Last week, on the Solent, a strait that seperates the Isle of Wight from the British Isles, comes a regatta that draws some of the world’s most beatiful classic yachts. Cowes play’s host to the most important event in the United Kingdom for classic yachts, the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge.
Enjoy this little video for a brief glimpse at what this event has to offer. Click the link above for more information and beautiful pics.
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Many people these days are looking towards synthetics or to un-coated stainless steel to replace their lifelines over the traditional vinyl coated lifelines of the past. First, let’s talk a little bit about the cons of using vinyl coated wire: the wire cannot be visually inspected for failure, the wire is typically made from a…
…… in an inflatable 13′ catamaran. That all adds up to approx. 1350 NM and 45 days. I like that every day he ends with setting up camp and sleeping ashore. This might be the only way I could be talked into this…………on second thought, no, I could never be talked into this. Check out…
Okay, guess where………….. Leave a comment below if you know where this is…….. This is a tough one but if you guess the type or style of boat, then……….YOU WIN!
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]
Go Puma! As the teams cross the equator for the fourth and final time. Sailors take a moment to celebrate the moment with some rum. Catch up with some of the worlds best sailors as they approach Miami, Florida. Volvo Ocean Race [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdGH9fO4A5U&w=560&h=315]
Seasons greetings to all the world from Annapolis, Maryland, USA! Enjoy the holiday weekend and the beginning of the new holiday season.
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