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Monthly Archives: October 2008
My first race sailing a VO70 – one more mark to round
Well, I’ve managed to sail my way up to 315th place after starting over 8 hours late. Its always easier from behind, but I only slipped back once during the day – when I forgot to come back in from … Continue reading
Race a VO70 even if you aren’t rich
Thanks to the YWB forums, I’ve been introduced to www.sailonline.org/. The site runs virtual yacht races using a simulator based on real locations and current weather forecasts. They also offer a sailing planner based on the same technology. I didn’t … Continue reading
Yachting and Boating World forum list – a home from home
I’ve just discovered a place in cyberspace that has improved my quality of life. In an earlier post, and in my introductory video, I admitted to feeling homesick for the old days when yachts and yachting occupied most of my … Continue reading
… and now RIP Olin Stephens
He made it to his 100th birthday celebration, but Olin has now left us. He died on 13 September. For an excellent obituary describing his life and his contributions to the sailing world (and even to the design of warships … Continue reading