Beneteau FIRST 36 interview series: Luka Stepan of Gigo Design
We had an interview with Luka Stepan, creative director of Gigo Design, to explain the design process behind the First 36. From early research to mock-ups, here is how the…
J/9 Update for the Gulf Coast
1-7-2021 If the huge buzz of J/9 activity is any indication, the demand for modern, comfortable daysailers is back! Not since the daysailer boom of 2003-2008 have we seen such…
J/News for July 10th, 2015
J/22 Worlds Preview (Travemunde, Germany)- Imagine, you awake from a horn, hear the seagulls that follow a fishing boat and the leaves sweep in the wind. After a short swim…
Learn more about the Tartan 37: Reviews and more (1976 to 1989)
The Tartan 37 was drawn from the Tartan 38, with the intention of having more performance with a deeper keel and taller spar. The Tartan 37 was one of Tartan’s best selling models.…
Designer notes on the Beneteau 34
The challenge of the Océanis 34 was : Being quick, easy handling, being elegant, having volume, having all comfort in a reasonable price! The Oceanis 34 belongs to the family…