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.
Similar Posts
Single Handed Around The World 2011
Just a quick look at one of the epic moments of Thomas Coville’s voyage around the globe! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85mIDnNRptg&w=560&h=315]
Classic Yachts | Cruisers | Modern Yachts | Multihulls | Product Review | Racers | Rigging | Tech Tips
Swageless Mechanical Fittings or Swage Terminals…
…Which do you prefer? When talking about wire standing rigging for sailboats, there are two primary ways to secure a fitting to the end of the cable, the swage fitting and the mechanical fitting. One requires a specialized, expensive machine (pictured below) that is used to essentially squeeze or hammer the fitting onto the wire,…
Beautiful Fairlie Yachts
This is one of the most magnificent sailboats built today. Watch this well edited video that summarizes the entire build process of the Fairlie 55. What a beautiful boat and what beautiful craftsmanship. You don’t see too many boats built like this today. I personally, love the line between classic design/craftsmanship, meets modern innovation. If you are into how things are made then…
Annapolis Sailing | Around the World | Baltimore Sailing | Modern Yachts | Racers | Sailing | Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012
The New Volvo Ocean Race 2014-2015……
…….will have an all woman team. Awesome! Quite the line up as well. Boys you better step up your game. Remember, the new VOR boats will be one design. I can’t wait! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdroQqOuMVE&w=560&h=315]
Around the World | Classic Yachts | Cruisers | Modern Yachts | Product Review | Racers | Rigging | Tech Tips
Single Sideband Insulators for Backstays
SSB is a commonly used abbreviation that stands for single side band radio. We are certainly not radio experts here at The Rigging Company. When it comes to specific radio product knowledge, we always recommended that our customers seek the advice of a certified marine electrician. However, just like with all other mast related electrical items,…
Around the World | Maritime News | Modern Yachts | Sailing | Solo Sailing | Vendee Globe Challenge 2012-2013
What a Guy
The first two skippers finished the Vendee Globe Solo Around the world race, yesterday just 3 hours apart. Pretty amazing! The big story however is Alex Thomson, skipper of Hugo Boss who has decided to follow Jean-Pierre Dick to safety instead of pass him and take the 3rd place podium spot from him. As mentioned…
