Checking In

In a presentation hosted by the Mystic River Mudhead Sailing Association, yacht designer and builder Bob Evelyn will speak at Mystic Yachting Center, located on the grounds of Mystic Shipyard at 100 Essex Street, Mystic, CT on Wednesday, November 12 at 7 pm.

Bart’s Bash, a charity regatta and Guinness World Record attempt for the Largest Sailing Race in 24 Hours (Multiple Venues), was held September 21 at 760 sailing clubs in 67 countries.

Recently launched at Hodgdon Yachts in East Boothbay, ME, the 100-foot super maxi Comanche, built for seasoned yachtsman Jim Clark, has been sailing the waters off Newport, RI.

The latest model from Zim Sailing in Warren, RI, the Zim 15 was created to keep young sailors engaged in the sport after collegiate racing.

Hanse USA has appointed Sound Sailing Center (SSC) in Norwalk, CT as the US Agent for VAr Yachts, the latest line of sailboats from Hanse Group, builders of Hanse Yachts, Moody and Dehler.

Information sessions to help you prepare for a race to Bermuda or any offshore passage will be presented by the Marion Bermuda Race team in October and November 2014.

One of the highlights of the Newport International Boat Show in Newport, RI is the presentation of the Newport For New Products™ awards.

The City Island Nautical Museum in City Island, NY is hosting a photographic exhibition called “Morris Rosenfeld Photos of City Island Boats” through December 21, 2014.

Yacht Broker Matthew Leduc has joined the team at Latitude Yacht Brokerage, LLC in Newport, RI. Leduc has a wealth of experience within the industry, having spent nearly 20 years rising through the ranks to become one of Rhode Island’s leading yacht brokers.

USWatercraft LLC, the Warren, RI-based parent company of six luxury brands including Alerion Yachts, True North Yachts and C&C Yachts, has appointed Sarah Angell as Sales Manager to support their growing worldwide dealer network. Angell, who has moved over to sales from a previous role of Marketing Manager at USWatercraft, has more than a decade of experience in the marine industry. “I am pleased to have Sarah on our Sales Team,” said Randy Borges, President of USWatercraft. “Her…