JBY Blog: Events

Bay Area Axopar Owners Spring Kickoff Party and SailGP Racing
Posted Mar 31, 2022Sail GP returned to San Francisco on March 26-27 for the final event of Season 2 and championship-deciding Grand Finale. BRABUS boats were a conspicuous site on the water with V-VIP guest aboard, enjoying front row seats to the action. Team Australia claimed the Title from a field of eight international teams, in an epic million-dollar winner-take-all final. Leading up to the weekend, Jeff Brown Yachts customers enjoyed an Axopar/BRABUS owners party at the gracious Corinthian Yacht Club in Tiburon. Hosted by JBY’s Pete McCormick, and Joan Burleigh from Trident Funding, guests were treated to light fare and drinks while enjoying a panoramic sunset view of San Francisco and the opportunity to tour the BRABUS 900XC Limited Edition Black Ops. Jeff Brown shared details about upcoming AxoVenture rendezvous this spring in the Pacific Northwest, plus plans for a fall run in Southern California and Baja. You can learn more about our curated adventure trips here, jeffbrownyachts.com/adventure.

Axopar/BRABUS SailGP San Francisco Kickoff Party
Posted Mar 03, 2022Sail GP returns to San Francisco on March 26-27 for the final event of Season 2 and the championship-deciding Grand Finale. BRABUS boats will be a conspicuous site on the water as support tenders for the regatta. Leading up to the weekend, Jeff Brown Yachts is hosting a private Axopar/BRABUS party on Friday, March 25, 6 to 8 p.m., at the gracious Corinthian Yacht Club in Tiburon. It’ll be a great time to join Pete McCormick and the Jeff Brown Yachts crew for drinks and light fare, connect with friends, and hear about upcoming Axopar/BRABUS West Coast adventures. The gathering will kick off an exciting weekend of SailGP racing on San Francisco Bay, with America’s Cup skipper Jimmy Spithill leading a strong U.S. contingent in a field of eight international teams. This will be the perfect event for you and friends to be on the water and enjoying from your Axopar boat. For more details contact Pete McCormick at 510-701-4880, pete@jeffbrownyachts.com. Learn more about SAIL GP here, sailgp.com.

Jeff Brown Yachts Seattle customers enjoy the Norwegian tradition of Julefest
Posted Dec 14, 2021Nine Axopar owners and seven boats cruised into the beautiful seaside town of Poulsbo, nicknamed Viking City, to celebrate Julefest. Founded along Liberty Bay in the 1880s by Norwegian immigrants, the community and Poulsbo Sons of Norway host Julefest, the traditional Viking ceremony signifying the day the Sun disappears in Norway for the winter. Tradition includes lighting a beacon to call the Sun back from the underworld. In modern times St. Lucia, a highly respected Saint in Norway has been incorporated. She is brought to shore by boat, carrying the torch as a symbol of the sun, where she lights a bonfire followed by the Viking King’s reading of the Winter Solstice Proclamation. Our Axopar group enjoyed this annual Puget Sound event that included a Nordic Craft Christmas Market, samplings at the Taste of Norway, and gathering at Sogno De Vino to share notes and chat boating.

Pardo Endurance 60 Nominated at the European Powerboat of the Year Awards
Posted Oct 08, 2021We are happy to announce that Pardo E60 has been nominated for the European Powerboat Of The Year 2022 award, in the Up to 20m category. The competition, one of the most prestigious and eagerly awaited in the industry, is organized by the German magazine Boote. The winners will be announced in January 2022. While you wait, visit our page to find out more about this model.
Learn more about the Pardo Endurance 60 at Jeff Brown Yachts

Open House
Posted Apr 04, 2021Over the last year, the boating industry has seen a worldwide increase in demand. Now more than ever, people value quality time and experiences with loved ones and boating provides just that. Experienced and novice boaters alike are turning to boating as a safe & fun activity that gets you out of the house and onto the water.
A great way to view our inventory is to visit our docks on the second Saturday of every month for our monthly “Open House”. You can view our high-performance adventure brands Axopar & BRABUS as well as our larger luxury brands Pardo & Sirena. We also have several beautiful sailboats for sale and the potential for more brokerage boats in your area.

Sirena at boot Düsseldorf January 18-26, 2020
Posted Dec 19, 2019The essential nautical event of the beginning of the year returns from Saturday, January 18 to Sunday, January 26, 2020 at the exhibition center of Düsseldorf.
As is the case every year, nearly 2,000 exhibitors from around the world will visit the World Yacht Show to present their boat models to nearly 250,000 visitors from all over the world.
Among all the yachts of all ranges on display, the two flagship models of the shipyard Sirena will be presented to the public: discover the Sirena 88 and the Sirena 58 at the world's largest show of yachting and water sports.

You’re Invited to Test Drive the New Blackfin and BRABUS Saturday 9/28!
Posted Sep 27, 2019Here's your special opportunity to get behind the helm of your favorite model from the LA Boat Show.
Join us at our San Diego Docks, located at 2614 Shelter Island Drive (behind Ketch Restaurant,) this Saturday, September 28th, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. We’ll have the Blackfin 242, 272CC, 272DC, and 332CC on hand, as well as the BRABUS 500. Take a closer look, get some time on the water.
To reserve your test drive please click the button, email jeff@jeffbrownyachts.com or text 619-709-0697.

Sirena 88 Wins Best Innovation Awards at Cannes Yachting Festival
Posted Sep 26, 2019Congratulations to Sirena Yachts! The Sirena 88 won the World Yachts Trophy for "Best Innovation of the Year" at the Cannes Yachting Festival. We are so proud to represent them here on West Coast!

Jeff Brown Yachts at the LA Harbor Boat Show
Posted Sep 12, 2019Save the date! JBY will be at Long Beach Boat Show next week from Sept. 19 - 22 with the BRABUS Marine 800 & 500 along with the Blackfin Boats 242CC, 272CC, 272DC & 332CC. Come say hello and check out our lineup!

Transpac & Brabus Photo Essay
Posted Jul 31, 2019Photographer Mark Albertazzi's photo essay showcasing the Brabus 500 at the Transpac Race start.

Brabus Shadow 500 and Jeff Brown Scouting Competition at Transpac Race Start
Posted Jul 11, 2019While 33 boats surveyed the start line and contemplated racing over 2,000 miles to Hawaii, Jeff Brown spent the day on the new Brabus Shadow 500, scouting his competition for the Transpac Race. Jeff is racing aboard the Swan 60 GOOD CALL with the owner Tom Barker and many crew regulars. GOOD CALL starts the Transpac Race on Friday, July 12th in Division 5.
The 2019 Transpac Race is the 50th running of this spectacular offshore distance race.

Jeff Brown Yachts Partners with the 50th Running of the Transpac Race
Posted Jun 29, 2019Jeff Brown Yachts will have two new powerboats on location at the starts of the 50th running of the Transpac race from LA to Honolulu in July, offering VIPs a luxury experience to watch over 90 boats start the race over the course of the starting week. Jeff Brown will be racing on the Swan 60 Good Call. Look for the new Brabus Shadow 500, unmistakable with the beautiful gray hull and red interior.

2019 Cabo Race
Posted Apr 17, 2019Congratulations to Good Call on taking line honors in the 2019 Cabo Race!!! Tom Barker sailed his Swan 60, in its inaugural race, to an incredible finish, along with navigator John Gladstone, David Oliver, Erik Rogers, Javier Quiroz, Jeff Brown, Patrick Murray, Tom Parry, & Will Suto. Next stop….Oahu, in the 2019 Transpac 50th Anniversary Race!!!

Miami International Boat Show
Posted Mar 01, 2019Miami International Boat Show is the place to be next week! Jeff Brown will be there from February 14th until February 17th. Make an appointment now to join him for some sunshine and plenty of beautiful boats to check out!!! You can reach him at (619)709-0697 or by email at jeff@jeffbrownyachts.com See you there!!!