The Sailing Season Is Starting! By Buttons Padin Photo: Steven Cloutier April is when the regatta season heats-up in the northeast. If you haven’t already, now is the time to register for the regattas you wish to sail, get your crew together, and check with McMichael if you […]
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Robert L. Johnstone, lll has been named the 2023 recipient of the Nathanael G. Herreshoff Trophy, US Sailing’s most prestigious annual award, going to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the sport of sailing in this country in any associated activity. Presentation of the […]
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NY skipper Cole Brauer becomes the first US woman to sail solo around the world. By Buttons Padin NY skipper Cole Brauer, 29, hugs family, pops champagne as she becomes first US woman to sail solo around the world. She sailed her way into the history books. […]
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Positioned to become the first American woman to singlehandedly circumnavigate the Earth. By Buttons Padin The media has been abuzz with updates on this young sailor – and not just the sailing media but also Forbes, People Magazine, the NY Times, NBC News, and many other media outlets. […]
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Mercury expands their joystick steering system to include single-engine vessels. By McMichael Staff Editors Mercury Marine have been providing simple, easy to operate joystick steering for years, from large diesel engines to outboards. Now, Mercury is introducing joystick steering for single-engine vessels. https://vimeo.com/913068410?share=copy More from Mercury […]
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MJM have announced they are adding Quick Gyro to their list of available options for future boats. By McMichael Staff Editors MJM have added the QUICK Gyro to their production line. The X10 will be available on both the MJM 4 and the MJM 42. More from […]
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North Sails have announced a new sustainable sailcloth for cruising. McMichael Staff Editors From North Sails: “North Sails RENEW is a sustainable sailcloth for cruising boats 25-45 ft. RENEW sailcloth is constructed with more than 90% raw materials from alternative bio-based sustainable sources, with no sacrifice in […]
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Hanse recently unveiled their newest vessel, the Hanse 360 By McMichael Staff Editors Exciting news! Hanse Yachts have unveiled their latest vessel, the Hanse 360. This is the fourth collaboration between Hanse and the well known designers at Berret-Racoupeau. The team at Hanse tell us her, “cutting-edge […]
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The prototype engine is part of a company initiative to achieve carbon neutrality in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. Eric Colby | Dec 12, 2023 Yamaha Motor Co. announced that it will be display a prototype hydrogen-powered outboard at the Miami International Boat Show, which is scheduled […]
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By: Jon Mendez | November 21,2023 With winter approaching, now is the time to think about outboard maintenance. These tough little workhorses don’t need much in the way of maintenance but they all suffer from lack of regular use and a few simple steps now can prevent a […]
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By Brett Lyall | McMichael Yacht Brokers After winning the 2023 Bermuda One-Two at just 29 years old, Cole Brauer is back on the open ocean. She is one of five Americans on the roster of 20 skippers competing in the 2023 Global Solo Challenge. She is the […]
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This evolution of a larger J/Boat promises all-around performance in a handsome package. CHARLES J. DOANE UPDATED: MAY 30, 2023 ORIGINAL: APR 3, 2023 It has been nearly 20 years, a full generation, since J/Boats has produced an offshore-capable boat that can be both raced and comfortably cruised. […]
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Buttons Padin | McMichael Yacht Yards & Brokers Photo Credit: Doug Reynolds Reflecting the increasing popularity of doublehanded racing, LYC and the Storm Trysail Club created the Bitter Ender, a season-closing doublehanded regatta sailed for the first time last Friday night, October 13. Starting off the Breakwater, for […]
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Buttons Padin | McMichael Yacht Yards & Brokers Photo Credit: Steve Cloutier One of the stated objectives of the Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta (IOR) is to demonstrate to college sailors that the sport of sailboat racing is more than just racing 420s…big boat sailing and racing can be an […]
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Andy Graff Wins J/88 North American Championship Buttons Padin | McMichael Yacht Yards & Brokers The weather was the story over the first days of the four-day J/88 North American Championship hosted by Larchmont Yacht Club September 28-October 1. With the opening day getting in four races in […]
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There is still time to register for the AYC fall classic on Long Island Sound! Mark your calendars now to get your team organized for the last big blast of sailing offshore for the 2023 sailing season. The fall classic on western Long Island Sound, the American YC […]
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From J/Boats Newsletter | Sept 10th, 2023 J/Teams wins record SIX divisions! (Stamford, CT)- Labor Day weekend’s Vineyard Race is a classic American yachting event. The 238.0nm course stretches from Shippan Point to the Buzzards Bay Light tower at the entrance to Buzzard’s Bay, […]
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By Buttons Padin Sea Cliff Yacht Club’s annual Around Long Island Race started this afternoon at noon. With 70 boats racing over a 207 nm course, the first boats should be finishing early afternoon Friday with smaller ones crossing the line over the evening and into the night. […]
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By Eric Colby | Originally published June 15th, 2023 The high-performance division of Mercury Marine marked its 50th anniversary with the introduction of the supercharged V-8 outboard. Mercury Racing marked its 50th anniversary June 14 by unveiling a V-8 500R outboard during a black-tie gala in Charleston, […]
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Southampton, UK – (June 8, 2023) – B&G®, the world’s leading sailing electronics manufacturer, today announced the launch of the Hercules® sailing performance processor, delivering advanced data in an instant, with enhanced settings, and maximized connectivity and compatibility. Additionally, B&G is introducing a new Hercules expansion module, allowing sailors […]
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Exciting news is on the horizon at Hanse Yachts. The latest addition to the Hanse family, the Hanse 410, will be unveiled later this summer. This latest model again combines impressive innovative design with the essential Hanse values: fast cruising and easy sailing. Designed with the modern sailor […]
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Meticulously Maintained Riva Virtus! $35,000 Engine Service Just Completed!!!! This Riva has always been a northern boat and stored inside a heated facility September thru April. The design of this Riva Virtus is an exciting mix of Luxury and High Performance. She is a true eye catcher out on […]
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By: Kevin Falvey – Boating Magazine Originally published February 7, 2023 The Coastal Series improves maintenance and ownership. The engines and drives that comprise Volvo Penta’s Coastal Series mark a watershed in this popular marine drive train. Whether used to re-power an existing boat, or in new boat installations, the […]
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McMichael Yacht Yards & Brokers is proud to announce we are now a certified Mercury Marine sales & service dealer. Mercury has been leading the way in outboard engine innovations with many new and exciting products. Many of our boat owners and customers have boats powered by Mercury, […]
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Nobody Does It Better (Really) With great performance and a comfortable as well as practical interior, the new J/45 offers sparkling cruising performance as well – should you so wish – as giving you a genuine shot at the racing silverware Mention the phrase “performance cruiser” to a […]
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