My favorite place to haul on this planet is Independent Boat Yard on St. Thomas— with Calvin running the lift, Danielle tossing the jack-stands and Bruce pulling out his wavy hair “…bout dis and dat, mon!â€. Yeah, they know me pretty well at IBY. “Don’t listen to him,†the polyester-snorting Mike Sheen warns innocent people…
Rolex Antigua Sailing Week Rolex has given a remarkable boost to its portfolio of international sailing regattas by coming onboard as the title sponsor of Antigua Sailing Week. Next year’s event, which runs from April 30 to May 6, 2006 will be known as Rolex Antigua Sailing Week. It will be the 39th edition. Rolex has sponsored the International Rolex Regatta…
The 275-HP Verado Four Stroke Outboard engines mounted to the transom of the 32-foot inflatable parked in the yard at St. Thomas’ Independent Boat Yard were impressive. “They’re monsters, the largest four stroke outboard in the world, and almost scary in terms of the depth of their advanced technology,” says Sue Madsen, purchasing director for Island Marine Outfitters. Madsen…