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 Star (sailboat) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Star class pioneered an unusual circular boom vang track, which allows the vang to effectively hold the boom down even when the boom is turned far outboard on a downwind run.
Another notable aspect of Star sailing is the extreme hiking position adopted by the crew, who uses a harness help hang low off the windward side of the boat with only their lower legs inside.
The Star was designed in 1911 by Francis Sweisguth and the first 22 were built in Port Washington, New York by Isaac E. "Ike" Smith.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Star_(sailboat)   (318 words)

  
 On The Bay
The occasion was to celebrate the success of the Star boat class by presenting to the public a star boat keel permanently mounted on the exact spot where it was originally built back in 1911 - the Issac E. Smith boatyard.
The Stars have a rich yacht racing history locally and around the world, and many of our greatest sailors learned their skills on this yacht-and it was birthed right here on this very spot.
When you look at the Star class, that's a boat that is still raced internationally, one of the most successful classes in history, and this is exactly where it was born." Mr.
www.antonnews.com /portwashingtonnews/2004/10/29/sports   (1253 words)

  
 Sailboats race across a pond | www.azstarnet.com ®
Radio-controlled sailboat racing is held at the Sun City Vistoso Pond, 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd. All skill levels are welcome and it's free to watch or participate.
For Ostheimer, who raced full-sized sailboats along the Eastern Seaboard for 30 years, racing radio-controlled models is a way to connect with his past.
For a former seafarer, racing these small sailboats is a way to "not be frustrated with the lack of oceans" hereabouts.
www.azstarnet.com /northwest/124301.php   (661 words)

  
 sailboat charter Greece,Ocean Star 511
Sailboat charter Greece.Fyly Yachting is offering sailboat Ocean Star 511 for your charter holidays through our eight bases in Greek islands.
The deck layout on the charter OCEAN STAR 511 offers a teak covered sunbathing area, cockpits and extremely wide side decks as well as hatches and fittings located prudently to ensure easy and safe circulation on deck.
She is marvelous not only because of her spaciousness, but also because of exceptional quality on the perfect finish of the furnishing.
www.fyly.gr /Bboats/menu/os495/os511/os511.html   (449 words)

  
 Peter Mitchell - ALJ Ruling   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
This sailboat has a removable centerboard, allowing it to be safely moored in relatively shallow water.
Mitchell estimates that the sailboat should not be moored in a manner that will allow the vessel to ever be in water less than seven (7) feet in depth.
Mitchell seeks to install would allow the full swing of a 'Star Class' sailboat to extend approximately 191 feet from the mean high-water mark, and because this full swing would extend into the setback area on the northern side of his property, Mr.
www.dec.state.ny.us /website/ohms/decis/mitchellr.htm   (2249 words)

  
 Ocean Yachts, sailing yacht and sailboat manufacturer, builder, buy a sailboat for sale   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Ocean Star yachts are recognized for their strength and sailing capabilities world wide.
Safety on board is a fundamental consideration, which is illustrated by the traditional methods of hull lamination, where the bulkheads are structurally reinforced and the GRP girder grid system is bonded underneath the entire surface and hull’s full perimeter to ensure extra strength and solidity.
Each new Ocean Star sailboat is launched as a result of personal involvement and professional skill.
www.ocean-yachts.com /en_sailboat_manufacturer_yacht_builder.htm   (233 words)

  
 On The Bay
The opening reception that drew a capacity crowd to the library on Sept. 8, highlighted the Star Class of boats that originated in Port Washington, Flying Boats, from the early Pan American Clipper flights to Gold Cup speedboat racing, and the Purdy Boat Company, with its rich history of famous boats.
The Star class was formally organized in 1922 and is considered one of the most successful sailing boats ever.
To commemorate the Star class and to educate residents and visitors to Port Washington, the Nautical Center has restored a keel from an early Star boat, and has developed a plaque to accompany the keel.
www.antonnews.com /portwashingtonnews/2003/12/26/sports   (1102 words)

  
 Phil Trinter Interview from Louisville Courier-Journal
The Star, also known as a double-handed keelboat, is the oldest of the nine Olympic sailboat classes.
Weighing nearly 1,500 pounds with a 285 square-foot sail area and narrow hull, it demands that its sailor and crewman be athletic and strong.
Sweden and Great Britain probably will be favored in the Star competition, but Team USA is not far behind in the hunt for gold.
www.starclass.org /artman/publish/article_132.shtml   (958 words)

  
 Cruise Critic News: Star Clippers Plans Year-Round Tahiti
Star Clippers, which traditionally sails two ships in the Caribbean (and one in the Far East) will still maintain a presence in the former; Royal Clipper will assume that seasonal itinerary.
The self-named Star Clipper is likely to get the Far East assignment though nothing has been confirmed.
Star Clippers' three ships offer a unique sailing/motorized yacht-type experience that, reports Cruise Critic reviewer Steve Faber, falls somewhere between the funky Windjammer and the elegant Windstar.
www.cruisecritic.com /news/news.cfm?ID=1619   (296 words)

  
 Star sailboat for sale, sailboat for sale, used sailboats
The Star is one of the most prolific keelboats in the world for a reason: it is an incredible boat to sail.
Supported by a worldwide association the Star as a class is one of the best organized in sailing, with over 7,500 yachts built and 2000-plus actively racing today.
Loads of Star Class bells and whistle for you to be as technical in your sailing as you like!
www.sailingtexas.com /sstara.html   (307 words)

  
 Greek boat rentals-Ocean Star 512 -greek built yacht
Great love for the sea and generations of naval tradition, has driven the founders of Ocean Yachts, together with a team of the best craftsmen in Greece, to built up the reputation within the best boat yards its category.
Since the development of the project of the Ocean Star series, top priorities have been given to an up forward design, performance, comfort and durability.
Ocean Star 51,2 offering 4 cabins / 4 heads, plus a single cabin for the skipper, with additional private heads, focusing on providing more cabins to accommodate a greater number of crew and guests.
www.fyly.gr /Bboats/menu/os495/os511/os512/os512.html   (526 words)

  
 Lot Description   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The Star Class sloop, Flash II, shot through the water, manned with the skill and expertise of a world class navigator.
It was the summer of 1936 and 19 year old John F. Kennedy was in his prime at the helm of his favorite sailboat, Flash II.
The Kennedy's were famous for their die-hard attitudes toward water sports, and their passion and enthusiasm for swimming and sailing turned each outing into a cutthroat competition, particularly during their summers in Hyannis Port.
www.guernseys.com /Auctions/JFK/Features/Text741.html   (564 words)

  
 Star class 30 question
If the instructions you get from Dumas are up to their usual standards you'll be better off asking another sailor at your club how to do the finishing.
there is another class of Star RC sailboats--the star 45, which is a larger, 45 inch model.
The first RC sailboat I ever had was a Dumas Star 30...
www.rcuniverse.com /forum/m_2391273/printable.htm   (414 words)

  
 International Star Class Yacht Racing Association (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.netlab.uky.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The Star Class has practiced a philosophy of design evolution over its 90 year lifetime.
Always staying at the forefront of sailing technology, the Star maintains a conservative balance aimed at keeping the level of competition high, holding costs in check and preserving the initial spirit of this great yacht.
Its list of former World Champions reads like the Who's Who of yachting, but the class is made up of a variety of sailors of all ages and skill levels.
www.starclass.org.cob-web.org:8888   (176 words)

  
 1963 23' Star Sailboat - Used Boats of Detroit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Hull# 4697 - “Skip Etchells” This wooden Star boat, built by the Old Greenwich Boat Company, has the original hand-typed bill of sale signed by Skip Etchells himself.
This may be the boat that he and wife won the Worlds with.
This could be the most valuable star boat in the world.
www.usedboatsofdetroit.com /images/300sailboats/347_star_4697/index.htm   (88 words)

  
 Star (disambiguation) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Star (David Bowie song), a song by David Bowie from his 1972 album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
Star, a song by the band Silverbullit on their 2001 album, Citizen Bird
Star, a song by the band Stealers Wheel from their album Ferguslie Park (1973)
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Star_(disambiguation)   (846 words)

  
 Star Voyage Antilles / Yacht Charter Fleet in the Caribbean and on French Riviera   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Star Voyage Antilles / Yacht Charter Fleet in the Caribbean and on French Riviera
Star Voyage Antilles 's fleet is updated regularly with an average of two years of active navigation for its boats and the launching of new French shipyard vessels yearly.
Star Voyage Antilles possess large units, particularly for the organization of corporate events.
www.starvoyage.com /a-flotte.html   (140 words)

  
 Star Class Forums :: View topic - Restoring 1970's vintage Star Boat
I am restoring an older 1970's vintage Star sailboat.
E mail me at johnsimon@ninewire.net and I can get a jib to you.
I too am restoring a FG Star, 5158 from 1960s.
www.starclass.org /phpBB/viewtopic.php?p=687   (520 words)

  
 Flying Star: A Sailboat's Story - E. Claude Morgan - Adobe Reader PDF eBook
The main character of this book is a sailboat named "Flying Star." It is written by her owner with love.
But it is more than a book about sailing and sailboats, it is a travel guide for boaters and "land lovers" alike, as Mr.
Flying Star's life began with tragedy when members of her crew were lost in a hurricane, but she managed to survive and go on to live a full and exciting life.
www.ebookmall.com /ebook/65392-ebook.htm   (728 words)

  
 Island Star: Sailing Adventures in Hawaii, Private Sailing Charters   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Island Star offers custom charters from a 2 hour sunset sail to a week of sailing around the Hawaiian Islands.
Whatever your desires, Island Star will provide the vacation on a lifetime.
Island Star Sailing offers only private charters and luxury tours around the Hawaiian Islands.
www.islandstarsailing.com   (206 words)

  
 Letter S Alphabet Activities at EnchantedLearning.com
The words are sun, sock, star, sack, six, sled, snail, spoon, snake, and seven.
The words are: six, seven, sailboat, seal, sock, sandals, sunflower, saw, sit, sew.
The words include: sack, sad, sailboat, salmon, saturn, saw, seal, see, seven, sew, sit, six, sock, son, sun, and sunflower.
www.zoomdinosaurs.com /themes/letters/s.shtml   (866 words)

  
 Magic City Morning Star: Sailboat   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Sometimes when a guy is in that shape, people nod and smile slightly at his passing and say, "Well, in a way it's a blessing, isn't it."
After Judith died - and Judith was the most practical woman in town - Ben started buying and reading magazines about sailboats.
Then he cut the front off the barn/garage out in back, and began building one.
magic-city-news.com /article_3488.shtml   (327 words)

  
 Sailing Source   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
For professional sailors, the problem with juggling the responsibility of sailing a 70ft yacht at the same time as filming events is that all the best action usually happens at the busiest time.
Putting a ketch rig on a big sailboat is not unusual; two masts without stays, jibs, or deck hardware are an unsettling visual experience.
I had the good fortune of coaching him at The College of Marin, where he developed a competitive team from the ground up - he was awesome at motivating the others to go sailing each and everyday.
www.sailingsource.com /scuttlebutt/1630.php   (3054 words)

  
 cbs4boston.com - JFK's Sailboat Going Up For Auction
The Omega watch Kennedy wore at his presidential inauguration, his West Point ring, and the "hotline" telephone he carried while away from the White House will also be on the block at the Guernsey auction.
The sailboat, a Star class sloop called the Flash Two, was seized from a convicted drug dealer last year.
Kennedy, a member of the Nantucket Sound Star Fleet, raced the boat to an Atlantic Coast championship when he was 17.
cbs4boston.com /topstories/local_story_313112336.html   (202 words)

  
 NewStandard: 12/24/97
NEW YORK -- A 22-foot sailboat that John F. Kennedy skippered in competition as a teen-ager went on display yesterday to whet the public appetite for another auction of Kennedy memorabilia next March.
The Star Class sloop, which Kennedy bought in 1934 and called Flash II, was the most prominent item in a sampling of mementos exhibited by Guernsey's auction house in the lobby of Trump Tower.
"A Star Class sailboat in top condition is worth $20,000 to $50,000.
www.southcoasttoday.com /daily/12-97/12-24-97/a05sr033.htm   (417 words)

  
 Sailboat Charters : Directory of Resources (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.netlab.uky.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Sailboat Charters, Yachting Vacation, Sailing and Cruising School on Island Packet Yachts, Catamarans and Trawlers...
Brightling Star is a fully equipped, 40' Catamaran accommodating up to 10 passengers for Day sailing, Sunset cocktail cruises, or Moonlight/Starlight Sailing She is...
Caribbean Yacht Charters and sailboat rentals with Windwalker...
www.boats-4sale-online.com.cob-web.org:8888 /boats/bso-sailboat-charters.html   (348 words)

  
 Star Sailing Links
The listings here are provided to assist you to either learn more about the Star class sailboat or to improve on your racing tactics.
The International Star Class Yacht Racing Association, the controlling body for the Star Class maintains a comprehensive listing of Star District and Fleet web sites.
The Quantum Sails web site has dedicated much to Stars with articles of interest and many tips on faster racing.
www.stardistrict20.org /links.htm   (163 words)

  
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 Ocean Star Yachts 56.1 Sailboat for sale MD
Equipped with the finest technology, this luxury sailboat is perfectly suited for blue water sailing.
If your goal is to sail in comfort and safety, there is no better choice than the Ocean Star range of sailing yachts.
Ocean Star Models will be soon available in the USA at The MidLantic Yachts Annapolis Center.
www.marinesource.com /buyerslistings/detail.cfm?ListingNmb=7020044   (620 words)

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