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The End is Near…

The Vendee Globe challengers are approaching the end, which may come as early as this weekend. However, the drama has not stopped. Jean-Pierre Dick (still in third but surely to be passed soon),  has broken...
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Antigua Sailing Week Wrap-up

This is perhaps one of the most beautiful regatta destinations in the world. Check out late last year's highlights from the beautiful West Indies. Hopefully this year's Antigua Sailing Week  will bring just as much...
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TEAHUPOO!!

Another good 'archives' find...... Such a bizarre place. Look at how thick the lip of the wave is. Amazing! We don't usually do surfing vids, but if you click the link you will be astonished,...
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Sydney to Hobart Race

Last week, one of the world's most infamous regattas has crossed the finish line yet once again. The Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race usually offers some some real excitement when it comes to rough sea conditions...
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Vendee Globe, Single Handed Around The World Race

Francois Gabart the Current Race Leader Take a minute or two and see what the toughest sailboat race in the world is up to. It has been almost 2 months and...
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Nordkapp To Stockholm…..

...... in an inflatable 13' catamaran. That all adds up to approx. 1350 NM and 45 days. I like that every day he ends with setting up camp and sleeping ashore. This might be the...
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Click Image to Learn More About This Painting From us here at The Rigging Company! ~SEE YOU NEXT YEAR.....
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Vendee Globe Week 5

We are trying to keep up with the predominantly French sailboat race, the Vendee Globe Challenge 2012-2013. This is truly the only regatta that is harder than the Volvo Ocean Race. Twenty racers began the...
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A Year in Review, Extreme 40’s

....taking a look back at some of the highlights from this years action. Enjoy! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjIcB0ah2nc&w=560&h=315]
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Remember: Banque Populaire Breaks Around the World Record

Just taking a look back at the mega multi-hull Banque Populaire. In January it was official, the massive tri-maran had broken the 'round the world speed record; 45 days, 13 hours, 42 minutes and 53 seconds....
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