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Classic Lines, Modern Comforts, and…

ByThe Rigging Company

…easy to handle.

Tofinou yachts 12m

The Tofinou 12 is hard to be outdone as far looks and ease of sail handling are concerned. I really like the sort of “Dragon-ish” foredeck design which puts the headstay several feet in from the very point of the boat. This allows the asymmetrical spinnaker to be flown via an internal tack line, with out the use of a retractable bow sprit. Here the use of a Top-down Furler should be standard equipment.

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I would like to see some footage of the interior. However, I did find this shot (below). Pretty modern but I like the clean lines ….simple.

Tufinou 12m interior

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Views from Aloft

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A beautiful tucked away spot in one of Annapolis’ many waterfront hiding spots. Any guesses where this might be? (click the image for a larger view) We conducted a rigging survey on a Catalina 36. Look there is my puppy dog Sidney, wondering ‘what in god’s green earth’ am I doing up there. ……and hey there’s Sean, Hi Sean ;-0)…

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OH Sanya

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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]

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Surfs Up!

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The Clipper Around the World Race is my latest discovery (although I am sure most of you already know of this). This is essentially a Volvo Ocean Race for amateurs of all shapes and sizes. It seems the boats are all one design and fully rigged and equipped to handle the challenges of the open…

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Views From Aloft….

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…..is what we will call this new category. It is very simple I take pictures every time I go aloft and share them. So here you go. Today’s aloft mission was to install back stay insulators for a single side band, install a new sta-sail stay furler complete with runners. Check out our gallery for more…

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Tides Track and Lazy Jacks!

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Can’t afford a Boom Furler? Looking for an easier way to hoist, douse, and stow your main or mizzen sails? Well there are two products that you may want to look at. They are called a Tides Marine Strong Track and our very own T.R.C. Lazy Jacks (pictured left). I do realize that many people cringe…

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