In case you haven’t noticed, the boat business is cyclical. Historically, it rises and falls every three to six years, unless a one-in-a-hundred-year event happens like the COVID-19 pandemic. That pandemic caused a boat business high and we’re now at — or are approaching — the low. What exactly is going on? Context for the [...]
While no one can say for sure just how many cruising enthusiasts have embarked on the magnificent journey around the Great Loop, it’s safe to say the number ranks in the thousands with the epic adventure gaining in popularity as more baby boomers reach retirement. THE CRUISE OF A LIFETIME One might question the lure [...]
Tell us shortly about yourself. My name is Sam Manuard and I’m a grown-up man, nearly 50 years old. I’m a naval architect and I design boats and for the last decade I’ve been quite active in sailing and racing boats offshore as well as designing them. How did you come to sailing? I was [...]
Boasting a stylishly modern design and slender lines, the Flyer 8 is a lively, spirited boat, offering real versatility and a surprising amount of space on board. The recent addition to the new generation of BENETEAU Dayboats offers a host of new features focused on comfort, ergonomics and style, which all promise to make every [...]
