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The famous Hugo Boss keel walk is real after all! Who says you can’t really round up one of those Open 60’s. Check out this amazing footage for a commercial for suits straight from the BOSS himself…… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2PQfJ2SAg4&w=560&h=315]
The Self Tending Jib Boom
Jib boom or no jib boom… that is the question. First we need to figure out why it’s there to begin with. The jib boom really only has its advantages when sailing “off the wind”. It allows the sail to maintain a well projected, fast sail shape as the sheet is eased off of centerline….
Clipper Around the World Race
It’s a Volvo Ocean Race for amateurs. Anyone can compete. You can race the whole way-round or just do a leg or two……or three, pretty cool. The new boats (the 70 foot version) for the following years race are arriving as I type. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2DALPRfQVQ&w=560&h=315] Check out the documentary as shown on the Discovery channel…
How to Service Your Winches
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Cape Horn A-Stern…..
……. for two of the teams anyways. Enjoy the latest video presented by volvooceanrace.org, they really do an outstanding job putting together these great video edits. Watch as race leaders Groupama and Puma utilize some beautiful sailing conditions to simply appreciate their boats holding together! With the worst behind them, the french team employ’s a one man…
A Foiling Wonder
Here are some great shots of Oracle Team USA’s Hydro-foiling AC 72in action. Insane! I can’t wait to see them all on the race course. This will indeed be a Cup to remember….. Images courtesy of Guilain Grenier. …..and as a bonus, some AC 45 highlights. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3Nfjy3yQYs&w=560&h=315]