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Fish On Fridays. Liz Clark, A Wahine Who Fishes, Sails And Surfs!

Liz Clark is doing a solo circumnavigation of the world in search of waves aboard her sailing vessel, the Swell.
She loves fishing, sailing and surfing!

Brad Is Mad! [Breaking Sailing News]

The choice of the Middle East emirate of Ras al Khaimah for the next America’s Cup has been vetoed in the latest in a barrage of law suits lodged by the challenger BMW Oracle in the New York Supreme Court.

Judge Shirley Kornreich ruled that, under the terms of the rules governing the event, drawn up in 1887, the match scheduled for February next year, must either be staged in Valencia or in the southern hemisphere.

Her decision was based on the stipulation in the 1887 Deed of Gift that the America's Cup cannot be sailed in the Northern Hemisphere between Nov. 1 and May 1, not on concerns by the Americans that RAK was unsafe due to its proximity to Iran.

"I don't believe that I have the ability to deviate from the Deed of Gift," Kornreich said.

Meanwhile in RAK:
Alinghi's New Zealand skipper Brad Butterworth accused Oracle of delaying tactics.

"BMW Oracle should clean up their unsportsmanlike behavior with a dose of saltwater and sunshine and challenge for the Cup on the water. Otherwise they should stand aside and let other teams compete," he said. Boo hoo, Larry Ellison is a big meany.

What a joke this race has become......well, it's always been a joke. One design is the closest we get to real racing.

Technorati Tags: america's cup, sailing

Vendée Globe: Les Photos Et Les Vidéos Du Départ Des Sables.

Click the photo to see more.

© SEM Vendée Part 1


© SEM Vendée Part 2 -

Photo: Thierry Martinez via SeaSailSurf
Videos: Sailgroove.

Technorati Tags: vendée globe, sailing

Gidiup Little Horsey. Thomas Coville, Ride'm Cowboy !

"J'ai envie d'y aller, j'attends ça depuis des années!" déclarait Thomas Coville peu avant d'enjamber le ponton et d'embarquer sur le maxi-trimaran Sodeb'O. Ce mercredi, à 13h47, heure française, le solitaire a doublé le phare d'Ambrose, au large de New York.

Thomas Coville et Sodeb'O sont partis "tout schuss" pour une tentative de traversée de l'Atlantique à un tempo d'enfer. Un seul objectif: faire mieux que Francis Joyon, sur Idec, en 2005, soit 6 jours, 4 heures, 1 minute et 37 secondes pour rallier le Cap Lizard. Au moment du départ, le vent soufflait du Sud-Ouest et il devrait rapidement monter à une vingtaine de noeuds. Française | English

Technorati Tags: thomas coville, trimaran sailing, multihull sailing, sailing, sailing news

16 Year To Sail Solo Around The World.

Zac Sunderland, a 16 year old high school sophomore, is leaving Saturday from his Southern California home to sail around the world alone. I'm amazed by his poise and self confidence, it's something I didn't have when I was 16.
I wish him fair winds and following seas.

Video: Ocean Rescue TV.
Zac's website.

Technorati Tags: zac sunderland, sailing news, sailing, solo sailing

Yippee Ka Yeah!

Tags: offshore sailing, sailing video

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Blub, Blub. Blub.

Mommy!
I hope you're having a better weekend than this poor swabbie.
The folks at Sailing Anarchy are handing out swag to the first person
who can answer the who, what and where about this photo.

Photo via Sailing Anarchy.

Tags: sailing, oops, sailing mishaps

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Fun At Sea.

I always forget how much landlubbers don't know about the sea.
It's not a Carnival Cruise!

Tags: sailing, heavy seas

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What The Hell Ellen?

How could you ever sail a boat with training wheels?
At least that's what the Tillerman thinks.

Tags: sailing, multi-hull sailing, trimarans, the tillerman

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Sailing Photo Of the Day.

The Hugo Boss in heavy seas.
I did tell you that the ocean isn't for sissies!

Via XSRacing.org

Tags: sailing, offshore sailing, ocean sailing

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Maud's Boat Has A Boo Boo.

My favorite long distance loopy rower turned sailor, Maud Fontenoy (she talks to smurfs)
has been dismasted. Will she continue? Will she have another smurfy day? Will the
whales sing to her? Only time will tell. More at Le Monde. Listen to Maude's tale.

HT .sNIPEOUT.

Tags: sailing, sailing news, sailing mishaps, maritime mishaps

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Ouch!

The ABN Amro ran into problems during the Sydney to Hobart race.
Do you think she has some diesels running or is that jury rigged sail powering the boat?

Speaking of the Sydney to Hobart race; Goggle Earth has a live feed of the race.
Thanks to Eli Boat for the link.

Photo: Daniel Forster

Tags: sailing, sydney to hobart race, offshore sailing

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Sailing Photo Of The Day.

The ocean can be a mother......! She can toss you around, slam you with a wave and send you for a deep blue sleep.

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Heavy Weather. Sailing Photo Of The Day.

They're slugging it through the heavy seas in the Velux 5 Oceans race, an around the world solo sailing race.
The photo above is of Bernard Stamm reefing his main sail.

Sir Robin's boat took a beating after getting knocked down so he's headed back to shore for repairs.

Meanwhile back here en el área de la bahía the rich dudes will be racing their big toys (j105s) in the Allianz Cup starting on Wednesday off of the Marina Green. It should be fun. For more read the Team BMW Oracle blog.

Photo via Sailing Anarchy.

Tags: sailing

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Thar She Blows!

One of the hazards of the sea are the big beasties that come up for air with a need to say hello.
Example: The poor guys of the Mureadritta's XL, coming back from Hawaii, had a mama whale kiss their boat. Glub, glub , glub 3 men in a tub. Arrgggh, does the name Moby Dick pop into your head?

Photo from SA.

Tags: sailing, ocean sailing, marine life, whales

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Heeling!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sailing Photo Of The Day.

If you read German click here....I don't, so good luck!

Photo via .sNIPEOUT.

Tags: sailing

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Don't Look Behind You.

Always move forward.
Anyone up for a little surfing?

Via .sNIPEOUT

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I'll Have A Manhattan With That Boat.

Boats particapting in the Volvo Ocean Race depart New York for Horsesmouth...I mean Portsmouth.

Let's have a drink in their honor.

 

3/4 oz sweet vermouth
2 1/2 oz bourbon whiskey
1 dash Angostura® bitters
1 maraschino cherry
1 twist orange peel

Combine the vermouth, bourbon whiskey, and bitters with 2 - 3 ice cubes in a mixing glass. Stir gently, don't bruise the spirits and cloud the drink. Place the cherry in a chilled cocktail glass and strain the whiskey mixture over the cherry. Rub the cut edge of the orange peel over the rim of the glass and twist it over the drink to release the oils but don't drop it in.

VARIATION: No bitters. Substitute a twist of lime for the cherry and orange. Hold the lime twist in a lighted match over the drink and then drop it in. The heat really zips up the lime flavor.

My Boat's Bigger Than Your Boat. Photo Of The Day.

Swan 80 Nephele dwarfs the J/42 Sky Hunter under Shirley Heights.
Nephele and Sky Hunter took part in the Rolex Antigua Sailing Week 2006.

I don't know about you, but I don't like being that close to a shore that looks like Shirley Heights...especially with all that sail area!

Via Regatta News. | Photo: Daniel Forster/Rolex

Back In The Saddle Again.

Lulworth all dolled up and lookin' mighty purty says howdy after staying out of the pool for 70 years.

The world's largest gaff-rigged superyacht is back in the water after an absence of 70 years. Restored in a five year project costing an estimated €15 million, the 46.50m (152' 6") Lulworth was re-launched in La Spezia, Italy. Built in England in 1920, Lulworth was one of the most successful Big Class cutters ever. Now, with over half of her original structure and 80% of her original interior intact, she has been hailed as the restoration of the century........

Sea trials are currently being held off the Italian coastline as the crew learn to get the most out of Lulworth's total sail area of 1450m2. Early performance indicators are promising: In 18 knots of wind, Lulworth has already reached 15.5 knots (digitally recorded) while towing a 4.5m tender. After a VIP guest appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, Lulworth will make her racing debut at the Argentario Sailing Week in June. She will also take part in the Imperia, Cannes and St Tropez regattas. -- BYMnews

Repeat after me, VARNISH....SANDPAPER....lots and lots of sandpaper.