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Happy Easter….

.... from The Rigging Company.
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Beautiful Photography……….

........ from my favorite, Carlo Borlenghi. Enjoy!
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A Clip from the Clipper Around the World Race

An accomplished sailor by the name of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston does a wonderful narration about his favorite leg of the Clipper Around the World Race: The Pacific Ocean. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PiXa7ewGzc&w=560&h=315] This race is proving itself more and more of...
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A Foiling Wonder

Here are some great shots of Oracle Team  USA's Hydro-foiling AC 72in action. Insane! I can't wait to see them all on the race course. This will indeed be a Cup to remember..... ...
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Views from Aloft

Ahhh a beautiful day to begin the Spring. Aloft in Maryland's Capital, with a great view of the Chesapeake Bay, the U.S. Naval Academy and downtown Annapolis. Today makes me look forward to some spring sailing, a good steady...
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Remember This Crazy ……..

...... Guy! Gabor Rakonczay rowed across the Atlantic Ocean, alone. This took place at the overlap of the 2011/ 2012 year. I just figured it needed a second mention. Crazy! ......... We don't get something like...
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Dennis Connor And Stars and Stripes….

The 1987 Americas Cup, maybe the best one ever, you decide! Leave a comment. Here is some pretty cool footage of the way sailing used to be..... [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1eeAi5EyU8&w=560&h=315]
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How Modern Sailing Works

An informative video answering some of the questions many of us have. One of them is how can the boat go towards the wind? Brought to you by some science folks over at KQED's YouTube...
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Patrick Jinks, A True Master Rigger……

Patrick Jinks Hydraulics Technician Rigger In The Rigging There are sailboat riggers, sailboat rigging apprentices, and then there are master riggers. At what point do you achieve...
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The Future is Now

Is the wife complaining about the boat heeling too much and you don't want to make the switch to a catamaran. Who can blame you. Well, there is great news for mono-hull enthusiasts. Infinity Yachts is breaking...
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