Puma the only boat not to break, WINS! Team Telefonica never ceases to amaze as they take the 2nd place podium. Don’t count out Camper as they only have 2000NM to go before the next in-port race just 14 days away. Groupama sport the worlds nicest jury rig ever made and quite possibly will have the best finish ever recorded for a boat with a broken mast! After all that, the french team hopes to finish on the third place podium.
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Sometimes it nice just to see what the world’s financially elite are up to. Apparently being an architect pays well… Behold the beautiful 44.7m (147ft) lift keel sloop “Lady B”. Built and launched by Vitters Shipyard who design some pretty incredible boats. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86aVYZMZuxA&w=560&h=315] “Lady B” is a sleek performance yacht with the ever-sought-after low-slung lines of…
Just taking a look back at the mega multi-hull Banque Populaire. In January it was official, the massive tri-maran had broken the ’round the world speed record; 45 days, 13 hours, 42 minutes and 53 seconds. Get the full scoop here. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKUwK4NOUs8&w=560&h=315]
Deciding what rope to buy for a specific application can be a bit complicated. Only because there are so many different manufacturers, products, and not to mention the vast array of terms associated with rope. Let’s try and simplify this process a bit. For the sake of keeping this short and sweet we’ll narrow it…
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 gentleman named Tom Snow. A few years later, he was promoted to a new job at the nearby Get-A-Way Sailing School…
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…
Check out The Rigging Company NEW Flat Track Motorcycles, ridden by The Rigging Company Owner/Partner, Sean Simmons. Come see Sean race this weekend at the Mason Dixon Fairgrounds……
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