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Top 5 Beaches in South Carolina - Exploring the Low Country

5/7/2018

Beach descriptions courtesy of The Crazy Tourist. Read more: Top 5 Georgia Beaches., Top 5 North Carolina Beaches. South Carolina South Carolina’s Atlantic coastline is a popular playground for travelers from all over the United States. Whether you are searching for a peaceful beach or a destination with a variety… SEE MORE

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Atlantic Beach, NC (wikimedia.org)

Top 5 Beaches in North Carolina - Exploring the Low Country

5/7/2018

Beach descriptions courtesy of The Crazy Tourist. Read more: Top 5 Georgia Beaches., Top 5 South Carolina Beaches.   North Carolina: With its bustling cities and amazing mountain towns, North Carolina is a state with plenty of sightseeing options. It also features more than 300 miles of coastline to choose from and… SEE MORE

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Vacationing on Beautiful Kiawah Island, South Carolina

5/4/2018

Kiawah Island is a unique and beautiful retreat just off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina. What makes Kiawah unique?  First, Kiawah Island has one of the few beaches on the East Coast that runs east-to-west and actually faces south.  Nestled in this harbored area where the coastline cuts inward, the surf… SEE MORE

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http://www.townoforiental.com/

Oriental, NC: A Quiet Coastal Town

5/4/2018

Oriental is a small town along the North Carolina coastline. With a population under 900 people it provides a very small town atmosphere where everyone knows everyone. This is great to bring friends and neighbors together. The town was founded in the 1960’s and was built around fishing, farming, and… SEE MORE

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A rendered image of the 53z

MJM Yachts Announces the Largest Outboard Express Cruiser Ever. The Quad-Powered MJM 53z.

4/26/2018

Considering a move to better accommodations than your current center console or sport boat? Now you can move all the way up to 53 feet without compromising performance with the new MJM 53z.   The Right Stuff MJM ‘s unique design/build makes it possible. Take a slick, Doug Zurn variable-warped V… SEE MORE

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The start of the 2014 race

Stars return to California Yacht Club for North American Championship August 14-19

4/20/2018

There is no better place in Southern California for star sightings than the prestigious California Yacht Club (CYC) as they prepare to host the 2018 International Star Class North American Championship,  August 14 to 19. Fifty top sailors from all over the world are expected to compete for the coveted… SEE MORE

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The 34O from Back Cove Yachts

Back Cove Yachts introduces the Back Cove 34O. (Yes "O" is for outboard)

4/20/2018

Recognizing the increasing popularity of outboard propulsion, the Back Cove Design team has produced the first ever Back Cove with standard Yamaha 300 HP engines. Optional 350hp Yamahas and 350hp Suzuki engines are also available. In recent years outboard motors have become increasingly reliable and quiet and they can provide… SEE MORE

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South Carolina kids painting a boat

Join Lowcountry Maritime Society for their Annual Boat Launch in Charleston SC.

4/10/2018

Students are putting the finishing touches on their boats this week!! Come and see them at our Annual Boat Launch!   When: April 21, 2018 at 10:30 AM Where: Brittlebank Park, Bristol Marina     We are launching more boats than ever before, and we are looking for a couple… SEE MORE

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Boat Show - Jeff Nass

Women Making Waves - Building a Boat Show Business

4/5/2018

Putting together a successful boat show is no easy task; from booking the vendors to selling the tickets and everything in between, it takes lots of time and lots of effort. Jacqui Bomar, owner of JBM & Associates, knows that all too well. When she started her event planning business… SEE MORE

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New York Yacht Club and Bella Mente Quantum Racing to Compete as "New York Yacht Club American Magic" in the 36th America's Cup

4/2/2018

The New York Yacht Club and Bella Mente Quantum Racing Association ("BMQRA"), today announced they will compete under the name "New York Yacht Club American Magic" ("American Magic") in their challenge for the 36th America's Cup to be held in New Zealand in 2021.   Philip Lotz, Commodore of the… SEE MORE

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In the field.

Zeus Drive Pod Service in Demand

3/16/2018

GIBY Systems Tech, Steve Dee, recently began reassembling Zeus drive pods on a Sabre 42. After dropping the units out of the boat to address preventative maintenance warranty items, Steve cleaned and inspected the king plates, replaced the special plate studs, and updated the MerCathode system, which provides active corrosion… SEE MORE

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1940 Design 713 Ironquit II

John G. Alden to be the featured designer at the Mystic Seaport Antique and Classic Boat Rendezvous

3/16/2018

Mystic Seaport will feature the designs of John G. Alden and the Alden Design Company as part of their Antique and Classic Boat Rendezvous, July 27th through July 29th and invite owners of these fine vessels to participate. The rendezvous is open to any boat designed or built prior to… SEE MORE

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