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]
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Oracle Team USA, Back On Track
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…
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Incredible ocean | Maritime News | Modern Yachts | Racers | Rigging | Sailing | Solo Sailing | Vendee Globe Challenge 2012-2013
The End is Near…
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…
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Antigua Sailing Week Wrap-up
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]
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Sydney to Hobart Race
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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Around the World | Incredible ocean | Maritime News | Modern Yachts | Racers | Sailing | Solo Sailing | Vendee Globe Challenge 2012-2013
Vendee Globe, Single Handed Around The World Race
Take a minute or two and see what the toughest sailboat race in the world is up to. It has been almost 2 months and the race is about 3/4 of the way finished. Race leaders find themselves currently to the west of Buenos Aries heading north to the finish back in Les Sables D’olonne, France (somewhere I’d…
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Around the World | Incredible ocean | Maritime News | Modern Yachts | Racers | Sailing | Solo Sailing | Vendee Globe Challenge 2012-2013
Vendee Globe Week 5
We are trying to keep up with the predominantly French sailboat race, the Vendee Globe Challenge 2012-2013. This is truly the only regatta that is harder than the Volvo Ocean Race. Twenty racers began the race and only thirteen remain. Take a minute to catch up on the latest action as sailors try and race…
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A Year in Review, Extreme 40’s
….taking a look back at some of the highlights from this years action. Enjoy! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjIcB0ah2nc&w=560&h=315]
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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]
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Extreme 40’s Hit Brazil
These are the highlights from act 8 in beautiful Rio De Janeiro. Torben Grael, skipper of Team Brasil and home town hero could not make it happen. Leigh Mcmillan of The Wave Muskat takes the double and probably has the best finishes for 2012. Great job, Team Muscat! I can’t wait to catch the action next year in Oman……….
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Clipper Around the World Race
It’s a Volvo Ocean Race for amateurs. Anyone can compete. You can race the whole way-round or just do a leg or two……or three, pretty cool. The new boats (the 70 foot version) for the following years race are arriving as I type. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2DALPRfQVQ&w=560&h=315] Check out the documentary as shown on the Discovery channel…
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Around the World | Incredible ocean | Maritime News | Modern Yachts | Racers | Sailing | Solo Sailing | Vendee Globe Challenge 2012-2013
Take a Break from Your Cyber Monday!
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4Cj-wztyMI?list=SP4D2712YsGHLERzC9eKTGN9WqlAP4qusk&hl=en_US&w=560&h=315] If you need to give your mind a break for a few minutes from the stress of online shopping, then kick back, relax and press play. Enjoy these highlights from day 16 of the Vendee Globe Challenge. The worlds very best sailors challenge each other in these high speed racing machines as they…
