Young American Sailing Team Win

Published August 12, 2016 / by admin

Taking a different look at the world of sailing races apart from the upcoming Rio races, there is news about the youth team that took part in the Bermuda races. The Young American sailing team of the junior big boat category included seven members who contested on June 21st in 2016. These members were among the first to reach the finishing line at the Newport Bermuda sailing race that was the 50th version held this year.

The boat that they sailed was High Noon which was a Tripp 41 that was given out on loan by the US Merchant Marine Academy which is a sailing foundation. The sailors, in the age group of 15 to 18 won in their class category in the lighthouse division of St David’s. Continue reading →

Seattle Pacific Challenge is on its way

Published June 25, 2016 / by admin

Regarded by many as one of the hardest features of the circumnavigation, the fleet left Qingdao for The Seattle Pacific Challenge from China to Seattle, United States, on Sunday. This is a month-long 5400 nautical mile challenge – the lengthiest race of the series.

This is really a challenging race in the mighty Pacific and there are times when the closest humans to the participating teams are those who stay on the International Space Station. Pacific, known for being the deepest ocean, is also known for huge rolling waves, cold temperatures and storms, suggesting that the racing crew may have to seal with ice and show. Continue reading →

Closings afoot at the Marina Palms Yacht Club and Residences

Published April 7, 2016 / by index

Marina Palms Yacht Club & Residences, the very first marina and residential development to be made in Miami-Dade County in a generation, has started closing on residences in their north tower.
The Plaza Group president Neil Fairman said that for those buyers who figured living the luxurious yachting as well as boating lifestyle, their vision has become reality. They happy with how the fit, finishes and designs have come together and they are very excited to offer a grand waterfront product and living experience to their buyers.
Sales director Michael Internoscia said that ending up construction on their north tower and starting closings has energized their sales center and offered a magnificent sales lift for south tower.  Prospective buyers see that they are bearing on what they foretold and that they are really developing something unique in Miami market. At Marina Palms at this point of time, they are catching energy and buzz that they think is exclusive to their property that is showcased by the everyday excitement they see in their present and prospective buyers.

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FYBA to address foreign-flagged yacht sales

Published November 6, 2015 / by admin

Florida Yacht Brokers Association is all set to arrange a media event with the United States Rep. Lois Frankel at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show to modify the brokerage community on attempts to get rid of federal laws halting the sale of foreign-flagged yachts to the citizens of the United States while in domestic waters. This event will happen on 9th Nov, from 2 pm to 2:30 pm in the Yachting Tent, Booth 559-560. Continue reading →