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J/Boats Southwest

Our mission at J/Boats Southwest is to find the perfect boat for you to accomplish your sailing dreams. There is no other sport that generates the passion sailors have for being out on the water with friends and family, enjoying the magic of the wind, that being on a wind-powered boat provides. We believe sailing brings the thrill of an adrenaline rush, healthy competition, moments of relaxation, and a connection with nature. Young, or young-at-heart, we want to help you reach your goals and deepen your yearning to be on the water.

Sailing is the ultimate freedom, the experience of being at one with nature and the sea, powered only by the wind and one's imagination. Sailing is one of the few "life sports" that offers both a relaxing escape as well as an invigorating challenge. You pick your own level of comfort and adventure.

Our mission at J/Boats Southwest is to find the perfect boat for you to accomplish your sailing dreams. There is no other sport that generates the passion sailors have for being out on the water with friends and family, enjoying the magic of the wind, that being on a wind-powered boat provides. We believe sailing brings the thrill of an adrenaline rush, healthy competition, moments of relaxation, and a connection with nature. Young, or young-at-heart, we want to help you reach your goals and deepen your yearning to be on the water.



We sell internationally designed, quality boats that make sailing enjoyable. Each moment on the water, whether you’re embarking on a racing adventure or planning quality time with family and friends, will bring unique experiences to remember for a lifetime.

The latest models or previously loved boats

Looking to buy a used boat? We can help! Our global brokerage business finds sailors looking to purchase their new dreamboat.
Get on board! Sailing is a lifetime sport! Sailing for Life in better sailboats!
Contact us today and we can make your sailing dreams a reality!


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Big Sky Yachts offers new yachts from J Boats and RS Sailboats. Contact us for assistance in ordering, commissioning and transporting your new boat.

Big Sky Yachts

Big Sky Yachts offers new yachts from J Boats and RS Sailboats.   Contact us for assistance in ordering, commissioning and delivering your new boat.

For larger power and sail vessels, we work with one of the premier yacht brokerages in the country, Swiftsure Yachts of Seattle, WA.  

For local and regional listings, we maintain a network of relationships and contacts of interested buyers. Our minimum fee to list a boat is $1,500 or 10%, whichever is greater.  

As a buyer's broker we work hard to locate the ideal boat for a customer's needs. We have assisted clients in purchasing yachts from all corners of the continent, including Puerto Vallarta, Vancouver, Ft. Lauderdale, Newport, RI, Annapolis, Chicago, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and many points in between. We have the experience to negotiate a fair deal, and to arrange for survey, delivery and commissioning. A buyer should seriously consider having an expert on their side of the deal.  As in real estate, the seller pays the commission. 


We offer a complete line of custom racing and cruising sails from Ballard Sails, including custom carbon membrane sails for Grand Prix programs.    We will measure your boat and offer suggestions to provide the most value for your sail investment.

Big Sky Yachts is also a dealer for North Sails One Design.

Make your sail investment go further, and buy your sails in Montana where there is no sales tax!

New Sailboats from J/Boats and RS Sailboats
Quality Brokerage Yachts

Follow the journey of the Big Sky Cielo Grande expedition yacht currently in the Sea of Cortez, Mexico. 

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Maritime Solutions (MSI) is a leader in the sales, service, and repairs of inflatable boats and outboard motors.

Maritime Solutions Inc.

Maritime Solutions

Your power and inflatable experts! Service, Sales and Fun!

Maritime Solutions, Inc. is your Portsmouth, RI Honda Marine Premier Dealership. Recognized as a Honda Marine Premier Dealership means our dealership was one of the top performing stores in sales, training and brand representation. At Maritime Solutions, Inc, we take pride in the customer service we provide to the consumers in our area.

# Portable Outboards 
## (2.3HP–20 HP)
Honda portable outboards, at Maritime Solutions, Inc. are powerful, full efficient, and have the best warranty in the business. Call us today for more information.

# Outboards
## (25HP-250HP)
If you want awesome performance, maximum fuel efficiency, superior features and technology, choose a Honda Marine outboard from Maritime Solutions, Inc.

Honda Boat Engines

Since its inception in 1995 Maritime Solutions (MSI) has established itself as a leader in the sales, service, and repairs of inflatable boats and outboard motors. Currently, MSI is a stocking dealer for some of the strongest and most respected brands.

# Honda Premier Dealership
This program is designed to recognize top performing dealerships in the areas of sales, service, training, and brand representation. 


# Expert Service
We sell and service the world's most reliable and efficient engine lines: Honda, Yamaha, and Tohatsu. Then, our factory trained technicians keep them running in tip-top shape for your worry-free boating.

# Factory Trained Technicians
Our technicians are factory trained and are regularly brought up to speed on the latest and the greatest tools and techniques to keep you on the water instead of in the shop (or worse, parked in the backyard).

# Freedom Boat Club
This boating season, we want you to embrace your free time. Weekends don't have to be about yard work, and rest doesn't have to mean sitting on the couch. As a Freedom Boat Club member, you can head for the water, where we'll always have the boats ready and waiting.  Our courteous staff takes care of all of the hassles of boat ownership for you, including maintenance, docking fees, fuel and cleaning, so that you can enjoy your free time out on the water. With a wide variety of boats and locations to choose from, we make it easy to spend time on the water!

# Rhode Island Marine Trades Association 

(RIMTA) represents all aspects of the recreational boating industry in its home state. We are dedicated to growing Rhode Island’s marine trades through advocacy, education, and promotion and positioning the Ocean State as a worldwide leader in the marine industry.

Aquidneck Mooring Company

The premiere mooring company in New England

# AMC has 2 service vessels: 

A 40' aluminum boat and our second and main service vessel is a 23’ Pacific Skiff equipped with several capabilities to provide a wide array of services. Aquidneck Mooring Company (AMC) services over 1,000 moorings throughout Narragansett Bay including Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Jamestown, Bristol, Tiverton, Little Compton and more. We have the solution to your mooring problems and needs. Our number one priority is making sure your mooring is safe. 

When AMC services your mooring, it is checked, measured and recorded on a regular basis. As a family run business, since 1995, AMC has built a distinguished reputation for honesty and customer satisfaction. We offer traditional Mushroom anchors, Ferro-cement block systems and newer technologies such as Helix Embedment Anchors and the Hazelett Elastic Conservation Mooring System. AMC also offers custom designed and in-house manufactured mooring pennants and other products.

MSI is renowned for its excellent service and truly fair pricing. In this Maritime Minute founder Richard Cromwell speaks to what "Full Service" really means for your boating pleasure. 

We sell and service the world's most reliable and efficient engine lines: Honda, Yamaha, and Tohatsu. Then, our factory trained technicians keep them running in tip-top shape for your worry-free boating.

# Service Contracts
For info and questions regarding Service and Winter Storage contact the service/parts department directly at 401-682-7517 or parts4msi@gmail.com


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The best sailing regatta in the Southwest for J/Boat owners, sailors, friends, and family.

J/Fest Southwest

We look forward to hearing from you!

For questions about the event, please contact the **[J/Fest Regatta Chair](mailto:scott@jboatssouthwest.com)**

For questions about the venue, you should contact [**Lakewood Yacht Club**](mailto:lyc@lakewoodyachtclub.com)

And for J/Boat Southwest, send [**Inquiries Here**](mailto:scott@jboatssouthwest.com)

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## The J/Fest Southwest Regatta is celebrating its 14th Anniversary and is becoming a popular tradition among the J/Boat owners throughout the region with over 70 J/Boats and avid J/Boat competitors from around the country. 



The NOR, Registration, Who's racing, Event items can be found at YachtScoring.com

NOR https://yachtscoring.com/event_documents/16143/2023_J_Fest_Regatta_NOR_r_1.0_062023.pdf


# J/Fest Southwest Using Yacht Scoring

This year J/Fest Southwest is using Yacht Scoring to manage [registration](https://yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=16143), online purchases, crew waivers and scoring.  A few things you need to know.  You will establish an email address (username) and password and all your data will be kept in the Yacht Scoring database so you only need to enter once for all future regattas in their system.  The layout is quite different and there are many fields, but not too many more than before.  The skipper is responsible for entering boat info, handicap rating, crew names, and emails. It is a little more work the first time you register, but it will pay off at the event as your registration will be complete and provide you with more time to socialize! 

# Seabrook, Texas
Enjoy the small town waterfront of Seabrook, Texas just minutes from the bustle of Houston, the relaxing waters of Galveston Bay, the Kemah Boardwalk, shopping, and many more attractions!

# Lakewood Yacht Club
Located on the shores of Clear Lake near the Kemah Bridge, with direct access to Galveston Bay, Lakewood Yacht Club is one of the country’s finest racing destinations, and was recently named among the Top 10 yacht clubs in the United States.

Home of the 2023 J/Fest Southwest Regatta

AB rigid inflatable boats are built with exceptional standards using only the finest materials. AB travels the world to procure superior components, working with the most reliable and respected suppliers in the marine industry. The result is an inflatable boat of unmatched craftsmanship and quality equal to that found on the most prestigious yachts.

Big Sky Cielo Grande Expeditions

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