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Oh to Dream

Sometimes it nice just to see what the world's financially elite are up to. Apparently being an architect pays well... Behold the beautiful 44.7m (147ft) lift keel sloop "Lady B". Built and launched by Vitters...
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Happy Thanksgiving!

Seasons greetings to all the world from Annapolis, Maryland, USA! Enjoy the holiday weekend and the beginning of the new holiday season.
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A Look Back….

.....at the Panerai Yachts Challenge, Antigua. The event took place in April of this year. Looks like they had great conditions with plenty of breeze, although it could have been sunier. Despite this event not showcasing...
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More Dollars Than Sense!

Just had to share this find. Not sailing related but fun to watch....... [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M38GhA-2Quo&w=560&h=315]  
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8 Tips for Oval Sleeve Installation

Here we go........ a really great read for the Nicopress procedure from our friends at Sailing Services in Florida.
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Uh Oh!

Looks like the MOD 70's experienced yet another capsize just a couple of weeks ago while practicing for the Transat Jacques Vabre. It's pretty serious when these things go over as Team Spindrift can vouch...
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Extreme 40’s

Despite the Americas Cup action being over, the Extreme 40's, the fleet that started all of this 'huff-luff', is still at it. These cats may not have fixed wings or hydrofoils for that matter, but...
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Still Here, Are You Coming Down?

 Tent O-13
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25-35 Knots of Wind and a Spinnaker Set

This is how you pitch pole properly...... [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXM_93TIMZE&w=560&h=315] I like the "Juuuhuuuu!" from the camera boat at :35. They make it look like it's just 'plane' fun, although somehow I doubt it. Well....... maybe.
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The Annapolis Fall Boat Show……

......is back again. This year, just to mix things up a bit, the Powerboat Show will be up first, starting tomorrow October 3-6. Make sure you visit us at our booth (Tent O-13) next week at the...
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