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 all blogs are a ‘GO’ starting Monday. Thank you for your follows and talk to you soon.
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Let Us Knot Forget The Boat Captains
I found this on one of my favorite sites, sailinganarchy.com. What a great find on SA. Enjoy this well edited video that was narrated by Tom Hanks. Remember 911, Operation Boat Lift…… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18lsxFcDrjo&w=560&h=315]
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Views From Aloft….
Here we had to go aloft to replace an external boom topping lift as the rope had slipped the sheave and jammed. This caused the cover of the rope to become separated. What creek is this? I can tell you that it is in Annapolis, Maryland. What kind of boat is this? Click on the pictures for…
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It Takes Two To Tango….
Volvo Ocean Race has seen yet another disaster. Leg leaders, Groupama have unfortunately been dis-masted just some 600NM from the finish line. This may have been some sort of record for the Volvo Ocean Race and Whitbread Cups combined, for being the most disastrous leg in history. Abu Dhabi, who never seemed to quite catch up from their initial…
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The Crowhurst Scandal
Here is a really unique story that has surely left an everlasting impression in yachting history… In October 1968 the Sunday Times sponsored the worlds first single handed around the world race, The Sunday Times Golden Globe Race. This is the race that helped make Sir Robin Knox Johnston the sailing legend he is today. This…
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VOR – A Finish In Miami
If you are near Miami, Florida you may want to consider stopping by the Race Village and checking out the sites the next few days. The teams have under 250 NM and are currently expected to arrive tomorrow evening. So head on down, see the sites and watch the boats finish. Hopefully Team Puma will…
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Views From Aloft
A beautiful day in Friendship, Maryland Click the image for a better view! We went aloft on this completely re-rigged Beneteau 411 to cover tang holes. The birds were making their way-in and building a nest. Who wouldn’t, those are some big holes that make a great front door. “Come on in” We used black…
