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Remember: Banque Populaire Breaks Around the World Record
Just taking a look back at the mega multi-hull Banque Populaire. In January it was official, the massive tri-maran had broken the ’round the world speed record; 45 days, 13 hours, 42 minutes and 53 seconds. Get the full scoop here. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKUwK4NOUs8&w=560&h=315]
Volvo Ocean Race 2011-’12’s….
…..hairiest moments compilation. Enjoy. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A7XJLhRVVE&w=560&h=315]
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Rope Clutches
As most things in life, there are pluses and minuses. Lewmar and Spinlock clutches are no exception. Let’s have a look…… Lewmar boasts of their “domino” style locking mechanism. Spinlock raves about their cam being a superior rope grabbing mechanism. Well, both are pretty cool and both have their place, let’s have a look… One of the downsides to the Lewmar clutch,…
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Americas Cup Epic Crashes….
Check out the AC 45’s best wipe out moments……. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-FlN97Y3ok&w=560&h=315]
Annapolis Sailing | Baltimore Sailing | Boat Show | Classic Yachts | Cruisers | Home is where the heart is | Modern Yachts | Multihulls | Racers | Rigging | The Biz! | Virgin IslandsSchaefer Marine Boat Show Special: Up to 40% Off
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…


That’s Tortuga in the video. Currently living in Chicago. http://www.svtorguga.com.