The 2012 Annapolis Sailboat Show

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Synthetic VS. Vinyl Coated VS. Un-coated Stainless Steel Lifelines

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Many people these days are looking towards synthetics or to un-coated stainless steel to replace their lifelines over the traditional vinyl coated lifelines of the past. First, let’s talk a little bit about the cons of using vinyl coated wire: the wire cannot be visually inspected for failure, the wire is typically made from a…

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Best Crew Work Ever

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Looking for a good video to inspire your crew. I was pleased to find this gem in the Quantum Racing library. Leave it up to Team Quantum and skipper Terry Hutchinson to demonstrate perfect boat mechanincs. If you have never seen a full crew on TP52 work in harmony before then this is a good…

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A Foiling Wonder

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Here are some great shots of Oracle Team USA’s Hydro-foiling AC 72in action. Insane! I can’t wait to see them all on the race course. This will indeed be a Cup to remember….. Images courtesy of Guilain Grenier. …..and as a bonus, some AC 45 highlights. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3Nfjy3yQYs&w=560&h=315]

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How to Tune a Sailboat Mast

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Here are some general guidelines for tuning your mast’s standing rigging. Please see our blog on how to properly adjust a turnbuckle before you begin. As always we recommend seeking the advice of a professional rigger for more specific tips and tricks regarding tuning your boat’s rigging. Your boat must be in the water. Begin by just slacking off all of…

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Boom Brakes and Preventers

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When sailing down wind we eventually may find ourselves having to perform the dreaded gybe. Depending on conditions and wind strengths, this can be relatively painless or really scary. A violent gybe, which causes the boom to crash from one side of the boat to the other, can cause major damage. In some instances the boom…

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A Crane Operator

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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]

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The 2012 Annapolis Sailboat Show

Synthetic VS. Vinyl Coated VS. Un-coated Stainless Steel Lifelines

Best Crew Work Ever

A Foiling Wonder

How to Tune a Sailboat Mast

Boom Brakes and Preventers

A Crane Operator

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