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Happy Holidays! We will be closed for our annual holiday break starting December 16th and returning to work on January 2nd. We will be monitoring email and cell phones but the offices will be closed. If you wish to inquire about a boat listing, please feel free to contact the listing broker. For urgent needs, please cal... Read More
Come down to the RCR Buffalo Marina on April 29th and 30th from 10AM-4PM both days. New and Used Boats on Display. Check out Beneteau's latest designs, the Oceanis 35, 38, 38.1, 41.1 and First 20 and 25. We will also have a brand new Back Cove 30. All boats will be open for viewing to the public Stop by our picnic shelter for war... Read More
Open House and Customer Appreciation Picnic Saturday, October 22 and Sunday October 23 -- 10AM to 4PM both days Food, drinks, and boats!
Some of our readers may have heard that the Youngstown Yacht Club is, for the first time ever, making a run at the Canada’s Cup. So we reached out to Chris Doyle to find out what’s what. Here is what he wrote back: Yes, it’s true Tim, the YYC is making a run at the Canada’s Cup. The Canada... Read More
Come check out this year’s display. Back Cove power boats, J/Boats, and more. Food, Beverage, and Conversation. We will open the doors at 10AM and have our usual snacks and refreshments. This is not just a chance to see some of our boats, but also to catch up with boating friends who we might not have seen since last ... Read More
Doors open at 6pm and Terry will speak from 630-730, including some video analysis and Q&A. Don’t be late! Cash bar and dinner available after the presentation if you’d like to stick around and catch up with your fellow sailors. *These seminars are free to the sailing public, but we ask that you RSVP to timfinkle@rc... Read More
“BURNING OF THE SOCKS, 2016” SAVE THE DATE APRIL 16, 2016 RCR YACHTS BUFFALO MARINA In order to signify the early spring and the start of boating season it’s time to remove those old winter born socks and toss them into the fire! A tradition started years ago and continuing to this day it’s time to put on the flip flops... Read More
Reigning Etchells World Champion and North Sails Rep Skip Dieball will speak to EYC members and guests. Skip just called tactics on the 5th place at Key West in the ultra-competitive J70 fleet. This is open to the public and will have beer and food available. Starts at 6PM. Don’t miss out! ... Read More
October 17 and 18 from 10 AM to 4 PM We would like to thank you for your business and support after another great boating season. Stop by the RCR Buffalo Picnic Shelter for Sausage, Hot Dogs, Snacks, and Refreshments. We currently have a full selection of new and used boats on display. We will have them all open for you... Read More
Thursday Sept 10, starting at 5 PM at the boatyard under the green and white tent For all RCR customers, guests, YYC members who wish to attend Food and drinks provided... Read More
Canalside in Buffalo is hosting a new event this summer and we will be participating with two new models, the Beneteau Oceanis 35 and a Beneteau ASA 22. Look for us tied up to the docks of Canalside on Saturday August 29th,10AM-7PM and Sunday August 30th, 10AM-4PM. If you haven’t been over to canalside lately or at all, you will ... Read More
Ever since the mid-80's, the fourth weekend in July has drawn me to Youngstown, New York for two good days of racing. In three decades the venue has changed a little bit - large stages for bands have been replaced with a unique hockey challenge and 14 boat rafts have been replaced with a more subdued one-design focus. That has worked well ... Read More
Remaining RCR Buffalo Social Events 2015: Please note dates may be changed due to weather or other circumstances. Additional events may be planned so watch your e-mails and the RCR Newsletters. Contact chuck@rcryachts.com for more information. July 23 – Cruise on the fireboat Cotter July 29 – BHSC Midsummer Racer Apprec... Read More
Hosted by Olcott Yacht Club and starting at 6pm, the local Doyle representatives will explain some great ways to optimize your boat for PHRF racing. This could include sail area vs rating, sail trim, boat setup and prep, time saving tips, roundings and maneuvers, etc. RCR will also be bringing a J/70 for those interested in seeing it u... Read More
RCR YACHTS BUFFALO SPRING OPEN HOUSE & CUSTOMER APPRECIATION PICNIC May 9th and 10th from 10 AM to 4 PM Stop by the RCR Buffalo Picnic Shelter. We would like to thank you for your business and support and to kick off a great 2015 boating season! Talk Boating with fellow slip mates. Enjoy Sausage, Hot Dogs, Snacks, and Refreshmen... Read More
RCR Youngstown Open House, April 4, 2015 starting at 10AM: On display are the J/88, C&C 30 OD, J/70, Back Cove 30, Beneteau ASA 22, Sabre Spirit, and Trophy 19. Refreshments and snacks provided. RCR Youngstown 223 Lockport St Youngstown, NY 14174 ... Read More
Sail Trim Seminar presented by Mike Ingham, North Sails One Design Expert Buffalo Yacht Club Friday April 10th, Dinner and drinks for purchase at 6pm followed by 7-8:30pm talk on Downwind trim. Split time between symmetrical and asymmetrical spinnakers and a little bit on M&J downwind too. Saturday, April 11th, Doors ope... Read More
RCR Youngstown Open House, March 7, 2015 starting at 10AM: It’s a rare chance that we have so many new and quality used boats inside our Youngstown showroom all at once. We thought we’d open the doors and welcome our customers to view our products and ask questions to our staff. On display are the J/88, C&C 3... Read More
The C&C 30 Salt is available for test sails, Feb. 25-28, in Florida. The boat will be based out of the Sailfish Club in Palm Beach, which is approx. 1 hour north of the Ft. Lauderdale Airport. Let one of us know if you are interested and we will help arrange for a ride. ... Read More
RCR’s J/88 and C&C 30 both to be at the Toronto Boat Show: We are teaming up with Pat Sturgeon Yachts, the J/boats dealer in Toronto to share some space for the J88 and C&C 30. Now you can see these new hot 30-ish footers side by side in the warmth of the boat show. We are readying both boats now. 2015 Toro... Read More
News from the Buffalo Harbor Sailing Club: Save the Date! The North U Racing Tactics seminar is coming to Buffalo on March 1st. Meet the man who wrote the book. Bill Gladstone will be presenting this all day event hosted by the Buffalo Harbor Sailing Club. A lecture hall at the University of Buffalo is being reserved. More informa... Read More
Ahoy all, We are again organizing a trip to the Toronto Boat Show. The date is Sunday January 11, 2015. We will be leaving from RCR Buffalo Marina at 9am and should arrive back at the marina about 5pm. The cost for the bus trip is $22.00 per person, this includes tax and gratuities. Tickets for the Boat Show itself are available ... Read More
RCR staff will be at the Annapolis Sailboat Show this week. Schedule here: October 9 Thursday 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. VIP Day October 10 Friday 10:00 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. October 11 Saturday 10:00 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. October 12 Sunday 10:00 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. October 13 Monday 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Our Brands on Display in Annapolis: ... Read More
We always look forward to this opportunity to see our customers, share some refreshments and catch up on what everyone did for the summer. There will be new and used boats to see too of course. Saturday 10-5, Sunday 10-4. In addition, Darren is going to host a Chili Cook-off on Sunday the 19th. See if your chili is better t... Read More
We will be holding another “Ask the Expert Night” on Thursday September 4 at RCR’s Buffalo Marina. The last one was so successful that we have been asked to do it again. Just bring your question about engines, rigging, instruments, ports of call, etc. and we will supply the answers. Meet at RCR Buffalo picnic sh... Read More