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Which Boom Furler is the Best?

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In-boom furling is one option for managing a mainsail. The comparisons below include our experience with legacy ProFurl MKR and Furlboom systems as well as Schaefer and Leisure Furl. Legacy observations are useful to owners of existing equipment, but are not a statement of current availability, pricing or support. Like many other things in sailing,…

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Remember This Crazy ……..

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…… Guy! Gabor Rakonczay rowed across the Atlantic Ocean, alone. This took place at the overlap of the 2011/ 2012 year. I just figured it needed a second mention. Crazy! ……… We don’t get something like this every day, but if someone knows someone who knows someone…. Hungarian Gabor Rakonczay is attempting to cross the Atlantic…

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What a Guy

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The first two skippers finished the Vendee Globe Solo Around the world race, yesterday just 3 hours apart. Pretty amazing! The big story however is Alex Thomson, skipper of Hugo Boss who has decided to follow Jean-Pierre Dick to safety instead of pass him and take the 3rd place podium spot from him. As mentioned…

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The End is Near…

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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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Vendee Globe, Single Handed Around The World Race

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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

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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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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!

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[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…

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Around the World | Incredible ocean | Maritime News | Modern Yachts | Racers | Sailing | Solo Sailing | Vendee Globe Challenge 2012-2013

Vendee Globe Crosses The Equator

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Check in with the fleet for day 12 highlights. The weather is still warm, but the competition keeps shrinking as Zbigniew “Gutek” Gutkovski of Energa had to retire from the race due to a non-working auto helm .Thanks VendeeglobeTV for the much needed american translation. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wqiqdLMa-E&w=560&h=315]

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Around the World | Incredible ocean | Maritime News | Modern Yachts | Racers | Sailing | Solo Sailing | Vendee Globe Challenge 2012-2013

Solo Around the World, Non-Stop!

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[slideshow] The Vendee Globe Challenge 2012-2013 is underway. The race actually started just over 2 days ago from Le Sables D’olonne, France. Catch the replay of the start here……… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvKhslDFOyk&w=560&h=315] The race has 20 competitors 19 men and one brave woman, 15 SAMANTHA DAVIES Aboard – SavÃ©ol 19 BERTRAND DE BROC Aboard – Votre Nom Autour du…

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Hugo Boss Commercial!

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The famous Hugo Boss keel walk is real after all! Who says you can’t really round up one of those Open 60’s. Check out this amazing footage for a commercial for suits straight from the BOSS himself…… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2PQfJ2SAg4&w=560&h=315]

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Single Handed Around The World 2011

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Just a quick look at one of the epic moments of Thomas Coville’s voyage around the globe! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85mIDnNRptg&w=560&h=315]

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Come Hang Out With The Rigging Company

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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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