http://eastcoastyachtclub.com Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:48:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Sailing Ship Adventures is a travel services that books specialty vacations on sailing ships that range from the largest full rigged sailing ship (The Royal Clipper) to smaller ships and chartered yachts. Sailing Ship Adventure’s fleet includes more than 100 full-rigged tall ships. If you’ve ever dreamed about sailing the ... http://eastcoastyachtclub.com/tall-ship-vacation/ BMW Oracle Racing Team won Race 2 of the 33rd America’s Cup off the coast of Valencia and took the America’s Cup trophy. The team, founded a decade ago by successful software entrepreneur Larry Ellison, crossed the finish line in the high-tech trimaran USA a full 5 minutes ahead of ... http://eastcoastyachtclub.com/usa-wins-33rd-america%e2%80%99s-cup-match/ The 33rd Americas Cup is now underway in Valencia, Spain. The race is between just two teams, defender Alinghi and BMW Oracle Racing. The 2010 America’s Cup has been one of the most controversial to date. Following several months of litigation, both teams agreed to a one-on-one Deed of Gift ... http://eastcoastyachtclub.com/americas-cup-33/   Selling a used boat can be a challenging undertaking in today’s economic climate. There are advantages to selling your boat yourself, also known as FSBO (“For Sale by Owner”), including saving money on a broker’s commission. In order to sell quickly and get the best price, owner’s should use several ... http://eastcoastyachtclub.com/boats-for-sale-by-owner/ There are many reasons for choosing a sailing catamaran over a monohull.   Red Gibbons identifies these Top 6 Advantages of a Sail-Cruising Catamaran: Low Heel Sailing.  Monohull sailing at 15 to 25 degrees is an adventure for some, but many sailors prefer a cat’s consistent 4 to 6 degree heel.    Faster Sailing ... http://eastcoastyachtclub.com/why-a-sailing-catamaran/ The Tall Ships Challenge 2010 racing series will bring a fleet of tall ships from around the world to the Great Lakes. Sponsored by the American Sail Training Association (ASTA) and Great Lakes United, the event will promote water conservation education and youth sail training. The racing series will take ... http://eastcoastyachtclub.com/tall-ships-challenge-2010/ credit: mattPVDEdgewood Yacht Club (EYC) is one of the nation’s historic yacht clubs, located in Cranston, Rhode Island. The EYC Clubhouse was constructed in 1908, on pilings over the Providence River. The Clubhouse survived two major storms in 1938 and 1954, as seen in this photo. The Edgewood Yacht Club ... http://eastcoastyachtclub.com/edgewood-yacht-club/ The Erie Yacht Club is one of the largest and oldest privately owned Great Lakes yacht clubs. Erie Yacht Club is located on the shores of the Presque Isla Bay of Lake Erie. The club was founded in 1895 by George T. Bliss, who served as Erie Yacht Club’s first ... http://eastcoastyachtclub.com/erie-yacht-club/ When the weather turns cold, many East Coast yachtsman dream of the warm waters of the Caribbean. For those lucky enough to make call the Virgin Islands home, the Royal British Virgin Islands Yacht Club (RBVIYC) is an active club that plans an eventful year of raising, cruising, angling and ... http://eastcoastyachtclub.com/royal-british-virgin-islands-yacht-club/ Country singer Craig Morgan had a hit in 2005 with the song Redneck Yacht Club, where he summed up what weekend boating is all about for many people who are not members of traditional yacht clubs. Here are some lyrics from the chorus: Bass trackers, bayliners, and a party barge Strung together ... http://eastcoastyachtclub.com/redneck-yacht-club/