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How To Sail Through The Surf. (A Blast From The Past.)

If at first you don't succeed, try, try again....and again.....and again....and again. Oh for goodness sake, take a sailing class, old man!

Yippee Ki-Yay! Multihull Madness Desde España.

Cat scratch fever!

Every spring, over a thousand sailors from 53 countries come to Mallorca to participate in a unique event where the best crews of Olympic sailing compete in the hope of victory and receive from H.R.H.Queen Sofia, the trophy that bears her name. A legendary trophy on which are inscribed the winners of the 43 editions held to date.

The “Sofía MAPFRE” Trophy, also popularly known as the TROFEO SOFIA MAPFRE ISAF SWC MALLORCA, has become over the years a tradition that is part of social and sporting calendar of Mallorca, that feels it as their own and inalienable. A fact that was reinforced with the participation of members of the Royal Family is a fact of their bond with the race.

It is a unique race, almost magical. The Bay of Palma perfect conditions for sailing, together with the warm welcome of the inhabitants of Mallorca, make a competition especially appreciated by those who have ever participated. A race that nobody wants to miss and we all dream to win some day. “The sailors’ event”.

That boys and girls is what a sailing event should look like.

Monday Morning Mishap.

This is not the way you want to start off a new week. 
Source: Nautiaula

Wednesday Wipeout! (Oracle Faw Down An' Go Boom)

"To be seaworthy, a vessel must be able to defend herself against the incursion and peril of the sea."- C. A. Marchaj.

Mr. Spithill, thanks for pushing the boat to the limit, your wages will be garnished starting with your next paycheck.

It's a good thing that Mr. Deep Pockets has money to throw around and can fund this endeavor.

hat tip to my lawn guy. 

Sailing Pic Of The Day.

Philippe Kahn embraces the dark side.
Original photo altered by some guy.

Friday Failure.

Where'd she go?

Zoom, Zoom, Zoom!

NEW : l'Hydroptère DCNS is based in San Francisco / Official Website - Site officiel de l'Hydroptère DCNS : www.hydroptere.com

It is unbelievably cool to have l'Hydroptère zipping across the Bay. I never get tired of watching her.

 

Sailboat Of The Day. L'Hydroptère!

Damn, that boat is fast!
She was doing wheelies today in the "Natural Sailing Stadium."

Lucky me. I was transfixed on a seal, saw something out the corner of my eye, and there she was, zipping right past me. Photography tip rehash: Always have a camera with you.

Whoosh!

L'Hydroptère DCNS en baie de San Francisco.

Wednesday Wipeout.

Yes fellows, it does get a tad bit windy on the Bay. Let the mayhem begin!

Photo: Luna Rossa/Carlo Borlengh
More oops moments at Sail World.

Super Samedi.

A 200 milles de l'arrivée à Ouessant, c'est par une navigation en mer d'Irlande, avec un vent soutenu d'une trentaine de nœuds soufflant d'Ouest Sud Ouest que Loïck Peyron et les hommes du Maxi Banque Populaire V apportent actuellement la touche finale à leur Trophée Jules Verne. Dans quelques heures, au cœur de la nuit prochaine, les quatorze marins devraient devenir les nouveaux détenteurs du temps de référence autour du monde en équipage*, à la condition d'éviter les derniers écueils qui se dresseront sur leur route. 45 jours et une dizaine d'heures après avoir quitté Brest, l'équipage de la Banque de la Voile s'apprête à y revenir et du même coup, à entrer dans la grande histoire du livre des records.

Merci a Mark Denzer pour la lien.

Traditional Sailing Canoes.

Los Kitty Cats De Larry.

Meow!

Dos gatos zooming across the water.

Hey, how come you guys didn't pitchpole? I had my camera for crying out loud. It's no fun watching you tear up the bay without a little mayhem. Come on, what's a Wednesday without a wipeout or two?

note: They had a fleet of Mommy boats and a couple of accursed waverunners following them. Those idiots on the PWCs zipped at full throttle right through the kids sailing their Optis.

Before I Hit The Hay. Let's Checkout The Sailrocket.

Goodnight Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are!
Via Wetass

Ouch!

From the Extreme Sailing Series in Qingdao, China.
I hope they had their shots. Fushan Bay is not what I would call clean.

Bye, Bye Brasil. Hello Australia.

Travessia do Pacífico - Parte 10- Austrália from Eduardo Teiman on Vimeo.

Beto Pandiani and Igor Bely sailed across the Pacific on a Clairefontaine 25 foot beach cat from South America to Australia. The journey started in September 2007 from Vina del Mar, Chile and ended at Bundaberg, Australia in November 2008. This is one of many videos chronicling their journey. Mais videos.
It's funny, I didn't know that I could understand Portuguese.

Via the Fatu-Hiva Team

Wednesday Wipeout.

Oops...Oups...Opa(not to confuse Mr. Fish with his Grand Dad)

Wednesday Wipeout.

The Extreme Sailing Series - Capsize Montage from OC Group on Vimeo.

Paraw!

The Paraw is a double outrigger sail boat found in the Philippines. The paraw is similar to a proa, however, the paraw has two outrigger(s) or katig. With a fresh breeze, and an Ilonggo at the helm, the paraw is a strikingly fast boat, making 20 to 30 kph through the waves.

If you live in Southeast Asia, take a trip to the Philippines and see the amazing Iloilo Paraw Regatta starting February 13th.

Meanwhile, Down In Kiwiland!

They launched a boat. Look Mommy. it has training wheels.
See more at Pressure Drop. For a boatload of photos, saddle up and head on over to America's Cup Media.