Go ADOR!
Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing is currently enjoying a 30NM mile lead over Team Puma. Check out the light show when the VOR fleet and Tropical Storm Alberto meet head to head…..
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The Dreaded Halyard Swivel!
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Beautiful Photography……….
…….. from my favorite, Carlo Borlenghi. Enjoy!
Whitbread for Multi-Hulls?
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