Cal Yachts
By · CommentsCal Yachts are some of the most sought after, preeminent racing yachts found anywhere in the world. Considering the fact that these boats, manufactured by Jensen Marine in California, have been out of production since the late 1980’s, their continued popularity is a testament to innovative, ahead of its time design and construction practices that emphasized high-quality materials, expert craftsmanship, and wonderful attention to detail.
Built for performance, Cal Yachts were among the first mass-produced lines to feature all-fiberglass hulls, with an eye to ocean racing and cruising.
Jack Jensen, Cal Yachts founder, learned shipbuilding from old school artisans, and was inspired to explore speed sailboats by ocean racing legends like George Griffith. However, his approach once he began building his namesake products was to add some new school ideas to his solid foundation. Jensen brought design guru Bill Lapworth on board as chief architect, with Willis Boyd helming the lofting duties. The results were sleek, elegantly contoured racing vessels that featured an innovative fin keel design, among other modernizations.
Cal Yachts most impressive early model was the Cal 40, a ship that took the ocean sailboat racing world by storm, and a design that continues to prove very competitive in racing competitions around the globe. A win in the 2008 Newport-Bermuda race showed that Cal Yachts have not lost their edge, holding their own and beating most sailboat designs that have come in their wake.
Today, Cal Yachts are still making waves. They continue to have a large presence wherever competitive racing is done, from the Atlantic, around to the Pacific, and in between, with a large fleet still active in the Great Lakes region. Sales of popular models like the Cal 25 and Cal 40 are brisk. While many Cal Yachts still privately owned, some have been turned into luxury cruisers which can be chartered out of California, Hawaii, the Bahamas, and other gorgeous port settings where the waters are easy and the weather is spectacular.
Vacationers leave all the work to the crews and take it easy sailing along for pure pleasure in some of the world’s finest waters. Other sailing enthusiasts consider it the experience of a lifetime to hire Cal Yachts complete with crew for some lively ocean sailing at full speed. They join the crew, do their part, and come away with memories that last a lifetime.
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Cal T4 yachts Sailing fast!
By · CommentsCal yachts, fast sailing in my bill lapworth designed Cal T4 24footer! check out video flying out of Poole harbour entrance and past harry’s rocks. fancy sailing this classic yacht? email me..
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Luxury yacht charter in SY Concerto, a luxury sailing yacht for sailing holidays in the Mediterranean, Caribbean
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www.luxury-latitudes.com Luxury vacations on the world’s best large ships. Crystal Luxury Cruises – voted the best large ship cruise line in the world for 11 consecutive years! See Crystal Luxury Cruises at www.crystal-cruise-guide.
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Cal 25 Color Commentary.m4v
By · CommentsPre and post race commentary from the Cal 25 Regionals
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FTV – Fashion TV Mega Yacht – Aqaba Jordan – 2008
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Where can I find a job sailing yachts for people?
By · CommentsI was reading an article on Somali pirates and they talked about a French man who was employed by sailing other peoples’ yachts to destinations for them. Does anyone know of any information that would be helpful in pursuing a job like this?
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Dakota Charters San Carlos Mexico
By · CommentsWelcome to Dakota Charters, located in beautiful San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico. We offer a variety of Sea of Cortez charter boat packages, complete with experienced captain and crew, whether you are looking for a sport fishing charter, dive charter, a yacht charter for day cruises or a live aboard luxury yacht charter. Have a group with mixed interests? No problem, we can tailor a private boat charter to meet the needs of your family or group. San Carlos is just a 4 hour drive on a 4 lane divided highway from the US border at Nogales, Arizona. After a short trip, you can be enjoying life on your 48 foot yacht charter, We offer day trips, live aboard trips and can tailor a complete vacation package to meet your needs! www.dakotacharters.com So what are you waiting for? Give us a call or send us an email today to reserve your own private luxury yachting vacation in the paradise called San Carlos
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Morgan has a long history of building comfortable center cockpit cruising sailboats. Their designers have constantly improved these boats over the years. This boat is the culmination of years of design improvements. Spacious does not begin to describe the interior accommodations. This boat features a large wrap around salon table suitable for family gatherings or formal dining. The large u-shaped galley has all of the amenities for gourmet cooking. The biggest benefit of having the cockpit in the center is the space it creates for a huge owner’s stateroom in the stern of the boat. The owner’s suite has a centerline memory foam queen-size bed with a built in vanity with mirror. There is a head in the stern of the boat with a stand up shower. The bow of the boat has a private guest stateroom with head. Sail management is easy with roller furling main and jib. Call Randy Ames at California Yacht Sales 619-295-9669
