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…..
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Views from Aloft
0 CommentsAhhh a beautiful day to begin the Spring. Aloft in Maryland’s Capital, with a great view of the Chesapeake Bay, the U.S. Naval Academy and downtown Annapolis. Today makes me look forward to some spring sailing, a good steady moderate breeze with flat water. Just how we like it on the bay. Today’s trip was for a mast and…
Hugo Boss Commercial!
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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The Crowhurst Scandal
Here is a really unique story that has surely left an everlasting impression in yachting history… In October 1968 the Sunday Times sponsored the worlds first single handed around the world race, The Sunday Times Golden Globe Race. This is the race that helped make Sir Robin Knox Johnston the sailing legend he is today. This…
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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MOD 70 European Tour
Now this is exciting stuff! There is only one thing more exciting than flying a hull on a catamaran and that is flying two hulls on a tri-maran. The same boats from the Krys Ocean Race that broke all of the Trans-At records, now tour Europe. The MOD 70 European Tour is played just like a mini version of…
A New Twist on Sails
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]…
