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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

Tags: sailing

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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.

Big Bad Boat.

Video of VOR 70 POC (I wonder if the dread pirate Edward was on the helm?) from a helo.
Video sent by h2ojoe (my video website)

Whoosh!

Sometimes instead of paying attention to the sea you sit back and sip a glass of vino. Whoosh, the wind shifts a little and you broach your boat.

What Happens When You Can't Sail Your Boat?

Brasil 1 crosses the desert to Nullabor, in southern Australia.
The boat will participate in the Volvo Ocean Race
Photo: (David Branigan/ Reuters)

Santa Should Get This Sleigh!

The Dutch boat, ABN Amro is slashing her way across the water. Holy cow, 546 nautical miles in one day! Hold the tea Alfred, we are going to break out the champagne.

Via BYM | Yachts & Yachting | Tim "Senor Wetass" Zimmermann

Crêpes Whaou. Tri This Transat.

Gee Dad, now what are we going to do? We're going to Euro-Disney.
With only 235 nm to go, Les Escoffiers are a sure bet to be the first to hit landfall in Salvador on their Open 50 multihull, "Crêpes Whaou".

Who said that multihulls suck?
You know who you are.

Via Scuttlebutt Europe.

Volvo Ocean Race. Vigo, España....Mañana!

She's no soccer mom! Giselle takes a turn at the helm for Brasil 1.
I better watch out, Mrs. Horse won't take kindly to the wahines being posted by yours truly. I don't want to become a gelding!

This around the world event kicks it out of the gates tomorrow.

Via: Tim "Wetass" Zimmermann.

Links: The Wetass Chronicles | Soccer Mom Central Race Command

More Wally.

That's more like it.
Just a wee bit bigger than my dinghy.