Sailing

  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    Google News: Sailing

  • A birthday sail for two in Virgin waters - Washington Post

    21 Nov 2009 | 4:05 am
    A birthday sail for two in Virgin watersWashington PostWe just know the type of sailing the Byrons want to do has got to be better than our seasick journey in the open Atlantic from the Florida and more »

  • Learn to Sail extends CD-ROM offer - Trade Only Today

    21 Nov 2009 | 2:13 am
    Learn to Sail extends CD-ROM offerTrade Only Todaylearntosail.ws is extending through Thanksgiving its Learn to Sail! with Multimedia Vol. I and II CD-ROM sale in a special "Buy one, get one free" package.

  • Ferries back to smooth sailing after storms - Canada.com

    21 Nov 2009 | 1:01 am
    Nanaimo Daily NewsFerries back to smooth sailing after stormsCanada.comIt's relatively smooth sailing again for BC Ferries, with no sailing waits from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen following a fierce windstorm that began Wednesday. Wind plays havoc with BC Ferry schedulesNanaimo News BulletinStorm buffets coast with rain, windVancouver Sunall 7 news articles »

  • Bayan to new US envoy: It won't be smooth sailing - GMA news.tv

    20 Nov 2009 | 7:45 pm
    Bayan to new US envoy: It won't be smooth sailingGMA news.tv“It won't be smooth sailing for the new envoy," Bayan secretary general Renato Reyes Jr. said in a statement. Reyes said that while Thomas is the first

  • Couple pleads guilty to spying for Cuba - Kansas City Star

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:48 pm
    MiamiHerald.comCouple pleads guilty to spying for CubaKansas City StarThe Myerses also agreed to forfeit their Washington apartment, a 37-foot sailing yacht, a vehicle and their bank accounts to pay for a $1.7 million judgment Couple to plead guilty to spying for CubaMiamiHerald.comEx-State Dept official pleads guilty to spying for CubaReutersFormer State Department Official and Wife Plead Guilty in 30-Year Espionage Federal Bureau of Investigation (press release)all 380 news articles »
 
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    MSN: Sailing

  • After outcry, Postal Service will resume sending letters for Santa to North Pole, Alaska - Bridgeton News

    21 Nov 2009 | 7:26 am
    ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Wide-eyed children around the world will be hearing from Santa's "elves" at the North Pole after all. During Christmas seasons for decades, these dedicated elves responded to thousands of letters addressed to "Santa Claus, North Pole." Sam Harrel/The Associated Press Santa ...

  • Westwood's 66 maintains 2-shot lead in Dubai - Washington Post

    21 Nov 2009 | 7:19 am
    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Lee Westwood maintained his two-shot lead at the Dubai World Championships after shooting a 6-under 66 Saturday in the third round. The Englishman made six birdies to take his total to 15-under 201. England's Ross McGowan was second after a 66. Westwood opened up a ...

  • Russia President Criticizes Ruling Party Over Vote - FOX News

    21 Nov 2009 | 7:12 am
    ST.PETERSBURG, Russia — Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev on Saturday sharply criticized officials in the ruling Kremlin-backed party for manipulating recent regional votes, saying it must learn to win fairly. Medvedev's statement marked a rare criticism of the United Russia party led by his ...

  • Atlantis astronauts take 2nd spacewalk of mission - AOL

    21 Nov 2009 | 7:05 am
    CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -An astronaut anticipating the birth of his daughter at any moment embarked on the first spacewalk of his career Saturday, tackling a load of maintenance work outside the International Space Station. Atlantis crewman Randolph Bresnik ventured out into the black void for the ...

  • China says 42 dead, 66 trapped in Xinxing mine explosion in Heilongjiang province - New York Daily News

    21 Nov 2009 | 6:50 am
    In this photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, rescuers go down the exploded coal mine in Hegang City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on Saturday evening, Nov. 21, 2009. A gas explosion tore through the state-run mine early Saturday, killing tens of people and leaving dozens of ...
 
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    About.com Sailing

  • Mandatory Boating Safety Courses?

    17 Nov 2009 | 1:25 am
    After some initial hubbub, I haven't heard much recently about the new boating laws in Canada and Florida that require certain pleasure craft operators to carry a special ID card or face a fine. Mandatory boating safety courses and licensure have been debated in many places in recent years, usually with much resistance from the boating community. The argument for a required course and some form of licensure is simple: boats, particularly those with motors, can be dangerous to others on the water just as automobiles are, and therefore operators should have a minimum knowledge of safe…

  • America’s Cup BMW Oracle Goes with Fixed Wing Sail

    12 Nov 2009 | 2:09 am
    Sailors often compare the shape of a sail to that of an airplane wing to explain how sailboats can sail upwind, since the physics of both (the Bernoulli principle) is similar. And now the new fixed wing sail of the US contender in the America's Cup race this February will literally be using a wing—and one that is actually much bigger than the wing of a Boeing 747. The huge BMW Oracle trimaran has begun trials using a 58-meter carbon-fiber wing instead of a traditional fabric sail on a mast. After the latest court ruling, the race is now scheduled for Valencia in February. The trimaran…

  • Caribbean 1500 Rally Sailing Halfway to Tortola

    7 Nov 2009 | 3:30 am
    Waking to heavy frost this morning in New England, my thoughts naturally turn to those sailing south in warmer climates. Over 60 cruising sailboats in the Caribbean 1500 rally left Hampton, Virginia, earlier this week headed for Tortola in the British Virgin Islands—and don't I wish I was aboard one of them! These are mostly sailors who will spend the winter cruising around the Caribbean, many to return homeward next spring before hurricane season, some heading for faraway waters. I've crewed in this fleet twice in recent years but didn't have the getaway time this year. It's a great…

  • Winterize Your Boat!

    3 Nov 2009 | 4:13 am
    If you're living in a northern climate and you've hauled out for the winter, better get moving soon on winterizing your boat's engine and water systems before the first hard freeze comes along. Don't make the mistake I once made and had to pay for in the spring with shock, expense, bruised knuckles—and almost sinking my boat! The power of water's expansion during freezing is astonishing. Anywhere water gathers in your boat is vulnerable to damage. Follow your engine manual to winterize its cooling system. Then make a good winterizing checklist and pump antifreeze through every single…

  • Dutch Court Bans Solo Sail

    30 Oct 2009 | 5:10 am
    Here's the latest word on the story of Laura Dekker ... and I promise my last post on this (at least for many months to come).Dutch Court Bans Solo Sail originally appeared on About.com Sailing on Friday, October 30th, 2009 at 12:10:54.Permalink | Comment | Email this
 
 
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    Sailing World

  • Buy hyoscyaminesulfate. No prescription hyoscyaminesulfate Order hyoscyaminesulfate Online free shipping Pharmacy

    drfred
    28 Oct 2009 | 1:25 am
    -= No prescription hyoscyaminesulfate Order hyoscyaminesulfate Online free shipping Pharmacy Buy hyoscyaminesulfate Online Best price! =- Buy hyoscyaminesulfate, Worldwide Discreet Shipping For hyoscyaminesulfate Pills Worldwide Discreet Shipping For hyoscyaminesulfate Pills Highest Quality on the WEB. Full Satisfaction Guarantee Or Money Back Buy hyoscyaminesulfate. Order hyoscyaminesulfate. Cheap hyoscyaminesulfate. hyoscyaminesulfate no prescription! Buy hyoscyaminesulfate, DISCOUNTS * SPECIAL OFFERS * Here! . . Tags: cheap hyoscyaminesulfate by fedex cod hyoscyaminesulfate shipped c.o.d.

  • Buy hydroxyzine. No prescription hydroxyzine Order hydroxyzine Online free shipping Pharmacy

    drfred
    28 Oct 2009 | 1:25 am
    -= No prescription hydroxyzine Order hydroxyzine Online free shipping Pharmacy Buy hydroxyzine Online Best price! =- Buy hydroxyzine, Worldwide Discreet Shipping For hydroxyzine Pills Worldwide Discreet Shipping For hydroxyzine Pills Highest Quality on the WEB. Full Satisfaction Guarantee Or Money Back Buy hydroxyzine. Order hydroxyzine. Cheap hydroxyzine. hydroxyzine no prescription! Buy hydroxyzine, DISCOUNTS * SPECIAL OFFERS * Here! . . Tags: cheap hydroxyzine by fedex cod hydroxyzine shipped c.o.d. next day hydroxyzine hydroxyzine non prescription fedex overnight free hydroxyzine free…

  • Buy hydroxychloroquine sulfate. No prescription hydroxychloroquine sulfate Order hydroxychloroquine sulfate Online free shipping

    drfred
    28 Oct 2009 | 1:25 am
    -= No prescription hydroxychloroquine sulfate Order hydroxychloroquine sulfate Online free shipping Pharmacy Buy hydroxychloroquine sulfate Online Best price! =- Buy hydroxychloroquine sulfate, Worldwide Discreet Shipping For hydroxychloroquine sulfate Pills Worldwide Discreet Shipping For hydroxychloroquine sulfate Pills Highest Quality on the WEB. Full Satisfaction Guarantee Or Money Back Buy hydroxychloroquine sulfate. Order hydroxychloroquine sulfate. Cheap hydroxychloroquine sulfate. hydroxychloroquine sulfate no prescription! Buy hydroxychloroquine sulfate, DISCOUNTS * SPECIAL OFFERS *…

  • Buy hydrocortisone. No prescription hydrocortisone Order hydrocortisone Online free shipping Pharmacy

    drfred
    28 Oct 2009 | 1:25 am
    -= No prescription hydrocortisone Order hydrocortisone Online free shipping Pharmacy Buy hydrocortisone Online Best price! =- Buy hydrocortisone, Worldwide Discreet Shipping For hydrocortisone Pills Worldwide Discreet Shipping For hydrocortisone Pills Highest Quality on the WEB. Full Satisfaction Guarantee Or Money Back Buy hydrocortisone. Order hydrocortisone. Cheap hydrocortisone. hydrocortisone no prescription! Buy hydrocortisone, DISCOUNTS * SPECIAL OFFERS * Here! . . Tags: cheap hydrocortisone by fedex cod hydrocortisone shipped c.o.d. next day hydrocortisone hydrocortisone non…

  • Buy hydrocodone. No prescription hydrocodone Order hydrocodone Online free shipping Pharmacy

    drfred
    28 Oct 2009 | 1:25 am
    -= No prescription hydrocodone Order hydrocodone Online free shipping Pharmacy Buy hydrocodone Online Best price! =- Buy hydrocodone, Worldwide Discreet Shipping For hydrocodone Pills Worldwide Discreet Shipping For hydrocodone Pills Highest Quality on the WEB. Full Satisfaction Guarantee Or Money Back Buy hydrocodone. Order hydrocodone. Cheap hydrocodone. hydrocodone no prescription! Buy hydrocodone, DISCOUNTS * SPECIAL OFFERS * Here! . . Tags: cheap hydrocodone by fedex cod hydrocodone shipped c.o.d. next day hydrocodone hydrocodone non prescription fedex overnight free hydrocodone free…
 
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    Sea-Fever Blog

  • “Go fly a kite and jump off a pier at the same time”

    Peter A. Mello
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:15 am
    The only thing better than mixing metaphors is combining them. This daring due add new meaning to the phrases “Go fly a kite” and “Take a long jump off a short pier.” I guess it really should be “Take a high jump over a short pier.” Posted in life Tagged: kitesurfing

  • Pirate Latitudes by Michael Crichton, RIP

    Peter A. Mello
    19 Nov 2009 | 6:55 pm
    Michael Crichton might have passed away a little over a year ago but the prolific producer of best sellers keep on publishing like the Energizer Bunny. His latest work, Pirate Latitudes, is an adventure revolving around piracy in Jamaica in the 17th century. It’s scheduled for release November 24, 2009 but you can read an excerpt on the Wall Street Journal’s website. I’m not a Crichton fan but this one looks interesting and there’s a rumor that Steven Spielberg is working on a movie. Of course, if you’re looking for a maritime adventure written by a real sailor who’s also an…

  • USCG PodCamp

    Peter A. Mello
    19 Nov 2009 | 8:26 am
    Earlier this week I was down in Virginia Beach to participate in the first annual USCG PodCamp which in fact was the first US military PodCamp. Being first is good and this event was run alongside the much larger USCG Innovation Expo which seemed entirely appropriate on so many levels. Not familiar with the term PodCamp. Well,  it’s a social media unconference. Still confused, don’t worry you’re not alone. An unconference is basically a self organized conference/event where people come to share their knowledge and experience on a particular topic/theme. PodCamps focus on…

  • Moby Monday — Like You’ve Got Something Better To Do?

    Margaret Guroff
    16 Nov 2009 | 5:30 am
    The New Bedford Whaling Museum just began filling slots for its 14th annual Moby-Dick Marathon, a 25-hour, nonstop reading of Herman Melville’s little book to be held January 9-10, 2010. The event starts at noon that Saturday and it’s free to read, listen, or partake of coffee, cider, and “traditional whaleship fare” (ew?), but if you want a non-wee-hours reading slot, you’d better call 508-997-0046 posthaste and make your wishes known. Margaret Guroff is the editor and publisher of Power Moby-Dick. Posted in maritime, Moby-Monday Tagged: Meg Guroff, Moby-Dick,…

  • Adding new meaning to a ship that rocks n’ rolls! Pirate Radio

    Peter A. Mello
    12 Nov 2009 | 6:10 pm
    Funny that the original name of this movie was The Boat That Rocked when it opened in the UK in April 2009 to terrible reviews and financial failure. The name was changed to Pirate Radio for the American opening tomorrow. Hmmm, seems like a questionable strategy but I guess once you’re committed, your committed. Here’s the trailer. The movie is a fictional account but these types of radio stations did exist off the coast of England through the 1970’s. According to the Pirate Radio Hall of Fame, on March 20, 1970, the MV Mi Amigo, one of the last pirate radio ships, sank…
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    Sailing News

  • Extreme Sailing Series Asia - BT leads after Day 2

    20 Nov 2009 | 11:18 pm
    The inaugural Extreme Sailing Series Asia racing on day two in Victoria Harbour for saw the six Extreme 40s challenged in a shifty 4 â"“ 12 knot wind. The inaugural Extreme Sailing Series Asia is in Hong Kong to demonstrate the potential of bringing... 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

  • Maria Island Yacht Race line honours to Mr Kite

    20 Nov 2009 | 9:18 pm
    The radical ocean racing yacht Mr Kite this evening took line honours in the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania's Maria Island Race after a boat-for-boat duel up the Derwent River. Mr Kite overtook the bigger Marineline/Focal, skippered by Olympian Gary S...

  • 2009 Harken - New Zealand teams dominate leader board on day three

    20 Nov 2009 | 6:18 pm
    The three New Zealand teams dominated the top three places after the completion of Stage One in the 2009 Harken International Youth Match Racing Championship on Pittwater today. After 20 flights over the two round robins, it with RNZYS's Harry Thurs...

  • Melbourne Latitude Series - Slugs in the Channel

    20 Nov 2009 | 6:18 pm
    Melbourne Latitude Series. At 04:15am there was renewed optimism aboard 'Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Mobile', as the wind built outside, even though the weather forecast was for extremely light conditions. It was short lived however, as the wind t...

  • Marina Profile: Royal Perth Yacht Club

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:19 pm
    Royal Perth Yacht Club, in the sophisticated riverside suburb of Crawley, is home to West Australia's largest active sailing fleet, as well as its most prestigious yacht club. Formed in 1841 by a core group of keen sailors, just ten years later, acr...
 
 
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    Sail Karma

  • slow day

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:30 pm
    Today was a slow day here in St. Pete at the USMRC. Total for the day, we had two races, and team Tunnicliffe went 1-1 to finish the round with a 4-5 record and lying 6th overall.Waiting For The WindPhoto: Chris Love, SailGrooveThe day started with heavy fog, but it quickly burnt off and we managed to get in one race against Meghan Rulhman this morning before the wind died and we were sent in.After a long lunch, we went out to complete the final race of the round robin. As it turned out, we were not given very much time once we got out there, and were upwind warming up when we were told that…

  • Tricky day...

    19 Nov 2009 | 7:51 pm
    November 19, 2009St. Petersburg, FLToday was a tricky day for our team at the US Match Racing Championships . We had a successful morning, and a bit of an unsuccessful afternoon. We finished the day 3-4. The racing was very close and the results are too, with second place only at 5 points.Taking Notes During Debrief, Anna, Debbie, MollyPhoto: Chris Love, SailGrooveWe had some very exciting, close races today that were a lot of fun. Win or lose, we enjoyed ourselves and learned a significant amount. Some things we learned for the first time, and others were just reminders of moves that we…

  • Louis Vuitton Trophy - Nice, France

    19 Nov 2009 | 5:12 pm
    By Paul CayardThursday, November 19, 2009Only one race was completed today and that was a semi final match between Azzurra and Origin. The Italians continue to sail well beat the Brits by over a minute to take a 1-0 lead in their best of three series.No other racing took place. We have struggled here a bit with the wind but it is the end on November in the northern hemisphere.We are first up tomorrow with a 0830 start which means 0730 dock out. We race All4One in a one race knock out. The winner of our race will race the winner of BMW Oracle-French Spirit for 5th place.We had a few meetings…

  • Baby Steps

    19 Nov 2009 | 4:15 pm
    GOLDEN GATE YACHT CLUBStatementTom Ehman, Golden Gate Yacht Club SpokespersonSan Diego, CA, November 19, 2009 – The New York Supreme Court has moved the 33rd America’s Cup match another significant step closer to be being sailed under the normal, fair rules of sailing.Justice Shirley Kornreich has adopted the unanimous recommendations made by the Expert Panel which took testimony from both Golden Gate Yacht Club and the defending Société Nautique de Geneve in New York on November 7, 2009.“This is victory for fair rules and common sense,” said Tom Ehman, GGYC spokesperson. “Once…

  • Grant Simmer on progress and modifications to Alinghi 5

    19 Nov 2009 | 7:37 am
    'Grant Simmer' George Johns/Alinghiby Alinghi.comAfter six weeks of sailing in near perfect conditions in Ras Al Khaimah, Alinghi.com catches up with design team coordinator, Grant Simmer, on progress with the America’s Cup Defender Alinghi.She is completing the current phase of the Alinghi 5 development programme today in Ras Al Khaimah and over the next few days the team will wheel the giant catamaran into the boat shed for some modifications. This next phase will keep the team busy up until she ships out to Valencia to continue developing towards the February 8 2010 America’s Cup…
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    Sail Races - Sailing News

  • Transat Jacques Vabre

    17 Nov 2009 | 10:55 pm
    As Safran lead across their theoretical half way point of this Transat Jacques Vabre from Le Havre to Costa Rica and life has become considerably easier for the IMOCA Open 60 crews and the remaining Multi50 duos, the days of sunshine and trade winds sailing may be pleasant but the pace is still intense right down the fleets, seeking every small gain, trimming more accurately and hand steering as

  • Transat Jacques Vabre

    16 Nov 2009 | 11:05 pm
    Virtually the full range of emotions were starkly evident on the Transat Jacques Vabre race track today as the leading trio fast approach the half way mark for the IMOCA Open 60 fleet on their 4370 miles course from Le Havre to Porto Limon, Costa Rica.As under-pressure leaders Marc Guillemot and Charles Caudrelier on Safran bent to the task of holding off the rapidly advancing, Kito de Pavant and

  • Transat Jacques Vabre

    15 Nov 2009 | 11:39 pm
    A harrowing day for sailors in the Transat Jacques Vabre came to a safe conclusion as Seb Josse and JF Curzon were brought to safety by helicopter in the Azores. Their technical team were due in the Azores this evening ready to attempt a salvage mission. The pair set off their EIPRB beacon at around 10:20hrs Friday morning while 200 miles north of the Azores after the coachroof was badly damaged

  • Improvements to 2010 ORC VPP

    15 Nov 2009 | 11:27 pm
    The Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) has accepted and approved all changes made by the International Technical Committee (ITC) to next year’s VPP to be used in ORC International and ORC Club rating systems. This is the first year the ITC had met to finalize their changes and ratify them through the ORC test fleet of 300 designs prior to the ORC’s Annual General Meeting in Busan.The following is a

  • Transat Jacques Vabre

    12 Nov 2009 | 10:45 pm
    Enjoying a temporary lull through part of today, skippers in the Transat Jacques Vabre were steeling themselves, preparing for one more beating which stands between them and the easier, faster conditions south of the Azores.Once again the conditions will be tougher for those in the northern group, one which is looking like an increasing advantage for the meantime. Those who took the ''high road,
 
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    Moreover: Sailing

  • AutoZone Official Site - Sponsored Link

    21 Nov 2009 | 5:04 am
    Ad - Check Store Pricing & Availability. Visit AutoZone's Official Site Now

  • British Museum -- Winter 2009 Events for Children

    21 Nov 2009 | 5:04 am
    writing and communication Exploring Britain: a journey into the past Travelling in time: Ancient Greece through the ages Sailing on the Nile: a voyage through ancient Egypt Hunting for dragons: a trail about fantastic creatures The Paul Hamlyn Library is

  • Indian naval officer circumnavigating world reaches New Zealand

    21 Nov 2009 | 5:01 am
    was at Fremantle Port in western Australia from where he set off Nov 1. 'Mhadei, the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel, along with Dhonde at the helm entered Lyttelton Port today (Saturday). He will set sail for Falkland Islands (South Atlantic Ocean) Dec 6

  • AGS Tie Solution is Seeking Distribution Partners in its International Expansion

    21 Nov 2009 | 4:57 am
    21, 2009 - Barcelona - AGS Tie Solution, owner and designer of the luxury brand Pietro Baldini is sailing against the tide of the economic downturn, through its deliberate global expansion into international markets, and is proactively seeking

  • Sailing World's College Rankings: Nov. 18, 2009

    21 Nov 2009 | 4:55 am
    Island, Boston College, Brown, SUNY Maritime, Stanford, Charleston, Providence College, Dartmouth, New Hampshire, Eckerd College, Boston University, Fordham. Sailing World's college rankings are determined by an open coaches poll. For more information on
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    Torresen Sailing and Boating News

  • Tricky Salvage Operation Underway for the BT Yacht

    Having left Horta (Azores) yesterday mid-afternoon, the "Ilha de Sao Luis" tugboat chartered to try and salvage the BT yacht is currently attempting to tow the stricken monohull back to the Azores… but difficult weather conditions and the sheer weight of the IMOCA 60' full of water make for a ...

  • American Sailors Big Screen Event - For Benefit of Junior Sailing

    Theater Presentation for the Benefit of the Muskegon Yacht Club Juniors Experience the sights and sounds of the Chicago to Mackinac Yacht Race on the big screen of the Cinema Carousel Theater, 4289 Old Grand Haven Road, Muskegon, Michigan 49441. December 4, 2009 - 7:30 p.m. This event is to benefit the Muskegon ...

  • BT Skippers Safe and Sound - Boat Salvage Plan Underway

    First alert 1020 GMT At approximately 1020 GMT today, BT crew Sébastien Josse and Jean-François Cuzon have activated their EPIRB distress beacon after having suffered major damage following a night battling it out in fierce seas and winds reaching 60 knots at times. The skippers are in regular contact with Race ...

  • BT Activates Distress Beacon - Rescue Underway

    At approximately 11:00 GMT today, BT crew Sébastien Josse and Jean-François Cuzon have activated their EPIRB distress beacon after having suffered major damage following a night battling it out in fierce seas and winds reaching 60 knots at times. The skippers are in regular contact with Race Director Jean Maurel, ...

  • Registration Opens for US SAILING’s 2010 Rolex Miami OCR

    Online registration opens Friday, November 13 for US SAILING’s 2010 Rolex Miami OCR at the event web site, RMOCR.ussailing.org. All competitors and coaches must register and submit entry fees online before January 8, 2010, as there will be no on-site registration. Scheduled for Sunday, January 24 through Saturday, January 30, ...
 
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    Sailr: News

  • A procession concession? @ Transat Jaques Vabre

    The leaders stretch, the gaps are stable for the top four in the IMOCA Open 60 fleet. Will this be the finishing order? Direct Link Comments

  • Back with the Vendee gang @ Transat Jaques Vabre

    We are now happily settled sailing in the deep trades. We have a steady 18 knots of wind and we have set the spinnaker. Now is the race to break through into the Caribbean Sea and gybe cleverly to get to Costa Rica first in our little group. The competition ius fierce and it is great to be close racing all the way to the finish. must not forget at all the fact that 1876 took the northerly route and are approaching fast with a slightly shorter distance to go to the finish. Aviva and her happy crew are all well and enjoying the sun, flat water and now fast sailing towards our destination. I…

  • unabated: Still motoring @ Sail Blogs

    Still motoring. We've motored about 50 hours since leaving Bermuda on Tuesday morning. 80 gallon tank plus 30 on deck. Gallon an hour . You do the math. Light South head winds. Should be getting a backing wind to the east later this afternoon. Mostly south of 22 deg N. Lots of hits on the fishing pole but no one is staying for dinner. Up every 4 hours draining water from the Racor filter. I am still getting about a cup of water every 4 hours. Will continue to monitor. Pancakes and bacon for breakfast this morning. Last night was Friday so it was homemade pizza ala Mike D. Sorry no beer.

  • Convegno associazioni sportive a Pescara @ Vela Blog Mistro

    Il 3 dicembre prossimo si terrà a Pescara il convegno “Associazioni e Società Sportive Dilettantistiche: abuso di diritto o occasione da cogliere?”. Giovedì 3 Dicembre 2009 - ore 9.00 - Sala dei Marmi - Provincia di Pescara. Per i Dottori Commercialisti ed Esperti Contabili la partecipazione al Convegno dà diritto ad un Credito Formativo per ogni ora [...] Direct Link Comments

  • Groupama 3: Fast approaching @ Groupama 3

    Groupama 3 is set to tie up in the port of Cape Town before noon UTC this Saturday since, at daybreak, she had less than 50 miles to go before reaching South Africa... Direct Link Comments
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    Sailboats and Sailing the World

  • Transat Jacques Vabre

    emilyboats
    14 Nov 2009 | 1:02 pm
    After horrible storms rocked the Transat Jacques Vabre fleet over the last couple of days, it is back to the business of racing in the Transat Jacques Vabre, give or take the chance to tidy up, make running repairs and catch some much needed rest. For the crews on the Transat Jacques Vabre they can [...]

  • 14 Girl Not Sailing Around the World, Yet

    emilyboats
    4 Nov 2009 | 3:49 pm
    14 Girl Not Sailing Around the World, Yet Netherlands — A Dutch court has ruled that 14-year-old Laura Dekker is not yet experienced enough to set off on a record-breaking sailing trip around the world alone. Judges at Utrecht District Court also placed Laura Dekker under the guardianship of child protection authorities until next July. The ruling on [...]

  • BMW Oracle America’s Cup Sailboat Dismasted

    emilyboats
    4 Nov 2009 | 3:40 pm
    BMW Oracle America’s Cup Boat DAMAGED The huge 200 foot mast on BMW Oracle’s America’s Cup trimaran BOR broke dramatically during a test sail on the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, snapping the mast in two as it hit the boat’s rear beam. None of the sailing crew were injured in the accident, which happened about 30 [...]

  • America’s Cup Skipper Says RAK Venue Doesn’t Comply

    emilyboats
    21 Oct 2009 | 7:56 pm
    America’s Cup Skipper Says RAK Venue Doesn’t Comply The proposed sailing venue in Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, is no more of a legitimate America’s Cup venue than the Colorado River or Walden Pond would be, says the American challenger BMW Oralce in its latest court filing in a long, bitter legal battle with defending champion [...]

  • Yacht Alegre Wins Rolex Middle Sea Race

    emilyboats
    21 Oct 2009 | 4:15 pm
    Rolex Middle Sea Race Without doubt the most productive finish line watch duty at this year’s Rolex Middle Sea Race was from 11.30 to 15.30 on Wednesday. Royal Malta Yacht Club watchkeepers, Clive and Mary Chipperfield, witnessed eleven yachts complete the course, equalling the number that arrived over the whole of Monday and Tuesday. The total [...]
 
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    Yacht Charters Magazine

  • Organic Caramel Truffles, You Sexy Thing

    8 Nov 2009 | 3:15 pm
    I met someone! See, I never liked caramel--to me it was always a chocolate wannabe that just wasn't cool enough to have cocoa in it. And then two days ago, at a little paradise called the Whole Foods chocolate aisle, I finally met a caramel I kind of like. Really, really like. I bought a box of Organic Caramel Truffles for $6.99 and I'm a happy camper. It was the "truffle" part that called out to me.read more

  • Work in Progress

    30 Oct 2009 | 10:00 am
    The number of submissions grows daily, hope it will keep going this way. The MIN upload size went down from 6 MP to 4 MP, thus helping our contributors to submit many stock illustrations that were prepared for other stock agencies at smaller sizes. We also have found and fixed a few site issues, including MS IE tricks with our categories tree.read more

  • When Bad Pictures Happen to Good Desserts

    24 Oct 2009 | 1:21 am
    Like people, not all desserts are photogenic. I'm kidding! Well, kind of. Since I started this blog in May, I've been eating dessert everyday (even when I'm sick). Sometimes three times a day on a good day (or a horrible one). So if I don't blog about it, it's either, one, they're not worth the effort (Crumbs Red Velvet Cupcake, this means you, you big fat disappointer), or two, I took bad pictures of them.read more

  • Build or Buy a Vacation Rental

    1 Aug 2009 | 3:45 pm
    Another area that you need to explore before making your final decision about a purchase is the question: do you build (buy pre-construction) or buy a home that is already built? There is a whole set of factors to consider. First, you need to realize that in most cases buying pre-construction can be more expensive up front. You usually have to come up with a larger down payment. You also have to buy all of the furnishings.read more

  • Yachtworld Launches Global Charter Portal

    24 Jul 2009 | 8:00 pm
    YachtWorld.com, the world's leading Internet yacht brokerage portal and a division of Dominion Enterprises, today announced the launch of http://www.yachtworldcharters.com, a single, global marketplace for both the yacht charter industry and individual yacht charterer alike. Benefits for the charterer include a choice of nearly 5,000 vessels in more than 300 destinations worldwide, together with stories and reviews on both boats and destinations. The new site also offers online pricing, availability and reservations together with the ability to receive special offers the moment they become…
 
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    Yachting News - Congoo

  • Yachting: Bang shows Russians have arrived

    21 Nov 2009 | 4:18 pm
    Whatever the outcome of the death-or-glory race in the Louis Vuitton Trophy series in Nice overnight between Emirates Team New Zealand and the Russian team Synergy, the Russians have added greatly to

  • Maria Island Yacht Race line honours to Mr Kite

    21 Nov 2009 | 2:35 pm
    The radical ocean racing yacht Mr Kite this evening took line honours in the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania's Maria Island Race after a boat-for-boat duel up the Derwent River to the finish of the 190 nautical

  • Match Racing Championship:Light to no winds order of the day

    21 Nov 2009 | 12:24 pm
    The world's most up-to-date Product, Boat, Marina, Corporate, Legislative & Regulatory News U.S. Today was a slow day here in St. Pete at the USMRC. Total for the day, we had two races, and team Tunnicliffe

  • Match Racing Championship: Hardesty holds on to lead after First Round Robin concludes

    21 Nov 2009 | 12:24 pm
    Sailing, watersports and powerboat racing stories from around the world U.S. Racing was limited today on day two at US SAILING's 2009 U.S. Match Racing Championship (USMRC), due to insufficient winds.

  • Henri Lloyd wins METS award

    21 Nov 2009 | 10:51 am
    Nov 2009 Richard Durham Green Henri British Marine Federation (BMF) member Henri Lloyd was honoured today (Tuesday 17 November) for its commitment to environmentally friendly products. The prestigious
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    YachtPals.com blogs

  • Rain squall adrenalin buzz!

    Sam Davies
    21 Nov 2009 | 8:03 am
    Blog at YachtPals.com - The Online Boating Community Another difficult night wrestling with some BIG rainsqualls ... after an afternoon becalmed in doldrums conditions, the last 24 hours haven’t given us much rest!! Last night’s rainsqualls were not really the normal kind we find here in the trade winds. I think that they were escapees from the doldrums that were coming up to pester us! It is always a pretty impressive sight at night when the black, black squall cloud comes chasing up behind you, a menacing silouette, in front of the starry sky. Artemis read more

  • middle sea race 2009

    sailorman
    20 Nov 2009 | 4:54 pm
    Blog at YachtPals.com - The Online Boating Community The middle sea race had 77 entries and 37 boats withdrew from the race. We had hail, wind and rain.

  • Sailing to Mazatlan, Mexico

    Dolce Vita
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:43 am
    Blog at YachtPals.com - The Online Boating Community I thought it might be time to update everyone on my travels. This past Wednesday I arrived in Mazatlan after leaving La Paz. I sailed from La Paz to the first anchorage at Muertos Bay which took around 8 hours. After resting for a day I left the bay at midnight for a 38 hour cruise to Mazatlan. This time I didn’t single hand (sail by myself) across the southern end of the sea to Mazatlan. There is a cruiser’s net in La Paz where you announce that you are looking for crew or someone can also announce that they are looking for a boat to…

  • Power concerns aboard Aviva

    Dee Caffari
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:51 am
    Blog at YachtPals.com - The Online Boating Community Sailing in company was the order of the day yesterday when we saw dawn and Veolia's sails on the horizon alongside us. All day long the two boats worked hard at dealing with the calms that faced them trying to keep the boats moving to reach just a little further south to the established trade winds. It was a long, hot and frustrating day but we have both been rewarded now with much more stable breeze from the east. Aviva read more

  • Why aren’t the fish flying?

    Sam Davies
    19 Nov 2009 | 10:18 am
    Blog at YachtPals.com - The Online Boating Community I am writing this as Artemis is rocketing along, propelled by a nice friendly rain squall (they are not all friendly I can assure you!) There are wafts of a flowery-clean smell drifting into the boat from the cockpit as Sidney is making the most of the rain to have a shower (his first of the race, I might add, on day 10!!) There are also little whoops of joy…. celebration of the boatspeed being 17 knots and him being clean I think…. and he is describing the colour of the water that is coming off him, but I will save you from these…
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    Cruising World Forums & Community

  • 2009 U.S. Match Racing Championship

    News Feed
    19 Nov 2009 | 2:30 pm
    Posted by Stuart Streuli 11-19-2009 06:04 PM - Sailing World Forums & Community *Yacht Club Pride on the Line this Week at U.S. Match Racing Championship* PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (November 18, 2009) – The finale of US SAILING’s 2009... More »

  • Gulet Cruises in Turkey and Mediterranean

    bluevoyage
    18 Nov 2009 | 5:16 am
    I become interested in gulet cruise in Turkey in summer of 2010. Few of my friends already took the blue voyage in Turkey. They charted gulet boat via World Gulet Association which provides gulet charter services to individual online customer. If you wish to check their gulet boat selection feel free to visit their website at: www.goolets.com. Has someone already been to Turkey or even better has someone took a gulet cruise vacation in Turkey or any other Mediterranean country? I am really interested it it's worth the money...

  • Island Packet 370 critique

    bricorc
    18 Nov 2009 | 5:04 am
    OK Folks, Here we are, on the right side of the pond and likewise the equator, having rolled into Baia de San Antonio, Ilha de Fernando de Noronha just before dark on the 27th of October. Not too shabby even if the last couple of legs took a bit longer than expected, as my target date for arrival in Brazil was always the 1st of November, so I guess we made it with a few days to spare, days that will be spent having some R&R on this very attractive island....but that's for the next report. Meanwhile here's the conclusion of the Cape Verde saga (sorry, you're not getting rid of me quite…

  • Painkiller Off Long Point

    David Scarnati
    17 Nov 2009 | 8:05 pm
    Follow the link below to see a little clip I put together as we sailed 20 miles off Erie, PA near Long Point in 3 - 5 foot waves. What a blast... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80UsPLVgLeo"] Unfortunately, it was filmed in HD and has a rather large file size. I have asked CW to help me post it on the site but for now they only have a 150Mb limit. Not good for you fellow Flip Video fans. We had a lot of fun that day as we sailed from Erie, PA to Pt Dover, Ont. My friend David is at the helm of Painkiller, my 1998 Catalina 400. We average 7.3 knots with wind and waves (3-5 feet…

  • sailing classic schooner in Brazil

    dande
    17 Nov 2009 | 6:02 pm
    Get off the beaten track, come to know unspoiled waters of Ilha Grande Bay. One hour drive from Rio de Janeiro Jungle forest mountains reaching the ocean, water falls, diving, kaiaking. Check our web site: www.expedicaoilhagrande.com
 
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    SailBlogs

  • Moonlight Maid: Delayed departure

    21 Nov 2009 | 7:38 am
    Weather window finally opened today. I'm learning to be patient. We sail on the ebb tide early this afternoon. (doesn't that sound nautical ;-)

  • Livin the Dream!!: equipment meltdown, moving forward!

    20 Nov 2009 | 8:59 pm
    Ok, so for some ungodly reason I decided to move up my departure date from Dec 3 to Nov 25th.....because I was so far ahead on my final spray rounds...so I thought! In middle of a huge day my lawn pump decided to shear off a very important bolt that held together a very important high pressure side of a very useful part...game over for the lawnboy! After dumping an undetermined amount of iron (read: STAINING on concrete) on a very expensive driveway, I exited stage left and headed straight to Seattle Pump at 0530 this morning. Thank God John (aka:The Wrench) fit me right in before things got…

  • Star of the Sea: Star of the Sea Unplugged

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:57 pm
    Today was a busy but productive day. At 0830 we pulled up the anchor and poked the boat's nose into the lift at Hazzard Marina. I have loaded all the pictures. We watched in fear and trembling as she rose into the air. Not so much green goop as we thought, and most of the VC Offshore was still on the bottom. There were a few scratches on the bottom of the keel, and the offshore paint was off. Surprisingly we forgot that the rudder is almost as long as the keel. It had lost some of the offshore paint also and had only one 1/4 inch scratch through the interprotect 2000. Because this is…

  • 'Til the Butter Melts: Foxtrot, Lima, Oscar, Romeo, India, Delta, Alpha – FLORIDA!

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:30 pm
    We crossed the magical line. Three months and 20 days after leaving our home port of West River, Maryland, we slipped across the St. Mary's River from Georgia into Florida. We have had a ball visiting a number of spots along the way - Fishing Bay Harbor Marina, Hi gang!, Blackbeard Sailing Club in New Bern, NC, the Wiles Bunch in Folly Beach, several good marinas and many excellent anchorages. We've seen dozens of sunsets, each one more beautiful than the last. Sunrises have been spectacular. The boyz, Blackie and Red, have reveled "chatting" with other water pooches and are baffled by…

  • The Adventures of SV Mulan: The Baja HaHa

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:05 pm
    Last week we finished the baja ha-ha. On the first day it was crowded when we left San Diego because there were 191 boats lined up side by side. The first day felt we just sat down and stared into space. The second day was better we played cards a lot. One day there were 15 foot swells and 30 knot winds. On the 4th and 5th day we didn't stop at Turtle bay because we needed to get ahead of the fast boats. So we would get disqualified for early start and late finish. The sixth day we stopped at Bahia Santa Maria. At Bahia Santa Maria we had a beach party and met new kids . At Cabo San Lucas we…
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    Messing About In Sailboats

  • Chilling Video of British couple captured by Somali pirates

    Adam Turinas
    21 Nov 2009 | 7:11 am
    Mike Taylor of Timmynocky shared a link to an article on Yachtpals about the Chandlers, the British couple captured by pirates last month. It's chilling. They are clearly in great distress but keeping a brave face.We obviously all thinking about you and hoping for your safe release. You can read the full article here

  • Photos from Louis Vuitton Trophy Nice - Azzura

    Adam Turinas
    21 Nov 2009 | 5:04 am
    Photos c/o of Carlo Borlenghi and Stefano Gattini/AZZURRA 

  • Song For Friday: Flight of the Conchords - Issues

    Adam Turinas
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:20 am
    A counterpoint to getting a little too serious last week.

  • Congratulations Nick

    Adam Turinas
    19 Nov 2009 | 6:41 am
    Nick Jaffe and his 1972 26 ft Contessa, Constellaton did it. Nick's goal was to sail from Europe back home to Australia and he did it, completing the voyage in 743 days. When he started Nick had little sailing experience and very little money. He arrived back in Oz today (or yesterday depending on where you are). You can read more about his landfall here. Congats Nick. You have an inspiring story.

  • St Barths Bucket Race

    Adam Turinas
    18 Nov 2009 | 9:50 am
    35 stunning superyachts including Maltese Falcon racing round St Barths.
 
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    EVK4 SuperBlog

  • Sailing camp agenda

    7 Nov 2009 | 10:39 am
    Today is the day that Camille and two swimfriends start the Lady Bug Sailing Camp. The agenda is aggressive:1. Basic knots: bowline, cleat hitch, stopper knot2. How to get the darned winch handle in and out of the winch; related item: which direction to wrap the line3. Which line is which4. On the water: tacking with the kids rotating between helm, lazy jib sheet and loaded jib sheet5. Basic sea creature identification6. FunIf you see a blue boat zig zagging around the circle today with a reefed main and giggling 9 year olds, watch out because the rules of the road are on NEXT month's…

  • Sailing Camp on SF Bay

    26 Oct 2009 | 12:41 pm
    In all my hand-wringing about not sailing much this Summer, I had forgotten my favorite reason to sail.Kids have fun.We took Lady Bug out for her paces in 10-15 knots last weekend. First thing I did was shake out the summertime reef. Second thing I did was to put it back in when I realized the girls wanted to hang out on the weather rail. Nothing safety-oriented at all but just that put their feet closer to the water and increased the chances of the all-important foot dipping in the chop.I came up with a game where they get points for certain likely sailing-oriented events: 5 points for…

  • Could it be a sailing weekend?

    16 Oct 2009 | 3:09 pm
    For the first time in recent memory we have very little planned. Noah is going up to his grandparents for the weekend. Camille and I have a swim-date to work on flipturns. And nothing else is really on the calendar.Forecast looks good. Lightish winds in the morning, a bit closer to brisk in the afternoons. A bit foggy, a bit sunny, temperatures in the 60s. Truly exceptional sailing weather. Kind of like a perfect Autumn Sailing Day.And the boat is clean, which is important for Heidi. It just seems too good to be true. Could I really be sailing this weekend?

  • Has anyone checked in on Reid?

    15 Oct 2009 | 3:43 pm
    I'm curious if he's still out sailing. Has it been 1000 days yet?

  • Going down to the boat

    12 Oct 2009 | 1:42 pm
    Whoohooo, a storm is a-brewin! Even when you stop sailing constantly, a sailor tends to check weather forecasts. And we have a doozy coming up tonight. 45 knot gusts growing to 55 knots by tomorrow.Thankfully, I tidied and cleaned up Lady Bug last weekend. But while going over a mental checklist of what I did while contemplating the storm, I realized that I didn't lash down Camille's El Toro on the foredeck. It only weighs 60-80 pounds and a 55 knot gust coming underneath it will propel it directly into the Hunter across the dock from me. Which would suck because it's a Cal Sailing Club boat…
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    1000days

  • Day 942

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:25 pm
    [Ed. Looks like a problem with the shore side email provider. Today only the picture made it through. First time that has happened on the voyage so far. The crew we've been working with for email have done an excellent job. I think they'll get it sorted shortly. When that happens I'll post Reid's update.]

  • Day 940 White Egret

    18 Nov 2009 | 3:20 am
    Wind NE 8knots, Course SE, Speed 0.1, Position 9° 24' N by 21° 05' W A Snowy White Egret landed on the deck yesterday. He arrived after a very heavy rain storm. That seems to be when shore birds get lost. The wind here is generally from the NE and for some reason they fly way out to sea with the wind. On another day a group of three white egrets circled the schooner and flew off. So did a flock of smaller sized herons. There have been a variety of moths and butterflies that get blown out here too. The white egret stalked around the deck looking for food. He walked on the deck…

  • Day 938 New Phase of the Expedition

    16 Nov 2009 | 7:48 am
    Wind E 5 knots, Course S, Speed 0.3 knots, Position 9° 12' N by 21° 00' W At some point a few weeks ago I stopped working as much and began creating more art. Now that I have the schooner taken care of and in a safe location, I have stopped work and I spend the better part of my days painting and at night after dinner, I have visions under the stars and prepare for the next day. This is a big change for me and very welcome. My fatigue and soreness is healing and I am able to focus on the magic that art has given me through out my life to voyage beyond. I have a very…

  • Day 936 Balancing the Left and Right Sides of the Brain

    14 Nov 2009 | 7:50 pm
    Day 936 - November 14, 2009Wind NE 5 knots, course NW, Speed 0.7 knots, Position 9*10 by 21*03wBalancing the Left and Right Sides of the BrainBeing at sea for a long period of time requires balancing on many levels. Scientists have studied the brain and attributed different qualities to each half. The left brain associates with masculinity, rational, intellectual and analytical thinking. The right side of the brain is related to femininity, emotional, creative and mystical feelings.The linear left side of the brain often over-intellectualizes its perception of the world and though a person…

  • Day 934 Enduring Smiles

    14 Nov 2009 | 7:43 pm
    Day 934 - November 12, 2009Wind Becalmed, No course or speed, Position 9*05n by 20*38wEnduring SmilesAs I shifted the elements of my art collage around I found a newspaper story about our departure across the Atlantic on the little catamaran Tantra. My Mom took the photos and got the story. She was sharing how she cried and prayed, but wanted me to follow my dreams of the spirit, art and adventure. In bold black letters my Dad just said, I'd like to be out there with him .This story remains my favorite piece of press. In the photo of me the crescent I painted on the round self-steering…
 
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    WordPress Tag: Yachting

  • Have a Nautical Happy Thanksgiving

    ibdesignsusa
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:09 am
    With Thanksgiving just a week away I wanted to do something a bit different with this post. I came up with the idea of nautical words used in boating and sailing that would spell out Thanksgiving. The picture below shows first the signal flag then the letter that it represents and a nautical term.   Wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving- IB Designs, USA

  • Louis Vuitton World Series

    peterlester
    17 Nov 2009 | 11:45 am
    We’re in Nice, France for the first leg of the Louis Vuitton World series. Its a good distraction from the current chaos and a chance to see some America’s Cup yachts on the water again!

  • Is the WA Hall of Champions being representative of all sports?

    notthefootyshow
    12 Nov 2009 | 4:54 pm
    The WA Hall of Champions is a very prestigious place to be, as you must have excelled in your chosen sport. The Hall of Champions was originally put forward by the Sportwriters Association of WA in 1983. The criteria to be accepted into the Hall are as follows:  Outstanding sporting achievement at the highest level, the athlete must be accepted as a product of the WA sporting system or have established their reputation while resident in WA. The athlete must also have retired from the highest level of competition for five years. The current members of the selection committee are: Mr David…

  • Miami's Epic Hotel Offers Chartered Yachts

    CityGirl
    12 Nov 2009 | 3:05 pm
    Epic Hotel in downtown Miami is offering its group guests a unique amenity: Chartered Yachts. For gr

  • The Floating Library

    Zen
    12 Nov 2009 | 12:35 pm
    Time moves on with the voyage preparations. Part of that Prep work is preparing my library, not only for afloat but for the final landing. I love books. I will be building a book shelf on s/v zen, or perhaps installing a bookshelf is a better phrase. I guess it does not matter the 5 or so who read this will know what I’m saying. My yachting reference collection is almost done. I think I have gathered a great selection of resource reference books and just reading novels for the passage. I have one more sailing book I want to complete my technical library: Storm Tactics Handbook: by…
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    Giira Yachts

  • Bernard Madoff’s 3 yachts Sold For Over $2million

    admin
    19 Nov 2009 | 10:43 pm
    Bernard Madoff’s 3 yachts Sold For Over $2million Madoff’s 1969 Rybovich, a restored 55-foot wooden fishing boat, sold for $700,000 to an unknown buyer. A 38-foot Shelter Island runabout named “Sitting Bull” went for $320,000 and the 24-foot Maverick center console “Little Bull” fetched $21,000. The Mercedes, a 1999 black model owned by Ruth Madoff, sold for $30,000. A 61-foot Viking yacht once owned by Madoff’s former chief financial officer, Frank DiPascali, sold for $950,000. The private auction was held by the U.S. Marshals Service, which seized…

  • DRUGRUNNER…! Worth a Read..

    admin
    18 Nov 2009 | 9:56 am
    How about a 2,000 HP, Outboard Inflatable ! Not your typical trolling fishing boat. Here’s the latest drug runner from some European nuts. This thing belts across the English channel 3 times per week and was just a blur on the radar of the British coast guard. They were so blown away by the speed of the thing that they brought in a specialized chopper to catch it. What was on board……? 300 kg’s. of pure cocaine!! Managing director Davison, 39, and his partner George, 41, were suspected of making secret ... Related posts:Samira MUMBAI International Boat Show ‘09 :…

  • Superyachts Tenders – Zoom At 95miles Per Hour

    admin
    18 Nov 2009 | 3:14 am
    If you thought that the mega rich spend big bucks only on their super yachts… Think again!!! Tenders which normally transfer guests from shore to the yacht have also started getting their luxurious touches. RIBS (Rigid inflatable boats) have become the new superyacht tender. Mind you this no ordinary tender. These tenders come with state of the art equipment, luxurious interiors and speeds upto 95mph which simply replaces the concept of a traditional tender. At 95mph its probably the fastest tender ever to be built. Pascoe International have launched the world’s first ... Related…

  • Maverick Boats – Lets Go FISHING..!

    admin
    16 Nov 2009 | 2:07 am
    Maverick Boats set the standard by which all other flats boats are measured. The Maverick name is synonymous with leadership in innovation, uncompromised quality and bulletproof performance. Maverick build boats for fishing like it really is. From rough seas to high winds. Maverick boats are made to get you safely and comfortably to your fishing destinations. Every hull is built of the highest quality materials using the latest boat-building technology. That’s why Maverick boats are known for their superior quality. If you want to learn more about the perfect boat for ... Related…

  • Indian Sailor Ajay Rau To Sail In Rolex Sydney Hobart Race 2009

    admin
    13 Nov 2009 | 11:43 pm
    The Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race is regarded the toughest offshore yacht race in the world. Often described as 628 nautical miles of sheer torture, it is one of the most grueling long ocean races in the world. A challenge to everyone who takes part. Ajay will be part of the crew racing “Merit” on board the former Volvo 60 round-the-world racing yacht, taking on some of the most competitive race yachts in Australia and the world. In the Sydney Hobart 2008 edition Merit was 1st in her division and ... Related posts:Sydney Hobart Race : Wild Oats XI wins 4th Time in a Row Wild Oats XI…
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    Sabre Yachts

  • The Sabre 456 is coming

    sabre
    18 Nov 2009 | 12:59 pm
    The Sabre 456 (ex-452) will make a come back in the summer of 2010. This fabulous Jim Taylor design is timeless. She sailed so well that most people would not believe she could compete boat for boat with the likes...

  • Sabre 40 Big Success at Fall Shows

    sabre
    23 Oct 2009 | 10:46 am
    I know. I have been noticeably absent from the blog lately and I apologize for that. You see this is the time of year when our sales and marketing team are out working at boatshows and we rarely get a...

  • Oh What a Night

    sabre
    15 Sep 2009 | 7:20 am
    Russ Waters sent me an image to go with his comment about the full moon rising over the Chesapeake Bay. This wonderful image was taken from the deck of their Sabre 40 Sedan. Thanks Russ. What a magnificent night to...

  • Sabre Power Rendezvous Oxford, MD

    sabre
    14 Sep 2009 | 9:04 am
    This past summer our Chesapeake Bay dealer, Oxford Boatyard Yacht Sales put together a great rendezvous for Sabre owners. The event took place in Oxford, MD, a convenient location for owners from both ends and sides of the Bay. Great...

  • Sabre 34 to Hong Kong

    sabre
    14 Sep 2009 | 8:33 am
    Last spring we shipped a magnificent (if I do say so myself) Sabre 34 hard top express to a buyer in Hong Kong. The client worked with Peter Lau of Hong Kong Marine, our dealer in the region. Of course...
 
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    TheDailySail.com News

  • Cork Week 2010

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:00 pm
    Rolex Commodores' Cup boats expected at next year's regatta

  • TeamOrigin even the scales

    20 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am
    As Synergy lose out in a collision with Emirates Team New Zealand at the Louis Vuitton Trophy

  • Pitstop for Aviva

    20 Nov 2009 | 6:00 am
    As Dee Caffari and Brian Thompson's Transat Jacques Vabre entry suffers power problems

  • Prang in Hong Kong

    20 Nov 2009 | 6:00 am
    As Paul C-J takes out Shirley Robertson in the prelude to the Extreme Sailing Series Asia

  • Eight home

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am
    An update on the Class 40's Solidaire du Chocolat
 
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    Electronic Captain - Sailing

  • Frostbiters kick off sailing season with mild conditions

    admin
    20 Nov 2009 | 5:39 am
    (jamestownpress) It is hard to miss the little oneman dinghies sailing in the bay waters off of East Ferry from November through April. The boats are usually the only ones in the chilly water long after the other watercraft have been stored in their winter homes.  READ MORE

  • Late-season sailing - the Seven Rules

    admin
    10 Nov 2009 | 5:41 am
    (sail-world) In more northerly climes, sunny skies and warmer than normal air temperatures often lure sailors onto the water quite late in the season. This is a gorgeous time to sail, to enjoy the freshness of the air before the winter sets in seriously. However, some dangers lurk at this time of year, the most important of which is the water temperature.  READ MORE

  • The O’pen Revolution

    admin
    6 Nov 2009 | 5:14 am
    (sail)  When Tomas Nores, father of three sons under the age of 12, watched his kids’ sailing program dwindle from 100 enthusiasts to 8 miserable children in Optis, he knew something was wrong. The water was warm year-round in their hometown of Miami, Florida, and the breeze was always blowing, yet his kids were on the verge of throwing in the towel.  READ MORE

  • Sales surpass expectations at U.S. Sailboat Show

    admin
    15 Oct 2009 | 5:42 am
    (soundings)  Surprisingly strong sales for what has been a down market, and a growing of sense of optimism, were the story at the U.S. Sailboat Show, held Oct. 8-12 in Annapolis, Md.  READ MORE

  • Paddleboarders stand up for the lake in Burlington

    admin
    8 Oct 2009 | 6:19 am
    (burlingtonfreepress) Burlington's Community Sailing Center hosted a family-friendly, stand-up paddleboarding competition Sept. 26. Individuals and teams of three competed in several categories of stand-up paddleboarding races while friends and family enjoyed music, a barbecue and games on land in the Stand Up For The Lake event held to benefits WAVES, an educational initiative of the Community Sailing Center.  READ MORE
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System

  • USCG Innovation Expo 2009

    Amver Maritime Relations
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:17 pm
    Amver had the distinct pleasure of exhibiting at the 2009 United States Coast Guard Innovation Expo in Virginia Beach, VA this week. In addition to the expo, Amver participated in podcampUSCG, the first military podcamp of its kind. You can learn more about podcampUSCG by checking out the wiki. Want to hear what went on at podcamp? Stop by the Weekly Leader podcast for an audio recap.Amver will be heading to Marintec China in Shanghai for our next adventure and Amver awards ceremony. See you in China!

  • Welcome Wednesday!

    Amver Maritime Relations
    18 Nov 2009 | 5:47 am
    Whew! We sure have been busy traveling but that hasn't stopped ships from enrolling in Amver. Is your ship listed below? It should be. Simply enter your pertinent vessel information on the Amver enrollment page and you can be part of the greatest global search and rescue system around. Help us in welcoming the latest members of the Amver team.TAITAR NO. 1 ISLAND PIONEER GLORIOUS SAWARA ZOSCO JIAXING CMA CGM CORNEILLE GAS GROUPER MOON LADY WEN ZHU HAI EUGEN MAERSK BOS ATLANTIC FORTUNE SUNNY EXQUISITE STOLT AGUILA AMERICAN COURAGE NORD IMAGINATION BELGRAVIA STELLA KUMA MEDI PAESTUM GOTLAND…

  • Podcamp, Innovation, Rescue

    Amver Maritime Relations
    17 Nov 2009 | 12:59 pm
    There is lots of great news happening with Amver we will be sharing in the next few days. We are hosting podcampUSCG, attending the Innovation Expo, an catching up on rescues. Stand by for more stories! - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

  • Arctic Council Meeting in Copenhagen

    Amver Maritime Relations
    5 Nov 2009 | 12:56 pm
    Amver will be part of the US delegation attending the Emergency Prevention, Preparesness, and Response Work Group meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark.Topics up for discussion include responses to oil spills, radiological incidents, and other natural or man made disasters.We will be advocating the use of the Amver system by vessels sailing through Arctic waters and promoting the Amver online surface picture request form. Encouraging our international search and rescue partners to use Amver helps provide addition resources during SAR emergencies.What question would you ask if you had a seat at the…

  • iPhone Applications for Amver?

    Amver Maritime Relations
    4 Nov 2009 | 11:16 pm
    While we don't have an Amver application for the iPhone (yet) gCaptain recently posted a great article that had 10 useful iPhone apps for those adrift at sea. The applications were:SextantStarMap ProTraveling Companion-True CompassSunriseTide TablesNOAA Raster ChartsForeca.mobi World Weather1st Response Emergency KitEmergency BeaconShip It!What's the best piece of equipment to have aboard your vessel if you end up in distress? An EPIRB of course, how else will search and rescue authorities and Amver ships find you?Photo credit: mattjb
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    Bigoceans | Tiny Boat

  • We’re home at last. In 743 days.

    Nick
    19 Nov 2009 | 4:38 am
    It was a long final passage from Tonga… I don’t really even know how long. I left sometime in October, and I arrived yesterday. I don’t count days anymore, and I think in this last passage I made my peace with many things. I spent several hours every single day just staring at the sea. I have a pose in the cockpit of Constellation… I don’t know what it’s called, I haven’t named it. But I stand bolt upright without holding onto anything, and surf the boat for hours at a time, just looking at the horizon and thinking. It’s clearly meditative, but…

  • Next stop Coffs Harbour

    Nick
    10 Nov 2009 | 7:02 pm
    The sailing thus far, has for the most part been idyllic. I say for the most part, because the last 48 hours have verged more on the miserable scale of things than anything else. Passing 160 nautical miles (around 300km) south of New Caledonia, I decided to ask the weathermen how they thought the stretch of ocean spanning onwards to Australia might play out over the next seven days. It had always been my intention to skirt close to New Caledonia in case the weather was going to be foul – I don’t think I’ve heard of a single pleasant crossing to the mainland as yet… In…

  • Australia is on my chart

    Nick
    2 Nov 2009 | 10:26 pm
    My recent posts have been rather anguished. I’ve been in a very odd state of mind, there is no doubt about it. Someone left a comment on my last post saying I was sounding more and more like Moitessier. And he wondered if that was a good thing or a bad thing… Well, having recently watched Deep Water (maybe not the best film to be watching at sea…), at least I was not likened to Crowhurst! There is a certain something that happens when you place yourself in solitary confinement: You often wonder why you’re torturing yourself. However, the quirk is, in this form of…

  • Final leg, Tonga to Australia

    Nick
    21 Oct 2009 | 12:36 am
    Tomorrow I haul up the anchor, and set sail for Australia, nonstop from Vava’u, Tonga. The counter on this website indicates that I’ve been doing this sailing thing for 765 days. That sounds like a lot. In fact, it’s so many days, that I’m going nonstop because I’m out of money, out of energy, and it’s time to call it a day. I’ve said from the beginning that I was going to sail from Europe to Australia, and I’m going to fulfill that promise – To myself, and to the thousands of people that have emailed me, left comments, encouraged me, and…

  • Tsunami affected Niuatoputapu

    Nick
    15 Oct 2009 | 3:11 pm
    Departing Apia, Samoa at 11am, I rounded the island of Upolu and sailed through the Apolima strait as the sun set, slowly drifting south until the water glassed over, and an enormous harvest moon rose over Western Samoa, the smell of woodsmoke curling across the deck. I lit up my strobe and tri-light, and went to sleep, waiting for wind. An hour later the British ensign started flapping, a perfect easterly breeze arrived, and Constellation took off towards Niuatoputapu. After a textbook sail, for once we arrived at a reasonable hour, early in the morning, and navigated the channel into…
 
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    Bluemapia

  • Windfinder weather forecast for your favourite marina now available on Bluemapia

    amerigo
    2 Nov 2009 | 5:50 am
    After Bluemapia Mobile, wind and weather forecasts are now additionally available on the Bluemapia web site and iPhone application. Jonas Kaufmann at Windfinder has developed another of his fantastic widgets and thanks to their new forecast capabilities, we are now able to embed weather forecasts in the Bluemapia web pages. To achieve this, all the Bluemapia marinas and ports locations have been imported into the Windfinder weather forecast database so that weather forecasts for the same exact locations are now available at the bottom of the Bluemapia pages. You can see here below how the…

  • Bluemapia for iPhone now on the AppStore

    amerigo
    16 Oct 2009 | 1:18 pm
    We have finally released it. Bluemapia for iPhone is now available on the AppStore! With Bluemapia for iPhone boaters can now use their GPS enabled iPhone to send pictures and location information straight from the cockpit of their boats, or even view localised photos and information contributed by fellow users. Bluemapia for iPhone includes: GPS - see the current latitude and longitude as well as speed and direction. UPLOAD - take a photo, add a title and some text to describe the place and then upload your content to the public map to share this place with all the other boaters. Good…

  • Windfinder weather now available on Bluemapia Mobile

    amerigo
    5 Jul 2009 | 2:24 pm
    For those who still do not know Windfinder, Windfinder is a website that provides real time wind reports and forecasts for hundreds of spots around the world available in several formats including mobile pages and SMS. I’m therefore where happy to announce that thanks to the joint effort with Jonas Kauffman by Windfinder, it is now possible to view on the map the Windfinder weather stations with Bluemapia Mobile. Once displayed on the map, you can open the Windfinder mobile page of each single station to analize current and forecasted weather data provided by Windfinder. Take a look at…

  • A new Bluemapia Mobile version is now available

    amerigo
    6 Jun 2009 | 9:11 am
    Download Bluemapia Mobile 0.9.6 Beta 2 (June 2009) Dear friends, We are very pleased to announce our latest and improved version of Bluemapia Mobile. What’s new on Bluemapia Mobile? After extensive planning and development, a list of new features have just gone live. Here’s a quick rundown on what’s new: New Search You can now search by entering the name of a place. If a result is not found on bluemapia, then we search for that place in google and return the result on the map. Wikipedia’s georeferenced articles Just select Wikipedia in the “Others” field of the search…

  • Follow Nick Cross the Pacific

    amerigo
    1 Jun 2009 | 4:24 am
    Those who have followed Bluemapia in the last several months on the site’s blog and Twitter already know that Nick from Bigoceans who is working for Bluemapia managing and moderating online content, is now departing for his solo crossing of the Pacific ocean. Bluemapia decided to sponsor his trans-Pacific voyage and keep him sailing. If you’re not sure what Nick is attempting to do, he’s sailing singlehanded from Europe to Australia. In 2008, he departed Europe, and sailed to New York via the Caribbean - Now, in 2009, the voyage will continue on, with a solo crossing of the Pacific…
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    Harbour Exchange - Really Useful Stuff for Sailors

  • Photo of the week 2

    Originally posted on Flickr by Stannesman Is this the strongest dog in the world? Really looks like the dog is marching on with the distressed Riverdance on it's back AND is having to drag miss 'pretty-pink-boots' too. Related posts:Photo of the week 1How to Twitter your way sailing

  • How to Charter a Yacht

    If you are a regular charterer, you'll know that the number of charter companies is vast, and the sailing areas range from the Caribbean to the Whitsunday's. You'll also know that going on a charter holiday is the essence of freedom. A different port each night, a ...

  • 50 Must Read Boating Blogs

    Big thanks to www.boatinsurance.org for including Harbour Exchange in their top 50 must read boating blogs. We are chuffed to bits. Thank you. Check out their post here: http://www.boatinsurance.org/50-must-read-boating-blogs/ Related articles by Zemanta 50 Must Read Boating Blogs (boatinsurance.org) Related posts:List boating stuff you no longer want for Free

  • Photo of the week 1

    Originally posted to Flickr by 'Tambako the Jaguar' (good name!). I love wood on a boat - the shiny varnish - the beautiful teak deck. But I wouldn't have a wooden yacht though. I owned a wooden Mirror dinghy once (called 'Eat my shorts' with a picture of Bart Simpson mooning ...

  • How to tie a Bowline - Part 1 (one-handed)

    A bowline is such an important knot for sailors and scouts alike. You shouldn't set out without knowing how to tie one, and there are literally dozens of ways to tie one. This is perhaps an 8 out of 10 for difficulty. Try it out - you may need to do ...
 
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    H2uh0 - Bonehead moves on the water and much more

  • Iceberg?

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:41 pm
    Please click the pic to see the text.

  • Pics of the Week

    20 Nov 2009 | 8:09 am

  • On The Beach

    19 Nov 2009 | 12:41 pm

  • The Big Sail

    19 Nov 2009 | 9:39 am
    We have a big football rivalry in the Bay Area with Cal and Stanford playing the Big Game each fall towards the end of their season. Each year they play for the Axe (trophy) and keep it for the year on proud display. The rivarly goes further this week with competition in water polo and sailing. Both have very enthusiastic sailing teams that race around the country. Their big race is against each other in a match race on the bay. The race was held this week in light conditions on a beautiful day at the venerable St. Francis Yacht Club near Crissy Field. You can read the story here.

  • Tri This!

    19 Nov 2009 | 9:22 am
Log in