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The Fast Go Faster
The VOR take a break and Franck Cammas of Team Groupama takes a few of his fellow competitors sailing on his home turf. Check out the world record breaking trimaran, Groupama 3. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvzBbDW2czo&w=560&h=315]
25-35 Knots of Wind and a Spinnaker Set
This is how you pitch pole properly…… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXM_93TIMZE&w=560&h=315] I like the “Juuuhuuuu!” from the camera boat at :35. They make it look like it’s just ‘plane’ fun, although somehow I doubt it. Well……. maybe.
Pin and Tape……
…….A term regularly used here at The Rigging Company. Yet this small detail appears to elude most, at least when it comes to doing it correctly. I always say, “details are what make the difference between a professional job and one that is well, not so professional”. If you take notice as to how your…
The New Boss
The IMOCA Open 60 Hugo Boss team is growing and has added an American by the name of Ryan Breymaier. This guy has many accolades in sailing, one of them being the ‘Golden Route’ record: New York to San Francisco by way of Cape Horn. Recently he took the New York to Barcelona ‘Ocean Masters‘…
Americas Cup Technology
You can say what you want about how the classic feel of the Americas Cup has been lost. Most of us feel the same way about these mutli-hulls taking over for the gorgeous mono-hulls of the past. However, let’s not forget one of the primary functions of Americas Cup. It is one of the testing…
Mast Step And Deck Collar
So you have taken the mast out to get some work done or you are simply storing the boat for the winter? Well, now is the time to consider the mast step and deck collar. Just like chain plates, mast steps and deck collars often get overlooked. If you have recently removed the mast on…