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Oceanco Launch

Oceanco has just launched another 86-meter yacht, Hull Number 706, designed by Nuvolari-Lenard. Her owner's suite includes a lounge and deck with a whirlpool, and she can also sleep 12 in her 6 VIP...

09-08-2010 5:04 PM by alyssa_haak to Alyssa Haak's Blog

Filed under: alyssa haak, megayachts, launches, oceanco

Call out to Passagemakers

The Pitcairn Islands Study Center has issued a call for stories of travels and visits to Pitcairn Island. It's time for their second editon of Pitcairn - Port of Call, a maritime history of the island...

09-02-2010 7:34 PM by alyssa_haak to Alyssa Haak's Blog

Filed under: alyssa haak, things to do, pitcairn islands, passagemaking

Broward County Sea Tow Offers Automated Radio Checks

Normal.dotm 0 0 1 297 1694 SIM 14 3 2080 12.0 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false How many times have you heard the VHF airwaves flooded with boaters looking for a radio check? Well, Sea Tow of Fort...

09-02-2010 1:13 PM by patrick_sciacca to Patrick Sciacca's blog

Filed under: capt. patrick sciacca, VHF, Sea Tow

Flaky Flaky Flaky

No, the device shown here is not a battery charger,although it certainly looks like one. Rather, it's a Lester Battery Discharge Unit (or BDU), a gizmo I have been using recently to establish baseline...

09-01-2010 7:32 PM by bill_pike to Bill Pike's Blog

Satellite Phone Demonstration

If you're in the Fort Lauderdale area next week, Global Satellite USA is running a free seminar on the latest satellite phones. The event is Wednesday, September 8 at 5 pm at 1901 South Andrews Avenue...

08-31-2010 6:56 PM by alyssa_haak to Alyssa Haak's Blog

Filed under: things to do, fort lauderdale

Jay-Z and Beyonce on a boat

As I get acclimated to the megayacht world, I am increasingly entertained by breathless descriptions of megayachts by non-marine press. For instance, Gatecrasher is reporting that Beyonce and Jay-Z have...

08-25-2010 8:05 PM by alyssa_haak to Alyssa Haak's Blog

Filed under: alyssa haak, megayachts, gossip and drama, bennetti, charter

Ahhh Yes--It's That Time Again

About this time of year--every year--my thoughts turn to a favorite (or sorta favorite) topic: varnishing. One of Betty Jane 's more gorgeous aspects (and something that lots of folks comment upon...

08-25-2010 7:45 PM by bill_pike to Bill Pike's Blog

Cuppa Joe (and then some)!

So, believe it or not, I don't spend all my time onboard my trawler Betty Jane. In order to pay for all the essentials (and a few of the foibles) that keep Betty comfortable and well-cared for, I have...

08-11-2010 6:56 PM by bill_pike to Bill Pike's Blog

Evo: The Evolution of Filippetti Yachts

Filippetti Yachts has introduced their new line of flying bridge yachts designed in conjunction with Fulvio de Simoni. The line will be comprised of three models: the Evo 760, 890 and 980. At 23, 27 and...

08-11-2010 12:22 PM by alyssa_haak to Alyssa Haak's Blog

Filed under: alyssa haak, evo, brand new!, filippetti yachts

What did you do this weekend?

This weekend I was invited down to the Mid-Atlantic Marine Group's Ocean Alexander rendezvous at Bay Creek Marina in Cape Charles, Va. View Larger Map Bay Creek Marina hosted the 75 guests and their...

08-04-2010 5:49 PM by alyssa_haak to Alyssa Haak's Blog

Filed under: alyssa haak, mid-atlantic marine group, ocean alexander, weekend plans, cape charles

Journey To The East

Departing the Gulf of Mexico was a sad affair for both Betty Jane and I, I think. As I worked through two entire weekends in a Panama City boatyard discombobulating aspects of Betty 's flying bridge...

07-30-2010 2:23 PM by bill_pike to Bill Pike's Blog

Arcoa 62

European builder Arcoa Yachts recently launched its new 62-footer, which is powered with twin 800-hp Caterpillar diesel inboards. She's designed with a deep-V hull form and is reportedly making 28...

07-29-2010 1:20 PM by patrick_sciacca to Patrick Sciacca's blog

Filed under: capt. patrick sciacca, arcoa yachts

Wisconsin Visit

A couple weeks ago, I headed home to Wisconsin to visit some family and decided it was the perfect time to get a look at the local shipyards. The plan was to visit Palmer Johnson, Burger Yachts and the...

07-28-2010 2:27 PM by alyssa_haak to Alyssa Haak's Blog

Filed under: alyssa haak, wisconsin, marquis, palmer johnson, burger

Jimmy Buffett versus the Oil Spill

Jimmy Buffet is known for his beachy music and his quest for the perfect cheeseburger. But the Gulf Coast oil spill is threatening that way of life for him and others who depend on the waters for personal...

07-26-2010 6:30 PM by alyssa_haak to Alyssa Haak's Blog

Filed under: alyssa haak, gulf shore, jimmy buffett, oil spill

New Viking 70 Launches

Viking Yacht's latest launch, the 70 Convertble, is currently streaking her way down the mid-Atlantic coast. Fresh from the factory in New Gretna, New Jersey, she's powered with a pair of 2,600...

07-16-2010 2:24 PM by patrick_sciacca to Patrick Sciacca's blog

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