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Meet the Beneteau Antares 8, a sleek and versatile outboard-powered express boat designed for adventure, comfort, and performance. At 23’ (7.01 m), it’s packed with features perfect for fishing, cruising, and weekend getaways. Part of Beneteau’s trusted Antares lineup, this model delivers broad capabilities in a compact, stylish design. 🔥 Ready for more? Watch the full test and features review now on BoatTEST! 🔗 Watch our full reivew: https://boattest.com/boats/beneteau/antares-8-2019
Join us on the water as we experience the thrill of quarter tonner racing on the beautiful setting of Strangford Lough. The Frosties Regatta is one of the most anticipated sailing events of the year, and we're excited to share our close encounters and unexpected moves on the sailing race course. Mastering sailing rules, racing strategies, and tactics is crucial in this competitive sport, and we'll be sharing some valuable yachting tips and techniques, including the leebow technique, to help you improve your skills. From close crosses to sailing finishes, we'll take you through the highs and lows of quarter ton racing, highlighting the importance of racing techniques and the need for effective yacht maneuvering. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or just starting out, this video is packed with insights into the world of 1/4 ton sailing and yachting, including the unique challenges of racing on Strangford Lough and the benefits of sailing with the Bottom Up Boats sailing crew, relax, and enjoy the thrill of close racing, as we push our quarter tonner to the limit and showcase the skills and strategies required to succeed in this exciting sport.
J109 Going to Red blasting downwind at over 12 knots with the wind gusting to 35 knots. We the bow wave breaking back behind the spreaders it was all hands to the back of the bus as we blasted across a tight reach. The 35 knot puff which hit us just before this laid us flat for 20 second and also most dumped out bow man over the side. There was quite a bit of yelling and screaming required to get the messages from the front of the boat to the back and visa versa. With the kite finally making it to the top of the mast and a couple of the crew hitting the rail we set of to catch the race leader who was not brave enough to fly the kite as the breeze built as the low pressure cell moved over northern Ireland and and built the breeze to over 35 knots. The J109 is a a great ocean going yacht which is stable and responsive even in the biggest of breezes. The team at Bottom up boats hopes you enjoyed this short video of us flying up Strangford Lough on the way to round island