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Archive for February 2009

Vendee Globe – Third Place is a Charm

No one’s quite sure just how much of Safran’s keel is missing but, at the very least, the bulb is gone. © Jean Marie Liot/ DPPI/ Vendee Globe Michel Desjoyeaux sailed Foncia into Les Sables D’Olonne last week to win his second Vendée Globe Race. More »

Six and Six Aboard Coyote

February 9, 2009
It’s been 14 years since Fred Evans of the Mendocino-based Freedom 44 Coyote did the Ha-Ha II, but he still wears the shirt – and still meets other Ha-Ha vets because of it. More »

GGYC Midwinters Wrap-Up

PHRF 1 had a 20-strong turnout at the GGYC’s Manuel Fagundes Seaweed Soup Series #4. © 2009 Peter Lyons Saturday provided a little break in the rain, and Golden Gate YC’s Manuel Fagundes Seaweed Soup Series provided a venue for the 70 boats that showed up for its fourth installment. More »

Z-Fest Nets Crucial Aid for Young Scholars

Saturday brought big fun to indigenous kids, who rarely even get to visit nearby beaches. Cruisers and shore-based expats hosted a variety of beach games. © 2009 Z-Fest Committee / Lee At a time when negative financial news is making headlines worldwide, cruisers and shore-based expats worked together in Zihuatanejo last week to garner roughly $45,000, which will aid local schools for underprivileged children. More »

One Stop Shopping

If this Saturday’s fantastic weather got you thinking about the upcoming sailing season, then it probably got you thinking about potential crew. Where will you find them? If they’re great, how will you thank them? More »

Cruisin’ to Clipper

Big cruise-ins can be big fun, but expect a big workout when you want to go from one end to the other. © 2009 Bay View Boat Club The Bayview Boat Club was out in force the weekend before last for our first cruise-in of 2009. More »

Louis Vuitton Pacific Series is the Real Deal

February 6, 2009
Auckland and dueling IACC boats . . . pretty sweet combination. © 2009 Paul Todd If you haven’t been following the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series in Auckland, you’re missing some great match racing action and great viewing opportunities via the very sharp and easy-to-navigate website. More »

HMS Victory Found – No, Not That One

HMS Victory ‘5’ was the ‘Titanic of warships’ in her day. © John Batchelor / Odyssey Marine Exploration When we saw on the evening news that HMS Victory had been found, our first thought was “How could you lose a 185-ft LOD, square-rigged warship, especially one that’s in drydock?” More »