VOR Takes a Break and The Dhows Set Sail!
Enjoy this short clip of this large and unique racing fleet in Abu Dhabi. Beautiful! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUXx7HP6Irg&w=560&h=315]
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Annapolis Sailor to Round Cape Horn!
This gentleman, Matt Rutherford, was originally a customer of the former Chesapeake Rigging. He had asked Chesapeake Rigging for a standard rigging inspection and stated that he had plans of crossing the Atlantic. I never met with him face to face but distinctly remember his request because it wasn’t every day that one of our customers (who…
Christmas at Sea!
Apparently this was the first time in quite a while that the Volvo Ocean Race crews have had to spend their Dec.24 and 25 on the water. Leg 2 came to a close on Monday with with first place overall, Team Telefonica taking the victory at an almost photo finish over second place overall, Team Camper….
Pirates Amidst!
I really didn’t intend to blog so much about the Volvo Ocean Race but there is just so much interesting news! Apparently the French Team, Groupama retain a 80 NM lead but maybe not for long. As the fleet heads into the Indian Ocean and perhaps the trickiest and most unpredictable portion of the race, The…
Groupama Becomes the Clear Leader….
Looks like team Groupama 4 has taken a considerable lead this morning. The far east strategy has paid off for the well overdue team. The rest of the competition to the west remains struggling in an upwind battle in a massive tropical depression which will seem to be factor for the next few days. Groupama…
The Worlds Toughest Sailboat Race!
Spend three and half minutes and check out what the VOR is up to. Looks like the race is taking its toll…… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4djDK1jYkZw&w=560&h=315]
Volvo Race is Off to Leg 2
Highlights of leg 2 start. Enjoy! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJuGo4e6OEI&w=560&h=315]
Amazing Crew Work
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WGQIj6b4as&w=560&h=315] Take a minute to check out the impeccable crew work of Team Quantum as well as the excellent helmsman skills in close quarters of Annapolis’ own, Terry Hutchinson, long time skipper of the TP52 Quantum Racing Team.
Keeping Up with the Cup
Enjoy this well made vid, filled with fun facts and some stunning footage about the NEW Americas Cup. It is really cool to see all of these countries evenly matched and competing at a top level. I really liked the tid-bit about there being a hundred fold more spectators than even just last year. It…
Sometimes Ocean Racing isn’t Racing at All
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODp8xrT5xMg&w=560&h=315] Check out this short little video of the Team Puma during Volvo Ocean Race refueling in the middle of the ocean. Yes that’s right, refueling! Well, with a quarter of a mast and a race to get back into, they need to get ashore for a spar replacement as soon as possible. Thank…
New Catamarans with Wings Bring Excitement for the Whole Family!
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20Exvs8iJpM&w=560&h=315] I have to admit that initially I had my reservations about the new Americas Cup format. I don’t really like these radical multihulls. Sailing that fast just removes some of the strategy, tactics and beauty of the sport, right? Wrong, I spent about two hours watching the new A.C. last night for the…
Sailing Around the Globe!
Even though I have no plans of ever becoming a professional sailor, sailing around the world or across an ocean for that matter. This picture will inspire just about anyone. Imagine sailing around the world. That would be a feat that only a very small few of us will ever en devour in our lives. Now imagine…
