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Puma’s Mar Mastro Leads the Pack!

Although it is a close race for 1st, 2nd and 3rd, Team Puma leads the charge on a port tack drag race. Things are sure to change as the fleet, currently spaced approximately 25 square...
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Ainslie’s Return

Let us not forget the Extreme 40's which are almost considered the dinosaurs of stadium racing compared to the winged AC45. They still pack a punch when it comes high speed, adrenaline pumping action. And...
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Abu Dhabi Says Good Bye

Well their break is over and the VOR is off to leg three. Despite some of their early mishaps Team Abu Dhabi takes an inshore race win for the locally represented team. For the start...
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Mayday, Mayday We are Sinking!

UHHH what was that noise? Why does the depth finder read 25' you know we need at least 55'. I feel like the boat is leaning. It doesn't even feel like we are moving anymore. Be careful around here...
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Whitbread for Multi-Hulls?

The Multi-one design 70 makes it's debut. The race appears as though it will take on a Volvo Ocean Race type approach and is rumored to start in New York City around July this year!...
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VOR Takes a Break and The Dhows Set Sail!

Enjoy this short clip of this large and unique racing fleet in Abu Dhabi. Beautiful! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUXx7HP6Irg&w=560&h=315]
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Annapolis Rigger Falls Ill

So I have to apologize to my few readers for the lack of rigging and sailboat related blogs. I had to call in sick last week about Wednesday. Don't fret however I have recovered and...
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Annapolis Sailor to Round Cape Horn!

This gentleman, Matt Rutherford, was originally a customer of the former Chesapeake Rigging. He had asked Chesapeake Rigging for a standard rigging inspection and stated that he had plans of crossing the Atlantic. I never...
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Christmas at Sea!

Apparently this was the first time in quite a while that the Volvo Ocean Race crews have had to spend their Dec.24 and 25 on the water. Leg 2 came to a close on Monday with...
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Pirates Amidst!

I really didn't intend to blog so much about the Volvo Ocean Race but there is just so much interesting news!  Apparently the French Team, Groupama retain a 80 NM lead but maybe not for long....
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