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A Clip from the Clipper Around the World Race

An accomplished sailor by the name of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston does a wonderful narration about his favorite leg of the Clipper Around the World Race: The Pacific Ocean. This race is proving itself more...

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Beautiful Photography……….

…….. from my favorite, Carlo Borlenghi. Enjoy!

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Geeeeez!

Imagine crossing the Atlantic on one of these…………by yourself. Surfs Up! Brought to you by SailingNewsTV’s YouTube feed.

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A True World Cruiser

I don’t know what it is, but I really like this boat. It almost looks armored…. Where do you want to go we are ready! Check out the JourneymanSailing channel for more vids.

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25-35 Knots of Wind and a Spinnaker Set

This is how you pitch pole properly…… I like the “Juuuhuuuu!” from the camera boat at :35. They make it look like it’s just ‘plane’ fun, although somehow I doubt it. Well……. maybe.

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Uh Oh!

Looks like the MOD 70’s experienced yet another capsize just a couple of weeks ago while practicing for the Transat Jacques Vabre. It’s pretty serious when these things go over as Team Spindrift can...

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More Money Than Sense!

Just had to share this find. Not sailing related but fun to watch…….  

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One Boat Closer….V.O.R.

I can hardly wait any longer for this race to kick off. Since hydro-foiling catamaran’s with fixed wings are still not safe to sail around the world, the Volvo Ocean 65 will have to do ;-0) Although it...

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Boxing Day…

… December 26th, is also the start of the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race 2013. This race marks the 68th anniversary for the event; continuing the tradition of racing from Australia’s Port Jackson/Sydney...

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Sextant

Sad, that I still have no idea how to use one of these. I found this video quite helpful in describing how to get a rough fix on location. I am sure this is becoming a lost art with all of the...

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Anchors Aweigh

Sometimes in sailboat racing the guy that deploys the anchor first, pulls into the lead. Winds have been light and variable for most of this leg, as expected. However, the teams are nearing the final...

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