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Beautiful Photography……….
…….. from my favorite, Carlo Borlenghi. Enjoy!
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A Clip from the Clipper Around the World Race
An accomplished sailor by the name of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston does a wonderful narration about his favorite leg of the Clipper Around the World Race: The Pacific Ocean. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PiXa7ewGzc&w=560&h=315] This race is proving itself more and more of an attraction around the world, giving opportunities to those who wish to seek the thrill ride of an ocean crossing or perhaps…
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A Foiling Wonder
Here are some great shots of Oracle Team USA’s Hydro-foiling AC 72in action. Insane! I can’t wait to see them all on the race course. This will indeed be a Cup to remember….. Images courtesy of Guilain Grenier. …..and as a bonus, some AC 45 highlights. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3Nfjy3yQYs&w=560&h=315]
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Dennis Connor And Stars and Stripes….
The 1987 Americas Cup, maybe the best one ever, you decide! Leave a comment. Here is some pretty cool footage of the way sailing used to be….. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1eeAi5EyU8&w=560&h=315]
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Classic Yachts | Cruisers | Modern Yachts | Racers | Sailing
How Modern Sailing Works
An informative video answering some of the questions many of us have. One of them is how can the boat go towards the wind? Brought to you by some science folks over at KQED’s YouTube feed. A good find indeed. Enjoy….. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqwb4HIrORM&w=560&h=315]
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Cruisers | Maritime News | Modern Yachts | Product Review | Racers | Rigging | Sailing
The Future is Now
Is the wife complaining about the boat heeling too much and you don’t want to make the switch to a catamaran. Who can blame you. Well, there is great news for mono-hull enthusiasts. Infinity Yachts is breaking new ground with dynamic stability control via a horizontal foil. This is a well made video (I thought) and now…
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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…