Robert Micheli
Stowed in 2 bags, the inflatable sailboats are easy to transport by car, boat or airplane! Unroll, inflate, clip together… and sail! Assembly is fast and tool-free. The Tiwal is very easy to learn how to use. Are inflatable catamarans good? Inflatable catamarans provide an affordable and versatile way to enjoy the outdoors. They’re incredibly … Read more
Delos is a 53-foot long Amel Super Maramu, built in La Rochelle, France purchased by Trautman in 2008. It sleeps six people comfortably. From 2008 to 2021, Trautman and crew sailed Delos more than 70,000 miles. Who owns the yacht Delos? Brian Trautman quit his job as a software analyst to buy a $400,000 sailboat … Read more
The Olympic sailing classes have been used in the sport of Sailing/Yachting during the Olympic Summer Games since 1896. Since then, 46 different classes have been used. How many classes of sailing is there in the Olympics? The 10 sailing classes being contested at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in 2021 are: Men’s and women’s RS:X … Read more
In a 1994 review, Richard Sherwood wrote: “The Sirius is built in Ontario and is mostly found on the Great Lakes. Sirius has a wide beam; and this, combined with the hard bilge and a retractable cast-iron keel, gives good stability. She is unsinkable and, if the keel is locked down, self-righting.” What sailboats are … Read more
What’s the Ideal Boat Size to Sail Around the World? The ideal sailboat size to sail around the world is between 35 and 45 feet long. This length will ensure a high enough maximum hull speed, good handling in high waves, and enough cargo capacity to carry multiple weeks of food and water. What is … Read more
By Carol Cronin. May 10, 2021. Sailboats are powered by sails using the force of the wind. They are also referred to as sailing dinghies, boats, and yachts, depending on their size. Sailboats range in size, from lightweight dinghies like the Optimist dinghy (7’9″) all the way up to mega yachts over 200 feet long. … Read more
What is the average length of a sailboat? Sailboat length is an important factor for boat performance, comfort, and classification. The average overall length (LOA) of common production monohull sailboats is 30 feet, and the average LWL is about 25 feet. The average length of production multi-hull sailboats is between 40 and 44 feet. Is … Read more
At $1.1 million as tested, this luxury speedster should be on the shortlist of any performance-oriented sailor looking to bring a little hedonism to their racing.” “A freshening breeze, building from near calm to the midteens, brought perfect conditions for a morning sail on the new Beneteau First Yacht 53. How much does a Beneteau … Read more