The 2012 Annapolis Sailboat Show
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How Modern Sailing Works
0 CommentsAn informative video answering some of the questions many of us have. One of them is how can the boat go towards the wind? Brought to you by some science folks over at KQED’s YouTube feed. A good find indeed. Enjoy….. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqwb4HIrORM&w=560&h=315]
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Winches
The three big winch players are Harken, Lewmar, and Andersen. Selden is also trying to make a splash in the production winch market. Almost all of these manufacturers offer different drum finishes from anodized aluminum, stainless steel, and chrome plated bronze (even un-chromed bronze upon special request). So what are some of the other differences? One of the number one companies…
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Beautiful Photography……….
…….. from my favorite, Carlo Borlenghi. Enjoy!
Christmas at Sea!
Apparently this was the first time in quite a while that the Volvo Ocean Race crews have had to spend their Dec.24 and 25 on the water. Leg 2 came to a close on Monday with with first place overall, Team Telefonica taking the victory at an almost photo finish over second place overall, Team Camper….
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Views From Aloft
This was form last week and it was a gorgeous spring day! We conducted an aloft inspection and re-tape. I have no idea what the red blurry thing is. A J 105 with a Leisure Furl!? Yes……yes it is. Black dog Teddy on the dock. I wish he could convince the other one that docks…
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It Takes Two To Tango….
Volvo Ocean Race has seen yet another disaster. Leg leaders, Groupama have unfortunately been dis-masted just some 600NM from the finish line. This may have been some sort of record for the Volvo Ocean Race and Whitbread Cups combined, for being the most disastrous leg in history. Abu Dhabi, who never seemed to quite catch up from their initial…
