KYS Archived News

January 14, 2006

Over 100 Lake Michigan sailors came out on a sunny Saturday afternoon to the join the Karma Yacht Sales team in the First Sailing Event of 2006.

Food, Fun and sailing chatter abounded as The sales staff was on hand to answer questions about the new 2006 models. The attendees viewed presentations on the St. Gilles factory tour held in December 2005. Sneak Peaks of the new First 10R were provided from the Paris Boat Show.

Several lucky sailors were recipients of the prizes provided in the drawing.

Ron & Cheri Doetch won a Weekend for two & dinner at the Fairmont- Strictly Sail weekend.

• Bob & Nancy Hechlinski won an inflatable sea kayak with paddles
• Tim Harrington won assorted Beneteau gear

Recipients received 2 tickets for the upcoming Strictly Sail Boat show to be held Feb 2-5 at Navy Pier.

December 14, 2005

Marion, SC… The Beneteau 523 was awarded Boat of the Year by Cruising World Magazine for Best Full Size Cruiser. Cruising World magazine announced the best in boatbuilding for 2006 with its 12th annual Boat of the Year Awards on December 13th. The results will be featured in Cruising World’s January 2006 issue. Read More...

December 8, 2005

The Karma Yacht Sales team and spouses returned from a seven day trip to Paris, France as part of the 2005 Top Gun Award trip. We were able to visit the Salon Nautique (Paris Boat Show) where we saw the premier of the new First 10R and other new models that will come to the U.S in late 2006.

From there we traveled by TGV-Bullet train to Nante were we rode by car to Les Sables d’ Olonne. The next day we visited the Beneteau manufacturing plants in St. Hilaire-de-Riez, St. Gille croix de vie and Belleville. We saw first hand the production lines for the 523, 44.7 sailing yachts and Flyer/Swift trawler power boat lines. We also toured the woodshops which make the interior woodkits for production Beneteau yachts worldwide.

Our trip culminated with a return trip to Paris for a day for some shopping, sightseeing and finally an eight hour flight home.

December 7, 2005

Marion, SC… To develop a fast, fun, facile competitor was the challenge that Farr Yacht Design and Beneteau shared in the development of this new racer/one-design. With a sleek, open, no compromise cockpit, powerful sail plan, asymmetrical spinnaker and an iron blade/lead bulb combo keel, that goal has been reached with the new exciting First 10R.

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November 28, 2005

Marion, SC… Beneteau USA, Inc. is pleased to announce that in support of the internationally recognized IRC handicap rating rule and the efforts of the US-IRC organization, it will offer new Beneteau First series owners, for boats delivered through Beneteau USA dealers during the 2006 season (January 1, 2006-August 31, 2006), a voucher that will entitle them to get an IRC rating certificate at no charge for standardized measurements (vouchers will be paid for by Beneteau USA). Read More....

November 10, 2005

First 36.7 One-Design class association announces the selection of Newport, RI and the NYYC Race Week as the venue for the 2006 First 36.7 North American Championship July 20-23, 2006.

With over 200 boats sold in North America, the Farr designed First 36.7 has become the fastest growing One-Design Class in North America. The 36.7 North American Championship returns to the East Coast after successful regattas in San Diego, Chicago, Lake Ontario and Annapolis.

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November 5, 2005

Robert Foley’s First 36.7 ‘Tried n True’ took 1st place in the Chicago Yacht Club Offshore Championship short course. ‘Tried n True’ edged out a well sailed Olson 30 ‘Jack-A-Roe’ and Boat of the Year winner Soverell 33 ‘Assassin’ to win their second OC in a row.

Congratulations go out to Bob and Team ‘TnT’ on a fabulous 2005 race campaign. Their received their award at the November 5th MAC/Offshore awards ceremony at Chicago Yacht Club.

November 5, 2005

The Karma Sailing Group received the Past Commodore’s Trophy at the MAC awards dinner on November 5 at Chicago Yacht Club. The trophy went to the winner of the 36.7 section in the 333 mile Race to Mackinac.

The team raced their 2002 First 36.7 – ‘Karma’ to an elapsed 47:28:15 finish and a section victory for the 36.7 class. This victory represents the team’s second section win in as many years.

November 1, 2005

Ron & Angela Keller our Rendezvous committee chairs have announced the dates for the 2006 Beneteau Rendezvous to be held at the Kenosha Yacht Club June 23-26, 2006. Ron & Angela are looking for individuals who may be interested in serving on the planning & organizing committee.

November 1, 2005

Beneteau USA announced introduction of vertical battens for factory equipped In-mast furling mainsails on select 2006 models. The use of vertical battens allows the mainsails to regain 8-10% of the sail area lost with conventional In-mast furling mainsails while improving the upwind sailing performance of the boat.

For more information on the vertical battens click here

October 6, 2005

The Team at Karma Yacht Sales was honored at the 2005 Beneteau USA dealer’s Meeting held during the Annapolis Boat Show. The dealership received the prestigious Beneteau President’s TOP 10 Award for Superior Sales, Service and Customer Satisfaction.

It has been a longstanding goal of owners Jack Buoscio and Lou Sandoval to have the team ranked in this elite group within the North American Dealer Network.

"It is an honor, but more importantly it speaks to who we strive to be in our dealings with customers", say Jack and Lou.

October 6, 2005

Considering the sale of your boat? Put the sales professionals at Karma Yacht Sales to work for you. Due to the overwhelming success of our brokerage sales staff, we are seeking brokerage listings. Contact us today to have us represent your boat.

Our staff has twenty years of representing brokerage customers in the Great Lakes area. Let us put our experience to work for you through our North American Dealer Network. We make the experience simple and hassle-free for you because we understand that your time is valuable.

If you have a Beneteau to list- we are the Beneteau specialists. We are the first place customers look to for information on previously owned Beneteau sailboats.

Email us at brokerage@karmayachtsales.com for more information on listing your boat.

February 27, 2006

Saturday March 25th marks the date of the 10th annual Sailpalooza at Crowley’s Lakeside. Come down and attend the seminars and take advantage of the pre-season specials.

Karma Yacht Sales, LLC will have a display on the North lot at the Yard. If you still have not made up your mind about which Beneteau you will call ‘yours’. We can help you with a solution. We will have special pre-season incentives as there still is time to pick your floating dream out and have the staff get it ready for the 2006 season.

The Karma Yacht Sales Staff will be on hand:

Saturday March 25th from 10:00am to 2:00pm at 3434 E. 95th Street. Come and Visit us.

January 3, 2006

Only 29 days left until Strictly Sail 2006 kicks off at Chicago’s Navy Pier Exposition Hall February 2-5, 2006. This is the #1 sailboat show in the Midwest. It is also a great opportunity to take advantage of savings on popular equipment packages for the remaining 2005 and New 2006 models.

Call us today to find out more about which boats will be at the show and to find out about the 2006 Winter Boat Show Specials! This is your chance to reserve your new boat for the 2006 sailing season!

December 14, 2005

Beneteau USA & Karma Yacht Sales invite the Lake Michigan Beneteau owner’s for an owner’s reception on Friday February 3, 2006 , 7:00pm at the Beneteau Display- Strictly Sail Chicago Boat Show.

Featured speakers will be world class sailor Gary Jobson and Navy commanding officer Suzanne Giesemann.

December 1, 2005

Join Beneteau USA & Karma Yacht Sales at the 2006 Strictly Sail Chicago Boat Show at Navy Pier- February 2-5, 2006.

This year’s event promises to be another great one as KYS will be displaying the new 2006 models from the Beneteau and First series. Call for more information and to find out about this year’s Boat show specials that will allow you to save money on some of the popular options and equipment packages.

A special owner’s reception will be held on Friday February 3 at 7pm with guest speakers Gary Jobson and Suzanne Giesemann.

October 8, 2005

Karma Yacht Sales recently attended the United States Sailboat Show held in Annapolis Maryland. Cloudy weather and rain did not dampen the spirits of the attendees who were there to see the U.S. premier of the new Beneteau 523. The boat was the most popular new Beneteau at the show and drew long lines for a showing. In the First Series, The 36.7 on display sported the new changes: anodized black mast and boom, Harken Carbo luff foil and lighter Moabi interior. These are permanent changes to the 36.7 should continue to enhance its value on the market as well as provide it with a distinct look on the racecourse.

The Boat show coincided with the Annual Beneteau Dealer’s meeting. The meeting was informative and well received, as dealers from all over the Americas were in attendance. Guest speakers, Russ Bowler and Bruce Farr of Farr Yacht Design, the world’s most distinguished (and busiest) designers in the industry today briefed the group on their latest projects. Beneteau has contracted with them to design several new models for the future. As most of you know, their current designs include all of Beneteau First series boats. We learned that Beneteau has hired a new quality control service manager, which should make the commissioning process at the dealer level go more smoothly.

October 3, 2005

Join in on the first sailing event of 2006.
Saturday January 14, 2006 at the Karma Yacht Sales Offices.

Food, Drink and Good Company. Join your fellow Beneteau Owners and the Staff of Karma Yacht Sales for an afternoon of ‘sailing chat’ at our 4th annual Open House.

October 3, 2005

As the leaves change color and the sailing turns brisk, it is a great time to save on some of the popular options with end of season specials on In-stock models. Call us today to find out how you can reserve your new Beneteau for 2006 and ensure you are one of the first on the water this spring. Call 1-877-KARMA-Y-S for details.

October 6, 2005

October 6, 2005- Beneteau USA unveiled their new look for 2006 at the Annapolis Boat Show and annual Dealer’s meeting. They also unveiled the newly designed Beneteau USA website.

Having recently re-acquired the rights to use the “seahorse logo” in the United States market- Beneteau USA has changed their insignia in the American market to be consistent with the nameplate being used on the worldwide market. They also unveiled their new lifestyle campaign with the caption: “There is Always Something Exceptional Aboard a Beneteau” which is reflective of the performance, quality and value that Beneteau customers have been known to enjoy.

October 3, 2005

The Karma Yacht Sales team will visit Paris France this December as part of the Annual Top Gun Trip. The team has been awarded the Beneteau President’s award for Superior Sales and Customer Service. They will visit the Paris Boat show and see the new models that are being premiered. Their trip with then take them to La Rochelle and St. Gilles where they will tour the various manufacturing facilities that Beneteau has on the Brittany coast.

September 12, 2005

Chicago Yacht Club hosted the First Annual Tack ‘n’ Gybe Party for the Beneteau Owners in the Lake Michigan Area on September 10, 2005. Beneteau owners came from throughout the Chicago Harbor system and beyond for an afternoon of food, drink, music and camaraderie.

Key Note Speaker was Wayne Burdick, the President of Beneteau USA. He addressed the group of 100 members and guests. The attendees were treated to the Latin and Caribbean-themed music by a live steel band and several raffle prizes, courtesy of the event’s sponsors Karma Yacht Sales & Beneteau USA.

September 12, 2005

With over 200 boats sold to date and 10 fleets racing across North America, The First 36.7 has quickly become the Fastest growing One-Design in North America. A graceful balance between racer and cruiser, it is no wonder that this Farr ® designed boat has become so popular. Lake Michigan has become home to one of the larger fleets in the U.S.

The website is full of information useful to existing or prospective owners and crew. Including a forum in which individuals can ask questions about the boat and interact with fleet members across North America.

July, 2005

The Karma Yacht Sales team would like to announce the addition of Ryan Lyndstrom to our staff. Ryan brings a lot of passion and enthusiasm regarding yacht brokerage and new boat sales to the table. So if you hear a new voice when you call the offices- Welcome Ryan.

For more info about Ryan Lyndstrom