Super Maxi BlackJack Pre- Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race (video)

Onboard Super Maxi BlackJack Pre- Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

North Sails video published Dec 23, 2019: Super Maxi BlackJack skipper Mark Bradford is spending the days leading up to the 2019 Sydney to Hobart running through a pre-race work list, putting the boat’s new North 3Di sails through their paces before heading offshore.

Here are the highlights of what North Sails learned from a team that is always pushing boundaries.

3Di Carries Across the Range: BlackJack’s mantra is to be fast in light air, and the new lightweight 3Di sails have improved the boat’s performance under 8 knots. BlackJack has recently added Helix, further increasing the versatility of its inventory. Durability Matters: 3Di improves both strength and durability. “The miles and hours that we can put on the sails these days are just far superior to what we have seen in the past and what competing sailmakers can offer,” Bradford says. “North Sails engineering and manufacturing processes are second to none, and our confidence is extremely high that the failure rate will be next to nothing.”

The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is organized by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia with the co-operation of Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, and starts 1:00 pm, December 26 (Boxing Day) in Sydney, Australia (which is Dec 25, 9pm EST in the U.S.).

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Volvo Ocean Race: Dismasted Vestas 11th Hour Racing Arrives in Itajai

Fairwinds from the Falklands

Vestas 11th Hour Racing video above published Apr 9, 2018: From the moment the sailors arrived in Stanley Harbour, Falkland Islands, to the dock out last Saturday, the entire town has come together to support the team's efforts of returning to the race. Without the help of every individual and organisation that provided support, none of this would have been possible. Watch what it took to get the blue boat on its way to Itajaí

'When the leg ended, the adventure began' | Volvo Ocean Race

Volvo Ocean Race video above published Apr 16, 2018: Vestas 11th Hour Racing has arrived into Itajaí – here's a look behind the scenes as the blue boat docked in under jury rig following a Leg 7 dismasting.

Warm Welcome in Itajaí

Vestas 11th Hour Racing video above published Apr 16, 2018: At 1000 local time on April 16, Vestas 11th Hour Racing sailed into the Rio Itajaí-açu with three modified sails and a jury rig fabricated in the Falkland Islands. Covering 1600 miles in nine days, the delivery crew of five were all smiles as the shore team, fellow competitors and Volvo Ocean Race staff greeted the boat in the Race Village in Itajaí, Brazil.

Now just days to go until Leg 8 Start on April 22, 2018.

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Rolex China Sea Race 2016, Giraglia Rolex Cup 2016, Sailing Videos

Rolex China Sea Race 2016 – Film – The Spirit of Yachting:

The Rolex Spirit of Yachting film series presents the 2016 Rolex China Sea Race — the action, highlights and memorable moments in a 25-minute documentary. The Rolex China Sea Race capitalizes on Hong Kong’s distinctive energy, with a race start in Victoria Harbour surrounded by the city’s spectacular high-rise panorama. Held over the Easter weekend, the 28th edition of this biennial Offshore Category 1 race saw an impressive line-up of yachts compete on the 565-nautical mile course to Subic Bay in the Philippines. Published July 27, 2016

Giraglia Rolex Cup 2016 - Trailer - The Spirit of Yachting

A preview of the coming 25-minute documentary that captures the beauty, excitement and action of this blue-water classic. Drama unfolds as the record fleet of 268 entrants sails around the Giraglia Rock in the Mediterranean, from the exclusive resort of Saint-Tropez, France, before finishing in the historic city of Genoa, Italy.

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Sailing Basics, Sail Repairs, 7 Ways to Save Money, Sailing News (video)

Sailing Basics - Seven Ways to Save Money on Costly Sail Repairs:

Your sailboat sails take it on the chin from wind, sea, salt and UV light rays. How can you save big money to add life to your costly boat sails throughout the season? Watch this sailing video for a simple sailing solution and visit http://www.skippertips.com for more sailing basics and boat safety tips from Captain John, who (with 25+ years of experience) shows you the no-nonsense cruising skills you need for safer sailing worldwide. 

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WCSH6.com: Sailing on the schooner J & E Riggin
PENOBSCOT BAY, Maine (NEWS CENTER) — All Maine windjammers are wonderful to sailon. The J & E Riggin has a particular niche, gourmet food ...

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The Inquisitr: Coast Guard Suspends Search For The Family Who Went Missing DuringSailing Trip In Florida: The Coast Guard, on Saturday, called off its search for the family that went missing during a sailing trip in the Gulf of Mexico nearly a week ago.
Missing Florida family search suspended as Coast Guard identifies bodies - CBS News

Tanzania Olympic Committee help fund coaching course led by World Sailingexpert
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World Sailing's Rob Holden has praised the quality of coaching in Tanzania but believes the country need to establish allocated areas to help grow ...

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Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup 2015, Sailing Video

Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup 2015 - Highlights - Published on Nov 10, 2015: The Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup in September 2015 brought together 17 teams from 11 countries for a pure test of yachting skill. After five days of intense competition, the Royal Thames Yacht Club (UK) emerged as the overall winner, taking home the Invitational Cup trophy and a specially engraved Rolex timepiece. The teams raced on identical New York Yacht Club Swan 42 boats equipped with the same sails, rigging and equipment. This biennial regatta promotes the Corinthian spirit, the highest standard of amateur yachting, rewarding preparation, teamwork and expertise – qualities that are prized by Rolex, Title Sponsor and partner of New York Yacht Club.

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Rolex Fastnet Race 2015, Approaching Fastnet Rock, Sailing Videos

Rolex Fastnet Race 2015, Approaching Fastnet Rock – 17 August - published on Aug 17, 2015: Day 2 of the 2015 Rolex Fastnet Race. The leading yachts have passed the halfway point of the 603-nm offshore race with the front-running multihulls rounding the race’s emblematic turning point – the Fastnet rock. The fastest monohulls are in close pursuit, while the majority of the fleet is engaged in a real tactical contest as it grinds its way slowly past the headlands of southern England. The 46th edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race is well underway and living up to its reputation as a true test of sailing prowess.

Rolex Fastnet Race 2015 start video above - The Start - The 2015 Rolex Fastnet Race is underway. After negotiating seven separate start sequences called from the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes, the largest fleet in the race’s proud 90-year history have commenced the famous 603-nautical mile offshore race to Plymouth via Ireland’s Fastnet rock. Progress at the start was slow, the 356 race starters forced to find the merest zephyr of breeze during one of the lightest starts in the race’s history. Fortunately a building breeze has seen the fleet make good progress on exiting the Solent. Published on Aug 17, 2015

Tracking Rolex Fastnet Race 2015 - rolexfastnetrace.com

Mastering the Light: "...“Everybody can sail in a good wind but you have to strive very hard to make sure you perform well in the light. If the boat is going just a fraction of a knot more than a competitor you get ahead and when the breeze does kick in, that lead multiplies. In the light we can sail 5 or 10% better than the opposition and that is difficult to achieve in a true wind..."

Languishing off the Lizard: "Progress overnight in the Rolex Fastnet Race has been better than expected with the majority of the fleet having been lured out into the middle of the Channel following the temptation of stronger winds. At 0800 this morning the leading multihulls had passed Land’s End and were tackling the south side of the Traffic Separation Scheme east of the Scillies. Inevitably the larger 40m Spindrift 2 had edged into the lead overnight, but was only seven miles ahead of American Lloyd Thornburg’s MOD70 Phaedo³, tightly bunched in with Musandam-Oman Sail and the Multi 80, Prince de Bretagne. At the time Spindrift 2 was sailing into pressure, making 14 knots while the boats behind were managing only 8-10. At the time Seven Stones light vessel off Land’s End was recording 8-9 knots of wind from the ESE..."
See also:

• JohnTheCrowd | Sailing News: Rolex Fastnet Race LIVE Coverage
• Fleet Tracking: http://www.rolexfastnetrace.com/Tracking-Full-Page-Hidden/2015-fleet-tracking-race-player.html
• Race Website: rolexfastnetrace.com

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