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Sparkman &Stephens Fall/Winter 2008 Newsletter

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:13:45 PST

The Fall/Winter Sparkman & Stephens 2008 Newsletter.
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Read Inside (and More):

Olin J Stephens II - In Memorium
Design 97-C1 Rebirth of a Classic
Design For Greener Future
Nazenin To Debut In 2009
S&S At The Boat Shows
Passagemaker 60 Awards
2008 Sailing Season
S&S Staff - Welcome Aboard
On The Boards - New Designs

Sparkman & Stephens mourns the passing of one of its founders, Olin J. Stephens

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:07:27 PST

It is with deep regret and sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Olin J. Stephens, one of the founders of Sparkman & Stephens, at 100 years of age. Olin was clearly one of the most prominent and prolific yacht designers of our time, an inspiration to all those involved with yachts and yachting, its history and traditions. He was a yacht designer with great design intelligence and talent, yet he exhibited the same modest, thoughtful and genuinely caring demeanor regardless of whether he was discussing design with the lay enthusiast rebuilding his Tartan 34 in his garage on a shoestring or a top sailor at America's Cup level.

We know that you share in our feelings of loss and sympathy as we extend sincere condolences to his family.

Sparkman & Stephens Nazenin V: A Hallmark for US Design Firm and Turkey's RMK Marine

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:12:42 PST

Construction of the 52-meter Sparkman & Stephens-designed aluminum flybridge ketch Nazenin V reached a milestone mid-summer as her completed hull was turned upright at RMK Marine in Turkey. The yacht, being built for a Turkish owner, is on schedule for her planned delivery next year. S&S President Greg Matzat personally inspected the project in July and was impressed by the quality of the work.

New S&S Fort Lauderdale Office

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:15:08 PST

As part of our plans for expansion and coming just on the heels of the recent opening of our Newport, Rhode Island office, S&S is very pleased to announce that we have moved our Fort Lauderdale operation to a new office location and have just completed a major fit out of the space.

Great Success for S&S to launch Downeast Race Week!

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 14:45:26 PST

Sparkman & Stephens designs, young and old, turned out in force and displayed their beauty and competitive prowess in a series of classic-yacht races in Maine this summer.

The Sparkman & Stephens Designed Queenship 88 Unveiled

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:03:32 PST

NEW YORK--Sparkman & Stephens has unveiled its second semi-custom design for Canadian yacht builder Queenship Marine Industries of Maple Ridge, B.C. The new Queenship 88 follows close on the heels of the Queenship 60, the first of which is nearing completion in China.