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15 CommentsDespite last year being our most successful year to date as a business, it was also our saddest. This is an update to the “Our Story” page, as well as a tribute to a recent, major, loss for our team. My good friend, mentor, and business partner, Sean Matthew Simmons passed away suddenly, from natural…
Vitters Carbon #whatayacht
Vitters Shipyard does it again. “Sarissa” a 42.6 m (140.58′) carbon fiber spectacle, is the largest carbon sloop built in the Netherlands, maybe even in the world, to date. Check out the Vitters Shipyard YouTube feed for more super yacht footage. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POFjB0mIaBc&w=560&h=315] This design oozes modern style, remarkable speed (it cruises at 11 knots) and offers…
Super Yacht Challenge
Sometimes it is polite to stare………… ……at Beautiful Yachts! Click this link and get the down low for the regatta next year, it will be quite the event. This is a shot of the beautiful, 180 footer, Marie.
The Best Scissors Ever…
…At least for cutting boat rope. Viper Kevlar Shears cut Kevlar (especially), but are also great for other tough fabrics like Dyneema, Vectran, Polyester, Technora. Apparently it is also used in cutting plastics, canvas, and even body armor. Yes, of course they’ll go dull after a few years of cutting tough fiber rope, but they carry a…
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A Most Destructive Leg – VOR
Video highlights of a disastrous leg 5. Mar Mastro was the only boat to escape with no damage. Now that all boats have arrived in Brazil (one way or another), let’s take a look and review…… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qE1ebE34lac&w=560&h=315]
Schaefer Furlers, Quality…..
……and reliability, that has withstood the test of time. Schaefer Headsail Furlers are definitely in a class of their own. Boasting some of the similar features of the Harken units, but to only improve upon them (see our archives). Don’t get me wrong I love Harken furlers, but if you want to spend some extra bucks for heavy…

