Brave girl Laura Dekker is now a married woman of 22 (in just a few days), but she is world famous since 2012. She is the youngest solo circumnavigator in history, and this article is dedicated to her, especially because of her upcoming birthday. She wrote a book about her adventurous trip, and a documentary film was made as well. [source:http://www.sail-world.com] Laura Dekker - The Beginnings To be quickly familiarized with Laura Dekker's story, you have to watch the short … [Read more...]
Jeanneau Powerboats – Motor Yachts for a Better Future
Jeanneau Powerboats are a main component of Jeanneau family. Their are considered strong and beautiful. They are also the property of SPBI S.A. (Simplified Joint Stock Company). The company is based in Dompierre sur Yon, France. They build Cap Camarat CC (Center Console), Cap Camarat DC Day Cruiser), Cap Camarat WA (Walk Around), Leader, Merry Fisher, NC, and Velasco. A Little History In 1957, Henri Jeanneau, already passionate about airplanes and automobiles, had just discovered a … [Read more...]
Lagoon Catamarans (Motor)
Lagoon was founded in 1984 as a subsidiary of Jeanneau Technologies Avancées, Jeanneau's "racing department". JTA gained a reputation for producing single and multihulled offshore racing boats (Pierre 1er, the Fleury Michon series, etc.) that won an unequalled string of victories. Lagoon has also been involved in more unusual projects such as building trimarans for the film Waterworld. Lagoon is now part of CNB, a division of the Beneteau Group, the world leader in pleasure sailing craft … [Read more...]
Jeanneau Sailing Boats
Let me continue the yacht types presentation with some famous sailing brands. The first which come in mind is one you find in all the world marinas, and that is Jeanneau. This is a Beneteau Group brand, of whom I'll present more with the time passing. A short presentation of this one I found necessary. In 1957, Henri Jeanneau, already passionate about airplanes and automobiles, had just discovered a brand new passion for powerboating, one that began as he watched a boat pass by his … [Read more...]