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.

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....

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...

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...

Tucson Sailing Club Fall Regatta San Carlos, Mexico November 1-2 2008 deedsphotos

Sailors in the Tucson Sailing Club's fall regatta in beautiful San Carlos, Mexico, enjoyed two beautiful days of racing November 1 & 2, 2008. However, as a result of the light to moderate wind the Race...

Grosse Pointe YC Bluenose Regatta 9-20-08 deedsphotos

Refreshing break from politics.  thanks. Woweee....incredible...nice shots on a dreary  weather day but looked as if the sun did appear...the pic of the seals on the bouey was great loved it and those tacos made me hungry and all the people...

Bayview YC Long Distance Race Sept 13, 2008 deedsphotos

There was a good SE breeze for the BYC Long Distance Race, but it rained for the entire 48 nautical miles. The pictures below were taken from Express 27 Lorax which finished 4th in class after allowing Punk...

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...

Grosse Pointe Farms Boat Club Race 7-31-08 deedsphotos

Wind NW 6-10. Waves: Under one foot

Grosse Pointe Farms Boat Club Regatta 7-31-08 deedsphotos