Tuesday, October 31, 2017

This is one museum every bookworm should visit


This is one museum every bookworm should visit

The American Writers Museum opened its doors to the public in May 2017 as the first museum of its kind in the U.S. Take a look inside with 10Best.

Lydia Schrandt
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Beneteau Cup 2017

It is one of those superlatives that gets bandied around a lot, but after 26 years and thousands of participants it is entirely apt. Yes.

2017 saw the crew of Flagstaff Marine deliver another great Beneteau Cup. Just as with many of the previous iterations, even the weather could not impact on it all, and eventually did its bit to enhance the overall reputation of Flagstaff Marine’s premier event.

Indeed, at the start of the day things did not look so good, with the threat of more heavy rain that had fallen overnight all set to continue. Alas, it was almost as if Huey, the God of Wind, quickly re-read the memo and realising it was Beneteau Cup day, ensured the sun was out for racing. He also delivered a more than useable 15 to 20 knots from the South, albeit that it was a tad patchy in some of the bays around Sydney’s stunning harbour.

There was a very healthy 37 entries this year, and this meant around 240 skippers and crew took part in the annual celebration of all things Beneteau. This large family enjoys a Champagne breakfast ashore, with baguettes for lunch and then a distinctly raucous and fun evening. It is here that more of the day’s prizes are awarded, and of course the dancing can take place.

Four new sponsors were welcomed to this large family at the 2017 Beneteau Cup. They went sailing with Flagstaff Marine’s Director, Graham Raspass, on the SailTime vessel, L’Oiseau. Representatives from Zettex, Burke, Hedge Finance, and Family Wealth Advisory got to embrace the Beneteau spirit for themselves, no more so than Michael Bova from the latter, who enjoyed his very first time ever on a boat.

This year’s winner of the Beneteau Perpetual Trophy was Kim Clinton, co-owner of the ultra-distinctive and very well travelled, Holy Cow. Each year, the recipient is selected for their efforts across racing, cruising, and the wider community, thereby encapsulating the greater Beneteau vision. This year, Kim’s significant contribution to the Beneteau clan, where she has introduced many people to sailing, along with all the work she has done for charities was highlighted and celebrated. Notably, Kim is also the first woman to win the coveted trophy, and joins a list of distinguished sailors.

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In Cahoots, skippered by Pat and Roberta Play, is seen here enjoying the breeze as they head towards the finish in Race One, where they placed third – 2017 Beneteau Cup © Alex McKinnon Photography http://ift.tt/2iSMmlD

Graham Raspass said of the day, “We’re delighted to have yet another sensational event, at our new, slightly earlier and more calendar friendly Octob

er date. We had 37 boats flying down Sydney Harbour in a mixture of spinnaker and non-spinnaker divisions. Well done to all our owners and crew for getting so many Beneteaus out on the water. It was a terrific turnout, and I would like to thank all the sponsors, owners and crews for making it so. Everyone really enjoyed it. There was good racing to be had and plenty of breeze, so we managed to get both races in.”

With that segue to the racing complete, at 1230hrs the fleet amassed for their respective starts off Robertson’s Point. Indeed both races would commence here. The first race of the day was set to Course Two for all divisions, which meant they would head off towards N2 near Darling Point, and then up the harbour past Bradley’s Head and Chowder Head. Non-Spinnaker Division A, along with the spinnaker division continued further up the harbour turning at the Sow and Pigs and Lady Bay, respectively. All the divisions then headed into Rose Bay and around Shark Island and thence onto the finish.

Race Two got underway after lunch, with all divisions racing on their respective Course One. Once again they were all sent past Bradley’s Head, with Division A and the racers using spinnakers going up to OB off Middle Head and then around Shark Island before returning back to the city and the finish line adjacent to Darling Point.

And so to the podium positions. In Non-Spinnaker Division A, it was Flying Cloud (Howard Piggott) in first place, then Holy Cow! (John and Kim Clinton) and third was Belle Époque (Gareth Jones). In fact Jones had only taken delivery of his boat a few weeks ago and was also competing in his very first Beneteau Regatta. Division B was won by Flying Circus (Craig Boulton), with Dancing in the Wind (Kim Bangel), and then High Voltage (Julian Davies) claiming second and third places, respectively. Danske (Paul Erikson) won the Spinnaker Division, in second was Antipodes of Sydney (Greg Newton), with Far and Away (Graeme Lee) securing third.

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As usual, the representation of the Beneteau range over time was as distinct as it was long and wide. Vessels approaching their third decade on the water were out there enjoying it all with newer craft from the First, Sense and Oceanis ranges, and showcased craft from 30 to 55 feet in length. Indeed two of the boats had only been in the water for less than one month. Janelley, an Oceanis 38.1 owned by Peter Berger competed in Non-Spinnaker Division B, as did Gareth Jones’ Oceanis 41.1, Belle Époque.

The Beneteau clan will not have to wait too long before the next event, which is the Pittwater Cup, which will be held on May 12th, 2018. Many of the Sydney fleet enjoy the opportunity to head to Broken Bay and partake in the both the fun and enjoy the magnificent scenery. In the meantime, Flagstaff Marine would like to wish all Beneteau owners competing in any of the Christmas time races the very best of success and a safe and memorable time.

You can see the entire current range of Beneteau craft at flagstaffmarine.com.au, or call 1300 998 662 to talk with Graham, Micah, Michael or Greg about your next Beneteau.

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Long Island 85' Catamaran Launched

JFA Yachts brand-new catamaran has hit the water.

JFA Yachts new catamaran has hit the water.

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8 tips for surviving winter as a live-aboard in the Salish Sea

A blanket of snow covers boats and docks in Poulsbo.

Winter is rapidly approaching here in Puget Sound. The days are getting shorter and cooler, and while fall is still giving us some of the most beautiful days of the year, the time has come to start preparing for the cold, dark, damp months ahead.

Here are eight suggestions for surviving the winter as a live-aboard:

  1. Give your boat a good cleaning. Purge anything you are no longer using, and store anything you will use again next year in a car, storage unit or at friend’s place. Scrub your interior until it’s shiny, vacuum all the corners and cracks, wash bedding. Starting winter with a clean boat is like starting a voyage with a clean boat — it just makes life better.
  2. Use a dehumidifier that can keep up with your needs. They come in many different sizes, but when you’re living aboard, you are creating moisture that wouldn’t be there if your boat was sitting empty over the winter. We use a thirty-pint unit and run it almost 24 hours a day.
  3. Get to know your neighbors. Sitting on a boat in the winter can be a little dreary, and its easy to let your spirits get down when you’re battling leaks and trying to sleep through noisy wind storms. One of the best solutions we’ve found for curing the winter doldrums is spending time with other boaters. Last winter, friends of ours would host a weekly happy hour on their boat with as many boater friends as they could fit in their 30-foot hull. And we’d often stop other live-aboards as we passed them on the dock to invite them in to share a pot of soup for dinner. It brightened our spirits on the dreariest of days, and probably theirs, too. 
  4. Pick and prepare for a few boat projects you can do inside. Do you need a few new wires? Or sew new settee covers? Completing a few things around the boat will make you feel like the time inside isn’t wasted. And come summer, you’ll be happy you don’t have to waste sailing days inside with the same jobs.
  5. Get yourself a Wonderbag. They’re available on Amazon and are an amazing alternative to an electric slow cooker. You simply heat your soup, chili or stew ingredients to a boil in a regular pan, put the lid on and tuck it into the Wonderbag. Then you can set it aside out of the way somewhere, and go about your day without worrying about an appliance overheating or starting a fire on your boat while you’re out.
  6. Save your plastic containers. All boats leak. It’s a reality of living aboard, and finding them is one of the most discouraging things about winter. Oftentimes there’s not a whole lot you can do in the moment to fix a leak other than putting something under the drip. Once you locate where the water ingress is coming from, make a note of it so you can make a permanent repair when the weather allows.
  7. Invest in good rain gear. Boots, jacket, pants and a good hat that covers your ears are necessary. It’s likely you have a long walk from your car to your boat, and that most of it will be exposed to all the elements the Pacific Northwest has to offer. When the wind is blowing rain sideways at you, you’ll be happy to be safely and warmly cocooned in your waterproof rain gear.
  8. Get up early and enjoy a sunrise. They’re never prettier than in the winter. You’re just going to have to trust me on this one.

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Eleuthera: A Unique Vacation Getaway

It’s no accident that pop stars and princesses alike flock to Eleuthera for the peace and quiet. The Bahamian out island is a unique (and isolated) paradise.

It’s no accident that pop stars and princesses alike flock to Eleuthera for the peace and quiet. The Bahamian out island is a unique (and isolated) paradise.

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Morse Code and an Aldis lamp prevent yacht grounding off Cornwall

Monday, October 30, 2017

Fly Girl: The Tiara F53

The Tiara F53 flybridge is designed for your own personal getaway.

The Tiara F53 flybridge is designed for your own personal getaway.

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This tiny European country is big on beauty


This tiny European country is big on beauty

Nestled between France, Belgium and Germany, the picturesque, multicultural city of Luxembourg is the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, one of the smallest sovereign states in Europe. Charming streets and…

Joanne DiBona
Tuesday, October 31st, 2017

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Clipper Round the World

24 days after Race 2, the Stormhoek Race to the Cape of Storms, started from Punta del Este, including an unscheduled return to Uruguay after sustaining severe damage from a collision with a whale, the PSP Logistics team has made its long-awaited arrival into Cape Town tonight.

Crowds of crew and supporters lined the quay, fellow race crew took to their yachts and a chorus of local singers welcomed the hardened adventurers into the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront.

Round the world crewmember Stian Tonnesen, 31, from Norway, said: “It’s been a long, tough one but we made it in the end. The team has been tested in many ways but we’ve crossed another ocean. It’s done and it’s been an incredible bonding experience for us.

Nigel Holcombe, 55, also a circumnavigator, said: “It wasn’t as bad as you may think. The spirit was great, we were great. It is tougher when you are not racing but we really have had a lot of laughs.

“Last night was really the hardest night of all. The wind was really strong and we just wanted to get in. We’ve been so looking forward to arriving in Cape Town for obvious reasons, and it’s been a great welcome here.”

Since its return to racing, approximately a week after the rest of the fleet, PSP Logistics has not had an easy time of it, with the South Atlantic throwing everything at it, from light airs and wind holes to 50 knots of wind and cold temperatures. The crew banded together however in the face of all adversity to make best course for Cape Town.

All PSP Logistics crew will be given tomorrow off to rest whilst the Clipper Race team and volunteers from across the fleet, clean, victual, mend and prepare CV28 for the Leg 3, the Southern Ocean Leg to Fremantle, Western Australia.

Darren Lemon, 49, who is joining the team for Leg 3, was there to greet the team along with fellow new joiners. He said: “It was an awesome welcome. Great to see the whole Clipper Race office staff and all the different crew out to welcome the team in. The emotion was definitely bubbling away there.

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On the new leggers efforts to help the crew prepare for Leg 3, he said: “We’ve spent the last few days being in touch with the boat, and have been off getting the food and provisions ready for us. We’re all just keen to help out.

Adding, Darren says: “Having some fresh blood on board and extra energy will give the team a great boost I hope. They’ve been through it and now we just want to step in and help them as best as we can. Can’t wait to join in.”

PSP Logistics was awarded the Stormhoek Social Spirt award at Prize Giving and crewmember, Ben Acland, also won the Henri Lloyd photo competition which means there will be plenty of cold beverages ready and waiting to celebrate their achievements.

The entire Clipper Race fleet is set to depart for Fremantle on 31 October, and is estimated to arrive in between 21 and 25 November after taking on the mighty Southern Ocean.

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Phasor Secures $16M Equity Funding Round

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Strategic and Financial Investors join current Shareholders in oversubscribed financing round

Phasor, the leading developer of commercial, phased array antenna systems for the growing wideband mobile broadband market, announced today that it has raised $16 million from a group of leading satellite communications mobility companies, financial investors and shareholders.

This B-Round funding, which closed this summer, allows Phasor to advance commercialisation of its first electronically steered antenna products, and to further develop next-generation technologies for commercial passenger vehicles and the satellite operators and mobile network services providers who serve them. Participating in this round were several corporate/strategic investors, two large family offices and an investment fund, together with existing shareholders.

“Phasor’s mission is to empower mobile broadband access across all commercial use-cases and markets, and it is on track for commercial release in 2018,” said Dave Helfgott, CEO of Phasor. “Phasor is very pleased to welcome its new investors, alongside its supportive shareholders and other partners. Phasor is dedicated to meeting the growing, underserved and unmet needs of today’s network-centric travellers, who require broadband access everywhere, whether that is in-flight, at sea or over land.”

Phasor’s very low profile, electronically steerable antenna (ESA) enables high-bandwidth service in a more reliable, robust and failure-tolerant way. The antenna is solid-state, with no moving parts, so satellite signals are tracked electronically. The ESA can be flat or conformal in design and can be fitted seamlessly to moving vehicles, including an aircraft fuselage, a cruise ship or a high-speed train. The same technology is very well suited to support traditional fixed satellite networks, High Throughput Satellites, and Non-Geosynchronous satellite networks. Moreover, the antenna’s modular architecture allows the system to be scaled to virtually any use-case requirement, fixed or mobile.

For further information, and to view our informational videos, please visit Phasor.

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2018 Crestron Integration Awards: Open for entries!

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We are very excited to announce the 11th Crestron Integration Awards are now open for entries. The annual awards recognise excellence in projects featuring Crestron solutions throughout the EMEA region, with the winners being revealed at ISE 2018.

This year, we are announcing a few new categories and entries will be open to Crestron integrators, Crestron Service providers (CSPs) and consultants, as Robin van Meeuwen, CEO of Crestron EMEA explains:  “Our solutions simplify and enhance the lives of millions of people every day around the globe. Our company’s success relies on the excellence of all our integration partners and Crestron Service Providers. The Crestron Integration Awards is our way of highlighting the incredible work undertaken in so many different applications across the EMEA. It is an honour to review and judge the entries, and I am looking to seeing the amazing work carried out by our partners over the past year”.

This year, the 11 categories are:

  • Best Corporate Application
  • Best Educational Project
  • Best Integrated Home
  • Best Lighting Application
  • Best User Experience (residential and commercial)
  • Best Marine Project
  • Most Unique Application (residential and commercial)
  • Best Multi Dwelling
  • Best Incorporation of Pyng
  • Best Residential Upgrade
  • Best Showroom

There will also be the Ultimate Crestron Award for the project showing the best complete end-to-end solution. Everyone who enters qualifies for this highly contested prize.

Crestron integrators, and service providers are welcome to enter their most outstanding projects, completed since 1 January 2017. Entries will be shortlisted and then judged by an independent panel of Judges. The winners will be announced at ISE 2018.

The entry process is simple and all online – go to http://ift.tt/2yXV08s to find out more and to enter your projects.

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Garmin buys Navionics

Excelerating toward a better future: A Captain’s story

Excelerate Marine provides end-to-end solutions in satellite communications, navigation, safety & security, IT & AV integration and more. The company’s aim has always been to make a captain’s day less stressful and an owner’s day better at lower cost, providing solutions that are fully fit for purpose and represent best practice, best of breed and best value for money. Watch the video to hear all about it from Founder and Chairman of Excelerate Group David Savage.

At Monaco Yacht Show, Savage caught up with Captain Julian Sincock to hear about his experience with Excelerate so far and his future requirements. Sincock is the Captain of busy charter yacht Princess AVK, a 155 Foot Sunseeker Motor Yacht delivered in 2016 and based in the South of France – here’s what he had to say about the company:

What did the Captain say?

“This week marks the end of an incredibly busy charter season that has given us eighteen weeks of charter activity, taking our guests through the South of France, Monaco, Italy, Sardinia, Corsica, The Balearics and Southern Spain. We Captains are very quick to complain when we get let down by our suppliers but as we start to think about the things that need doing for the next season I thought it would make a refreshing change to impart a good news story about one of our supplier partners Excelerate Technology.

If you are a busy charter yacht or if you just want to keep your boss happy you can’t afford not to talk to Excelerate about their Satellite Broadband and Satellite TV solutions and pricing – they literally made every day easier for me and my crew and kept my charter guests happier at flexible and affordable prices, giving me more for my euro than ever before. I can’t be any more direct – what Excelerate promised at the outset worked better than I could have hoped for and I’ve just had my first charter season ever without a single complaint from our guests about their internet and TV experience anywhere we cruised. Of course, Excelerate do more than Satellite Broadband and Satellite TV, so now we are in discussions about giving them even more of our business because their real-time remote and onboard technical support is also the best I’ve ever experienced, it’s like having my own IT department onboard. We plan to use them in other areas so that they can take even more pressure off me and my crew and give my owner and guests a better experience at a more economical price.”

The winter refit season is upon us. If owners, guests, Captains and crew are experiencing substandard connectivity, now is the time to reconsider providers.

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NOAA launches new Nautical Chart Catalog

NOAA launched a new Nautical Chart Catalog and, with fewer clicks, it’s easier for me and others to navigate. It also shows all the charts for a given area (i.e. South Puget Sound shows all the current charts available with a button to click on for the options such as a PDF file or a Booklet Chart.)

Hats off to NOAA for a nice improvement. Thanks Much!

NOAA launches new Nautical Chart Catalog

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Vestas

Vestas 11th Hour Racing crossed the finish line in Lisbon at 1408 UTC ahead of their competitors by a few hours earning eight points and are now the leaders of the Volvo Ocean Race.

They led the seven-day race since the first night staying ahead of the other seven boats through the Strait of Gibraltar, around the island of Porto Santo, and north to Lisbon via a virtual waypoint added by the Race Committee mid-leg.

“Can’t argue with the results,” said skipper, Charlie Enright upon finishing in Lisbon. “For us, it has always been the process and improving every day. We prioritized getting the right people and this provides us with a lot of confidence. I can’t say enough about the squad on the boat and the ones on the shore.”

“To kick it off this way is a strong sentiment to the team,” added Team Director and Co-Founder, Mark Towill. “We have a long way to go for sure, and this is a great way to start the event.”

This is technically back-to-back ocean leg wins for the American duo, Enright and Towill. The pair along with their fellow US sailor, Nick Dana, won the final leg of the last edition onboard Team Alvimedica. This is the first leg win for Vestas, and for a Danish flagged boat in the history of the Volvo Ocean Race.

The team is now in Lisbon for one week participating in outreach events with the local community, an In-Port Race, Pro-Am racing, and preparing for the 7000-mile leg to Cape Town, South Africa that starts on November 6th.

The race to win

Vestas 11th Hour Racing led for the majority of the 1650 nm course that took the seven teams from Alicante, Spain to Lisbon, Portugal.

‘We had a good leg. And that’s due to the strong shore team preparation with Chris Bedford, our meteorologist, Anderson Reggio for navigation support, and Vestas’ meteorology team. We had a plan and could be proactive instead of reactive,’ said Simon Fisher (SiFi), winner of the last Volvo Ocean Race as navigator.

The first night the crew took a risk by sailing close to the shoreline of southern Spain hoping for wind coming off the mountains not seen on weather forecasts. The gamble paid off as they were the first in and out of the Strait of Gibraltar, an area known for high winds, shipping traffic, and a narrow path for maneuvers.

According to SiFi, ‘we then got fired out of Gibraltar at 30 knots. We saw as high as 35 knots and we gybed back and forth quite a few times to stay in the pressure which is definitely exhausting for the team.’

Mark Towill (USA) on approach into Lisbon – Volvo Ocean Race © James Blake / Volvo Ocean Race

Mark Towill (USA) on approach into Lisbon – Volvo Ocean Race © James Blake / Volvo Ocean Race

By day two, the sailors extended their lead 25 miles from the second place boat, but it was short-lived as it shrank to 6 miles in just a few hours, as they were the first to sail into a lighter pressure system.

‘We had good scheds and bad scheds,’ said Charlie Enright, referring the position reports delivered to the team every six hours. ‘It’s frustrating to see the others take a bite out of your lead.’

The vexations started to wane as the crew rounded the island of Porto Santo still in the lead, and a downwind drag race ensued north to a virtual mark 250nm away. The race committee added the mark after Day 2 to extend the course to align with the intention of a seven-day leg.

After turning the virtual mark, the team continued to extend attributing their speed to the sail choice and crew work. While all the teams have the same sails onboard, it is up to the individual crews to decide which of the seven headsails are the optimal combination for varying conditions.

‘We are fortunate enough to have a well-rounded crew who can jump into any position on the boat, whether that is driving, grinding, or trimming,’ said Team Director, Mark Towill. ‘That allows everyone to stay fresh and execute our navigation plan.’

‘We are not talking about the finish onboard yet,’ said young Australian sailor, Tom Johnson just 24 hours before the finish. ‘No one is taking a back seat, we are just all doing our job.’

The last 24 hours were tough as the crew faced shifting light winds, a traffic separation scheme that limited their navigation, and four miles of upwind sailing in a narrow river to the finish, but in the end the crew recognizes this is only beginning of a longer race that will take them around the world over the next nine months.

Life Onboard

The first leg of the race was an exhausting all-out sprint for the team. Executing multiple maneuvers in the initial 36 hours means there little sleep for the crew. Then in the light air, the monotony of waiting for wind is a mental game the teams must push through to be ready for the next situation.

When not keeping the boat going fast, preparing food, washing dishes, and maintenance are tasks the sailors share onboard. Fresh food only lasts for the first few days; then they switch to freeze-dried meals. The crew partook in Meatless Monday, an international campaign to reduce the impact the meat industry has on the environment on the first day out at sea. ‘We are enjoying Mediterranean veggie pasta,’ said Mark Towill, ‘it is one simple way of lowering our carbon footprint and is part of our commitment to sustainability.’

The boat also had to overcome a few systems failures onboard during the leg. A broken water pump the first day left the crew without fresh water until boat captain, Nick Dana, was able to fix the issue. He explains, ‘it’s not like we can go out and get a new one, everything must be fixed onboard, but that’s the Volvo Ocean Race.’ Repair and reuse is another key element of sustainable living.

Then on the evening of day four, skipper Charlie Enright, felt the performance of the boat ‘just wasn’t right’ so he went below only to discover a disconnected water ballast hose filled the yacht with 800 liters of water. The crew bailed the water and repaired the hose, luckily, not losing too much speed in the process.

It’s not all work onboard a Volvo Ocean 65. On the morning of day six, race rookie and British sailor, Hannah Diamond took a moment to soak it all in: ‘It’s been a really nice sunrise and had a couple of pods of dolphins come past, so couldn’t ask for more really.’

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Sunday, October 29, 2017

Is there such a thing as Texas whiskey?


Is there such a thing as Texas whiskey?

Texas distilleries are making some of the best craft whiskeys in America. 10Best sits down with Garrison Brothers Distillery and Balcones Distilling to uncover the secrets of Texas whiskey.

Lydia Schrandt
Monday, October 30th, 2017

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Oasis at Sea: An Interview with Rafael Nadal

When tennis legend Rafael Nadal leaves the court, he heads to sea on board his Monte Carlo Yachts 76.

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Rise of a Powerhouse

Over 58 years, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show has gone from modest to massive.

Over 58 years, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show has gone from modest to massive.

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Saturday, October 28, 2017

New Electronics: Garmin, Simrad and More

The latest marine electronics you should know about.

The latest marine electronics you should know about.

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Friday, October 27, 2017

Sloop Tavern Yacht Club Fall Regatta in pictures

What a day of racing — and what a difference a day makes! Blue skies and wind for the 2017 Sloop Tavern Yacht Club’s annual Fall Regatta on Sunday, October 22. Perfect!

Lots more images of the Fall Regatta at Offthecoastofballard.blogspot.com. And images of Race Your House here.

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See wild horses that still run free in Wyoming


See wild horses that still run free in Wyoming

The Pryor Mountain Wild Mustang Center helps protect wild horses, preserves nature and educates visitors about the heritage of Wyoming.

Kae Lani Kennedy
Saturday, October 28th, 2017

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Vicem’s New 58 Classic to debut at FLIBS

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Vicem is introducing its upgraded 58 Classic at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

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Readers' Choice: Makers in the USA 2017 winners


Readers’ Choice: Makers in the USA 2017 winners

For four weeks, 10Best readers have been voting for their favorite American makers in five categories to create the ultimate holiday gift guide. The results are in!

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MOB myths busted – Part 4

Sea trials for the flying TF10 trimaran

Things to do in Bolivia

Salar de Uyuni

The most important thing all tourists need to know, and most don’t until visiting a tour operator, is that the name Salar de Uyuni (or Salt Flats) Tour is a bit misleading. Even though all trips do truly visit the Salt Flats, which is made-up of the best part of the tour that is only part of either a two or three-day trip. This trip is enough in itself, but many people combine it with (and most tours include) a visit to the grotto Galaxy Cave, formed by the explosion of burning lava into a cold lake, and a long way around down to the Laguna Colorada and Laguna Verde nearby the Chilean border. It’s well worth it. The two lakes, in the Eduardo Aboroa Reserve, are a haven for birds and provide some of the most striking scenery when you are in Bolivia travel. Get there in the evening for the complete interesting colorful outcome.

Yungas Road

Yungas Road is one of the most famous activities spots when you are visiting in Bolivia travel with friends. Yungas Road is the exhilarating and death-defying bike ride along one of the world’s most dangerous roads. Enclosed by hilly environment and scary cliffs, the windy road gives 69 kilometers from La Paz to Coroico, joining the Amazonian rain-forest to the capital city. From La Paz, Yungas Road road hikes to everywhere 15,260 feet at La Cumbre pass, earlier slowly descendent to 3,900 feet at the city of Coroico. The fall in height above sea level means explorers experience both chilly situations in the Altiplano high ground and hot moist situations in the rain-forests below. These dangerous situations meant many of the buses and trucks went down the side of the cliffs taking with peoples livelihoods.

Lake Titicaca

Lake Titicaca is the world’s uppermost controllable lake and the middle of a county where thousands of existence flowerpots eke out an alive casting in its icy waters, mounting potatoes in the stony property at its edge, and North Americans breathless for air; for more about Lake Titicaca just refer Bolivia travel guide. It is also where traces of the rich pre-Hispanic past still stubbornly cling, resisting in past centuries the Spanish conquistadors’ aggressive campaign to erase Inca and pre-Inca cultures and, in recent times, the lure of modernization. It might at first appear austere, but ancient holidays are marked with riotous celebrations where elaborately costumed processions and brass bands start a frenzy that lasts for days.

Isla Incahuasi

Isla Incahuasi is a rocky outcrop of land in the middle of Salar de Uyuni at an elevation of 11,995 feet above mean sea level. Isla Incahuasi is situated in the Potosi and Oruro sections in southwest Bolivia, nearby the top of the Andes. The path to reach the island is salt made. It’s also known as Inkawasi or Inka Wasi. Salar de Uyuni is a 10,500 sq.km sized salt lake inwardly Bolivia, the world’s largest of its kind and you can drive on it. The white ocean of salt is edged in by the Andes Peaks and expressions like new snow that’s not yet been troubled by paths. The world’s biggest salt flat is strictly not a road, but motivating here is absolutely amazing; if you want to know more facts about IsIa Incahuasi refer Bolivia travel guide for more information.

Torotoro National Park

The Torotoro National Park is one of the most attractive Parks in Bolivia. Don’t miss to visit Torotoro National Park when you are in Bolivia travel with your family or friends. The village of Torotoro is located on a small plain surrounded by mountain ranges of Huayllas and Condor Khaka. 138 kilometers from the town of Cochabamba, Torotoro keeps still its royal attraction and architecture. Torotoro is an area suitable for paleontology, archeological and cultural studies and research because of its richness in remains, dinosaur ways and skeletons. The park has more than 1000 species of plants as well as a great diversity of fauna. Visit spectacular places like the Grand Canyon and the Vergel, Dinosaurs tracks, Umajalanta Cave, Natural stone bridges, Cave paintings, and Museum of stone “Pachamama Huasi”.

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Linea: A 295-Foot Concept Yacht from Fincantieri and Claydon Reeves

The Italian builder and British design firm displayed plans for Linea at the Monaco Yacht Show.

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Thursday, October 26, 2017

Elliott Bay Marina’s annual Hot Buttered Rum Race ready to set sail

With fall in full swing, it’s time once again for Elliott Bay Marina’s annual Hot Buttered Rum Race. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, November 5th, with the race start set for 11 a.m. The course will be the same as the Downtown Sailing Series, giving competitors a one-lap tour of Elliott Bay.

After the race, head up to the Seattle Yacht Club Outstation by 1:05 p.m. for the kickoff of the Seahawks vs Washington Redskins game. Homemade Hot Buttered Rum will be provided along with some light snacks.

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Hatteras Yachts Launches M90 Panacera

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Hatteras debuting 90-footer at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

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China Cup International Regatta

The 11th edition of the China Cup International Regatta opened with the passage race from Hong Kong to Shenzhen today.

With around 1,500 sailors from 40 different nations and regions, this event is more international than ever and the competition tougher by the year. In the hotly contested one-design fleet of Beneteau 40.7s, Ellian Perch’s crew on My Side Team from South Africa threw down the gauntlet by winning their fleet.

Yiihua Pocket Emirates Team New Zealand finished second, the Kiwis desperate to win this event at their third attempt. Among the crew are two of the winning America’s Cup crew from earlier this year, Josh Junior and Andy Maloney.

In terms of line honours, Frank Pong’s 75-footer Jelik led the way in a race that saw very light winds from start to finish. Principal race officer Simon James had taken the precaution of putting in two gates on the race course that could also serve as early finish lines if the fleet failed to make it in time to Daya Bay. It was just as well James instigated this fall-back, as most of the fleet only made it to the first gate, so light was the breeze, rarely getting over five knots.

In the IRC divisions, it was Standard Insurance Centennial Sailing Team who won Class A, TongJi Blue Sharks-Ocean Link Team who took Class B, and perennial winner Shenzhen Seawolf who won Class C. Seawolf’s tactician Dominic Law said the light airs and rolling swell made it hard to keep the boat moving. “When you were on port heading out to sea, it was difficult sailing into the swell; it was easier on starboard tack. We could see the other boats struggling as they were racing towards the first checkpoint.”

Among those to suffer in today’s fickle conditions was the defending champion in the Beneteau 40.7s, Wanhang Longcheer. “There were seams of breeze that you either got or you didn’t,” said Longcheer’s Australian professional Steve McConaghy. “We didn’t seem to get much luck today, we had boats sailing around either side of us and we were left with nothing.” A sixth place for Longcheer is not a disaster but it’s going to require a strong performance over the next three days of inshore competition if the defending champions are to retain their crown.

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Jono Rankine has won this regatta before but knows it’s harder than ever to repeat that feat, especially in the 40.7s. He’s skipper of Cheunk Kong Sailing Team, a mixed crew of professionals and amateurs. “We had a terrible start but we kept on chipping away and found a bit of breeze. We were between eighth and fifth for most of the race, so it was good to end up fourth by the finish.”

On Friday the inshore racing begins, with 11 racing classes competing across four race courses:

· The 2017 World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) Finals held in the One Design M32 Class (with M32 Qualifying being held on Oct.24th-25th)
· One Design Beneteau First 40.7 Class
· J/80 Class
· HKPN A Class
· HKPN B Class
· IRC A Class
· IRC B Class
· IRC C Class
· One Design Bavaria Cruiser 37 Class
· ASAF Keelboat Cup Class
· One Design Youth Class

* The China Cup International Regatta 2017 takes place over four days from 26th October to 29th October in the waters of Shenzhen and Hong Kong. There are around 1,500 sailors representing almost 40 different regions and nations including: New Zealand, Australia, USA, Great Britain, Russia, France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Netherlands, Ireland, Welsh, Canada, The United States Virgin Islands, Belgium, Austria, Tunisia, Oman, India, South Africa, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Macau and China.

China Cup International Regatta, approved by General Administration of Sport of China, is co-hosted by the Water Sports Administration Center of the General Administration of Sport of China and Chinese Yachting Association as well as Shenzhen Municipal Administration of Culture, Sports and Tourism. It is the largest China-initiated international sailing regatta, and the biggest First 40.7 regatta in the Asian-Pacific region. China Cup International Regatta has been awarded ‘Asian Regatta of the year’ on four occasions at the Asian Marine and Boating Awards, and by brand value is recognised as one of the top 10 sporting events in China.

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A Must See Destination: Ruins of Chan Chan, Peru

You already know about the Incas and their impressive citadel of Machu Picchu, but have you heard about the ancient remains made of beautiful clay?

Chan Chan is the largest pre-Columbian city in the Americas, and the biggest major adobe city in the world. Although the devastating El Niño floods and heavy rainfall have eroded most of the outer portions of the city, you can still visit the impressive restored Tschudi complex. Take in the broad plazas, royal burial chamber and intricate designs that are inside.

Where are the ruins of Chan Chan?

This historical site is found in Northern Peru near to the town of Trujillo. This is about an hour’s flight from Lima or an eight-hour drive along the coast. Of course, flying is the easiest way to get there from Lima if you are planning to go direct, and there are around six flights per day.

What are the options to visit Chan Chan?

There are different ways to get to Chan Chan depending on your budget and how you like to travel. Here are a few ways to visit and to get here:

By local bus

You can take the orange and yellow bus from Trujillo which drops you outside the complex. From the bus stop it will take you about 15 minutes to walk to the entrance. The bus journey will only cost about 1 Sole and you get to see the surrounding area and mingle with the locals too.

By local taxi

A taxi ride is an easy but more expensive way of travelling and you must be sure to get into a legitimate taxi. The cost from Trujillo should be about 10 Sole. This option is good if you want to explore on your own but would prefer a direct route rather than the bus.

By tour company

If you want to see more archaeological sites in the area then you can by booking with a tour agency. Although this is a much more expensive option you have the peace of mind everything is taken care of and you get to see other sites such as Huanchaco, the Sun and Moon Temples, and the Dragon Temple.

By cruise

Taking a Galapagos cruise holiday means you can take in spectacular sights such as Chan Chan as well as many other destinations during the same holiday break. Visit the Galapagos islands in Ecuador, and choose an itinerary that suits you in the vast continent of South America.

Exploring the site

The Tschudi Complex is the only section of Chan Chan that has been partly restored and the only safe part of Chan Chan to visit. At the entrance you’ll find the small museum and you can buy tickets and souvenirs and find the rest rooms here too.

The site is well marked in both English and Spanish but you can also take a guided tour if you wish.

Ceremonial Courtyard

First you will come to the 4m-thick interior where the designs have been recreated with geometric shapes. The designs closest to the door of sea otters are examples of well-preserved designs that you can see in Chan Chan today.

The most decorated walls

As you come out of the courtyard you will walk along the best restored sections on the wall. The designs show waves of fish rippling along the whole of the wall above a line of seabirds. As you look closer you will be able to make out the difference between the worn originals and the reproductions.

Audience Rooms

At the end of the wall the path brings you to the audience rooms. Although the importance of the rooms is unclear, the designs and carvings are some of the best in the whole complex. The walls show the importance of the sea to the people of the time with carvings of fish, waves, seabirds and sea creatures featured on all of the walls in these rooms.

Second Ceremonial Courtyard

As you continue up the ramp, you each the Gran Hachaque Ceremonial, a freshwater pool surrounded by reeds and grasses. You can see how it was an important life in the age of the Chimú.

Almacenes

Next is an area of small cells of which the use is unknown. However, it is thought they may have been soldier’s accommodation or used for storage.

The Mausoleum

This is where the king was buried along with many human sacrifices and ceremonial objects. Near to the mausoleum a pyramid was found containing the bodies of many of young women, probably human sacrifices or servants of the king.

Assembly Room

The large room has 24 seats set into small niches in the walls and the acoustics are just so that speakers sitting in any one of the niches can be clearly heard all over the room.

The Museum

In the museum you can see the whole of the site in the aerial maps shown as exhibits. There’s a sound-and-light show plays in Spanish every 30 minutes too which will help you learn a bit more about the history here.
End your tour of this fabulous site at the museum and make your way back to your base in Trujillo.

Trujillo and the surrounding area

Your visit to Chan Chan alone will set you back about half a day which will give you some time to explore the rest of the area. In Trujillo you can visit Plaza des Armas which is a great square to wander around admire the architecture and visit the beautiful Cathedral of Trujillo. Another religious building which is a great example of colonial architecture, but also a working church is Iglesia de La Merced. There are also museums to enjoy in the town both art and history whichever you are interested in.

Temple of the Sun and the Temple of the Moon

These pyramid structures are part of an ancient Moche site and sits about 5 miles away from Trujillo. Here at the moon temple, you can see preserved artefacts and murals of ancient myths, gods of the mountains and animal sacrifices. A real insight into the life lived in the area at the time.

Dragon temple

Also called the rainbow temple, only 3 miles from Trujillo, the walls are highly decorated and one of the reliefs is a two-headed beast which is thought to be a dragon. After research it is believed that the purpose of the temple was to conduct ceremonies in honour of the rainbow and other natural phenomena.

Huanchaco

From Trujillo you can easily reach the coastal town of Huanchaco. Due to its proximity to the historic sites it is a popular place for visitors in Northern Peru. It’s also a destination to kick back and relax after some time exploring all the amazing historical temples this part of Peru has to offer.

So, when visiting South America, Chan Chan in Peru should definitely be on your lidt as well as other amazing destinations including Argentina and Brazil. What would your ideal itinerary be when exploring South America? If you have any tips for exploring Trujillo or the surrounding area then leave a comment below to help fellow travellers on their journey.

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Vitruvius Yachts Unveils Expedition Range

The range by Philippe Briand includes motoryachts from 147 to 164 feet length overall, plus a 180-foot sailing yacht.

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Orbis: our Milano Teleport heritage and new offerings

We chat to Venia Zeriti from Orbis Yacht about Orbis’ Milano Teleport heritage and what the new company offers.

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Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Pearl to Debut New Yacht

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The Pearl 80 is a flybridge motoryacht that will splash at FLIBS.

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How many miles and points are you leaving behind?


How many miles and points are you leaving behind?

When it comes to racking up miles and points, there are plenty more ways to earn besides standard credit card rewards.

Ramsey Qubein
Wednesday, October 25th, 2017

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RYA issues guidance on coastal access

Vitters to Build 164-Foot Ketch

Delivery of the custom Vitters sailing yacht is expected in 2019.

Delivery of the custom Vitters sailing yacht is expected in 2019.

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Electric String Appoints Jill Phillips as Director Of Business Development

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Electric String has unveiled its new Director of Business Development – Jill Phillips.

In her new role, Jill’s focus will be on supporting new business development opportunities, extending existing partnerships, and contributing to Electric String’s ambitious growth strategy.

Based out of the company’s London office, but with close links to Electric String’s head office in Hull, Jill will be using her strong network of contacts and vast experience in both the audio-visual and marine industries to help take Electric String to the next level of success.

“I’m thrilled to be joining an exciting, young company that is not frightened to take on new challenges, has an excellent attitude to customer service and a brilliant attention to detail,” said Jill Phillips, Director of Business Development at Electric String.

“With exciting projects already on the horizon, I’ll be in charge of taking on new challenges and new goals, while ensuring we have a clear vision for creating a strong, sustainable future. We’ve got exciting plans for the next five years and I’m already enjoying working closely with the team to ensure we put Electric String firmly on everyone’s radar.”

James Ward, managing director at Electric String, commented: “Having known Jill for many years and having worked together previously, I know we have a shared vision on how we can take Electric String forward through exciting projects and business opportunities. We’re delighted to welcome Jill on board the Electric String team.”

Jill Phillip’s previous experience has included working for Sensory International, Crestron and Advanced New Technologies.

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Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Clipper Race Day 20

Thirteen days after re-joining Race 2: The Stormhoek Race to the Cape of Storms, PSP Logistics has hit another major milestone, passing the 1,000 nautical mile to go mark.

PSP Logistics is also now over halfway through the Elliot Brown Ocean Sprint, after crossing the western gate yesterday.

Whilst bonus points are on offer in the Ocean Sprint, the focus on board is fully on getting to Cape Town. Skipper Roy Taylor comments: “Wind has backed nicely, pointing at Cape Town, soldiers wind at 20 knots, boat speed 11–12 knots.

“Life is good again, be nice to us wind gods!”

PSP Logistics has not been far from the minds of the rest of the fleet in Cape Town, either. In a true display of unity and teamwork, fellow Skippers and crew are offering their assistance to help turn around the team once it arrives in port at the V&A Waterfront.

Thanking the team ashore for their offers, Roy says: “We are extremely grateful for the very kind offers of assistance coming in from the fleet to help get this beast turned around for the next leg.

Day 20, Race 2 – Current positions – Clipper Round the World Yacht Race © Clipper Ventures

Day 20, Race 2 – Current positions – Clipper Round the World Yacht Race © Clipper Ventures

“It’s nice to know that although we are competitors, we are ultimately all friends who are willing to encourage, support and assist each other. We know PSP Logistics’ turn will come, in some port, somewhere in the world, to repay the kindness!”

Looking ahead, once PSP Logistics completes its Elliot Brown Ocean Sprint, the Clipper Race Office will be able to formally announce which of the twelve teams will score an additional one, two, or three bonus race points. With every point making a difference, this could lead to a shake up in the overall standings.

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