Klub 44 hull # 1 “Wasabi”, built for Mr. Dale Williams of San Francisco, was launched and sea-trialed recently in San Francisco Bay. Tim Kernan and Fred Cououble, partners in Kernan Courouble Yacht Design, were on hand for the sea trials. What began as a brisk and foggy bay area morning turned into a beautiful bright day as the new 44 reached under the gate and down the city front, easily hitting speeds in the mid teens with a fresh 16kt breeze. Systems and leads all worked flawlessly and the helm was sweet. Wasabi will now undergo the process of getting tuned up before her first major regatta, the Rolex Big Boat series in September.

Wasabi Launch

Two KYD Designs named “Boat of the Year” by Sail Magazine

The Santa Cruz 37 was named “Performance boat of the Year” and the Outbound 52 “Best Flagship Cruising Boat” . The Outbound 52 was also recognized for “Best Deck/Cockpit Layout”.

More here.

Congratulations PELIGROSO! Winner of the 2008 Puerto Vallarta Race!

First in class and First overall in ORR and IRC

On the weekend of June 2-3 2007, five of the new Kernan designed Stealth dinghies will be ready to race for the annual Ottawa Skiff Grand Prix in Ottawa, Ontario. Over 40 skiffs were present last year. Stealth dinghies will be available for inspection ashore, and will be racing in the event.

Check out their web site here:  www.osrf.ca

Peligroso took 1st place overall in the Spring Long Point race sponsored by Long Beach Yacht club.

Construction of the Outbound 52 Hull #1 is well under way and on schedule for its debut at the Annapolis Boat Show on October 4th, 2007. If you are interested in this vessel follow the links to the brokerages below:
West Coast: www.outboundyachts.com
East Coast: www.outboundyachts.com

Steve Shidler’s 50′ powercat “Water Wizards” just completed a nonstop passage from Long Beach, California to the Panama Canal — a distance of approximately 2800 nautical miles — in just under six days. At an average speed of 20 knots he burned just over twenty gallons per hour. This passage was completed with his wife and two-year-old son onboard. They are next on their way to Valencia, Spain.

The Stealth dinghy was on display at the recent Toronto Boat Show. With an asymetric spinnaker and high aspect ratio main on a carbon rig this boat brings high performance sailing to anyone with access to a car and a nearby body of water.

Check out their site:  www.vaxxine.com/clsailboats/stealth.htm

At this writing 3 Kernan designed Yachts are entering the 2007 Transpacific Ocean Race from Los Angeles to Honolulu. Two Columbia 30″s (possibly 3) and the sled “Peligroso” are to enter the July race.

www.transpacificyc.org/