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Monthly Archives: January 2009
INTEVIA® – remotely operated fasteners
Not many years ago, Telezygology, Inc., of Chicago introduced a fastening system that is being enthusiastically tested by the aviation industry. So it’s no surprise that the superyacht industry is also taking an interest – in fact, World Superyacht Awards … Continue reading
Volvo Ocean Race Leg 4 – a matter of seamanship
At least, that’s Bouwe Bekking’s story and he’s sticking to it. After winning Leg 4 in conditions that this veteran Volvo skipper says were the worst he’s ever experienced in all his years of competing in the race, Bekking claimed … Continue reading
Is It Worth Owning A Cruising Boat? – why not charter?
Apparently, the average boat owner gets to use his boat for only three weeks of each year. That’s total sailing time, including day sails and short weekends. The rest of the time, it is either afloat with him hoping nothing … Continue reading
Volvo Ocean Race – boat breaking time
One indication of how rough it was out there is the fact that the only video clip that contains actual video rather than voice plus a few stills is the one Rick Deppe made when Puma’s boom broke. Several reports … Continue reading
Volvo Ocean Race – 24 Jan the battle against the weather
It’s been as tough as predicted – in fact, the waves experienced by some crews have been far higher (up to 14 metres) and real boat-breakers. Green Dragon, with spinnaker halyards doing duty for her broken forestay, must have had … Continue reading