and Sabre.
Click here to read our most recent newsletter for all the information.

The “Unsalted Sailing” Flotilla

A sailing first for the world class cruising waters of Lake Michigan, presented by “Unsalted Sailing”.
The Unsalted Sailing Flotilla 2011 will offer newbie sailors as well as experienced hands a seven day sailing collaboration that begins Saturday, August 27th with a kick off reception and finishes Sunday, September 4th. A five day sailing option [...]

Summer Sailstice

Summer Sailstice – Weekend of June 18th.
Summer Sailstice is a global holiday celebrating sailing held annually on the Saturday closest to the summer solstice, the longest sailing days of the year.
In 2010 sailors in 50 US states and 47 countries connected in a global celebration of sailing. Read stories from 2010 at Sailstice Tales and [...]

Sailing the Sunset

Looking to sail out of the Florida Keys?  Visit our friends at Sailing the Sunset:
For those who seek to “Sail the Sunset” and share some sail time with us, we provide a rejuvenating retreat and getaway adventure from every day life.  You will find many great personal moments, and hopefully embrace the natural maritime [...]

Midwest’s Winter Rendevous

The Midwest’s Winter Rendevous for Sailors
Shop, compare and save at the ONLY all-sail boat show in the Midwest!
With nearly 300 exhibitors from around the world, Strictly Sail Chicago is a must-attend event for sailors or anyone interested in sailing.
Sailboats from 6–49 ft.—something for every lifestyle & budget

The newest in sailing gear, accessories and hardware.
Exciting charters: [...]

A Common Denominator for 2011

From Cruising World:
New Thinking is the Common Denominator for 2011
Winners – sexier, faster, more maneuverable under power – make a quantum leap
Fresh ideas, innovative solutions, and, in one case, brand-new boathandling technology that could prove to be a real game-changer awaited the 2011 Boat of the Year judges as they went to work at the [...]

Beneteau Receives Best Boat Awards

2011 SAIL Best Boats has recognized Beneteau’s SENSE for Most Innovative Systems and the First 30 as Performance 30+.
Read the entire article here.

Catalina’s Frank Butler – The Toast of Annapolis

More than 300 of the marine and sailing industry’s leaders gathered on Friday, October 8 to pay tribute to Frank Butler of Catalina Yachts at the Lowes Hotel in Annapolis during the United States Sailboat Show.
Butler, whose boatbuilding career spans nearly five decades including the manufacturing of more than 75,000 vessels, was on hand to [...]

Beneteau USA Receives CSI Award

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced yesterday that Beneteau USA was a recipient of the 2010 Marine Industry CSI Awards.   This award marks the fourth consecutive year that Beneteau USA has secured this honor.
Award recipients will be acknowledged during the 2010 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), taking place September 28th in Louisville, Ky.
The [...]

New Catalina 355

New Catalina 355 Inspired by Award-Winning Pedigree
Internationally-recognized Catalina Yachts of Largo, Florida just announced the launch of the Catalina 355. The qualities admired in Catalina’s award-winning 445—a versatile performer that is fast, comfortable spacious and safe—formed the basis of Catalina’s newest 35′5″ vessel. The design of the Catalina 355 has a handsome, low-profile cabin structure [...]

In-Water Boat Show

Be sure to visit Sail Place at the Michigan City In-Water Boat Show from August 19-22, celebrating the 30th year of bringing thousands of boat enthusiasts to the Lake Michigan waterfront.

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