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The Worlds Toughest Sailboat Race!
Spend three and half minutes and check out what the VOR is up to. Looks like the race is taking its toll…… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4djDK1jYkZw&w=560&h=315]
Nordkapp To Stockholm…..
…… 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…
Check Out the Best Jury Rig!
Puma the only boat not to break, WINS! Team Telefonica never ceases to amaze as they take the 2nd place podium. Don’t count out Camper as they only have 2000NM to go before the next in-port race just 14 days away. Groupama sport the worlds nicest jury rig ever made and quite possibly will have…
Uh Oh!
Looks like the MOD 70’s experienced yet another capsize just a couple of weeks ago while practicing for the Transat Jacques Vabre. It’s pretty serious when these things go over as Team Spindrift can vouch for with their spill back in June in Dùn Laoghaire, Ireland. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqO-pzROfPs&w=420&h=315] ~Video courtesy of SailingNews’ YouTube Channel Virbac Paprec…
Keeping Up With The Cup
Check out this footage of Team Artemis in Bermuda. They are the first AC challenger to launch – They had great weather and perfect breeze for trials. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q812Khmv5_I&w=560&h=315]
Remember: Banque Populaire Breaks Around the World Record
Just taking a look back at the mega multi-hull Banque Populaire. In January it was official, the massive tri-maran had broken the ’round the world speed record; 45 days, 13 hours, 42 minutes and 53 seconds. Get the full scoop here. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKUwK4NOUs8&w=560&h=315]