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Volvo Race is Off to Leg 2

Highlights of leg 2 start. Enjoy! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJuGo4e6OEI&w=560&h=315]
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Amazing Crew Work

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WGQIj6b4as&w=560&h=315] Take a minute to check out the impeccable crew work of Team Quantum as well as the excellent helmsman skills in close quarters of Annapolis' own, Terry Hutchinson, long time skipper of the TP52 Quantum...
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Keeping Up with the Cup

Enjoy this well made vid, filled with fun facts and some stunning footage about the NEW Americas Cup. It is really cool to see all of these countries evenly matched and competing at a top...
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Sometimes Ocean Racing isn’t Racing at All

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODp8xrT5xMg&w=560&h=315] Check out this short little video of the Team Puma during Volvo Ocean Race refueling in the middle of the ocean. Yes that's right, refueling! Well, with a quarter of a mast and...
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Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

See you next week!
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New Catamarans with Wings Bring Excitement for the Whole Family!

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20Exvs8iJpM&w=560&h=315] I have to admit that initially I had my reservations about the new Americas Cup format. I don't really like these radical multihulls. Sailing that fast just removes some of the strategy, tactics...
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Sailing Around the Globe!

 Even though I have no plans of ever becoming a professional sailor, sailing around the world or across an ocean for that matter. This picture will inspire just about anyone. Imagine sailing around the world. That...
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Disaster Strikes Early In The Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012!

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuWGtdCRs4o&feature=player_embedded#!] Well it seems that Team Abu Dhabi has some down time. About 5 hours into the start of the race, the VO 70 made to supposedly race safely around the world, experienced mast failure....
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New Business Owner, The Rigging Company, LLP

Jimmie Cockerill has been actively pursuing the marine industry since 2004. He began as a wood worker’s apprentice under the tutelage of Jody Leonard, the owner of Bodkin Marine Service. Jimmie’s initial focus was classic and historical...
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Annapolis Yacht Rigger Will Be Missed!

Sean Simmons — 08/30/1970 — 11/12/2017,  29 years rigging experience, and 35 years sailing experience. Sean started in the marine industry in 1988 working for Harbor Yacht Rigging in Baltimore, Md as a Riggers’ Apprentice under the tutelage of a...
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