The 2012 Annapolis Sailboat Show

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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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Around the World | Incredible ocean | Sailing

Volvo Ocean Race 2011-’12’s….

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…..hairiest moments compilation. Enjoy. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A7XJLhRVVE&w=560&h=315]

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Baltimore Sailing | Cruisers | Modern Yachts | Rigging | Views from aloft

Views from Aloft

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It is the time of year for rig inspections. Here, we are aloft in the beautiful Inner Harbor of Baltimore, Maryland. This trip aloft was courtesy of a Lewmar Electric Winch, what more could you ask for, going up!? On second thought, we could have used a bit more sunshine, but “beggars can’t be choosers.”…

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The Biz!

End Of The Rope !

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Thursday, November 10, 2011, the Mid-Atlantic’s largest Rigger and Spar Builder, Chespaeake Rigging, Annapolis Spars, Ltd., since 1979, closed its doors! We were all sent text messages the night before telling us to arrive at work a half hour before our normally scheduled time; making our minds wonder throughout the night. Most of us could…

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Baltimore Sailing | Classic Yachts | Cruisers | Modern Yachts | Rigging | Views from aloft

Views from Aloft

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This week we were aloft to replace a headsail furler. Hood Yacht Systems provided this furler. The Hood Seafurl seems to be a good furler. I’d say my only real tiff with these systems is the rubber liner that is found inside each of the extrusions. The ball bearings are dry lubricated, which I like….

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Around the World | Incredible ocean | Racers | Rigging | Sailing | Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012

V.O.R. Take a Final Look….

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A documentary highlighting the best footage from the 2011-2012 Volvo Ocean Race. This one deserves to be in your sailing vid archives. Take one last 1 hour trip with these boats and their crew. The race started in Alicante, Spain in October 2011 and concluded, around the world, in Galway, Ireland in July 2012. The teams sailed some…

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The 2012 Annapolis Sailboat Show

Boom Brakes and Preventers

Volvo Ocean Race 2011-’12’s….

Views from Aloft

End Of The Rope !

Views from Aloft

V.O.R. Take a Final Look….

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