The 2012 Annapolis Sailboat Show

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The Hardest Part is Yet to Come……

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The fleet had a short lay over in the worlds sailing capital and are off to leg 5. Only 6000 NM to go. Team Abu Dhabi had a major bulkhead failure and had to return to port after leading the pack just some 40 NM outside of Auckland. The rest of pack has been experiencing some harsh…

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Classic Yachts | Cruisers | Modern Yachts | Multihulls | Racers | Rigging | Tech Tips

How to Service Your Winches

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Some winches are more difficult to service than others. If you do not know what to expect, certain parts, depending on manufacturer, can come sliding out at inopportune times and jump overboard! I happen to know this from personal experience and if you are really unlucky (like I was) then it may be a part from a vintage…

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Americas Cup | Classic Yachts | Cruisers | Modern Yachts | Multihulls | Product Review | Racers | Rigging | Tech Tips | The Biz!

Wire Rigging Vs. Synthetic Rigging Vs. Rod Rigging

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Synthetic rigging has been getting more and more common recently. Rod rigging has lost some popularity in the past decade due to parts availability issues from manufacturers. Wire rigging has remained tried and true to the test of time. In looking at each of these stay materials we find some advantages and disadvantages. Let’s take a look……

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Views from Aloft

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An absolutely GORGEOUS day on the bay. This trip aloft was to retrieve a skyed main halyard and conduct a basic visual safety inspection. This was our first ‘Views from Aloft’ this year, taken last month on the Magothy River in beautiful Arnold Maryland. I have to say the Island Packet 38 is one of…

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Americas Cup | Around the World | Maritime News | Modern Yachts | Multihulls | Racers | The Biz!

The Symbol of the Modern Americas Cup

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USA-17, the fixed wing revolution icon, meets its final resting place just in front of Oracle’s Headquarters in Redwood City, California. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vladvQR5C18&w=560&h=315] Apparently it is quite the process to make this happen, but relative to the world of Americas Cup costs, this is just a drop in the bucket.

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Classic Yachts | Cruisers | Modern Yachts | Racers | Rigging | Tech Tips

Inspecting Your Mast and Rigging

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Your sailboat rigging should be thoroughly checked once a season. The best way to do this is by pulling the mast or masts out of the boat and running down a check list. One can also spot most major problems from a bosun’s chair, and if done regularly, is generally more cost effective. It is…

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The 2012 Annapolis Sailboat Show

The Hardest Part is Yet to Come……

How to Service Your Winches

Wire Rigging Vs. Synthetic Rigging Vs. Rod Rigging

Views from Aloft

The Symbol of the Modern Americas Cup

Inspecting Your Mast and Rigging

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