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The 2012 Annapolis Sailboat Show
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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 you ever seen one of those 3d sketches of a really cool, modern looking car or boat that might be…
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Surfs Up!
The Clipper Around the World Race is my latest discovery (although I am sure most of you already know of this). This is essentially a Volvo Ocean Race for amateurs of all shapes and sizes. It seems the boats are all one design and fully rigged and equipped to handle the challenges of the open…
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The New Hallberg Rassy
Take a look at the new HR 412 presented by Yachting Monthly. I love the below deck furler allowing for a deck sweeping headsail, sporty! This is a beautiful boat featuring some of the latest and greatest rigging technology. Check it out. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw-LawBeoH8&w=560&h=315]
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Views From Aloft
Okay, guess where………….. Leave a comment below if you know where this is…….. This is a tough one but if you guess the type or style of boat, then……….YOU WIN!
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Super Sailing Yacht of the Year
“Vertigo” is what you might experience if you are ever fortunate enough to step aboard this 224 ‘ mega sailing yacht. It doesn’t seem that designer Philippe Briand and Alloy Yachts have left anything to be desired on this one. Boatinternational.com gives us the full report. Apparently this was built for a wealthy European family to enjoy extended…
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Views From Aloft….
…..is what we will call this new category. It is very simple I take pictures every time I go aloft and share them. So here you go. Today’s aloft mission was to install back stay insulators for a single side band, install a new sta-sail stay furler complete with runners. Check out our gallery for more…
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Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge
Last week, on the Solent, a strait that seperates the Isle of Wight from the British Isles, comes a regatta that draws some of the world’s most beatiful classic yachts. Cowes play’s host to the most important event in the United Kingdom for classic yachts, the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge. Enjoy this little video for…
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Tall Ships Leaving….
….Baltimore at 11:00 a.m.. The vast array of naval vessels have already begun their departure this morning. Ships will be leaving throughout the day. So wherever you are, maybe driving over one of the bridges, be sure to catch a glimpse. It may be a while before we see them again. Check out this video….
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The ‘Riggers’ of the Sailboat World
Sean Simmons (Partner) Started in the marine industry in 1988 working for Harbor Yacht Rigging in Baltimore, Md as a Riggers Apprentice under the tutelage of gentleman named Tom Snow. Then was later promoted to another job in 1990 at the nearby, Get-a-way Sailing School as the Chief Technician. Around 1993 he was hired at the old Tidewater Marine Center, also…
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Come Hang Out With The Rigging Company
The Annapolis Spring Boat Show has arrived it s a beautiful day. A little wind, a little sun, makes me want to go for a sail. Come on down and see local hometown hero, Matt Rutherford and his 27 foot sloop that he used to circumnavigate the Americas non-stop via a northwest passage. Read more…
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Americas Cup Technology
You can say what you want about how the classic feel of the Americas Cup has been lost. Most of us feel the same way about these mutli-hulls taking over for the gorgeous mono-hulls of the past. However, let’s not forget one of the primary functions of Americas Cup. It is one of the testing…
