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Antigua Sailing Week Wrap-up
This is perhaps one of the most beautiful regatta destinations in the world. Check out late last year’s highlights from the beautiful West Indies. Hopefully this year’s Antigua Sailing Week will bring just as much beautiful weather, big waves and plenty of breeze. Check out www.sailingweek.com for details on this years event. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ7P-gvE7f8&w=560&h=315]
Telefonica Keeps The Lead As They Approach The Last 400NM
Ken Read’s Puma Team carries a somber tone as their leverage move to split from the fleet, backfires! Mar Mastro finds itself just ahead of last place Team Sanya and aside from the fleet making a huge mistake, will be lucky to reel-in Team Abu Dhabi, which lie just ahead. Team Groupama is nipping at the leader’s heals only 7 NM…
A Clip from the Clipper Around the World Race
An accomplished sailor by the name of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston does a wonderful narration about his favorite leg of the Clipper Around the World Race: The Pacific Ocean. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PiXa7ewGzc&w=560&h=315] This race is proving itself more and more of an attraction around the world, giving opportunities to those who wish to seek the thrill ride of an ocean crossing or perhaps…
Oh to Dream
Sometimes it nice just to see what the world’s financially elite are up to. Apparently being an architect pays well… Behold the beautiful 44.7m (147ft) lift keel sloop “Lady B”. Built and launched by Vitters Shipyard who design some pretty incredible boats. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86aVYZMZuxA&w=560&h=315] “Lady B” is a sleek performance yacht with the ever-sought-after low-slung lines of…
Chain Plate Service Anyone?
YIKES! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iKRiBShhlQ&w=420&h=315] If it inspired you to consider your chainplates then read here for more information on chainplate service and inspection. ~T.R.C.
The Integral Backstay Adjuster
Integral backstay adjusters can play a big role in how a boat sails. Being able to adjust the backstay tension from the pump of a handle can be useful on cruisers just as much as racers. We all need to make general changes to the boats trim depending on wind and wave conditions in order…