October, 2007:
52-01 (click to expand)
September, 2007:
Please visit Pond Yachts Sales at the upcoming Newport International Boat Show, Newport, Rhode Island or Swiftsure Yachts at the Seattle Boat Show, the weekend of September 12-16 to view the Outbound 46.
August, 2007:
Enjoying your new boat is not really news, but we like this picture of
“Whitehawk” on Lake Erie. Outbounds are built semi-custom.
This owner requested a larger than standard flag pole socket welded
to the
stern rail.. now we know why. That’s a nice flag flown from a yacht-style
teak pole. The picture also shows how the Outbound blends
characteristics of two of the owner’s previous yachts .. a Passport
and a Saga. The shot is all the better when you know it was shot by
their grandson circling in his dad’s motoryacht.
August, 2007:
The first Outbound 52 has left the yard with an ETA Annapolis October 2. Please call or email for additional information and pictures.
July, 2007:
Another Swiftsure Yachts delivery! Jan and Linda Heller take delivery of Evensong in Seattle. See the Outbound 46 and meet the Swiftsure Yachts crew at the upcoming Lake Union Boats Afloat Show, September 12-16, 2007.
Update: August 14. We just received this note from Jan commenting on the reaction to the boat during their maiden voyage. Comments
July, 2007:
Peter Bourke and Rubicon on their way to a class victory in the
doublehanded leg of the 2007 Bermuda 1-2.
April, 2007:
Phil and Susan Shafer’s Whitehawk, commissioning on Lake Erie.
April, 2007:
Mike Thorpe takes the helm of Adagio for the first time off Norfolk, VA.
Mike and Merrie have their sights set on Europe in 2008 after cruising the east coast and
Caribbean in their Saga 43 perviously.
Outbound’s next stop…. Lake Erie!
February, 2007:
Dirk and Susan take delivery of "Tidehead"in Corpus Christy, our first Gulf delivery.
January, 2007:
52-01 Deck
January, 2007:
John and Susan Bankston take delivery of "Watercolors".
"We successfully completed our sea trial yesterday. All systems performed flawlessly.
We had a nice breeze of 10-18 k. "Watercolors" sailed even better than we ever thought she
would. Even with full tanks, she was peppy and a joy to sail. She is definitely not your typical
cruising boat. Sailing her upwind brought back memories of our J24, except much more comfortable."
November, 2006:
Bernie Wahl completes the Caribbean 1500 in Ballerina.
October, 2006:
Outbound 52-01 released, on schedule for a October, 2007 delivery.
October, 2006:
Another wet and windy Annapolis Boat Show...
but a good time was had by all.
July, 2006:
Keith Tyler completes the Bermuda Cup in Pathfinder II.
May, 2006:
PRESS RELEASE
Newport Beach, CA: Outbound Yachts is pleased to announce the appointment of Swiftsure Yachts of
Seattle as the Northwest representative for the Outbound 44, 46 and soon to be
launched Outbound 52.
Founded just three years ago, Swiftsure Yachts has earned a reputation
for selling high quality brokerage sail and power vessels. According to company President, Pete McGonagle,
"After a two year search for a line of quality bluewater cruising sailboats to represent we've finally found a
boat and company that we're proud to be involved with. I can honestly say there is no better world
cruising boat on the market at this price point.”
April, 2006:
Outbound owners from Texas, North Carolina, Hawaii, and California enjoyed an elegant dinner at Scotts Seafood in Oakland during the Strictly Sail Pacific.
Special thanks to Jim Fair for allowing hundreds of visitors to view the newest Outbound, "Chesapeake", at the show. Jim has a unique background of
singlehanded racing his Merit 25 for over 20 years including a race from California to Hawaii, demonstrating again the Outbound's appeal to
sailors that recognize the boat as an easy to sail, responsive, and extremely comfortable cruising yacht.
March, 2006:
Strictly Sail Pacific. A new Outbound 46 is being shipped now to Oakland, California for
display at Strictly Sail Pacific, April 19-23. There is no better opportunity to see a new Outbound and meet Tim Kernan,
designer of the Outbound 52. Drawings of the 52 will be available for review.
A new ad for Outbound Yachts.
January, 2006:
We just received this from the owner of #14, Frank Slater:
"Dave & Maryanne (Star Dancer-#2) were in San Diego for a couple of weeks before leaving for
Mexico again. We provided logistical support (car) and they invited me to join
them for the first leg to Ensenda.
The Outbound is truly a great boat. Winds for the second half of the trip were
up to 44 knots, steady in the high 30s. Seas were eight to ten feet, some
higher. Star Dancer handled it all like a Sunday ride to a picnic."
Frank's previous boats included a Swan 44 and an Amel 48.
Other owners have graduated to Outbounds from J's, Tayanas, Passport, Saga,
Tartan, Esprit(Valiant), Caliber, C&C, and a Sceptre, along with Hunters,
Catalinas, and Beneteaus.
November, 2005: 2006 SOLD OUT!
A wet but successful Annapolis show has us sold out through 2006. Call today to order your Outbound for
spring 2007 delivery.
July, 2005:A busy spring and summer for Outbound .. three new Outbounds delivered ... "New Latitudes" in Vancouver, "Hedonism" in Duluth, and "Path Finder" in Annapolis.
New Latitudes
May, 2005:"Alaeris" is home in Stamford.
"New Latitudes" arrives in Vancouver, for commissioning, and 3 more Outbounds are
under construction.
Phil,
I finally had some time to sit back and reflect on
the trip we had north to Stamford. What a great
sail!!! More than that, what great
confirmation of what a great boat you built for us.
The feeling of confidence and pure sailing enjoyment
she gave us is very special indeed. We were even hailed on 16 by folks
that wanted to know what
we are sailing.
Alex Frowein
ALAERIS, hull 16
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March, 2005:"Alaeris" is now sailing in Norfolk, VA; "New Latitudes" is ready for shipping to
Vancouver, Canada; and three more Outbounds are under construction. We are now accepting orders for spring 2006 deliveries.
Please call today to start construction of your Outbound.
ALAERIS, ready to ship.
December, 2004: Hull 16, Alaeris, is finished and on its way to Norfolk for commissioning, then to
its home in Stamford, CT. Hulls 17 and 18 are under construction, both for Canadian clients, and hull 19 is in the mold.
Increased factory capacity means two more yachts can be delivered in 2005. Please call today to start construction of
your Outbound.
November, 2004: After a successful Annapolis show we have three yachts
under construction ... one production slot is still available for a Summer 2005 delivery.
September, 2004: RUBICON is commissioned and ready for the Annapolis Boat Show.
Hull 16, built for a NYC buyer, is on schedule for a November completion.
Hull 17, bound for Canada, is now in the mold.
August, 2004: RUBICON has left the factory,
bound for Norfolk for commissioning and then to the Annapolis Boat Show.
June, 2004: GINGER finishes FIRST in class in the West
Marine Bermuda Cup. Congratulations Mel and Barbara.
OCEAN DANCER is now at home in San Diego and is available for viewing before heading
to Mexico next month. Please call to arrange a showing. Rubicon is nearing its July 15 completion date and will be shipped to Norfolk, VA for commissioning. The next boat, unnamed at this time, will
come out of the mold June 27. One production slot is still available for a spring 2005 delivery.
April, 2004: 2005 Production Schedule is set. Call now to reserve your Outbound.
April, 2004: OCEAN DANCER will arrive for commissioning in Long Beach, CA
on May 4. Finally ... a Southern California Outbound!
March, 2004: SPREE is now sailing the waters of Hampton Roads and will head north to
Marion in May.
Nightstar arrived in August and is now cruising Florida and the Bahamas.
Craig and Barbara Johnston are well into their
cruise from Portland, Oregon to New Zealand after a shakedown circumnavigation of Vancouver Island.
Their adverntures are
beautifully chronicled, including pictures, on their website
SVSequoia.com.
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"The Outbound has
proven to be solid and seaworthy on our South Pacific cruise. The interior is
thoughtfully laid-out, well-crafted, and extremely
comfortable."
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Craig Johnston, SEQUOIA, Tahiti
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Walter Kress, aboard SYZYGY, recently finished
first in class in the Marion-Bermuda race, correcting to 4th,
proving the Outbound's abilty as a quick and comfortable passagemaker.
Mel and Barbara Collins' GINGER was delivered last month to
to Hampton, Virginia.
Ross and Joy Morgan on SPIRIT OF JOY, our first
Outbound 44, are enjoying their third season in the Sea Of Cortez. This followed
a "shakedown" cruise to Hawaii and back their first summer.
Mark and Dot Hazlett sailed PUA'ENA from LA to
its home at the Waikiki Yacht club in May and are now island hopping until
retirement.
FANDANGO, is now in Grand Cayman, after a 2
year cruise from Seattle to the Panama Canal and San Blas Islands with Greg and Mimi
Slyngstad and their two children, Kyle and Kate.
FARASHA, Tom and Irma Brinkley's beautiful green Outbound sails regularly
from its home in Ft. Lauderdale to the Bahamas.
STAR DANCER, can be seen every weekend sailing
on San Francisco Bay, while Dave and Mary Anne Plumb prepare for a fall '04
departure to points unknown.
TRADITION can be seen sailing this summer on
Lake Michigan after spending last year in Mexico.
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