Kayitsis 111;Tanton Design No. 936.

- A recent circumnavigation of the Globe in a sistership of TYD#936, single-handed by a citizen of Turkey, proved the merit of going small; going now, as they say. Kayitsis, her name, was also built in Turkey.

Kayitsiz III - Kiyilar Bozulmasin, Deniz Temiz Kalsin

Kayitsiz III - Kiyilar Bozulmasin, Deniz Temiz Kalsin VIDEO.

Schooner Europe.

The family boat from 1967- 1971. A great boat with an adventurous past. More about it can be seen at: www.ailleurs-autrement.com
My brother Dominique, age 19 bought the boat in rough shape. As can be seen on the video, she has had many re-built since. When was the last time that two people could easily handle a 72' sailboat with minimum gear and equipment?
Loved that boat!

A new rig, A Ketch / Goelette/? I rather like it.

Tanton Cat-Ketch 43-45.

Tanton 43-45 in pictures.

- You can follow more about the C-K on a Facebook Group under: Tanton 43-44-45.

Tanton 43 Siren.

Tanton 43 Tamure.

Tanton 43 Tunnix.

From paper-Newport this week.

- Newport based schooner sails to Haiti to house relief physicians.

- The 160' private charter boat, based in St. Thomas in the winter, was chartered by a Seattle Foundation building Hospitals around Port of Prince.

- The Arabella can sleep up to 30 guests in her 20 cabins. Serving as a floating hotel for 20 physicians for the nine days mission.

- Arabella, originally Centurion; designed by McLear and Harris, burnt and capsized in 1996 in Florida. A total loss, the 90' yacht was acquired by Don Glassie and Atlantic Stars and Hotels. Over a period of a few years, the boat was cut in half and a middle piece was inserted, to enlarge the vessel to her present size.

- Tanton Yacht Design had a part in the resurrection. ref: TYD#966.

- To read more about Arabella. On Search: 160' Schooner Arabella.

Ft. Lauderdale. January 29, 2010

Starting the Year 2010.

The annoncement of Tanton winning the Westlawn Institute and PassaMaker Magazine design competition is a good start. I was personally gratified, because of the reputation associated with the School and the Magazine itself. I was glad to receive the award in Ft. Lauderdale. The occasion was made in conjunction with the TrawlerFest in January.