Sabre Yachts Wins Two Top National Awards for New Sabre Spirit Daysailer
South Casco, ME (PRWEB) December 21, 2007 -- Sabre Yachts (http://www.sabreyachts.com/index.php)new 36 foot sailing yacht, the Sabre Spirit (http://www.sabreyachts.com/sailing_yachts/sabre-spirit/index.php), has this month been honored with two important national awards. In a crowded field of new boat entries, from US as well as foreign builders, the Sabre Spirit successfully stood out against the competition.
The judges of the Sailing World (http://www.sailingworld.com/sailboats/boat-of-the-year/2008-boat-of-the-year-coverage-21031640.html)Magazine's Boat of the Year Award gave the Spirit the Boat of the Year Award in the Daysailer category. In making the award judge Alan Andrews said, "Sabre has put together a polished product that sails well and is easy to handle, both short handed and fully crewed."
The Cruising World (http://www.cruisingworld.com/boat-of-the-year/2008-boty-archive/2008-boat-of-the-year-sailboat-show-coverage-21031703.html)magazine's judging panel gave the Spirit the Boat of the Year Award in the Judge's Choice category. Speaking for the panel, Steve Callahan said, "I saw no other boat in the show that was as consistent in quality from the concept of the design to the execution of that design, the construction, the detailing and the fun of sailing."
Sabre Yachts has been crafting high quality sailing yachts in South Casco since 1970. The Sabre Spirit Boat of the Year Award is the 5th such award given to the yard in the past 15 years, following the Sabre 362, Sabre 402, Sabre 452 and Sabre 386.
# # #
Related Articles:
Fair Wind Sailing School Launches New Sailing Base on Lake Erie
Fair Wind Sailing School announces the opening of its new Lake Erie sailing base at Battery Park Marina in Sandusky, Ohio, offering fast and convenient access to the Erie Islands.
Boats Come In All Shapes And Sizes, But Which One Should I Buy?
That?s a great question, meaning you?re seriously thinking about getting your first boat. To answer that question, you?ll have to think about how you will use your boat and define your specific needs. So before you start searching the boat classified ads or go looking for a new boat for sale or used boat for sale, here?s some of the things to think about to help you define what type of boat and how large a boat you need.
Inflatable Fishing Boats - Yet Another Reason For Fish Not to Sleep!
Inflatable fishing boats mean amazing things to new fishermen all across the country. Yet they mean even more anxiety for fish.
Boating Safety Tips
Having a safe and fun day on the water simply requires a little planning and a heavy dose of common sense. Most boaters are so much about having fun on the water that they sometimes overlook some FUNdamentals. Since boating is such a pleasurable treat, it?s very easy to let your guard down. So here?s the plan for a great and safe day on the water.
What A Boating Charter Is All About
A boating charter is more about enjoying life than making it more difficult. You can spend your day cleaning maintaining and updating your own boat but essentially that boat has a purpose, and that is to bring pleasure into your life. So use someone else?s boating charter to get a taste of what this sport can give you.
Stolen Boats
If you have ever had something stolen, it can really stink- especially if the item or items that were taken cost you a great deal of money What if that item happened to be your $30,000 boat
Why Boats Are A Pleasure... But You Still Need Boat Insurance
One of the greatest pleasures that a man can have is owning his own boat. It goes back to the days of adventure on the high seas when a man was absolute monarch of his realm as a captain of his ship.
Chesapeake - Great For A Sailing Holiday
Chesapeake is one of the best estuaries in the world Located in the United States, there are almost 4,000 different species of plants and animals living there, including shellfish and finfish
Sail Aboard the Detroit Princess for a Day of Laughter With TCA Travel Club's "4th Annual Smooth Sailing Comedy Cruise" on August 23
Sail, laugh and eat during the "4th Annual Smooth Sailing Comedy Cruise" along the Detroit River on Saturday, Aug. 23.
Fair Wind Sailing School Launches New Docking Instruction
Fair Wind Sailing School announces the opening of its new Docking Bootcamp sailing lessons from its Lake Erie sailing base in Sandusky, OH. Docking Bootcamp will be an all day class focusing solely on the techniques, skills and theory of docking. This class will benefit both sailors and power boaters alike.
There is Never a Wrong Time to Go Boating
Boating is an enjoyable time. Even with the ever increasing cost of fuel these days, although oil is starting to come back down to reality, boating offers a sense of enjoyment on the water you just can not get from land.
Weight Loss With Bontril: Smooth Sailing On The Weight Loss Ocean
As many of us know, it's the first few days of starting a healthy new habit that can be the most discouraging. The first few days of exercise are always the achiest.
Sailing R Us Wants Smooth Sailing to the Windward Islands for You
Gina Harle's www.SailingRUs.com is a resource that offers crucial information about vacationing in the Windward Islands. The site is continuing to expand and as it adds more resources and options, it makes the Caribbean that much more appealing.
Australianboating.com.au Launches the Largest Boating and Marine Directory in Australia
Australia's most comprehensive and customer focused boating industry resource is finally open to the public. The website will feature the latest news and developments to the Australian marine industry, as well as the largest boating and marine directory in Australia. All businesses, marinas and events associated with the boating and marine industry in Australia are welcome to list their entity within the directory free of charge.
Weatherproof Nautic Blanket Introduced by Mambe Blanket Company for the 2008 Boating Season
A new waterproof-windproof blanket designed specifically for boating was unveiled today as the latest product offered by Mambe Blanket Company, based out of Seattle, Washington. With innovative features designed to help boaters stay warm, the Mambe Nautic blanket can help extend the typical boating season into cooler weather.