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First 460EXP Explorer Launches At SanLorenzo

•  July.23.2015
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Italian yard SanLorenzo has launched the first hull in the new 460EXP; Explorer line. Despite having the series title 460EXP, it does not designate her length but rather her Gross Tonnage because she is actually 42.2-meter LOA. The 460EXP presents an elegant solution for owners who want a practical yet stylish option in an explorer-type motoryacht.

With a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, she carries all her weight in the right place. The superstructure is set far forward allowing for the aft main deck to be free for tender and toy storage. In fact, the 460EXP is capable of carrying a tender of up to 33-feet.
The first hull is believed to be carrying accommodation for ten guests at double occupancy in five cabins on the lower deck. The owner has a suite forward on the main deck. The uppermost deck on this first hull features a swimming pool. The pool has a special facet allowing guests to continuously swim if they prefer; an endless current mode. She won't be a sprinter and this is not surprising as an explorer-type yacht but what she offers is a long distance cruising range of 4,000 nautical miles at 11-knots. The first hull was sold at the 2014 Monaco Yacht Show and you can look out for her on display at the 2015 Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). 

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U.S. Singlehanded Championships to be decided at Laser Nationals

•  July.21.2015
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A strong fleet comprised of experienced Laser class sailors with impressive resumes combined with a new infusion of talented men and women will be at the forefront of this week’s U.S. Singlehanded Sailing Championships, held in conjunction with the Laser Class U.S. National Championship. 

The men’s Laser Full Rig and women’s Laser Radial fleets begin racing on Tuesday, July 21. Twelve races are schedule over this four-day US Sailing National Championship that concludes Friday, July 24. The Brant Beach Yacht Club, with support from the Brant Beach Sailing Foundation, will be hosting this year’s regatta. Racing will take place on Little Egg Harbor Bay, west of Brant Beach Yacht Club. 

Prizes will be awarded to competitors meeting the eligibility rules for the U.S. Singlehanded Championships: 

• George D. O’Day Trophy to the overall highest placing eligible male in Laser Full Rig. 
• Helen Willis Hanley Trophy to the overall highest placing eligible female in Laser Radial. 
• US Sailing medals will be awarded to the top three positions in each fleet. 

The 2015 U.S. Singlehanded Championship is sponsored by Gill North America, Hobie Polarized, and Switlik Survival Products. This US Sailing National Championship is a Sailors for the Sea certified Clean Regatta. 

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