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  • On the East Coast, a Sailing Regatta with Carbon Neutrality - Treehugger

    SAILING - Google News
    16 May 2012 | 1:44 pm
    On the East Coast, a Sailing Regatta with Carbon NeutralityTreehuggerOn May 11, fifteen two-man teams from around the globe set sail in boats on a clear day from Charleston, SC, in a race driving them up the eastern seaboard. Most boats are currently heading for New York Harbor or are already there, where they'll hold a

  • Sailing: NZ starts quest for kiteboarding glory

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    16 May 2012 | 1:04 pm
    Plans to rev up kiteboarding in New Zealand with an eye on the 2016 Olympics started in Auckland last night.Yachting New Zealand hosted a forum as its first move in reaction to the International Sailing Federation's decision to...

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  • CBS moving 'Men,' 'Mentalist' for new season

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    16 May 2012 | 1:44 pm
    Angus T. Jones, Ashton Kutcher and Jon Cryer star in TWO AND A HALF MEN on the CBS Television Network.

  • Should You Take a Boating Education Course?

    About.com Sailing
    16 May 2012 | 8:30 am
    National Safe Boating Week reminds us, here at the beginning of the summer sailing season, of the importance of staying safe on the water. But what exactly does safety involve? Here's a handy checklist of the topics typically included in boating safety courses. Go down the list to see if you are already knowledgeable and skilled in these different areas - or whether you have gaps you need to fill with some more reading or perhaps a course like the ones offered by the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Key safety topics include knowing your boat and its equipment, preparing well before heading out, all…
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  • On the East Coast, a Sailing Regatta with Carbon Neutrality - Treehugger

    16 May 2012 | 1:44 pm
    On the East Coast, a Sailing Regatta with Carbon NeutralityTreehuggerOn May 11, fifteen two-man teams from around the globe set sail in boats on a clear day from Charleston, SC, in a race driving them up the eastern seaboard. Most boats are currently heading for New York Harbor or are already there, where they'll hold a

  • Sailing: NZ starts quest for kiteboarding glory - New Zealand Herald

    16 May 2012 | 12:33 pm
    Sailing: NZ starts quest for kiteboarding gloryNew Zealand HeraldYachting New Zealand hosted a forum as its first move in reaction to the International Sailing Federation's decision to install kiteboarding instead of windsurfing for the Rio de Janeiro Games. There is no national kiteboarding association but YNZ

  • Revamped Pioneer sets sail for New York Harbor - Downtown Express

    16 May 2012 | 11:44 am
    Downtown ExpressRevamped Pioneer sets sail for New York HarborDowntown ExpressSouth Street Seaport Museum volunteer Linda Beal showcases a marlinspike, a maritime instrument used to sever ship rope knots, following the first public sail of the Pioneer's 2012 season. BY ALINE REYNOLDS | Clear blue skies set a jovial tone Saturday

  • US Sailing to review fatal yacht race accident - FederalNewsRadio.com

    16 May 2012 | 11:17 am
    Sail WorldUS Sailing to review fatal yacht race accidentFederalNewsRadio.comAP LOS ANGELES (AP) - Sailing's national governing body will try to determine what caused an accident that killed four sailors during last month's yacht race from Southern California to Mexico. US Sailing has appointed an independent review panel to US Sailing to Investigate Aegean CrashPatch.comCoast Guard asks US Sailing for race accident reviewTrade Only TodayAccident that killed four in yacht race to be probed by US SailingLos Angeles TimesSail World -Daily Pilotall 12 news articles »

  • Setting Sail for a Better Future - AllAfrica.com

    16 May 2012 | 10:19 am
    Setting Sail for a Better FutureAllAfrica.comBy Lyndon Jaftha, 16 May 2012 South Africans who live near the coast can enjoy swimming, surfing, fishing and sailing at any time. For the past decade the non-profit Izivunguvungu-MSC Foundation for Youth has ensured that young people from the Western and more »
 
 
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  • Should You Take a Boating Education Course?

    16 May 2012 | 8:30 am
    National Safe Boating Week reminds us, here at the beginning of the summer sailing season, of the importance of staying safe on the water. But what exactly does safety involve? Here's a handy checklist of the topics typically included in boating safety courses. Go down the list to see if you are already knowledgeable and skilled in these different areas - or whether you have gaps you need to fill with some more reading or perhaps a course like the ones offered by the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Key safety topics include knowing your boat and its equipment, preparing well before heading out, all…

  • National Safe Boating Week

    8 May 2012 | 6:57 am
    It's that time of year again. National Safe Boating Week is on its way: May 19-25. As the boating season begins for many around the U.S., it is good to be reminded of safety issues. The Coast Guard Auxiliary has recently put out a news release also that points out that some boat insurance companies offer lower premiums for those who have taken a safe boating course, such as the one taught by the Auxiliary. Here are some other things you can do to stay safer on the water....Read Full Post

  • Second California Sailing Disaster

    30 Apr 2012 | 10:25 am
    By now you probably already know about the tragic demise of the sailboat Aegean in the Newport-Ensenada Race two days ago. The bodies of three of the four crew were recovered, as well as some wreckage of the boat. The latest report is that the Coast Guard has suspended its search for the fourth man, presumed also a fatality. The evidence suggests the 37-foot Hunter was destroyed in a collision with a much larger vessel, and the investigation continues into checking on ships in the area. The evidence also suggests the crew had no advance warning of impending disaster, since apparently no radio…

  • The Sailing Safety Tether Issue

    28 Apr 2012 | 10:45 am
    Two weeks after the terrible Farallones sail race disaster that took the lives of five of eight sailors aboard the sailboat Low Speed Chase after an unexpected wave washed six crew overboard into cold water, Byron Chong, one of the three survivors has issued his account of what happened - to correct some inaccuracies in news reports and to share his thoughts about what is needed to prevent such tragedies....Read Full Post

  • Get Going on Learning to Sail!

    26 Apr 2012 | 11:46 am
    OK, so this is the summer you really are going to learn how to sail - or improve your basic sailing skills. Before you head out to the water, however, it really helps to understand the boat and what's involved in sailing - before you're out there and suddenly you're not sure what's going on or what to do. You need to be on the water to learn the physical skills of sailing, but some advance knowledge is needed too - even if only to understand what an instructor is talking about when he or she uses terms related to the boat or a maneuver. In other words, you'll be ahead of the game if you take…
 
 
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  • Volvo Ocean Race :"Telefonica" All hands on deck for the Atlantic crossing

    16 May 2012 | 1:21 pm
    The Spanish team has commenced training in Miami. Navigator Andrew Cape warns that we're facing a very serious leg The countdown in Miami has kicked off. The racing format for this edition of the round the world race doesn't ...

  • Olympic Sailing girls to show their talents on the World stage

    16 May 2012 | 1:17 pm
    The South West boasts some of the top talent in the Leisure Marine market, in an industry worth around £2.9 billion. Now, a team of local sailors are taking to the water in a bid to bring Olympic glory ...

  • Volvo Ocean Race delivers cross-platform audience growth

    16 May 2012 | 9:32 am
     The Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 has delivered big increases in audience across television, online, radio and print, figures from external research released in the Mid Race Report show. Headlines include: – Cumulative TV coverage up by 90 percent from ...

  • UK. Traditional Fireworks saved at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week

    16 May 2012 | 8:56 am
    Following the news that Aberdeen Asset Management has extended its sponsorship of the world-famous regatta, Cowes Week, until 2015, the financial services company has also extended its support to include a significant proportion of the necessary funding to safeguard ...

  • Vendee Globe a legendary race on the silver screen

    16 May 2012 | 8:51 am
                                                      The film industry is once again taking on one of its most iconic themes, the sea, to transpose the most amazing marine adventure of all times, the Vendée Globe, on the silver screen. The feature film « En Solitaire », ...
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  • Olympic Sailing Competition - Montreal 1976

    15 May 2012 | 7:14 am
    Montreal 1976 Olympic Sailing Competition took place in the Canadian province of Ontario instead of Quebec, at Kingston, due to the terrorist murder of nine Israeli athletes at Munich which meant that the Montreal Games were held under the tightest ... Advertisement: MMO Currency MMO Street sells WoW Gold, Lord of the Rings Gold, Final Fantasy XI Gil and much much more at the lowest prices you will find! Visit MMO Street

  • Grand Slam Match Racing Series expands internationally

    15 May 2012 | 6:14 am
    Grand Slam Match Racing Series qualifying events start this weekend in Chicago and Oyster Bay, New York. After last year's successful debut, organizers from the Chicago Match Race Center (CMRC), Bayview YC (BYC), Manhasset Bay YC (MBYC) and Oakcliff...

  • Perth 2011 Sailing World Championships exceeds economic forecasts

    15 May 2012 | 6:14 am
    The Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships today announced that the event exceeded economic forecasts after independent reports showed it injected almost $39million into the Western AustraIia economy and generated nearly $15million of global me...

  • 34th America's Cup - New General Manager for Oracle Team USA

    15 May 2012 | 4:13 am
    Americaâ"™s Cup champion team Oracle Team USA has been joined by three-time Americaâ"™s Cup winner Grant Simmer as General Manager. His role gives him day-to-day operational responsibility for the American team that is currently designing and buildi...

  • BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival 2013 dates announced

    15 May 2012 | 3:13 am
    BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival 2013 will take place a week earlier next year, with regatta dates set for 25th to 31st March, as announced this week by the Caribbean Sailing Association. In cooperation with other regattas, The BVI Spring Reg...
 
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  • Seth Green Video

    Ask the Boater
    29 Apr 2012 | 9:54 am
    Those around the Lake Ontario area are familiar with Seth Green, the research vessel.  This video about the boat is very informative.

  • Grilled Fish – Boater’s Delight

    Ask the Boater
    22 Jan 2012 | 3:38 pm
    You may ask why I called this grill recipe Boater’s Delight.  It is easy to prepare on the boat, easy to clean up, and tastes great.  In addition, it is a low calorie, low carb recipe for your healthy life style! 6 ounce portions of salmon or other thick fish Garlic powder Montreal Steak Seasoning (not the fish or chicken or the low sodium – this one tastes best) Dried Minced Garlic Dried Minced Onion This is how I prepare much of my fish.  Of course, salmon is the favorite.  The natural oil makes it moist and rich, but this will work just as well with other thick fish. On a…

  • Lady M Captured on the Columbia River

    Ask the Boater
    9 Oct 2011 | 3:44 pm
    Bernadette writes, “Just saw the Lady M zip past our home on the Columbia River!  We’re in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, and I managed to grab the camera and shoot 3 or 4 pics before it disappeared.  This is the same location as some of the filming of the movie “Maverick” with Jodie Foster and Mel Gibson.” Thanks for the great shots, Bernadette!

  • Incredible Shots of Lady M

    Ask the Boater
    4 Jul 2011 | 10:39 pm
    Well, folks – lots of discussion about Lady M and Lady MII in the comments.  Here are some great photos that were sent in by readers.  Eckart Pradel from Bonn, Germany took these photos of Lady M in Fethiye Turkey while on his honeymoon in September 2009.  Great shots and thank you for sending.

  • More About Lady M

    Ask the Boater
    4 Jul 2011 | 10:37 pm
    Deedee had some good explanations for us and sent this photo.  If you click to enlarge this and some of the other photos of Lady M, it will make it easier for you to make a determination.
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  • Marine Product Review: Boat Wax-Off

    16 May 2012 | 10:07 am
    This week's marine product review on the Daily Boater really shines...  Photo: Mark Sutton of MarineProductReviews.com One of the most dreaded boat chores is waxing. Every spring the debate is whether or not to pay the boatyard big bucks to do it or just take a day to do it yourself. Anyone who has waxed more than a dinghy can see why the boat yard charges so much to wax. It takes time, it’s hard work and there is a bit of an art to getting that sweet shine. In the latest installment of the Daily Boater Marine Product Review, Mark Sutton of MarineProductReviews.com put three premium…

  • Captain John: When in Doubt... Anchor Out!

    16 May 2012 | 9:14 am
    Captain John recalls a little trip he once took up the coast... Guest blog by Captain John Captain John Jamieson, a regular contributor to the Daily Boater, is author of Seamanship Secrets and publisher of the popular boating education website SkipperTips.com Hurricane Hugo on September 21, 1989. (Image courtesy of NOAA) A weary crew aboard the 135' Coast Guard ship tied up to the pier in St. Pete, Florida, late one September afternoon. It'd been a hell of a long trip, working aids to navigation from Tampa Bay around the Straits of Florida to Miami. After securing our little buoy…

  • Pica: Breaking All The Rules

    15 May 2012 | 8:37 am
    Vin Pica discusses THE RULES - and when to break them to prevent a collision at sea... Guest blog by Vincent Pica Chief of Staff, First District, Southern Region (D1SR) United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Image source: "Popular Mechanics" Magazine December 1911 You may remember saying to your parents, “but the other kids were doing it!” It didn’t work then - and it won’t work in front of an Admiralty or Maritime Board either… But this time you will be looking for an excuse for following the rules - when you actually should have broken them... Full story » Read more…

  • Top 5 Gear Buying Tips for the Galley

    14 May 2012 | 9:15 am
    This week's Boat Galley article helps you make smart decisions when outfitting your galley... Guest blog by Carolyn Shearlock Carolyn Shearlock, author of The Boat Galley, appears weekly on the Daily Boater with tips for getting the most out of your boat's kitchen. Photo: Carolyn Shearlock, theboatgalley.com Galley gear can be expensive... and there’s not much space to have a lot of stuff... so how do you choose what to buy? Today’s Topic: Buying Galley Equipment... Full story » Read more boating news like this. Visit DailyBoater.com Get FREE boating news sent to your inbox,…

  • Mother's Day Maritime Events

    11 May 2012 | 11:28 am
    Forget brunch. This Mother's Day weekend you'll find boat shows, power boat races and nautical festivals around the world... Mom, meet Miss Geico. Photo from a recent boat show in CT, © Andrew Canepari / Nautical Sites Media What to do for Mother's Day... hmmm... How about taking her to a boat show? There aren't many of them this weekend, but there are a couple of maritime festivals - one in Seattle and one on Long Island. No? How about a tug or power boat race? No? Well, you can always go to one of these events by yourself on Saturday. Here is this week's boating event…
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  • Gulf introduces single visa sailing cards for GCC members

    Sailing News
    16 May 2012 | 10:51 am
    A single visa can speed things up in the cruise business as ships use Dubai as the hub to sail to other countries in the region such as Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait The plan for a single visa system for the GCC countries for cruise passengers, awaits to be offered as early as September, according to a senior Department of Tourism and Commerce ... (more)

  • Volvo Ocean Race delivers cross-platform audience growth

    BYM Sailing News
    16 May 2012 | 9:32 am
     The Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 has delivered big increases in audience across television, online, radio and print, figures from external research released in the Mid Race Report show. Headlines include: – Cumulative TV coverage up by 90 percent from ...

  • Sailing Photo Of The Day – Ballard Cup Race 2012

    Adam Turinas
    16 May 2012 | 9:21 am

  • UK. Traditional Fireworks saved at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week

    BYM Sailing News
    16 May 2012 | 8:56 am
    Following the news that Aberdeen Asset Management has extended its sponsorship of the world-famous regatta, Cowes Week, until 2015, the financial services company has also extended its support to include a significant proportion of the necessary funding to safeguard ...

  • Vendee Globe a legendary race on the silver screen

    BYM Sailing News
    16 May 2012 | 8:51 am
                                                      The film industry is once again taking on one of its most iconic themes, the sea, to transpose the most amazing marine adventure of all times, the Vendée Globe, on the silver screen. The feature film « En Solitaire », ...
 
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  • Challenging Winds Test Radial Fleet On Day Two

    16 May 2012 | 11:47 am
    Tactically challenging conditions with mildly oscillating winds from 15 to 20 knots saw some interesting changes at the top of the leader board at the Audi Laser World Championship 2012.

  • ISAF Match Race Rankings - 16 May 2012

    16 May 2012 | 11:08 am
    After seven months on top of the ISAF Women's Match Racing Rankings Anna Tunnicliffe (USA) has been knocked off the top by Lucy Macgregor (GBR). Making it an all British affair in the ISAF Match Race Rankings is Iain Williams who remains on top in the Open Rankings.

  • Belcher And Page Make It Six Out Of Six Whilst Olympic Spots Are Taken At The 470 Worlds

    16 May 2012 | 2:52 am
    Mathew Belcher and Malcolm Page (AUS) showed why they are the men's team to beat at the 470 Worlds in Barcelona, Spain after they won their sixth race out six on the third day.

  • Tough Conditions In Boltenhagen As Radial Worlds Commence

    15 May 2012 | 4:14 pm
    Extremely shifty winds that increased from eight to twenty knots during the afternoon made racing difficult at the Audi Laser Radial World Championship 2012.

  • Ben Ainslie Dominates In Falmouth

    15 May 2012 | 3:55 pm
    If any proof is needed that Ben Ainslie (GBR) is at the top of his game, then today was proof indeed. After dominating and winning both races in the brutal environment of the cold and windy Falmouth Bay, he now takes a 10 point lead over Ed Wright (GBR) and Andrew Mills (GBR) at the half way stage of the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Finn Gold Cup.
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  • Challenging Winds Test Radial Fleet On Day Two (ISAF News)

    16 May 2012 | 11:47 am
    Tactically challenging conditions with mildly oscillating winds from 15 to 20 knots saw some interesting changes at the top of the leader board at the Audi Laser World Championship 2012.Source : ISAF News

  • ISAF Match Race Rankings - 16 May 2012 (ISAF News)

    16 May 2012 | 11:08 am
    After seven months on top of the ISAF Women's Match Racing Rankings Anna Tunnicliffe (USA) has been knocked off the top by Lucy Macgregor (GBR). Making it an all British affair in the ISAF Match Race Rankings is Iain Williams who remains on top in the Open Rankings.Source : ISAF NewsExplore : Anna Tunnicliffe, Lucy Macgregor, Sailors

  • The old or the new? (nourishing obscurity)

    16 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    Above – the old J Boats that once fought out the America’s Cup. Not the fastest boats, they were the sleekest and most beautiful and though this is a replica, the overall look and feel – they seem so right to purists. Below – the new AC72, the first one built – which will contest [...]Source : nourishing obscurityExplore : America's Cup, Regattas

  • America’s Cup Racing Returns to Newport, Rhode Island (PRWeb - Daily News Feed)

    16 May 2012 | 7:14 am
    Inaugural America’s Cup World Series Champion to be determined; tickets on sale now (PRWeb May 16, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/5/prweb9512361.htmSource : PRWeb - Daily News FeedExplore : America's Cup, Regattas

  • Belcher And Page Make It Six Out Of Six Whilst Olympic Spots Are Taken At The 470 Worlds (ISAF News)

    16 May 2012 | 2:52 am
    Mathew Belcher and Malcolm Page (AUS) showed why they are the men's team to beat at the 470 Worlds in Barcelona, Spain after they won their sixth race out six on the third day.Source : ISAF NewsExplore : Malcolm Page, Mathew Belcher, Sailors
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  • Fact sheet: Porsche 911 Carrera - MiamiHerald.com

    16 May 2012 | 12:19 pm
    Fact sheet: Porsche 911 CarreraMiamiHerald.comAP OPTIONS: Porsche PDK dual-clutch transmission with manual control $4080; Yachting Blue leather interior $3670; Porsche dynamic chassis control $3160; sport exhaust $2950; premium package (includes 14-way adjustable front seats, speed-dependent and more »

  • Yachtsman calls for new Royal Yacht - Yachting Monthly

    16 May 2012 | 11:23 am
    Yachtsman calls for new Royal YachtYachting MonthlyA new 'Royal Yacht' has been called for by yachtsman and retired advertising entrepreneur Ian Maiden. Maiden says she would act as a Commonwealth Flagship bringing huge benefits to Commonwealth countries, many of them still developing economically,

  • Isle of Mann. Yachting VAT Note : It's goods, silly - BYM News (press release)

    16 May 2012 | 4:55 am
    Isle of Mann. Yachting VAT Note : It's goods, sillyBYM News (press release)Mention yacht importation amidst the flurry of solicitations to appoint Tax Representatives in Italy, and faces instantly dim. It had not crossed the mind, because nobody had mentioned it. They had supposed, as indeed most of the pamphleteering has

  • Yachting: Aleh and Powrie win opening race - New Zealand Herald

    15 May 2012 | 11:52 pm
    Yachting: Aleh and Powrie win opening raceNew Zealand HeraldJo Aleh and Polly Powrie have won the opening race of the 470 women's world championships off Barcelona, Spain. Photo / onedition Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie have won the opening race of the 470 women's world championships off Barcelona, Spain.and more »

  • The Harbor Report: New boating season opens - Daily Pilot

    15 May 2012 | 11:23 pm
    The Harbor Report: New boating season opensDaily PilotPlace the finishing touches on your boat, go for a sail, put your favorite shirt on, break out the band, your red Solo cup, and head down to the yacht club. That was the order of business within our harbor last week as we celebrated the opening days of and more »
 
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  • Beneteau Sense and Oceanis video

    11 May 2012 | 11:33 am
    Video from Yachting World's test of four new Beneteau models: the Sense 55, Oceanis 48, Oceanis 45 and Oceanis 41. Full report is in the new July issue of Yachting World, out now

  • Volvo Ocean Race: Puma's Second Win

    9 May 2012 | 4:17 pm
    Ken Read's team wins Leg 6 into Miami, Camper is second

  • GBR Team Complete

    9 May 2012 | 9:19 am
    The remaining Olympic team members in 49er, Laser Radial and 2.4m were announced today in Weymouth

  • Kiteboards enter the Olympics

    7 May 2012 | 5:42 am
    Kiteboards, womens' skiffs and a new catamaran are in, Windsurfing Stars and Elliotts are out for 2016

  • 4 J-Class will be in Ocean Village

    5 May 2012 | 9:50 am
    During the J-Class Solent Regatta in July, four of the five competing J's will now be based in Ocean Village, Southampton
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  • Our new good old boat

    msr_holiday
    15 May 2012 | 1:53 pm
    Blog at YachtPals.com - The Online Boating Community November 2011 we purchased our "new" good old boat in New Bern, NC. Primrose is a Moody 42 pilot house ketch. July 2012 we move aboard and begin cruising the East Coast. Primrose

  • Cruising the Caribbean Islands

    Dolce Vita
    14 May 2012 | 11:27 pm
    Blog at YachtPals.com - The Online Boating Community We pulled out of Marathon, Florida and pointed the sails to cross the great Gulf Stream toward the Bahaman Islands. The sail was comfortable and we arrived a day later to check-into the Bahaman islands at Cat Cay. After a one day stop over there we were off to Chub Cay in the Biminis island chain. We pulled anchor at 5:30am and headed across the Great Bahamas banks. We sailed across the bank for more than 10 hours with the depth of water never exceeding more than 12 feet deep. Dolce Vita read more

  • Countdown to Launch...!

    Rachel
    2 May 2012 | 7:24 am
    Blog at YachtPals.com - The Online Boating Community In less than 14 days, Andrew Morris and Roz Savage will be departing from St John's Canada on their epic adventure as they row across the North Atlantic to Bristol UK. Bojangles (their boat) refit was completed in San Fransicso where she'd been on display at the Maritime Museum since crossing the Pacific Ocean. Loaded up for transport by sponsor DHL, she left the city last week, en route for St John's in Canada where she's just arrived safe and sound. OAR Project read more

  • Blog for Misi Kate

    Bearslayer
    21 Apr 2012 | 7:03 pm
    Blog at YachtPals.com - The Online Boating Community Alaska to Anacortes in March is not a real fun trip. Mostly spent holed up waiting to sprint to another place to hole up while the weather gets better... Mostly this is a test to figure out how to get my blog going when I get back to cruising...this time South to Mexico and beyond.   Misi Kate Misi Kate

  • Alaska to Anacortes

    Bearslayer
    21 Apr 2012 | 6:27 pm
    Blog at YachtPals.com - The Online Boating Community This is mostly a test of how this blog is going top work.  Hopefully in a few weeks when I get back to cruising I will post on a regular basis.. The trip from Alaska (Thorne bay) to Anacortes took me about 30 days.  Most of the time I was simply waiting for the weather to break so I could make a run to the next likely place to hole up. Spending the winter in Alaska on the boat wasn't "great", but I learned a lot and got through it ok.  I am glad to be back in warmer climes.      Misi Kate Misi Kate
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  • Gains in the Cordless Mouse:

    naya
    15 May 2012 | 8:16 pm
    * fresh technology, cool-looking. * No far more cable television clutter in your table. * far more proceed freely. The operator undergo i've uncovered so much in the Internet. more than 70% fulfilled choose the wireless mouse, as properly as major problems that had been most quite often complaint may be the HP Pavilion G70 power supply and selling price issues. However, a great number of consumers wireless car mouse fulfilled with their cellular mouse as well. at my opinion, i've two mouse wiredand cellular s and I enjoy both. The issue the only real big difference for me is simply the price.

  • Wanting to crew.

    JohnGalloway
    12 May 2012 | 12:38 pm
    I'm looking to crew in the Bahamas, May through July, on a sail or power boat. I am an experience Florida and Bahamas cruiser/skipper. Can share expenses. See personal website: www.johngallowayblog.com

  • All electronic automatic bilge pump switch

    billmania
    10 May 2012 | 6:08 am
    I've decided to stop replacing my mechanical bilge pump float switch every few years and instead change to a solid state design which doesn't have to be submerged. The article describing what I built is at http://manialabs.wordpress.com/2012/...ch-with-timer/ I'm curious to know if anyone has built anything similar. If you build my design, let me know how it works for you.

  • UK Warrior 35 - Long Keel Cruising Yacht FOR SALE, Greece

    HITRAPIA
    9 May 2012 | 12:28 pm
    SV Hitrapia, Trident Built Warrior 35 mkIII, 1977. GRP. Offered for Sale at £42,950 British SSR Registered. VAT Paid. Complete restoration 2004-2005 - Highly maintained and refined to-date. Located Preveza, Greece. True 'Sail-away' condition for a Mediterranean adventure or Transatlantic crossing. Probably the best Warrior 35 afloat! About the Warrior 35 The Warrior35 is an affordable, well respected blue-water cruising yacht designed by Angus Primrose. With its long keel and close to 50:50% ballast ratio, the Warrior35 has a tested reputation as a strong and seaworthy ocean-going boat, with…

  • AMI Renaissance 320 catamaran Questions???

    ryanklapper1
    9 May 2012 | 6:35 am
    Trying to find as much info as we can regarding the Ameri Cat or AMI Renaissance 320. I see Warren Quentin? did an article on them Dec of 95 but I cannot pull any of the detail up. I wanted to find out; Sailing performance, Bridgedeck pounding good bad medium? Is the hull cored below the waterline? Any known issues, Green house effect really bad from large near horizontal windows? Any help would be great, thanks!!!!!
 
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  • Elle & I @ Home: Closer Still

    16 May 2012 | 1:38 pm
    I'm finished packing up the items in the house to be stored, painted inside all the closets, and used teak oil on at least some of the furniture. After this weekend, I hope we will have virtually everything transported to the lake and packed into Elle and I. And boy, do I mean packed! Gallo loaned us his large van so we are able to finally get the dinghy there along with everything else. Then next week - on to cleaning and waxing all the wood floors with hopefully enough time to seal the outside deck. Looks to be a good weekend weather wise which really helps with the boat prep. I have seven…

  • SV Why Knot- No plan, no schedule, no destination.: War Aboard

    16 May 2012 | 1:24 pm
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  • Sailing with Tradewinds: Chetumal

    16 May 2012 | 1:05 pm
    We limped the dingy to shore & got a room at The Flying Cloud Hotel next to this cute little dive shop (XTC Dive Center). They have 5 rooms renting from 40, 50 or $60 a night. We were up & walking by 4:30 to catch the bus that leaves at 5. We went to Chetumal to find a dinghy & something for the termites. The ride itself, we knew, was going to be an experience. The first ½ hr wasn’t bad and then he turned onto a dirt road that was only the width of the bus. The palm fronds were slapping both sides cleaning the windows. The potholes!!!! OMG! The driver would get the bus up the 3rd gear then…

  • Peter, Heloisa and Auke cruising Westwards around the globe with s/v Mundinho: Marina life

    16 May 2012 | 12:53 pm
    We are back in the Shelter Bay marina in Colon, Panama. I am getting ready for a trip to Holland (by plane), leaving tomorrow together with Auke. In order to look decent again I asked Heloisa to cut my hair this morning. On the dock next to the boat. She has cut my hair before, on board which became a mess with my cut off hair everywhere, blown around by the wind. Weeks later we still found chunks of hair blogging drains etc. So this time I thought it was a great idea to do it on the dock while we are here in the marina. Well half way the hair cutting process Heloisa suddenly became awkwardly…

  • Kasasa: Seeing How the Other Half Live

    16 May 2012 | 12:33 pm
    Well life on the Baja continues to be good. We have been slowly making our way north from La Paz and are now in the Puerto Escondito/Loreto area. We made stops in some of the places we loved last year like Isla San Francisco, San Evaristo, Los Gatos and Agua Verde. A new favourite that we discovered this year is Chico Candeleros which is a one boat anchorage just around the corner from Bahia Candeleros which is where we are now.
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    Dream Yacht Blog

  • Superyacht Spotlight: The Azimut Grande 120SL

    Timmy
    25 Apr 2012 | 4:59 am
    Azimut Yachts officially unwrapped the Grande 120SL during the Cannes Boat Show last year. The Grande 120SL is just about 36 meters and is the flagship boat of the fleet at present. The superyacht is also a great example of Italian yacht designs with Stefano Righini doing the exterior and Carlo Galeazzi handling the interior. The 120SL is a dream project which combines performance and comfort. The Azimut Grande 120SL looks very sportive and edgy. The design lines are curvy and very sleek which gives you an image of speed and comfort finished in gold and white. The two engines come from…

  • Charter a Luxury Yacht for Your Dream Getaway

    Timmy
    15 Mar 2012 | 9:58 am
    What is the mystique of Miami? This international hub attracts tourists in droves from the airport and the seaport to sample its golden beaches and sub-tropical temperatures. Miami’s mix of cultures and character is found in the appealing art deco history and uber coolness of South Beach, the creative charm of Coconut Grove, unparalleled performing arts venues and the extravagance of celebrity living. The city excels on every level, from its reputation as a business center and glamorous shopping mecca to its full spectrum of professional sports teams and events. Some of the most popular…

  • ADMShipyards unwraps Yas

    Timmy
    15 Dec 2011 | 5:10 am
    ADMShipyards recently launched Yas, a megayacht that has been known during development as Swift141. This yacht is expected to hit 26 knots while its name is for its LOA of 141 meters. The Yas is actually a yacht conversion that took several years to complete. You can trace the roots of this megayacht back in 1998 from the 130-meter UAE Navy frigate acquired from the Dutch Royal Navy. After a few years of service , it was replaced with new ships but they were not scrapped since they were still structurally sound. The refit was ordered in 2007 by an owner in the Gulf who decided to use the hull…

  • Dream Yacht: SL39 Go by Feadship

    F. Long
    4 Jul 2010 | 2:43 am
    Feadship recently unwrapped in Monaco the third installment of their SL39 models baptized as Go. The Go is another custom superyacht just like its SL39 predecessors, the Ocean Mercury and the Kathleen Anne. The architects of De Voogt Naval are responsible for the Feadship signature exterior design lines. The team of FPA Architects handled the interiors. The interiors play with classy colors, fabrics, and textures to complete the luxurious looks. The designers used teak to give the main salon and dining room a natural feel. Fabric from Dominique Kieffer was used for the main salon’s sofa.

  • Pershing 115′ Silver Streak Cruiser

    Timmy
    16 Apr 2009 | 9:20 pm
    I’m a Pershing fan. Every single yacht they produce just looks like it’s ready to do some speeding, without ever letting you feel like you have to give in to any kind of luxury you’re used to on the shore. The most extravagant Pershings are so decadent it’ll make the world’s richest boat-lovers slightly aroused. I’m not a rich boat-lover, but I’m very, very aroused when I see these breathtaking photos of Pershings latest Pershing 115′ Silver Streak… As always, Pershing has equipped this jaw-dropping dream yacht with a spacious and light…
 
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    The Finest Yachts and The Boating Lifestyle in India…and All Over the World.

  • Salona 38 – Stunning By Nature!

    admin
    7 May 2012 | 1:29 pm
    Croatian company Salona has used the latest technology and high tech materials in their newest release, the Salona 38. They’ve benefited, they say, from the experience gained throughout creation of all their previous models from 34 to 60ft. But this time it will be the multi-award-winning Salona 37 that they are trying to outdo. The Salona 37 has been Yacht of the Year in both Europe and the USA, so it will be no easy task Salona Yachts are already famous for their strong and reliable construction. Builder AD boats uses the ...

  • Personal Watercraft – How Do They Work!

    admin
    20 Apr 2012 | 6:58 am
    When snowmobile manufacturer Bombardier Inc. introduced the SEA-DOO® in 1968, the idea of a motor-driven consumer watercraft with no visible propeller was revolutionary. The idea of passengers standing on a watercraft instead of sitting in a conventional hull was also pretty out there. In fact, the design turned out to be too original. Bombardier’s new product was not successful, and the company discontinued it in 1970. A few years later, Kawasaki Motors introduced the JET-SKI® watercraft, which became so popular that many people now refer to all personal watercraft as “jet ...

  • Charter Concepts – Luxury Afloat!

    admin
    16 Apr 2012 | 8:46 am
    Ever heard the saying, “Happiness is only real when shared”? Well, what better way to enjoy a blissful, tantalizing and luxurious experience on your favourite private chartered yacht than in the company of your loved ones, friends or business associates. Wish for a perfect setting to establish a business relationship or just to remind your loved one how special they are, then you’re in luck! Charters offer across-the-board packages that will surely give you and your guests something to talk about! Some of the charter services available are:- International / Offshore Charters How often…

  • The $15 Million Trimaran “Adastra” Finally Launches!

    admin
    12 Apr 2012 | 5:31 am
    Described as ‘one of the world’s most amazing super yachts’, the $15 million, 42-metre luxury trimaran yacht Adastra certainly turned a few heads at its launching ceremony yesterday in China. Commissioned by Hong Kong clients Anto and Elaine Marden, it is the result of five years of planning and construction. Adastra is 42.5 metres long, 16 metres wide and weighs 52 tons. It was designed by John Shuttleworth Yacht Designs and built by McConaghy Boats in Zhu Ha, China. Maximum speed reached by the yacht is 22.5 knots and her range ...

  • Aston Martin boat- Voyage 55 !

    admin
    6 Oct 2011 | 2:42 pm
    Designer Luiz de Basto has revealed a new and rather striking 16-metre boat that reflects the aesthetics of sports cars by English car manufacturer, Aston Martin. The Voyage 55 is sadly not intended for production but is a study of the various and distinctive design features of the more modern Aston Martin range. “This concept is intended as a creative exercise only and as a tribute to the brand by designing a high performance boat inspired by the beautiful lines of the Vantage, Rapide, DBS and Virage,” says Basto. “However, ...
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    Sabre Yachts: Hand Crafted Sailboats and Motor Yachts

  • "Steer board side" of the Main Salon

    sabre
    15 May 2012 | 12:22 pm
    A bit of trivia here. When sailing ships did not have the conventional rudder we know today a long oar or board was used to steer the ship and this oar was hung from the right hand side (facing forward)...

  • The "Chippys" are hard at work

    sabre
    11 May 2012 | 7:35 am
    In Australia (the land of my birth) electricians are "sparkys", metalworkers are "tinnys" and and wood workers are "chippys". Everyone has a nickname. These last two weeks the "chippys" have been hard at work in the Sabre 38 Salon Express...

  • Sabre 38 deck release

    sabre
    23 Apr 2012 | 3:25 pm
    The deck of hull one of the Sabre 38 Salon Express was released from the mold last week and the style and finish are exceptional. We have all seen the styling in the drawings and renderings but nothing brings it...

  • Two tone decks. How do they do that?

    sabre
    10 Apr 2012 | 1:58 pm
    Probably not one of those questions that keeps you up at night is it? Well I am going to tell you anyway just in case you are counting sheep while trying to figure it out. First of all the gelcoat...

  • Cradles

    sabre
    6 Apr 2012 | 2:55 pm
    This year, Sabre Yachts will celebrate it's 42nd anniversary of building fine quality sail and motor yachts. Walking through the shop the other day I saw one of our associates doing what needs to be done every time a new...
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    Electronic Captain - Sailing

  • US Sailing to Investigate Aegean Crash

    ChristineH
    14 May 2012 | 1:35 pm
    The U.S. Sailing Association, the national governing body for sailing, has appointed an independent review panel to investigate the crash of the Aegean during the annual Lexus Newport Beach to Ensenada Yacht Race. READ MORE

  • Tiverton Yacht Club offers around-Aquidneck challenge

    ChristineH
    7 May 2012 | 2:07 pm
    (EastBayRI) Tiverton Yacht Club is carrying on with a full calendar of youth sailing, racing — even swim lessons. This year they welcome sailors to join them in the June 16 debut of what they hope will become a race calendar tradition.  read more

  • Sperry Top-Sider Named Title Sponsor Of United States Sailing Team In Olympic Year

    ChristineH
    25 Apr 2012 | 1:16 pm
    (Market Watch) PORTSMOUTH, R.I. -- Sperry Top-Sider®, the leading global nautical performance and lifestyle brand, announced today its title sponsorship of the US Sailing Team, newly named US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider. The title sponsorship is the brand's highest profile sailing sponsorship to date and is effective immediately through December 31, 2016. READ MORE

  • The 14-year-old girl making waves in African sailing

    ChristineH
    30 Mar 2012 | 2:55 pm
    (CNN) -- A teenager who only picked up sailing to keep out of mischief while her mother worked at a yacht club has become a Cinderella sporting success story in Mozambique.  READ MORE

  • NBC To Broadcast Newport's America's Cup Series

    ChristineH
    2 Mar 2012 | 10:03 am
    (Providence Journal) NEWPORT, R.I. -- NBC will broadcast the final day of the week-long America's Cup World Seriesevent this summer from Newport. The 2011-12 World Series, part of a series of regattas that leads into the 2013 America's Cup in San Francisco, concludes with a stop in Newport, June 23 to July 1.read more
 
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  • How To Save Money On Your Next Cruise Holiday

    admin
    14 May 2012 | 8:21 am
    Despite recent problems affecting a small number of liners, cruise holidays remain popular among holiday makers. If you’re thinking of going on a cruise, you can click here to compare prices on travel insurance before you go to give you greater peace of mind before you travel. Photo: bill barber The attraction of cruise holidays is obvious: liners provide luxurious accommodation and round-the-clock entertainment for passengers who are shipped from one exotic destination to the next. The only problem with cruise holidays is that some can be expensive. Saving the pennies It’s likely…

  • Precious Holidays for Fun at Sun-soaked Beaches

    admin
    12 May 2012 | 7:29 am
    One who is the love of the beaches must hold the catalogs that enlist the beautiful beaches and places where one can head to glorious holidays ever. There are lots of adventures places in this world with most attractive and calm specifying beaches. Let us have a look on some of the most glorious parts of the world with beautiful beaches for tourist visit when they desire to get away from all the daily chores and just look for a soothing and calm place to relax over on the golden sands: Photo: tiarescott First of all let’s talk about the Caribbean beaches that have been boasted as the best…

  • Tips on How to Prepare for Sailboat Transport

    admin
    11 May 2012 | 2:27 am
    You can wash the super structure with a soft sponge and marine soap including the exterior part of the boat above the deck. Scrub the deck with marine soap and brush with a medium stiffness bristles, so as not to harm the boat’s finish. Thoroughly dry the boat with soft, dry cloth, clean the windows, and protect the upholstery. Photo: marcovdz Whether you are a boat owner, dealer or manufacturer, or boat show promoter, you will definitely need someone to move, haul, transport, truck, or ship your sailboat or yacht with the care that you have give your boat. When doing so, this requires…

  • What to Expect on a Hunter Valley Wine Tour

    Kushal Tomar
    7 May 2012 | 9:24 pm
    Located just 160 kilometres north of Sydney, nestled in the lee of the Great Dividing Range, is the Hunter Valley. Blessed with perfect grape-growing conditions, this region has made a name for itself on the world’s wine-producing stage with over 150 top-class wineries. Photo: das farbamt When taking a winery tour in the Hunter Valley, you are guaranteed to experience all the best the region has to offer, and can expect quality when it comes to restaurants, gourmet produce, boutique breweries, friendly local communities and other special experiences. The following is what your day will…

  • Baby on Board – Travelling With Your Child

    Neel
    5 May 2012 | 4:57 am
    Generally, the best time to travel with a baby is when they are between three and 15 months old. At this age they actually make pretty good travellers. Babies aren’t as fragile as some parents might fear, and at this age they are still open to disruptions in their daily routine. That being said, there is still a lot of work associated with travelling with a baby, and you will want to make sure you are well prepared. The following tips will help you and your baby have a truly enjoyable travel experience. Photo: Mrs Hilksom Book Everything Well in Advance When the aim of the game is to be…
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    Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System

  • Welcome Wednesday!

    Amver Maritime Relations
    16 May 2012 | 6:14 am
    It's time to take a moment and recognize the vessels enrolled in Amver in the past week. Another 31 ships joined the ranks of those helping others at sea. Help us welcome the latest members of the Amver safety network.AIVIQALEXANDER GRINAMC AMBASSADORANTONELLA LEMBOAPL SOUTHAMPTONAZUL HORIZONTEBULK ACHIEVEMENTCENTENARIO FORZACHEM BULLDOGCLIPPER ANGELACSE CLIPPER EXPRESSFMG MATILDAGAS HUSKYGLOVIS CHALLENGEGRAIG CARDIFFHS BACHJAYA AMAZONJSW SALEMLILLY SCHULTEMAKALUMILITOSMSC VEGAPACIFIC CYPRESSPACIFIC LEGENDPROSPEROUS SEASQ KEENRBD MEDITERRANEOSARGAMTAHAROA DESTINYTW BEIJINGVISHVA DIKSHADon't…

  • Welcome Wednesday!

    Amver Maritime Relations
    9 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    Where can you see what vessels enrolled in the Amver system? Right here. This small attempt at recognition, however, is sincere. We are thankful these ships make themselves available for search and rescue. What vessels signed up? Take a look.AMISOSATLANTIC GRACEBALTIC CARRIERBELMARCGG SYMPHONYCHALLENGE PEAKCHIEFTANCOSCO FORTUNEDARYA JAMUNADRAGONERAEAGLE SAN ANTONIOELLIOT BAYETOILEGLORIOUS ACEHAO XIANGIBRAHIM DEDEINDEPENDENCEKALIGHATLIPARIMSC VIGONCC SHAMSNORDIC ZENITHOCEAN STELLARODN ITORM ANABELTOTO BR Don't forget to check out the Amver podcast, The Quarterdeck!Photo credit: Fotolia

  • NATO warns yachts in the Gulf of Aden

    Amver Maritime Relations
    8 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    Today's Bryant's Maritime Consulting newsletter (which you should subscribe to) had an interesting story issued by NATO. NATO recently warned yachtsmen that the Gulf of Aden and surrounding waters remain dangerous, not only for commercial vessels, but private yachts as well. Specifically, yachts should avoid the Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea and western Indian Ocean, north of 10 degrees south and west of 78 degrees east.Stay safe and use common sense. Piracy remains a problem and small boats make enticing targets!Photo credit: Fotolia

  • Welcome Wednesday!

    Amver Maritime Relations
    2 May 2012 | 6:19 am
    Another week, another round of recognizing the masters, crews, and companies committed to safety at sea. Another 47 vessels have enrolled in Amver in the past week. Let's welcome them below.AMAGI GALAXYANDANTEANNOU MAXAPL LE HARVEAZALEA KBELNORBURGERMIESTER BRAUERCAPE PRIDECHANG HANG BI YUCOOS BAYDAIO SOUTHERN CROSSDESERT OASISETERNAL RESOURCEEUPRATES HIGHWAYFEDERAL SKYEGLOBAL ORIENTGLOBAL TALENTGLORIOUS JASMINEGOLDEN BULLGREAT OCEANHELSINKI BRIDGEIKAN JUBALK. PERIDOTKM KEELUNGLA BAMBALAMNALCO GRIFFINLYDIANMALHARININGBO SEALNOBLE GLOBE TROTTER INYK ARCADIANYK FURANOOCEAN COMETOMOLONORCA…

  • The Quarterdeck; Amver/SEAS and weather reporting

    Amver Maritime Relations
    26 Apr 2012 | 2:00 am
    Welcome to episode 13 of The Quarterdeck, the Amver podcast! If you've ever wondered about the Amver/SEAS software, how it's installed, or how it is used, this is the podcast for you. Take a listen as Paula Rychtar and Jim Luciani describe the World Meteorological Voluntary Observation Ships Scheme and how Amver/SEAS information is used.Here is a direct link to The Quarterdeck audio file.The Quarterdeck transcript is available here.Links:Amver/SEASPort Meteorological Officers"Find a PMO" (Google Earth required)National Weather ServiceMarine Forecast WMO Voluntary Observation Ships Scheme…
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    Cowes Online

  • Clipper Race fleet battle to New York

    CowesTV
    16 May 2012 | 5:41 am
    After making their way through the famous Panama Canal, the ten identical 68-foot yachts competing in the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race started the 2,100 mile stage to New York on Monday, 14 May.

  • Ben Ainslie dominates brutal day three

    CowesTV
    16 May 2012 | 4:17 am
    If any proof was needed that Ben Ainslie (GBR) is at the top of his game, then day three of the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Finn Cold Cup on Tuesday, 15 May was proof indeed.

  • RSYC IRC Solent Series 1

    CowesTV
    15 May 2012 | 7:41 am
    After days of rain, the British spring came back for the 29 competitors in the Clarkson Cup who were greeted by bright and sunny weather.

  • Round the Island Race fund raising

    CowesTV
    15 May 2012 | 5:39 am
    For the second year running, the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race is pleased to have the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust as its Official Race Charity.

  • Ben Ainslie leads Finn Gold Cup

    CowesTV
    15 May 2012 | 3:46 am
    It was a great day for the British sailors on the second day of the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Finn Gold Cup in Falmouth on Tuesday, 14 May.
 
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  • Leica photos

    15 May 2012 | 8:41 am

  • Nick Thompson: on board video racing the Laser

    1 Apr 2012 | 1:24 am
    One of the world’s top Laser sailors, Nick Thompson, shows how it’s done from on board the boat. Some great footage showing upwind and downwind technique, and mark roundings. Look at the sweeping arc of his steering as he surfs the waves without ever losing momentum...

  • Upwind Strategy - Sometimes, Less is More

    28 Mar 2012 | 7:26 am
    Sometimes it takes a coach's perspective to point out the obvious, or rather, let the sailor work out for themselves what was obvious with hindsight. Neil Marsden provides the coach's perspective on what some 470 girls could have done differently upwind...

  • Control the controllables (and to hell with everything else) ***

    23 Mar 2012 | 5:46 pm
    Britain’s Olympic Sailors have a fearsome reputation, and one of their great skills is their ability to focus on the stuff that matters, and cast aside the worries and distractions that bother most sailors. Here are the Six Things that the RYA Olympic coaches get their sailors to work on. Everything else that comes your way, it's just a matter of the right attitude...

  • Don’t lose your head ***

    21 Mar 2012 | 6:33 am
    If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, then maybe your name is Russell Coutts. If it’s not, then read what the three-time America’s Cup winner has to say about keeping calm in a crisis.....
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    Sail Juice Blog

  • Diary of a Sweepstakes N00b

    admin
    3 May 2012 | 3:56 am
    We have all seen advertisements for online sweepstakes, so I wondered exactly what these companies are offering. I don’t need a tractor or land near Las Vegas. Were there any sweepstakes that I would even want to enter? I was sure that they would be invasive and flood my e-mail account with spam. I decided to enter a few and find out for myself. Like most people I have two email accounts, I used the account that I considered already pretty public and started looking for my first entry. I found designer sunglasses, a 100 value offered. Cautiously I continued to see exactly how much…
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    H2uh0 - Bonehead Moves on the Water

  • Sailing to "The Wall"

    13 May 2012 | 9:11 am
    Friday was a special day.  Roger Waters was performing The Wall at AT&T Park.  The Wall was released over 30 years ago and is considered a rock and roll masterpiece.  I have listened to many of the songs hundreds of times yet never understood the meaning of the album.  I searched the web and found a site that breaks down each song.  If you enjoy Pink Floyd, you should check it out.  The album is about Roger's life: the loss of his father in WW2, teachers bullying him, rock and roll super stardom, a cheating spouse and much more.  All these aspects lead…

  • Pics of the Week

    10 May 2012 | 9:52 am
    Click any pic to see a larger view.Sailing to AT$T Park (were the SF Giants play) to see Roger Waters of Pink Floyd perform The Wall on Friday.  Taking my best bud Frank who just treated me and 4 others on a trip to the Big Island of Hawaii.  We had way too much fun over there and the weather was stunning.  Aloha!

  • How to Hold Breath for 17 mins!

    9 May 2012 | 6:54 pm
    Watch the vid and imagine that for almost the length of the vid, he would have been holding his breath.  Amazing!

  • H2uh0 Birthday Pics

    30 Apr 2012 | 9:42 am
    The month, H2uh0 celebrates 7 years!  Hope you have enjoyed some of the posts.  It all started with this amazing boat accident near the Golden Gate Bridge.  A Santana 22 had sailed too close to shore with a big swell running and it picked the boat up for a little surfing lesson.  Boat was lost, sailors were rescued by some surfers and a photographer caught it all on film.  Here's to another 7 years!Click any pic for a bigger view.

  • April Has Been Busy

    27 Apr 2012 | 9:56 am
    Not much sailing this month.  Most likely a record for me.  I made it out once this month on our boat and once on a friends boat.  Our boat has been under going some engine repair and I have been away a couple weekends as well.  We replaced an oil line and have been trying to locate a water leak on the engine.  We finally found it as it is in a tuff location and behind the starter.  Turns out a freeze plug is leaking and we have ordered a replacement.  Working this weekend so more than likely no sailing.  May should be a whole new ballgame although I am…
 
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    XS Sailing

  • News With An Accent

    XS Editor 2
    16 May 2012 | 9:52 am
    NEWS WITH AN ACCENT – This full edition from DesTop News takes you from South Carolina to St Barth visiting Croatia and Thailand along the way. For this week’s agenda: Star Worlds – France. Top of the Gulf Regatta – Thailand. Solo Concarneau — France. Transat AG2R — St Barth. ITV Gildas Morvan Skipper Cercle Vert. 49er Worlds — Croatia.  ITV Nathan Outteridge World Champion. Atlantic Cup — Charleston USA

  • Opening Press Conference

    XS Editor
    16 May 2012 | 2:15 am
    MOVING PICTURES – At the skippers’ press conference on Tuesday in Venice, the sailors were shown, for the first time, the newly commissioned AC World Series Trophy. The topic of conversation was the parity of the fleet, and how difficult it would be to post a consistent scoreline in the racing this week.

  • Light Wind Sailing

    XS Editor
    16 May 2012 | 2:10 am
    COOL BOAT DESIGNS – Here is the new TNT 34 trimaran doing 13 knots with ease.

  • 470 Worlds – Day 3

    XS Editor
    16 May 2012 | 2:05 am
    MOVING PICTURES – 2012 470 World Championship 11-19 May 2012, Barcelona, Spain Today concluded the qualification series with the fleets now split. See the highlights of the races of the day above

  • Laserpaloza with West Marine

    XS Editor
    16 May 2012 | 2:01 am
    A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR - This is a promotional video put together for West Marine Rigging’s 2012 First Annual Laserpalooza!  The event takes place June 2nd at West Marine Alameda, California from 11am-3pm. It’s Free to show up! Bring your new or old Laser and the Pro’s at West Marine Rigging will help you fix it up and get her dialed for the Summer Season! RSVP Ryan Nelson at West Marine Rigging 510-421-2914
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    Sailing With Albie!

  • The Boat Engine that Failed and the Sails that Said: 'I Think I Can, I Think I Can!"

    Albie
    13 May 2012 | 4:29 pm
    ~Sailing without an engine - sometimes you win, sometimes you lose but what I learned saved my life!One weekend we sailed over to Catalina island. After some hiking and camping the first night, my friend and his son wanted to do some scuba diving the next day. It was a little windy and cloudy that day with four foot waves off shore. We anchored in a hundred feet near a natural reef. My friends went over the side and I decided to get my bearings. Finding three things that wouldn't move, I then could see if the anchor was holding or not. While I sat watching, I then had an idea to get the jib…

  • Putting Up My Mast - What to and Not to Do!

    Albie
    29 Apr 2012 | 3:18 pm
    "We couldn't hold it any longer as we could feel the heaviness of the mast getting the better of us - and fast! We let it down as best as we could and thankfully Victor was able to lower it with the rope and pulley so it didn't crash. If it hadn't been for the pulley rope it probably would have come down with a bang! As it was, it came down at a 45 degree angle to the bow and the top end of it was sitting on another boat owners dock box."Today, I knew I was going to try and raise my new mast. But I only had myself to do the lifting and that mast is 29 feet of heaviness! I mean, It took my…

  • Kayaking in a Small Craft Advisory

    Albie
    8 Apr 2012 | 12:40 am
    Spray was coming up all over my dog Buttercup and I and even though I put a blanket over her so she would stay more dry, it was getting crazy and we were getting drenched! It was also raining but I hardly noticed with my hood and baseball cap on. I'm not sure why I get myself in these situations (yes, I tend to be quite adventurous by nature) and yes, it was exciting, although a little worrisome at one point. Especially the point when I had crossed the channel and I realized on the way back that the wind was blowing really hard against us. At first the wind had seemed to be obviously blowing…

  • Sailing Without an Engine - AGAIN!

    Albie
    1 Apr 2012 | 5:20 am
    It was a beautiful evening, the stars were shining, the lights from shore glowed across the water and a healthy wind was blowing. The waves were just a couple feet high and didn't seem to bother Buttercup (my golden lab) who sat near me in the cockpit. But it had not been a bowl of roses getting out here:Today my friend asked me to take her 30 foot Santana boat out (as she was away and needing someone to check on it). So I found her boat in the dock she had told me of and I set about to find the key. That in itself was a major job - as I couldn't find it - and so kept up the search until…

  • To Broach Your Boat in the Waves or Not To - This IS the Question!

    Albie
    17 Mar 2012 | 1:21 pm
    I left the marina with strong winds coming out of the west. It didn't take too long to get out to sea where 6-10 foot waves were waiting for me. It looked like a mess out there. I had the little jib up and it sailed well over the big ten footers. Out at sea, the waves came upon you like monsters wanting to gulp you up. I had tethered myself to the lifeline and the hatches were closed. These size of waves really challenge you to be alert and careful and to make wise decisions - or else! True enough, I've been in worse. Waves that were breaking more often and that were higher and more steep.
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