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Last week, one of the world’s most infamous regattas has crossed the finish line yet once again. The Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race usually offers some some realĀ excitementĀ when it comes to rough sea conditions and heavy winds. Over the years, this race has earned a reputation for causing someĀ detrimental damage to sailors and their…
Views From Aloft
Here we had to go aloft to conduct a rigging inspection after a lightning strike. We installed a new 15″Ā WindexĀ and tang. Spec’d some new Lazy Jack blocks and a new anchor light bulb. ……….. ……nice n’ easy. Okay, can anyone guess where we are? Other than aloft on a sailboat mast of course;-0) It was…
Views From Aloft
Well it has certainly been a while, but today’s excellent weatherĀ promptedĀ another segment of “Views From Aloft”. This being the first climb of the year, all things considered, went pretty well. Sean and I argued a bit about who would get to ‘go up’ and how it just isn’t safe to send someone my size up…
Garcia Yachts
I have always fancied the exploration designed yachts. They just scream heavy duty and robust, which I like for anything I’m going to be sailing around the world. Aluminum has been the choice material for many reputable exploration yachts of the past. Garcia Yachts of France seems to think, “why mess with success”. Take a…
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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]