Posts Tagged ‘Dieter Loibner’

New Zealand’s Cup Campaign: In It To Win It

New Zealand’s Cup Campaign: In It To Win It

June 5th 2013
They take sailing very seriously, these New Zealanders. They really do. Especially for a competition like the America’s Cup. (more)

Dragonfly 32: Shred, Travel, and Rest

Dragonfly 32: Shred, Travel, and Rest

May 20th 2013
The Danish Quorning yard has introduced a new trimaran. It promises to be faster, safer, and more comfortable than its successful predecessors. (more)

Hanse 345: Finding the Way

Hanse 345: Finding the Way

April 28th 2013
The German builder transfers the looks and details of the larger models to the Hanse 345. Performance, choices, and layout are convincing. (more)

Captain, Not College: Interview with Fred Boursier

Captain, Not College: Interview with Fred Boursier

April 5th 2013
Dieter Loibner finds out why Fred Boursier passed up a more formal education to become a boat captain. (more)

Bavaria Cruiser 33: Heavy-Air Test, Flying Colors

Bavaria Cruiser 33: Heavy-Air Test, Flying Colors

April 1st 2013
Fresh appearance, better performance, more comfort: Bavaria Yachtbau is setting the bar high with this new entry-level model. (more)

Hunter 22: A Boat for All Purposes

Hunter 22: A Boat for All Purposes

February 13th 2013
A large cockpit and minimal accommodations make the Hunter 22 appear decidedly different. But rearranging space according to French fashion can be a smart idea. (more)

Dehler Turns 50: A Story of Survival

Dehler Turns 50: A Story of Survival

January 9th 2013
Seasoned sailors associate fast, thought-out, and well-built boats with the Dehler brand. However, celebrating a half-century in business in 2013 was not always a given ...(more)

Beneteau Sense 55: A High Degree of Transparency

Beneteau Sense 55: A High Degree of Transparency

October 29th 2012
The Sense 55 takes Beneteau's unusual owner-focused design into the luxury segment. Looks, price, and functionality are hitting the right notes. (more)

Hallberg-Rassy 412: A Big Step Forward

Hallberg-Rassy 412: A Big Step Forward

October 17th 2012
Hallberg-Rassy widens its offering by building a solid and modern aft-cockpit yacht at a larger size. (more)

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 509: Powerful and Dynamic

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 509: Powerful and Dynamic

September 28th 2012
Elegant and efficient on the outside, voluminous and stylish on the inside, as the flagship of Jeanneau’s cruising line, the Sun Odyssey 509 is intended ...(more)