Olympic Sailing Update
Russian and Belarusian sailors may sail as AINs By Buttons Padin
Read MoreRussian and Belarusian sailors may sail as AINs By Buttons Padin
Read MoreMcMichael Staff Upgrade your boating experience. Volvo Penta Assisted Docking simplifies boat docking by removing the dynamics of wind and current, and improves your control for maneuvering in tight spaces. A hybrid between automated docking and manual docking, it lets all boaters feel more like seasoned captains. […]
Read MoreBy Buttons Padin Photo: Doug Reynolds Put away the summer shorts…it’s time for long johns, poly clothing, and warm boots. Autumn is upon us and Frostbiters are getting ready to head out on the water for six months of racing on the colder side of the calendar. When […]
Read MoreBy Buttons Padin People who enjoy sailing and powerboating recognize the role marine service companies play in enabling fun and safe boating. Some of these service providers help you buy or sell the right boat; others help keep those boats in proper working condition. It is the rare […]
Read MoreBy: McMichael Staff 4th of July Boating Safety Reminders The Fourth of July is one of our most special holidays. The main highlight of course is the fireworks, and many boaters choose to enjoy them on the water. And while it is a fun activity, it […]
Read MoreThe 10 common mistakes… and how to avoid them. We ask the experts about the skills every good skipper should have in their armoury. By Toby Heppell – Yachting Monthly Originally Published April 22, 2020 It’s easy to get into bad habits when we go sailing and equally […]
Read MoreOriginally published May 17, 2021 Theo Stocker – Yachting Monthly Maintaining a saildrive is just as important as caring for the engine itself. Dennison Berwick explains how to give your stern gear some much-needed attention Essential saildrive checks for your boat The season draws to an end, […]
Read MoreSAIL MAGAZINE By: ZUZANA PROCHAZKA UPDATED: AUG 7, 2017 ORIGINAL: JUL 6, 2017 Sometimes I get lucky. When I stepped aboard Beneteau’s new flagship, I was the first journalist (from anywhere) to examine and sail hull #1 of the new “Oceanis Yacht” line. The word “yacht” has been […]
Read MoreIn the Navy, when one of the ship’s leaders leaves for retirement or another duty post, the wardroom traditionally throws a Hail and Farewell party for the departing sailor. Just before Christmas last month, McMichael feted Larry Head (photo), Lead Mechanic and part of the McMichael family for […]
Read MoreA long-time customer of McMichael Yacht Yards & Brokers has been servicing and storing his vintage J/44 for years at our yard. Over the years, however, the boat’s topside paint has faded and lost its luster. The owner wasn’t looking for a new boat, but rather wanted to […]
Read MoreThe International Yacht Restoration School, Newport, RI McMichael Yacht Yards & Brokers is proud to be an Industry Partner for IRYS. Our participation helps fund scholarships and other expenses IRYS students face during the term at the school. These scholarships are not only critical for the students themselves, […]
Read MoreRocking the Boat will present its one-of-a-kind fall fundraiser, Rocking Manhattan, from October 2-9, 2021. The event has two components: over 100 individuals in 12 teams will row 29.5 miles around the island in Whitehall gigs in one day while, over a span of eight, dozens more will complete creative […]
Read MoreIt is with great sadness that we share the news that Howard McMichael, Jr. died at the age of 82 on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Howie, as he was known to family and friends, suffered a stroke on Thursday, May 28, from which he never recovered. The longtime […]
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