February 2012

by BILL SANDBERG If ever there were a person who knew how to bounce back from adversity, it would be Newport, RI’s Robie Pierce. At the 1982 Miami Boat Show, while working for the newly formed J Boats, Robie was moving a J/24 around the parking lot when the mast struck an overhead electrical wire. Robie was electrocuted, but survived. How did he deal with this? He named his J/24 Full Charge, complete with lightning bolts for graphics. Robie grew…

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the birth of the O’Day Mariner.

I think the smaller, more intimate boutique boat shows are where it’s at when it comes to the pure desire to buy a boat, talk shop, get a sail quote or just see what’s new.

Iceboating, new interest in the winter sport of sailing.

For over three decades, the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta has showcased the top boats and sailing in the Caribbean, and become equally famous for its parties and musical entertainment.