CYOB Inbox: October 12, 2017

Big Boats at Boot

Oct 12, 2017

Bow BulbRe: Photo of the Week – September 28

Thank you for bringing attention to bow bulbs. Actually we designed the bulb for that vessel, the Drettmann explorer yacht.

We do more bulb work on small craft than anyone in North America. With over 60 bulbs retrofitted and over a dozen new model tested and built craft, we have some of the most advanced technology. Some extreme success cases have shown a 3-knot increase after the bulb.

Best regards,
Patrick J. Bray
Naval Architect, Eng.L. Bray Yacht Design and Research
Chilliwack BC brayyachtdesign.bc.ca

 

 

 

 

 

 

Re: Sarnia Yacht Club Mentorship Program

Morning John,
I thought I would share this note I got from our Junior sailor yesterday. Arrived after he read our article Rewards of Mentorship in CYOB https://canadianboating.ca/news-and-events/current/4175-cyob-inbox-september-28-2017 :

Brian this is incredible!
Thanks for the kind words. I meant exactly what I said, you and the rest of the crew have been a huge part of making me who I am today. Hope I can continue to make you proud. – Mike
Thanks again
Brian Gilmour
Point Edward, ON

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