VOR Takes a Break and The Dhows Set Sail!
Enjoy this short clip of this large and unique racing fleet in Abu Dhabi. Beautiful!
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Leg 7 Is underway…… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svlOUYj-daE&w=560&h=315]
Catamaran’s Without Wings
Although everyone is awestruck with mystique of the now famous winged AC 45’s, one shouldn’t forget what might have started all of this stadium sailing obsession, and that is the Extreme 40. Take a few minutes and catch up on what has been happening with these high speed catamarans. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZtqyJJlU88&w=560&h=315] Brought to you by http://www.extremesailingseries.com/
