- NOTE: The boat was sold to French people and went from Annapolis to the Caribbean, the South Pacific, then back to the US via Patagonia.
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Saturday, March 31, 2012
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Spring, Summer, Fall, and SightSailing in Newport.
Time to visit:
http://www.sightsailing.com/
- With a busy sailing season coming to Newport, take a Tour with the SightSailing company. The Fleet is composed of different boats to accommodate your preferences.
You will enjoy it.Thursday, March 22, 2012
Ocean Going Volkswagen Cat-Ketch with "SockSail".
- Aerodynamic shape around a free-standing spar and a partial solution.
- Over the years, I have adopted many options. The track on the mast and sail without battens is the simplest but worst scenario. Next, the track on the mast with battens is an improvement; however, the track on the mast with full battens is the best normal setup.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
Schooner Europe.
- The family boat from 1968 to 1972. 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 in the video, she has undergone many rebuilds since then. When was the last time that two people could easily handle a 72' sailboat with minimum gear and equipment?
Loved that boat.
Loved that boat.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
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 the 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-day 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 its present size.
- Tanton Yacht Design had a part in the resurrection. ref: TYD#966.
- To read more about Arabella. On Searc: Schooner Arabella. 160'.
- To read more about Arabella. On Searc: Schooner Arabella. 160'.
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