A Crane Operator
Cool camera angles, cool music, a very cool boat, and one cool crane op.
Go, Oracle Team USA!
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9U6r-B27qw&w=560&h=315]
Cool camera angles, cool music, a very cool boat, and one cool crane op.
Go, Oracle Team USA!
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9U6r-B27qw&w=560&h=315]
Here is a neat rigging related find from yachtingmonthly.com’s YouTube feed. In this first video you will see the crew attempt to force a dismasting by replacing the standing rigging clevis pins with shortened fiberglass battens. At first the fiberglass battens hold up, much to their surprise. After replacing the pins with even smaller fiberglass pins and accidentally unfurling the Genoa all the…
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…
Schaefer Marine is offering some of the biggest savings of the season through The Rigging Company during the Annapolis Boat Show. **boom furlers not included. Discounts are valid only through the end of October. Schaefer Marine has been trusted by sailors worldwide for over 50 years. Their foresail furlers are what helped build Schaefer’s steadfast…
Many sailors are at home here in Aukland and many are just plain relieved by the thought of finishing this grueling leg. Franck Cammas and Team Groupama clinch their first Volvo Ocean Race leg win, smashing the competition and finishing 12 hours ahead of second place. The battle for second and third was the most impressive part…
‘Just a quick blurb on some art that we were privileged enough to be part of. The model of da Vinci’s Orinthopter was recently moved from the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum, re-cabled by Jim Donaghy (thanks for the mention), and moved to the Center for Strategic & International Studies in John Hamre Commons. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHHWhUzHZsE&w=560&h=315] …
Check out the day 5 highlights from the Americas Cup. Although the weather is a bit drab, Naples offers a beautiful venue for the AC45 fleet. Go Oracle! See more at www.americascup.com [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0ZGeQoYgJc&w=560&h=315]
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