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Last week the Krys Ocean Race offered us a look at the new MOD 70’s. Check them out as they race across the Atlantic, proving both speed and stability.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHXHIXekpxE&w=560&h=315]
Last week the Krys Ocean Race offered us a look at the new MOD 70’s. Check them out as they race across the Atlantic, proving both speed and stability.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHXHIXekpxE&w=560&h=315]
Well it has certainly been a while, but today’s excellent weather prompted another segment of “Views From Aloft”. This being the first climb of the year, all things considered, went pretty well. Sean and I argued a bit about who would get to ‘go up’ and how it just isn’t safe to send someone my size up…
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Many sailors are at home here in Aukland and many are just plain relieved by the thought of finishing this grueling leg. Franck Cammas and Team Groupama clinch their first Volvo Ocean Race leg win, smashing the competition and finishing 12 hours ahead of second place. The battle for second and third was the most impressive part…
Stole this one again from sailinganarchy.com. This might be what happens when you try and go sailing around the world by yourself, in a race. Fast forward to 00:50 to begin the action. Enjoy…. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgJhkkXK8ik&w=560&h=315] ….Good on him though for staying so patient and calm. Was that noise the hydraulic canting keel? Pretty smooth…
…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…
Sean Simmons (Partner) Started in the marine industry in 1988 working for Harbor Yacht Rigging in Baltimore, Md as a Riggers Apprentice under the tutelage of gentleman named Tom Snow. Then was later promoted to another job in 1990 at the nearby, Get-a-way Sailing School as the Chief Technician. Around 1993 he was hired at the old Tidewater Marine Center, also…
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