Author Archives: Brian Wold
No lack of interest at Strictly Sail Chicago
Despite a significant snow storm in Northwestern, Illinois on Thursday and Friday, sailors flocked to Navy Pier to see the Strictly Sail Chcago show. I think a few folks may have called in sick. Sabre has the new, award winning … Continue reading
Too many boat shows?
Attendance at some shows around the USA has dropped and organizers and exhibitors are trying to figure out why. Perhaps some of the boaters who read this blog can jump in here with an opinion? Are there too many shows … Continue reading
Another award for the Sabre Spirit !!
For the 2nd time in a week the Sabre Spirit has been given a national award. Last week it was sailing World and this week Cruising World magazine’s judging panel gave the Spirit the Boat of the Year Award in … Continue reading
Let it snow
Yesterday, we received notice from Sailing World that the new Sabre Spirit had won the Boat of the Year Award from Sailing World Magazine. This is a really great thing for Sabre as many previous designs have also won this … Continue reading
New York, New York
The New York boat show kicks off the season for boating enthusiasts in a few weeks from today. A lot of folks think that running the show through the New Years holiday is a bit crazy but that’s the only … Continue reading
Sabre Spirit is a finalist for Boat of the Year
Both Sailing World magazine and Cruising World magazine have both nominated the new Sabre Spirit sailing yacht to their finalist lists for their respective Boat of the Year awards. This contest is an event for every sailboat builder. New designs … Continue reading
Summer travel
I am on my way back from a visit with the engineering guys to CMD (Cummins marine Diesel) down in Charleston, SC. First of all summer travel in the Eastern USA really bites. Hot humid weather creates thunderstorms and the … Continue reading
Blue Fairways
I had some fun last winter when I worked with Yachting Magazine on an article titled Blue Fairways. I’m a golfer myself and enjoy playing golf almost as much as I do boating. So the concept of working on this … Continue reading
Sabre Spirit is a fun ride
We recently held two events to introduce the new Sabre Spirit weekender to our dealers and the sailing press. Since it’s not boat show season we chose this way to start to get the word our about this great new … Continue reading
Sabre 34 boat review
For those of you who have followed the build of the first Sabre 34 Hard Top Express you will find the article in Power and Motoryacht’s December 2006 issue of interest. You can see it at Power and Motoryachts web … Continue reading