Here is a neat rigging related find from yachtingmonthly.com’s YouTube feed. In this first video you will see the crew attempt to force a dismasting by replacing the standing rigging clevis pins with shortened fiberglass battens. At first the fiberglass battens hold up, much to their surprise. After replacing the pins with even smaller fiberglass pins and accidentally unfurling the Genoa all the…
This is one of the most magnificent sailboats built today. Watch this well edited video that summarizes the entire build process of the Fairlie 55. What a beautiful boat and what beautiful craftsmanship. You don’t see too many boats built like this today. I personally, love the line between classic design/craftsmanship, meets modern innovation. If you are into how things are made then…
People have been talking more and more about wing sails these days. This technology can’t possibly make its transition into the cruising sailboat market, or can it? Yachting Monthly checks out the new Elan 37 equipped with the Omer Wing Sail. A wing shaped soft sail that can be doused, stowed, and even reefed. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Qu_ZgQcr8k&w=560&h=315]…
Today was a HOT one! We went aloft to see if this boat can accept an all rope jib halyard. As you can see, it is not the sheave that is the problem but rather space between the head-stay and sheave, it is simply too tight to fit anything other than wire. Other than the…
Cool camera angles, cool music, a very cool boat, and one cool crane op. Go, Oracle Team USA! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9U6r-B27qw&w=560&h=315]
Since I have been slacking a little this week (it has been really busy around here), here is a little entertainment that I found on good old YouTube. Take a few minutes and enjoy these sailboat bloopers. It will surely brighten your Saturday. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyBUc8bqzp8&w=420&h=315] ……make sure you are always safe out there. ~T.R.C.
German engineering is at it again, Bavaria Yachts is all new and looking good. Bavaria Yachts are being built (and have always been built, since 1978) just minutes away from my hometown Wurzburg, Germany in a small township called Giebelstadt. Although being completely land locked, the company boasts of being one of the largest production yacht building…
Just over a week ago, the Americas Cup teams took it back to the water on their AC 45’s as the AC World Series continued in beautiful Naples Italy. Check out the final day highlights as helmsman Francesco Bruni of Luna Rossa Swordfish takes the overall championship over the Australian Tom Slingsby of Oracle Team…
…Starts today in beautiful downtown Annapolis’ City Dock.
…….The Amel 55, is a true luxury blue water cruiser, well built and very…….Amel. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgyUTORwKIc&w=560&h=315] This video was brought to you by the hard working fellows at YachtingWorld’s YouTube Channel. I love the enclosed helm with the large windows. A truly gorgeous yacht!
…….. from my favorite, Carlo Borlenghi. Enjoy!
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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