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LIVE! Volvo Ocean Race
0 CommentsLeg 6 to Miami, live footage at 1300 EST! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEE4ck25944&w=420&h=315]
- Around the World | Home is where the heart is | Incredible ocean | Sailing | Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012
A Finish in Sanya
The V.O.R. teams have brought leg three to a close over the weekend. Team Telefonica sets a new record of finishing in first place for the first three legs. Ken Reid’s team puma struggles to keep up the morale ever since their leverage tactic did not pay off! And the French team, Groupama, maintain a…
Antarctica is Beautiful
I found this on YouTube and found it quite relaxing…….even the cheesy elevator music. This is a beautiful boat and a beautiful sailing destination. Although this isn’t the typical warm tropical paradise it is definitely on my list of places to visit. Enjoy. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WliDLjg5CDg&w=560&h=315]
- Around the World | Incredible ocean | Maritime News | Modern Yachts | Racers | Sailing | Solo Sailing | Vendee Globe Challenge 2012-2013
Vendee Globe Crosses The Equator
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]
Clipper Around the World Race
It’s a Volvo Ocean Race for amateurs. Anyone can compete. You can race the whole way-round or just do a leg or two……or three, pretty cool. The new boats (the 70 foot version) for the following years race are arriving as I type. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2DALPRfQVQ&w=560&h=315] Check out the documentary as shown on the Discovery channel…
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New Business Owner, The Rigging Company, LLP
Jimmie Cockerill has been actively pursuing the marine industry since 2004. He began as a wood worker’s apprentice under the tutelage of Jody Leonard, the owner of Bodkin Marine Service. Jimmie’s initial focus was classic and historical yacht restoration. Within a short time, he found himself expanding his knowledge base into marine carpentry and  traditional rigging. As he…


