Go ADOR!
Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing is currently enjoying a 30NM mile lead over Team Puma. Check out the light show when the VOR fleet and Tropical Storm Alberto meet head to head…..
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…..hairiest moments compilation. Enjoy. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A7XJLhRVVE&w=560&h=315]
What are the options when considering a boat that tacks its own sails from one point-of-sail to another. Newer boats are being designed a bit more mast forward, with taller masts and bigger mainsails. These newer designs are predominately main driven and implement a smaller self-tending jib (shown below), which helps with pointing when going upwind. If you…
So you have taken the mast out to get some work done or you are simply storing the boat for the winter? Well, now is the time to consider the mast step and deck collar. Just like chain plates, mast steps and deck collars often get overlooked. If you have recently removed the mast on…
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), Â has broken his keel, but is puttering along at a measly 11 knots. The skipper of Virbac -Paprec 3 has yet to…
From Connor to Ainslie. I said it before, this (Ainslie) guy is going to be the next Tiger Woods of sailing. There are talks of him having his own Team. Take 23 miutes to catch up on what’s happening for the Americas Cup 2012-2013. They will discuss how the Cup used to be vs. how…
Can’t afford a Boom Furler? Looking for an easier way to hoist, douse, and stow your main or mizzen sails? Well there are two products that you may want to look at. They are called a Tides Marine Strong Track and our very own T.R.C. Lazy Jacks (pictured left). I do realize that many people cringe…
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