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Media, the poor cousins of the 34th America's Cup?

2010-09-06T12:15:21+00:00

With just one left until BMW Oracle presents in Valencia the final Protocol of the 34th America's Cup, the type of boat as well as the year of celebration of the event, the San Francisco Examiner is increasing the content dedicated to the America's Cup in general and the city's...

Sailfish Bay

2010-09-04T09:00:03+00:00

Do you know about Sailfish Bay ? ______________________________ Malaysia Vacations Malaysia Holiday

Cutting and grinding

2010-09-03T19:20:31+00:00

With all the studs cut off the deck, I've now made a start on the cutting off of some of the footings which were on the deck.The concrete footing you see in the foreground will also go sometime soon.The silvery bits in an otherwise bleak picture shows where I've been...

A special offer for Messing About In Sailboats readers

2010-09-03T15:25:43+00:00

My friend and sailing buddy Ethan Garr has started a new web site called My Private Sales Department. The basic gist is that as a friend of a friend of Ethan, you can buy high quality jewelry at a "friend-in-the-business" price. If you're in the market for an engagement ring...

A Cruising Blog Worth Reading

2010-09-03T03:50:20+00:00

I typically find most cruising blogs to be a bit dull. I recently learned about a fairly new one, the blog of S/V Kaleo that I absolutely love.It's a honest account about a nice young couple learning the ropes of sailing. It has a special personal connection for me as they...

Skipper and deck hands job

2010-09-03T00:50:02+00:00

I have a job for a licensed captain and two deck hands to tow my 47 foot sailboat behind my 42 ft trawler from Long beach Ca to central ca. Those interested in applying for this job please list qualifications. and give good contact number and i will be interviewing...

Storm Prep

2010-09-02T22:41:08+00:00

We are anticipating Earl as it makes it way up the coast. It is hard to tell exactly what to expect and with just a slight turn this storm can be a major event. So it is best to prepare for the worst. With that in mind we have prepared...

Question from B & G

2010-09-02T15:40:03+00:00

We are gathering information on the B&G perception to help us determine how the brand and products are perceived, and help give us directions for future products. If you have a moment, we would like to hear from you in this forum. 1) What are your opinions and perceptions of B&G? 2)...

Simrad Yachting Information Request

2010-09-02T15:40:03+00:00

Simrad Yachting is gathering information on its brand perception and sailors buy consideration. We would like to hear your opinion to the following questions. 1) What are your opinions and perceptions of Simrad? 2) What products do they manufacture? 3) If you have purchased Simrad, what was your reason for doing so? 4) If...

Sailing texas

2010-09-02T09:20:02+00:00

Can anyone explain what is sailing texas ? ____________________ Manchester United Hotel Manchester Airport Hotels

Studs

2010-09-01T22:00:47+00:00

With the wood off, I can now get going with the work on the steel deck.The first job, after cleaning up, is to cut back all the remaining studs.Some of the rusty studs had been 'popped' off when the wood was ripped off, some were rusted away to sharp points...

rules re: windward boat pre start

2010-09-01T14:52:32+00:00

if a boat is flapping sails close to the start line pre start, and I sail to leeward of them and request that the go "UP", the windward boat must put their helm over, but if the have no speed and the sails are still not sheeted in nothing changes...

Photo Story: Sailing the Med | Travel Blog - Tripbase

2010-08-31T21:07:28+00:00

via www.tripbase.com Another great post by Meredith Price. Now this is a trip on my list of voyages I want to do!

Year, new fast boat and fair Protocol rules will be unveiled September 13th

2010-08-31T17:21:44+00:00

[Source: BMW Oracle] Organizers for the 34th America’s Cup plan on September 13 to host a press conference in Valencia to reveal three of the four cornerstones of the next competition:- The year in which it will be held- The new Class of Boat for the competition- The competition rules...

Clear deck

2010-08-31T17:20:41+00:00

So that's it, all the wood is now stripped from the deck.All things considered, this part of the project went surprisingly well.There is no doubt in my mind that the chainsaw route was the way to go, and along the way I learnt a fair amount as well. Most notably...

2010 Rolex Swan Cup

2010-08-30T15:20:18+00:00

SWAN CONVENTION With just over two weeks to go an impressive fleet of Swans is poised to sail into Porto Cervo, Sardinia for the 2010 Rolex Swan Cup. The 16th edition of this biennial clan gathering, unrivalled in the sailing world, includes the Swan 45 Rolex World Championship....

ANDROID Tactical Sailing App

2010-08-29T22:50:02+00:00

For all you Android users, BC Racer is an amazing app for your android smart phone. Using the phones GPS and compass, the app shows you Speed, Heading, VMG to the mark, VMG to the wind and lots of other information. You can enter and store hundreds of...

Move Over Monohulls, Final Results of C Class Championships

2010-08-29T18:10:02+00:00

[Source: New York Yacht Club] If wing technology didn’t have everyone’s attention after BMW Oracle Racing’s victorious 33rd America’s Cup, it definitely does now. The high speeds and almost instant acceleration of cambered foils had members of America’s Cup syndicates, top designers, and all sailors in awe. Canadian C Class...

Sailing Photo Of The Day - CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA DE PATIN A VELA 2010

2010-08-29T17:40:05+00:00

DSC_5660Originally uploaded by Alfred Farré

Emirates Team New Zealand struggle in light and tricky day; Team Origin excel

2010-08-28T01:40:46+00:00

Friday in Cartagena, third day of racing for the TP52 fleet, was long, tricky and very hot. Emirates Team New Zealand struggled in the light winds in the first two races, finishing 5th and 4th, but managed to make an incredible comeback in the second beat of the last race...

Le Havre France National Laser Championship

2010-08-27T20:10:42+00:00

hello- I am hoping some one may know where i can find results of the French National laser Championship that I believed finished today in Le Havre, France Thank you for any help.

M/V Nordic Barents set to take on Northern Sea Route

2010-08-27T17:30:48+00:00

A historic event is set to take place in Northern Norway in early September, as a bulk carrier with a non-Russian flag will use the Northern Sea Route as a transit trade lane for the first time. One of the only modern heavy ice-class bulk carriers, the MV NORDIC BARENTS,...

Going equipped

2010-08-26T22:41:27+00:00

Here you see the state of the deck after most of the wood has been prised off.Now I need a bigger hammer and more powerful jimmy to get the last, tough, pieces of wood up.The crowbar I was using seems to have got itself somewhat bent so, along with an...

AUDI Medcup - Cartagena Trophy - Day 2: No racing due to lack of wind

2010-08-26T18:40:59+00:00

It's been a disappointing day in Cartagena as the most pessimistic weather forecasts became a reality. After holding the fleet ashore for almost two hours, the race committee tried to find, unfortunately in vein, a spot with some decent breeze in order to set a race course. The breeze never...

2010 C. Thomas Clagett Jr. Memorial Regatta

2010-08-26T14:13:34+00:00

Competition Underway At The Clagett Regatta NEWPORT, R.I. (August 25, 2010) – As a summer nor’easter reluctantly released its grip, sailing got underway on Narragansett Bay for the eighth annual C. Thomas Clagett Jr. Memorial Regatta. The race committee kept competitors ashore this morning while they waited for the tide...