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Bayside, DE, Community Near Assawoman Bay Joins WaterViewHome Network

Bayside, DE: Wetlands, woodlands & championship golf.

DELAWARE
=> Bayside, Selbyville

Located within earshot of the waves along Assawoman Bay, Bayside celebrates nature’s beauty and communal village life. It has all the hallmark of a real town, including charming neighborhoods, plus a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course and a variety of distinctive homes.

Nicklaus took special care in his design of the golf course to leave Bayside’s wetlands and woodlands in their natural state. The course surrounds the community and opens dramatic views of Assawoman Bay’s breathtaking coastline, which is visible from several holes.

The community’s Sun Ridge Tennis and Recreation Center has a 4,000 sq.-ft. outdoor pool, large whirlpool and a splash zone for kids. Its amenities also include five Har-Tru tennis courts, a tennis observation deck, a fitness facility and locker rooms.

Removed But Not Remote: The community’s spectacular setting of the bay creates a natural cul-de-sac to avoid the hectic pace of the outside world. Yet Bayside is still an easy drive to major metropolitan areas such as New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore and Wilmington.

Real Estate: Bayside, DE 

   * Several distinct styles of neighborhood living
   * Views of golf, tidewaters, marshlands and woodland
   * Homes with optional sunrooms or screened porches
   * 18 flexible floorplans to suit any lifestyle
   * Single-family homes priced from $299,990
   * Click here for more information about Bayside!

Sparkman & Stephens New Flyer = Spring

Just received the latest Sparkman & Stephens eblast via Yachting magazine, spring is definitely around the corner! If you love great design and beautiful yacht photos, check out their latest brochure

Holmes Hole Races Bring Out the Prettiest Boats--A Look Back at August 2009

It's March and daffodils are pushing up out of the ground giving hope that warm, dry weather may once again return. It's been a tough winter both weather-wise and economy-wise. So I couldn't help trying to give the warmer weather a push by posting some sailing shots from last summer's Holmes Hole races in Vineyard Haven, Martha's Vineyard.

The harbor here is perfect for racing. Like clockwork, Southwest winds pick up in the afternoon around 2 to give you a good run. Although they can disappear late, leaving boats hanging like wet laundry in the face of an opposing current and within agonizing reach of a mark they'll never round.

Look below for some of the boats that regularly race, or are just seen around the harbor, like the Black Dog's Alabama or Gannon & Benjamin's stunning Charlotte.

Charlotte.

Vineyard Vixen.

Morris 36

Another Morris 36

Isabella, a Bella designed and constructed by Gannon & Benjamin.

David and Elise on Avanti, Cape Dory 270, hull #4.

Arion, a welcome visitor.

Charlie Felder (red cap at left) works the committee boat, Vigilant.

Avanti

Alabama bears down.

Alabama safely away.

Getting Ready for Summer with Photos of the Launch of the Holmes Hole 29 Sheena

Gannon & Benjamin: Birthplace of beautiful boats.

Last year's sailing season started with the launch of the Sheena, built by Gannon & Benjamin in Vineyard Haven. An original Nat Benjamin design called the Holmes Hole 29, the name conjures up Vineyard Haven's sailing history in two words--Holmes Hole, the original name of the seaside village in Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard and my home port.


Sheena in the shop and getting closer to launch.

From the Gannon & Benjamin website:

"This gaff rigged sloop is designed for southern New England waters, for daysailing, racing and limited cruising. She has a 16hp, 2-cylinder diesel engine, a self-bailing cockpit and accommodations for two in the cuddy cabin. There will also be an enclosed head and galley area.

The cockpit is quite large and can easily accommodate six adults.  We expect the boat to be very responsive and capable in the occasional strong southwesterlies that we see around here.

She should also have a good turn of speed in a variety of conditions given her 450 sq. ft sail area and easily driven hull of 9200 pounds. And, as in all of our boats, we emphasize a sea kindly hull for quick and safe passages and elegant simplicity in the layout on deck and below."

Sheena's launch day last June.

Ross, left, and Nat pose with the owner (blue shirt) and his wife, who blessed the boat before her christening.  Nat's wife, Pam, holds the bouquet that is about to be placed on Sheena's bow.

Into the water!

Underway to Mystic Seaport and the Wooden Boat Show.

Arctic Tern Project Edges Closer to Completion After Six Years of Construction

Chocks going in.

The latest installment of the Arctic Tern Project is now up here. Gary is getting close to finishing. Some nice shots of bronze chocks he cast himself, plus interior work. Maybe he will be sailing this summer.

WaterViewHome's Top 10 Most Visited Communities in February from FL to CAN

Top 10 Most Visited WaterView Communities in February

1. Goose Pond Island, Scottsboro, AL
2. Windmill Harbour, Hilton Head Island, SC
3. Verano, Port St. Lucie, FL 

4. Sea Pines Plantation, Hilton Head Island, SC
5. The Bluffs at Richmond Hills, Richmond Hill, GA

6. The Settings of Lake Rhodiss, Valdese, NC
7. Hammock Dunes, Palm Coast, FL 
8. St. James Plantation, Southport, NC 

9. Dancing Bear, San Antonio, TX 
10. Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island, FL 
10. Sunset Dunes, Prince Edward Island, CAN