J/30 Cruising/Racing Sailboat : An Amazing One Design Offshore Racer That Continues To Shine

In the late 1970's, there was a call for a reliable, 30ft offshore racing sailboat. Most of the major manufacturers stepped up - but it was the new shipbuilders at J-Boat that struck gold with their J/30....

Downeast Maine Cottages

It just doesn't get any better. Ayyyup! Lobster fresh from the sea, a walk backshore after dinner and a relaxing night by the fire listening to the waves break against the rocks, all the while the sound of...

Grosse Pointe Farms Boat Club Race 8-17-06 deedsphotos

Wind ESE 5-10. Light chop. NOVICE 1. Spirit O'76 Catalina 22 2. #135 C&C 24 JAM B 1. Growl Tiger Tartan 3000 2. Tokana SC 23 3. Runnin' Rampant Ensign JAM A 1. Gypsy S2 9.1 2. Das Boot Express 27 3....

Grosse Pointe Yacht Club Regatta C Course 8-9-08 deedsphotos

There was plenty of wind for the GPYC regatta, but rain dampened the post-race festivities. Here are some pictures from the "C" Course and of the party after the race. Detroit looks...

Rick Johnson Memorial Double-handed Race 8-14-06

Wind wsw 6-16 knots, oscillating. Smooth water. Great racing and photo conditions.

Grosse Pointe Club Invitational, 113th Detroit Boat Club Regatta 6/23/07 deedsphotos

Mother nature provided ideal conditions for the Grosse Pointe Club Invitational/113th Detroit Boat Club Regatta on June 23, 2007--bright sun and a moderate, cool northeast breeze.

Boating Adventures for Fun Family Memories

Summer fun is all about water and what better way to enjoy it than on a boat. There are three types of boats-manpowered, windpowered, and motorpowered. This hub is filled with interesting information and websites to make your decision about boating activities easier.

You Gotta Regatta!

Sailing is a fun recreational sport. But it's also a very serious one and getting started involves learning the skills and basic sailing techniques needed to safely operate a vessel. These include water...

Grosse Pointe Farms Boat Club Race Aug. 16, 2007 deedsphotos

Grosse Pointe Farms Boat Club Race #5 6-28-07 deedsphotos

The final race of the Farms Boat Club's spring series brought gear busting NE 20-25 knot winds and a starting line collision. The class winners were: Spinnaker A------Lady Luck, Tartan 10 Spinnaker...