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America’s Cup Live Broadcasts This Weekend

If you have the time and interest you can tune in to the live broadcasts of the America's Cup series races from Venice this weekend. Quite a treat to hear the familiar "Guys, we got a cluster f**k here" spoken by a highly paid athlete in an Australian accent.

It's an amazing sight with the Cup catamarans racing in the narrow confines of the bay in front of lovely and historic Venice.

You can find the races at http://www.youtube.com/AmericasCup.

Stretch vs. Creep

A post by Ryan Scott on the West Marine Rigging-Newport site that might be helpful as you prepare your boat for the coming season.

One common misconception that I am asked about, is whether stretch and creep are the same thing. They are not. I saw an analogy a while ago describing the difference, and I still think it is one of the best ways to demonstrate it. Rubber bands stretch, taffy creeps.

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30 Knots, No Problem Mate

Photo: Gilles Martin-Raget www.americascupmedia.com

“When asked whether the new multi hull was a handful in 25 knots, Oracle Racing Skipper Jummy Spithill’s enthusiasm spilled over, “It’s awesome mate! I think we’ll be able to race these in 30 knots and it will be a handful. Who knows, maybe there will be a few [...]

Port Considers Banning Copper Bottom Paint

Changes in bottom paint formulations seem inevitable.

When I was down at the Seattle Boat Show I talked to both the Interlux and and the Petite reps and came away with the impression that while both companies offer non-copper based bottom paints, neither is producing a product that works as well [...]

Zhik 2011 Moth Worlds – Final Day Highlights

Out of 110 sailors that started the regatta, Seattle based Dalton Bergen finished 18th and Lindsey Bergen finished 48th. Another winner was the videos themselves that raised the bar for showing sailing at it’s best with great photography, great production, and the combination of voice over and interviews.

All of which wouldn’t not [...]

Day Four, Moth Worlds

25 kts of wind, some great crashes, and the rich get richer as the leaders stretch out their lead and the Australians remain dominant.

A note from Dan Kaseler of Raptor Sails. “There are a few people using [Raptor Sails at the Worlds], including Dalton, and his wife Lindsey…. Unfortunately Dalton blew up his [...]