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Your Summer Schedule Dave Foster Comics July 2014

Desirable boats are presented in a way that shows off their good condition to the best possible advantage.

June 2014 comic Nasboat Dave Foster

My experience at J World far exceeded my expectations. Not only did I learn more than I ever expected in such a short time but my instructors, John and Kevin, were amazing. Their knowledge and experience was impressive, but their passion for sailing is what made the whole experience an unforgettable and enjoyable process.

Weather Gear: A Guide for all Sailors and Conditions In terms of keeping sailors warm, dry and comfortable, today’s sailing apparel is truly amazing, although making the best choice from the many excellent products on the market can be daunting. Whether you’re preparing for your first Opti season or a trip offshore, Campbell Woods, the Manager at Landfall in Stamford, CT, has expert advice on selecting the ideal gear.

Malabar VII, skippered by her designer John G. Alden, won the 1926 Bermuda Race, sailed in that year from New London, CT.

What is going on now in the boat brokerage market is similar to what happened in the 1990s. In 2008, not only did life as we knew it during the boom years end, the boating industry came to another screeching halt. Boat manufacturers shut their doors and no new boats were sold. And, although minimal, the few boats that were sold were brokerage boats.

Buying and selling a boat can be a pleasant experience, but it must be done in a professional manner by someone that knows the shoals or you can end up on the rocks with the local marine authority and Department of Motor Vehicles.

New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) in Stonington, CT, recently named the Outstanding Community Sailing Center in the country for 2013 by US Sailing.

We own boats because we love them, we love the water, we love being outdoors in the sunshine, and we love the freedom and absence of shoreside restrictions that boating and sailing provide for us.