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A New Twist on Sails
People have been talking more and more about wing sails these days. This technology can’t possibly make its transition into the cruising sailboat market, or can it? Yachting Monthly checks out the new Elan 37 equipped with the Omer Wing Sail. A wing shaped soft sail that can be doused, stowed, and even reefed. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Qu_ZgQcr8k&w=560&h=315]…
Stunning Day For a Sail!
Well, wish I was out sailing today. Instead it’s another day at the office. Today’s forecast just to make me more jealous is, Crispy Clear 60 degrees with a slight breeze out of the west. I don’t know about you but I’m ready for a booze cruise into the Baltimore Inner Harbor. Should get there in about 2 hours from Pasadena. Wish…
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Rod Rigging
In the world of sailboat standing rigging there are three common materials used, stainless steel wire, Nitronic 50 rod, and various types of synthetic fibers, which are becoming more and more popular. I want to talk today about Nitronic 50 stainless steel rod. This specific type of stainless steel is very strong and noble. Rod…
…..It’s Just Plain Fun To Watch
A clip from the Loro Piana Regatta in Porto Cervo, Italy 2011.
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Spar Finishes
Today’s spars are usually made of composite carbon fiber or aluminum extrusions. Both of these mast materials, just like old wooden masts, require a finish. Whereas wooden masts were typically coated with a clear varnish, they could also be found painted. These more traditional finishes were typically brush applied or rolled and tipped. Spray finishes became…
Around the World | Incredible ocean | Maritime News | Rigging | Sailing | Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012
OH Sanya
Just as the things started looking up for the China based team, Sanya reported a rudder failure and luckily was able to make an at sea repair with the spare rudder. Here is Skipper Mike Sanderson’s take……. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyykNlq1szI&w=560&h=315] Here is some more on that, as well as some high speed surfing action…… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJYomihIgP4&w=560&h=315]
