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Solomon Islands A-Stern…..
The Volvo Ocean Racing Fleet, is almost there. After the the guys successfully navigated the Solomon Islands they only have one more thing on their minds, Auckland. Looks like the portion of the fleet that split to the east prevailed, with better ‘breeze’ and better wind angle than the fleet to leeward. Take 3 minutes and catch up!…
Views From Aloft
It is that time of year. Here we have another one of our FREE visual safety inspections. Another beautiful day (as we only like to climb masts when it is nice out ;-)) and definitley one of our most beautiful ‘Views From Aloft’. This is a very nice Mason 44 – love these boats. Thanks…
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The Last Volvo Ocean Race for the VO 70’s
Here are the highlights of the last in-port race and the last race that these boats will see as part of the Volvo Ocean Race. Enjoy, as Team Puma take the win and become the overall winners of the Volvo Ocean Race In-port Race Series. Never a dull moment even in the final minutes…… [youtube…
25-35 Knots of Wind and a Spinnaker Set
This is how you pitch pole properly…… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXM_93TIMZE&w=560&h=315] I like the “Juuuhuuuu!” from the camera boat at :35. They make it look like it’s just ‘plane’ fun, although somehow I doubt it. Well……. maybe.
Keeping Up with the Cup
Just over a week ago, the Americas Cup teams took it back to the water on their AC 45’s as the AC World Series continued in beautiful Naples Italy. Check out the final day highlights as helmsman Francesco Bruni of Luna Rossa Swordfish takes the overall championship over the Australian Tom Slingsby of Oracle Team…
Geeeeez!
Imagine crossing the Atlantic on one of these…………by yourself. Surfs Up! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l75CcGpcYjc&w=560&h=315] Brought to you by SailingNewsTV’s YouTube feed.
