Here are some great highlights from the closest Volvo Ocean Race/ Whitbread Cup ever in the history of the two race’s. Be sure to tune in when the new one design boats and their new teams leave from Alicante, Spain in 2014. I know I will…… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Udsn1J_jRdg&w=560&h=315]
A clip from the Loro Piana Regatta in Porto Cervo, Italy 2011.
Stole this one again from sailinganarchy.com. This might be what happens when you try and go sailing around the world by yourself, in a race. Fast forward to 00:50 to begin the action. Enjoy…. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgJhkkXK8ik&w=560&h=315] ….Good on him though for staying so patient and calm. Was that noise the hydraulic canting keel? Pretty smooth…
This is the yacht that leisure off shore sailors have been waiting for. Behold the future of sailing is right around the corner. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq173AXAdkY&w=560&h=315] The Discovery 57 features some of the latest and greatest powered rigging products on the market. This kind of technology isn’t just for mega yachts anymore and is becoming more and more…
Check out the launch of the re-vamped Oracle Team USA AC 72. A short interview with the teams GM, Grant Simmer gives some insight into the changes and the future plans for the boat. At first glance, I noticed the red rudders and ‘T’ foils that carry the Yanmar logo. It looks like this boat has…
Brace yourself! The multi-hulls are taking over. I had to steal this one from sailinganarchy.com. What a good find. I may have mentioned this before, but other than the ridiculously hi speed, crashing, flipping AC cats and maybe the Extreme 40’s (because they’re just fun to watch), I typically have an aversion towards multi-hulls. This…
Well it has certainly been a while, but today’s excellent weather prompted another segment of “Views From Aloft”. This being the first climb of the year, all things considered, went pretty well. Sean and I argued a bit about who would get to ‘go up’ and how it just isn’t safe to send someone my size up…
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…
The Vendee Globe challengers are approaching the end, which may come as early as this weekend. However, the drama has not stopped. Jean-Pierre Dick (still in third but surely to be passed soon), has broken his keel, but is puttering along at a measly 11 knots. The skipper of Virbac -Paprec 3 has yet to…
This is perhaps one of the most beautiful regatta destinations in the world. Check out late last year’s highlights from the beautiful West Indies. Hopefully this year’s Antigua Sailing Week will bring just as much beautiful weather, big waves and plenty of breeze. Check out www.sailingweek.com for details on this years event. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ7P-gvE7f8&w=560&h=315]
Another good ‘archives’ find…… Such a bizarre place. Look at how thick the lip of the wave is. Amazing! We don’t usually do surfing vids, but if you click the link you will be astonished, guaranteed! http://video.mpora.com/hdep/5Pgs2slxu/
Last week, one of the world’s most infamous regattas has crossed the finish line yet once again. The Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race usually offers some some real excitement when it comes to rough sea conditions and heavy winds. Over the years, this race has earned a reputation for causing some detrimental damage to sailors and their…
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