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Florida teens washed out to sea have prayers answered by boat named ‘Amen’

The two seniors at Christ Church Academy in Jacksonville, Florida, decided to hit the beach with a group of friends in St. John's County on a senior skip day two weeks ago when the day of fun almost turned deadly. The pair jumped in the water at Vilano Beach, but made the mistake of trying to swim farther than they were able.

Sailor Cole Brauer Is Making History as the First U.S. Female to Race Solo Across the Globe: ‘It’s a...

Fifteen-foot waves crashed over the deck of Cole Brauer’s 40-foot racing yacht, First Light, in the turbulent Indian Ocean as she tried to maintain her balance in the cramped cockpit in the stern.

Family describes violent scene left behind on missing American couple’s yacht after alleged hijacking in Grenada

The family of two Americans who may have been killed after prison escapees allegedly hijacked their yacht in Grenada are clinging to hope the couple might be found alive.

Navy Team Win World’s Toughest Rowing Race After Crossing Atlantic

After 35 days, four hours and 30 minutes in their tiny boat, Captain Jim, the five men, known collectively as HMS Oardacious, were greeted on Wednesday (17 January 2024) by hundreds of people in Nelson’s Dockyard, English Harbour – the first land they had seen since December 13 2023, when they left the Canaries.
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The Hylas 57

The Hylas H57 will impress discerning yachtsmen and women. The flowing lines of the latest hydrodynamic hull design offer comfort and speed during trans ocean passages. The fin keel ensures leeway (Side slip) is reduced and stiffens the yacht allowing her to carry the sail area this tall rig allows (Air draft 83’8”). The spade twin rudders optimize upwind sailing angles and provide the best traction when heeled. The wrap-around window, oversized port lights and a full 17′ beam that carries well aft creates a Super yacht sense of space and comfort.

Twin helms and rudders for improved performance, a lighter weight cored hull for improved strength and insulation plus the Solent rig for ease of handling mark a new era in Hylas designs. With a 3 cabin layout this yacht will meet the needs of live aboard couples or those planning extended cruises with friends and family. Primarily designed to be handled easily by a couple and fit the modern cruising lifestyle, this exciting new development stays true to the Hylas core competence of safely crossing oceans in comfort and style.

  • The Solent rig with furling sails ensures the optimal sail plan is readily available on any point of sail
  • The inner stay caries a 100% self tacking jib for great upwind performance and heavy air work
  • A 135% reaching sail on the forestay is easily deployed once the course is set
  • An electric in-mast furling mainsail is standard making reefing a breeze
  • Electric primary winches make furling sails and tending the reacher sheets fingertip control
  • A unique option is the arch system that keeps the mainsheet from interfering with the cockpit seating
  • A dedicated mainsail winch within easy reach of the helm stations
  • A hybrid cockpit with dedicated trim stations to keep the socializing cockpit uncluttered
  • The integral bowsprit will carry an asymmetric spinnaker to supplement the reaching sail – optional secondary winches available
  • Hydraulic backstay and vang controlled from the helm stations

For more info contact Hylas at info@hylasyachts.com

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