CW Hood Yachts Partners with Discover Sailing at the 2012 Newport International Boat Show

Sept. 9, 2012 - PRLog -- C.W. Hood Yachts is pleased to announce that a CW Hood 32 Daysailer will be available for demonstration sails offered by Sail America’s, Discover Sailing Program at the Newport International Boat Show, September 13-16, 2012 in Newport, Rhode Island

“We are delighted to have one of our CW Hood 32’s available for Discover Sailing participants”, says Chris Hood, founder of CW Hood Yachts. “The 32’ represents a very comfortable sailing experience and we are honored to help introduce the world of sailing to attendees of the show.”

“Sailing is a great sport and lots of fun! If you are a newcomer, you probably want to know how to get started. All it takes is a little time on the water and a basic understanding of what powers a sailboat and that introduction can start at the Newport Show, says Gary Edelman, Show Director for the Discover Sailing Program.

The CW Hood 32-foot Daysailer’s unique design features a large, open cockpit with comfortable bench seating. Single handers will find everything within easy reach while still providing plenty of room for guests or a team of crewmembers racing around the buoys.

“The 32’ is a very easy boat to sail while offering modern day responsiveness that is unequal to anything on the water, today”, stated Hood. “A short sail always brings positive comments of what a comfortable boat the 32’ is to sail while feeling the quick performance of the boat’s design. This is a good opportunity to demonstrate to those who are interested in learning how to sail that this type of design is both very easy to sail and comfortable in all conditions”.

“Learning to sail can be easy and fun for all ages. Discover Sailing offers a great opportunity for people who want to learn to sail but don’t know how to get started. This program is a perfect addition to the show,” stated Show Director, Nancy Piffard. We hope that attendees who have never sailed before will take advantage of going for sail in Newport Harbor so they can experience the fun that the sport offers.”

Visit Sail America’s Discover Sailing on-hand crews and sailboats at the docks within the show to learn more about this sport and to discover just how easy it is to sail away.


About C.W. Hood Yachts:

Founded in 1991 by Chris Hood in Marblehead, MA, C.W. Hood has built more than 200 different power and sail boats including the International One Design (IOD) Class, Wasque Power Boats, Jarvis Newman designs, the Katama 30 jet boats, a semi-custom 50-foot Doug Zurn powerboat design, and most recently the launch of the new award-winning C.W. Hood 43 Express Cruiser. The Hood families have run successful marine businesses for more than two generations. Chris Hood is the nephew of Ted Hood, winner of the 1974 America’s Cup in Newport, RI, sailmaker, naval architect and builder of dozens of designs over 50 years. More Information can be found about C.W. Hood Yachts and all their designs at www.cwhoodyachts.com



Contact:
Chris Hood, President
Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA
(781) 631- 0192
ChrisHood@cwhoodyachts.com


About Sail America – Discover Sailing:

Sail America is the trade association for the US sailing industry and plays a vital role for all companies that are involved in providing sailing-related products and services. Established in 1990 by members of the US Sailing Industry, Sail America now has over 500 members representing all segments of the sailing market. With a professional staff, a dedicated Board of Directors, and a team of volunteers and supporters, Sail America works hard to promote the health and growth of the sport of SAILING.

Contact:
Gary Edelman
Discover Sailing
414-704-5929
gary.edelman@cox.net