VOR Takes a Break and The Dhows Set Sail!
Enjoy this short clip of this large and unique racing fleet in Abu Dhabi. Beautiful!
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUXx7HP6Irg&w=560&h=315]
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The Fast Go Faster
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Stamm’s Handful
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…
