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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]
A 1903 Lawley Built Yacht
When I started in the marine industry, I was fortunate enough to work aboard a truly unique yacht. The name of this yacht was Witchcraft. The yacht was built in 1903 by the Lawley Ship Yard in Boston, MA and designed by B.B. Crowninshield. Originally, the boat had a very tall gaff rigged mast which…
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 with first place overall, Team Telefonica taking the victory at an almost photo finish over second place overall, Team Camper….
Star Spangled Sailabration
Baltimore celebrates its 200 year anniversary of the Star Spangled Banner and the War of 1812. The Star-Spangled Sailabration will take place in the Baltimore Inner Harbor this week, June 13-19. More than 40 tall ships and naval vessels will be on parade for the national launch of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the…
Sailboat Racing
This is pretty much for those that enjoy a good sailboat race. Amazing acceleration! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dt9g3XcH0F0&w=560&h=315]
Views from Aloft
An absolutely GORGEOUS day on the bay. This trip aloft was to retrieve a skyed main halyard and conduct a basic visual safety inspection. This was our first ‘Views from Aloft’ this year, taken last month on the Magothy River in beautiful Arnold Maryland. I have to say the Island Packet 38 is one of…