At H&S we're focused on being a resource for all your yachting needs. We've compiled information on upcoming events, travel destinations, maintenance tips and much more. Our goal is to provide you with useful and helpful information so that you'll be able to maximize your yachting experience without worry or hassle. Check out our new Cruising Corner column for stories from our customers that are "living the dream" of cruising to foreign destinations.. There is some hot tips in the Maintenance Tips section or take a look at past and current newsletters in the Newsletter Archives. Want to know about what events are coming up? Check out Upcoming Events! Find your next cruising hotspot on our Destinations page.

2008 H&S Sailboat Rendezvous at Catalina Island
July 17-20, 2008

2008 H&S Powerboat Rendezvous at Catalina Island
August 7-10, 2008

This may be the MOST FUN you will have all Summer!

Photos of 2007 Owner Rendezvous Events at Catalina Island

2007 Hunter Rendezvous

2007 Jeanneau Rendezvous

2007 H&S Powerboat Rendezvous

Raymarine 2008 Seminar Series

Beginning Saturday, April 12, Raymarine is launching a nationwide consumer seminar series for the owners of Raymarine Multifunction Display products. Specifically designed for Raymarine C-Series and E-Series Multifunction Displays, the Raymarine Seminar Series will be setup with actual multifunction displays for the true hands on experience.

System Overview

• Layout and controls
• Customizing pages and windows

Voyage Planning

• Tides and currents
• Weather forecasts
• Plotting waypoints & building routes
• Archiving routes

Underway Activities

• Navigating via autopilot
• Real-time weather
• 3D Chartplotter

Using the Fishfinder

• Overview of controls and display
• Fishfinder modes and usage
• Fishfinder/GPS integration

Radar

• Radar integration: overlay
• Measuring tools
• MARPA and AIS target tracking

Each of the seminars will be held from 9:00am to 3:30pm. Lunch and beverages will be included as well as a printed curriculum, a Raymarine shirt and hat, and the chance to win Raymarine products. The cost of the seminar is $150 per person, and is non refundable.

www.raymarine.com/seminarseries

San Diego, California
Saturday, June 14
Sunday, June 15

Spring Special Sailboat Rig Tune

If you are a sailboat owner, you know keeping your boat in good working condition is critical to boat longevity and fun sailing. If you were at our Owner Rendezvous Event at Catalina this last summer, you heard directly from mast manufacturers such as Seldon how important it is to have your sailboat rig tuned annually.

Our Certified Service Dept. technicians are offering a year-end special to help you keep your boat in top condition. Rig Tune Service includes:

• Travel to your boat at no additional cost
• Inspect and tune rigging as necessary including climbing the rigging.
• Written summary of work completed

This service can cost you up to $270, but for a LIMITED TIME, we're offering it for only:

•  $150 for a Marcone Rig (Standard with backstay)
• $200 for a B & R Rig (No backstay)

After a great sailing season - now is the time to tune your rig. Get your boat ready for spring sailing.

Please give our Service Dept. a call if you have any questions. We can be reached Toll Free at 888-850-8702, Monday - Friday, 8am - pm PST

Ever wonder about placing your new boat in charter? Here is a great article on what you need to know to place your new boat in charter and how it can save you thousands of dollars! Placing a New Boat in Charter - What you need to know (.pdf)

Let us know the topics you would like to read about and send us an email from our Contact Us page! Happy Boating from the team at H&S Yacht Sales!