April 26, 2023 Weekly Market Outlook By Keith Schneider and Donn Goodman Until yesterday, Tuesday, the stock market had been uncharacteristically trendless for April. However, big moves tend to follow quiet periods, and we’re in earnings season, so big moves right now should not be a big surprise. In this week’s Market Outlook we summarize […]
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April 12, 2023 Weekly Market Outlook By Keith Schneider and Donn Goodman Dollar Falling, Gold Rising. What’s the Plan? The U.S. dollar has taken center stage in the world’s economy as major countries are reaching agreements to stop trading with the U.S. dollar and use their own currencies instead. As the world’s reserve currency, the U.S. […]
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Since the 1940s, the Royal Ocean Racing Club has organised a season of multiple races and organised the first RORC Season’s Points Championship in 2000 using the IRC Rating System. The series quickly became, and still is, the largest racing series in the world of offshore racing. For 2023, buoyed by the 50th edition of […]
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When Don McIntyre decided in 2015 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first ever Whitbread crewed race around the world, it had to start in the UK. That’s where the Whitbread story began. He did the same thing when deciding to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original 1968 Sunday Times Golden Globe Race […]
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MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE: HZO) has announced results for its first quarter ended December 31, 2022. Revenue increased 7% to $507.9 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, from $472.7 million in the comparable period last year. The growth was primarily driven by contributions from strategic acquisitions, including IGY Marinas which closed in October 2022. […]
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In October 2022, the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (GLSHS) announced the discovery of the 292-foot Whaleback vessel, Barge 129, found in Lake Superior 35 miles off Vermilion Point in 650 feet of water. Barge 129 was found alongside eight other wrecks in 2021 by the GLSHS in partnership with Marine Sonic Technology using Side […]
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Translated 9 will participate in the epic Cape 2 Rio Race 2023 with an international crew, which is brand new to ocean sailing, the result of a selection process involving more than 1,000 non-professional volunteer applicants worldwide. The amateur crew is being trained and mentored by Vittorio and Nico Malingri, two outstanding and decorated ocean […]
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Winnebago Industries, Inc. recently reported financial results for the Company’s Fiscal 2023 first quarter. Revenues for the Fiscal 2023 first quarter ended November 26, 2022, were $952.2 million, a decrease of 17.6% compared to $1.2 billion for the Fiscal 2022 period, driven by unit volume decreases versus record year-ago comparisons, partially offset by Marine segment […]
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Scientists with Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources conduct the annual young-of-year striped bass survey each summer. Courtesy Maryland Department of Natural Resources It’s that time of year again. The annual young-of-the-year (YOY) striped bass survey handled by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources has wrapped up. This survey has been conducted the same way since […]
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Racing in the 2024 America’s Cup match will take place in Barcelona, Spain in mid-October, with a calendar for racing now released Despite confirmation that the 37th America’s Cup would be raced in Barcelona back in March 2022, the specific dates in which the event would take place have only been revealed today, Wednesday 30th […]
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Our 2400 TRS featured a Yamaha F300 with a 19-inch-pitch three-blade stainless prop. Courtesy Pathfinder Boats Special delivery: Sign up for the free Salt Water Sportsman email newsletter. Subscribe to Salt Water Sportsman magazine for $19 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. The traditional hard-core bay boat with flush decks fore and aft, an abbreviated midcockpit […]
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The leaders of the 2022 Rolex Middle Sea Race have crossed the finish line. Both the monohull and multihull line honours winners were a long way from record pace in the light winds race The first boats in both the monohull and multihull fleets have now finished the 603-mile Rolex Middle Sea Race, which started […]
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The 43rd Rolex Middle Sea Race starts this weekend from its spectacular start line in the middle of Valetta harbour, in Malta. The iconic Rolex Middle Sea Race startline. Photo: Rolex/Kurt Arrigo The Rolex Middle Sea Race is one of the classic 600-mile offshores, but the only one that takes place in the Mediterranean. Despite […]
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Our resident used boat expert Phil Sampson explains how to find a good Princess V45 on the secondhand market and what features to look out for… In build: 2007 – 2013 Price range: £250,000 – £320,000 Space is so often at a premium in boats – especially mid-sized ones – that engines tend to end […]
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British yacht builder Jeremy Rogers MBE, most famous for co-creating the iconic Contessa 32 and Contessa 26, has died at the age of 85 Jeremy Rogers, here sailing with his wife, Fiona. Credit: David Harding Credit: David Harding Jeremy Rogers was an esteemed designer and passionate racing sailor. He founded his eponymous boatyard in Lymington, […]
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PHOTO COURTESY OF MERCURY RACING Mercury Racing announced the launch of a fund-matching and fundraising relief program to support the Cape Coral and Fort Myers, Florida, communities impacted by Hurricane Ian. The Mercury Racing Hurricane Ian Relief program will offer financial support to the Cape Coral Caring Center, a year-round emergency food pantry that helps […]
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100 yachts entered for 2022 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race More than 100 yachts are set to compete in the 2022 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, with just over two weeks still to go until entries close. The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, organiser of the race, has welcomed entrants from around Australia and across […]
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New York Yacht Club’s American Magic have successfully launched and completed tow testing and other checks on their AC75 Patriot, ahead of starting sailing and testing from their base in Pensacola. The AC37 Joint Recon team is working in Pensacola with long-time America’s Cup photographer Paul Todd covering the team’s every move outside the shed […]
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The 26Bay combines comfort, range and fishability. Courtesy Contender Boats Special delivery: Sign up for the free Salt Water Sportsman email newsletter. Subscribe to Salt Water Sportsman magazine for $19 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. Contender’s new 26Bay is based on the proven double-step, resin-infused hull construction of its predecessor, the 25Bay. It offers 6 […]
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A Riviera 64 SMY completes a fast southbound run from Savannah to Stuart, Florida, thanks to top-notch engineering. Special Delivery A Riviera 64 SMY completes a fast southbound run from Savannah to Stuart, Florida, thanks to top-notch engineering. It was early afternoon when I joined the new Riviera 64 Sport Motor Yacht at St. Augustine’s […]
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