The 1987 Americas Cup, maybe the best one ever, you decide! Leave a comment. Here is some pretty cool footage of the way sailing used to be…..
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Views from Aloft
Aloft on the South River at Liberty Marina. I am conducting an aloft inspection for insurance. The boat is a quite large Tayana 55 It turns out that the lower shroud tang has cracked! Bummer. An electric winch and a beautiful day once again from 75′ in the air. Thanks for taking a…
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Views from Aloft
This was back on Halloween day and I’m back up the mast for an inspection. It was a little chilly, more than I’d prefer but…it’s October. I had a great view of the Spa Creek Bridge. We were at the famous Annapolis Yacht Club…J 105 row. Annapolis Yacht Club is still in the early phases of…
Views from Aloft
We went aloft for a safety inspection after this beautiful Cabo Rico experienced a lightening strike. You can see below that the brunt of the lightening strike was taken by the VHF antenna. Pictured below you will see two head-swivels on a set of Profurl headsail furlers. One with correct hoist and one…
Stunning Day For a Sail!
Well, wish I was out sailing today. Instead it’s another day at the office. Today’s forecast just to make me more jealous is, Crispy Clear 60 degrees with a slight breeze out of the west. I don’t know about you but I’m ready for a booze cruise into the Baltimore Inner Harbor. Should get there in about 2 hours from Pasadena. Wish…
More Crash Highlights – AC 45
Probably the most extreme Ac 45 wipe-out……… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjwY6O2zE0E&w=560&h=315] See some of the race day highlights from Plymouth, day 2. This must have been some sort of record for ‘amount of broaches in one day’ !! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PaBrBD6RHc&w=560&h=315]
A Clip from the Clipper Around the World Race
An accomplished sailor by the name of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston does a wonderful narration about his favorite leg of the Clipper Around the World Race: The Pacific Ocean. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PiXa7ewGzc&w=560&h=315] This race is proving itself more and more of an attraction around the world, giving opportunities to those who wish to seek the thrill ride of an ocean crossing or perhaps…