Tartan Fantail 26 • The new daysailer-weekender from Tartan Yachts packs a lot of performance in a compact package. We had our first look at the […]
BLUE WATER BOATS | TARTAN FANTAIL 26
BLUE WATER BOATS | JEANNEAU SUN ODYSSEY 41DS
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 41DS • The new deck saloon design embraces simple cruising elegance while offering innovative sailing systems. The October afternoon we set off from […]
BLUE WATER BOATS | BLUE JACKET 38 by Island Packet
Blue Jacket 40 • The new Tim Jackett-designed performance cruiser is being built by Island Packet. The new Blue Jacket 40 that is scheduled for launch […]
BLUE WATER BOATS | DUFOUR 36P
Dufour 36P • The new racer-cruiser from France is a winner in both categories. The summer afternoon we test-sailed the new Dufour 36 Performance was warm […]
BLUE WATER BOATS | MORRIS 52
Morris M52 • A graceful Sparkman & Stephens design, the new M52 is a sailing craft of which dreams are made. In an age when so […]
DESIGN REVIEW | PACIFIC SEACRAFT 61
Pacific Seacraft 61: Catari • People who build boats—particularly those who create custom boats for special clients—are in the business of making dreams come true. It’s […]
BLUE WATER BOATS | BAVARIA VISION 46
BAVARIA VISION 46 • Last summer, we spent a day in Annapolis, MD with the Bavaria USA team getting a first look at the brand new […]
BLUE WATER BOATS | SEAWARD 46 by HAKE
Seaward 46RK by Hake • Smooth sailing on Biscayne Bay in Hake’s newest model. It was a beautiful Florida winter day on Biscayne Bay just after […]
Worklist: Tools & Accessories for Predeparture
The following is an expanded gear list from Bill Biewenga’s article “The Bare Essentials” in the October 2011 issue of Blue Water Sailing. MECHANICAL Toolboxes made […]
BAVARIA RISING by George Day
BAVARIA RISING • Our story and the story of the re-launch of Bavaria Yachts is an American one. But from my perspective, it has its beginnings […]