Daily Archives: February 23, 2012

Yacht of the Week: This $46 Million Superyacht Can Go From la to Tokyo On One Tank Of Fuel

YACHT OF THE WEEK: This Awarding-Winning Yacht With A Garage, Hot Tub, And On Board Gym Can Be Yours For $21.9 Million With a range of just under 7,000 miles from her 34,000 gallon tank, Unbridled can make the journey from Los Angeles to Tokyo on one t… Continue reading

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Smooth sailing tips for ‘mature’ boaters

Awe, how cute, a white pelican and a Canada goose getting acquainted on Mackle Park Lake. Continue reading

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Additions to the BYM News Photo Gallery today

Day 4: 600 mile Superyacht Match Race – RORC Caribbean 600 – http://www.bymnews.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=680 Farr 30's pass through Straights of Hormuz – Sailing Arabia the Tour 2012 – Leg 4 between Ras al Khaimah and Dibba – ht… Continue reading

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Volvo Ocean Race : The Japanese way for Groupama 4

The very northerly course adopted by the Volvo Ocean Race fleet is somewhat surprising! Still in the wake of the New Zealanders, Groupama 4 is not closing on the goal: over 100° from the usual heading and 300 miles … Continue reading

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Volvo Ocean Race: “Telefónica” looks for stable breeze before heading South

It's the fourth day of racing on this new leg of the Volvo Ocean Race and it's thrown up a few surprises. With the South China Sea and the Luzon Strait astern, “Telefónica” and the fleet are now sailing … Continue reading

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RORC Caribbean 600 time travellers

Both Adela and Windrose capture the imagination of years gone by. In spectacular surroundings the golden age of the schooners was recreated in an epic battle between two magnificent yachts and just before dawn on the fourth day of … Continue reading

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UK. J Class announces 2012 official Rib supplier

The J Class Association is pleased to announce that Solent Rib Charter (SRC) has been chosen as the official Rib partner for this summer’s regattas. Having one official partner organisation will allow closer communication between the JCA and spe… Continue reading

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Volvo Ocean Race fleet takes the long way home

CAMPER led the race for new breeze on Thursday that will allow the six Volvo Ocean Race teams to finally turn south towards Auckland rather than sailing away from it. Instead of flying south once clear of the Luzon … Continue reading

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The MIQ Logistics 2012 J/80 World Championship Powered by SLAM

MIQ Logistics, a global organisation with a rapidly growing interest and investment in the marine sector, has this week announced major financial backing and operational support for the J/80 UK Class in addition to a long-term partnership with Key … Continue reading

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Port Norris Rotary presents ‘Run for the Schooner’ benefit

The Port Norris Rotary Club is hosting its annual Run for the Schooner, 5K run and walkathon on Saturday, April 7. The race begins at 9 a.m. and will be timed by L&M Sports. Continue reading

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