Lets go sailing! Sailboat Race Pictures deedsphotos

This Flying Scot flipped right after I took this picture. The newspaper reported that the squall packed winds of 35-40 knots. An Etchells turtled and sank. The pictures in this hub were taken from...

Grosse Pointe Farms Boat Club Race 8-10-06

Wind NNE 23 Knots PHRF 1. Brandilee X-402 2. Going for a Sail Beneteau 331 3. Fugue State J24 JAM A 1. Das Boot Express 27 2. Gypsy S2 9.1 3. Lorax Express 27 JAM B 1. Zao Catalina 320 2. Business...

Cal 36 For Sale deedsphotos

1966 Cal 36 sailboat for sale. Lying in beautiful San Carlos, Mexico, an easy drive from Tucson or Phoenix. One of Bill Lapworth's breakthrough light displacement, fin keel/spade rudder designs. Sails like a...

Voltz Energy Drink To Fuel Crew in ARC Transatlantic Yacht Race

 Voltz International has announced its popular Voltz Energy drink will befuelling the crew of ‘Lancelot’, a 40 foot Beneteau First Yacht takingpart in the famous ARC transatlantic Yacht Race starting on...

Australia the place to be!

It goes without saying... People often ask me how I came to Australia and why I am still here! Well I cam to Australia by chance in 1975. I was in England at the time and was only 17 going on 21. Back then...

Hobart Travel Guide

Hobart is a city in the South East of Australia.  The capital city of Tasmania, it is also the second oldest and one of the most populated cities in Australia.   Despite that, Hobart is a modern village...

It Couldn't Possibly Happen Here

Denial can be a dangerous thing. This hub explores some examples of extreme weather, and why telling yourself "it couldn't happen here," doesn't mean it won't.

sailing love

These days more and more people find sailing a great form of recreation where they can get the chance to toss off the daily grind and just sail away. If you think you have heard those words before of course as they were made famous by both Rod stewart and david Gray. When I listen to David's song and close my eyes I really feel I am sailing. This short essay is about me, sailing the sport and the basics of sailing itself. I include just a little on nautical terms, safety, man overboard and the

Vendee Globe single handed yacht race around the world

The Vendee Globe has to be one of the toughest, gruelling races of stamina, courage, resourcefulness and passion I can imagine. The rules: One yacht; one crewmember; no stopping; no outside help. So,...

Crescent Sail YC Regatta August 25, 2007 deedsphotos