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A Whisker Pole System
Using a whisker pole that is sized and configured properly, can make sailing by the lee stable and comfortable. Usually downwind sailing, specifically in light air, can feel a bit sluggish and sloppy. Some of us feel that flying a spinnaker is too much work and that a lot can go wrong quickly. So what can we do when we have to do…
First AC 72
Well, Team New Zealand did it. Check out the footage of the new AC 72 revealed and christened in the city of sails Auckland, NZ. Man, those things are going to be fast. It’s okay to fast forward as I did to cut to the chase. Do they really expect us to sit through 15 minutes…
Happy Thanksgiving!
Seasons greetings to all the world from Annapolis, Maryland, USA! Enjoy the holiday weekend and the beginning of the new holiday season.
The Rigging Company Solomon’s Island
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Christmas at Sea!
Apparently this was the first time in quite a while that the Volvo Ocean Race crews have had to spend their Dec.24 and 25 on the water. Leg 2 came to a close on Monday with with first place overall, Team Telefonica taking the victory at an almost photo finish over second place overall, Team Camper….