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Blocks
The sailboat block (commonly referred to as a pulley) is used to turn a line or wire as well as to facilitate a purchase. The parts of a block, in simple terms, consist of the following: a sheave for the line to run on a sheave pin or axle for the sheave to spin on a strap or…
Just a Quickie
Since I have been slacking a little this week (it has been really busy around here), here is a little entertainment that I found on good old YouTube. Take a few minutes and enjoy these sailboat bloopers. It will surely brighten your Saturday. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyBUc8bqzp8&w=420&h=315] ……make sure you are always safe out there. ~T.R.C.
A Modern Classic
A beautiful yacht with classic lines and modern technology, “PASHA”. Enough said….. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSLTxlz0PIU&w=560&h=315]
Come Hang Out With The Rigging Company
The Annapolis Spring Boat Show has arrived it s a beautiful day. A little wind, a little sun, makes me want to go for a sail. Come on down and see local hometown hero, Matt Rutherford and his 27 foot sloop that he used to circumnavigate the Americas non-stop via a northwest passage. Read more…
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.
Artemis Says Goodbye,
…….but not for good. Having overcome such a great tragedy as the Swedish team has endured, the mere participation of the team’s New AC72 and its crew is remarkable. Artemis Racing Chairman Torbjorn Tornqvist says “I certainly see this was the first campaign, but not the last one”. Check out the Semi-final Race 4 Highlights….