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First AC 72 Pitch pole…..

.....and it caused them almost loose more than the rig! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drgglIebuQY&w=560&h=315] Apparently it is quite the big deal when these things flip, unlike the smaller AC45's that seem to go over regularly. After extensive hours,...
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Live Stream 23 Mile Sky Dive!

Check out Red Bull's latest crazy endeavor. Felix Baumgartner attempts a world record skydive, 121,440 feet or 23 miles. See it here LIVE courtesy of YouTube. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrIxH6DToXQ&w=420&h=315]
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Allures 45 Yacht

Is  this boat truly the 'all in one' blue water cruiser? The boat seems well equiped. The cabin seems spacious and well lit. It has a shoal draft and centerboard. .....and it aluminum! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkwBY-CGHcA&w=560&h=315]...
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Views From Aloft

Just another day at the office. Here I had to go aloft to take a perfectly good internal halyard that went to a brand new rope clutch and make it external. Don't ask me why,...
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Keeping Up with the Cup – San Francisco

After winning his fifth Olympic gold medal and just a short month of preparation under his belt, Ben Ainslie and the J.P. Morgan BAR crew, have taken to the race course. An early lead in the first race...
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Views From Aloft

Here we had to go aloft to conduct a rigging inspection after a lightning strike. We installed a new 15" Windex and tang. Spec'd some new Lazy Jack blocks and a new anchor light bulb. ........... ......nice...
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A 1903 Lawley Built Yacht

When I started in the marine industry, I was fortunate enough to work aboard a truly unique yacht. The name of this yacht was Witchcraft.  The yacht was built in 1903 by the Lawley Ship...
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The 2012 Annapolis Sailboat Show

Pick up a free copy of the October Spinsheet issue and see our ad.
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Emirates Team New Zealand ‘s AC72

Check out the new AC72 in action and hear some of sailings best commentators describe the awesome yacht from both on-board and off. Peter Lester , who was apparently one of the first non-crew guests on the...
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Wally Yachts!

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53ghMamUfL4&w=560&h=315] You just can't find a more modern and sleek yacht today. Wally Yachts never cease to impress me. Although far beyond any reaches I can imagine, it is still fun to stare. Have...
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