Messing About In Sailboats

Sailing Photo Of The Day - 2010 SAP 505 Worlds

2010SAP505Worlds-8.jpg, originally uploaded by Sailing Aarhus.

Sailing Photo Of The Day - Camper Regatta - Conde de Godó Trophy - Barcelona

Camper Regatta - Conde de Godó Trophy - Barcelona, originally uploaded by Nico Martinez Photo.

"..And Giselle is modelling West Marine's new line of sailing apparel for the modern gal"

1900's Women on a Sailboat, originally uploaded by captainpandapants.

Some Amazing Sailing Photos From Europe

I am lucky enough to get photos from time to time from the great sailing photographer, Carlo Borlenghi and his crew Stefano Gattini and Gudo Trombetta. Here is a selection from the European circuit including the Audi Med Cup, Rolex Ilhabela Sailing Week.

Enjoy!

Plastiki completes Pacific crossing, environmental mission

via www.petethomasoutdoors.com

Sailing Photo Of The Day - Aruba Rembrandt Regatta 2009

DSC_4480, originally uploaded by eric15.

What a stunner!

Sailing Photo Of The Day - Cornwall

_DSC8785.jpg, originally uploaded by mary~lou.

Sailing on San Francisco Bay

Sailing on San Francisco Bay, originally uploaded by The Image Street.

Is that you Joe?

Yacht skipper: We didn’t provoke whale (& photos are real) | Motor Boat News | MBY

via www.mby.com

Holy Crap!!!!! That would ruin a nice sail

Song for Friday: Bob Marley - Stir It Up

Sailing Photos Of the Day - Rolex Ilhabela Sailing Week

Photo: ROLEX/Carlo Borlenghi

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Flushing Sailing Club Fancy Dress Regatta

Flushing Sailing Club Fancy Dress Regatta, originally uploaded by doublejeopardy.

Sailing Photo Of The Day - Under Spinnaker

La flotte sous spi, originally uploaded by Erminig Gwenn.

Sailing Photo Of The Day - Brest Classic Week - Régate du mardi

Brest Classic Week - Régate du mardi, originally uploaded by Erminig Gwenn.

Song for Friday: Lovin Spoonful - Summer In the City

6-Year-Old Becomes First Child To Complete Solo Ride Around Block | The Onion - America's Finest News Source

SPRINGFIELD, MA—In a daring feat of circumnavigation never before attempted, 6-year-old Connor Damrush successfully completed a circuit of the 2500 block of Parker Drive early Saturday morning, silencing naysayers who had called it impossible. "We maintained walkie-talkie contact with him for most of the journey, but Connor went into radio silence shortly after turning onto Orchard Street," said Mission Control specialist Dougie O'Neill, 5. "It was tense for a few minutes there, but boy, did we all breathe a sigh of relief when we saw that red trike come around that corner." Among the sights Connor reported from the far side of the block were his school's flagpole, a Dunkin' Donuts sign, and a garbage truck.

via www.theonion.com

Hhhm! I wonder who his is taking a poke at

Sailing Photo Of The Day - Sigh!

100605_0185, originally uploaded by Cowes Online.

18th-Century Ship Found at Trade Center Site - City Room Blog - NYTimes.com

via cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com

Fascinating story and a great slideshow. No quite like the roman alleys that pop up out of the mud in London but still pretty cool.

Sailing Photo Of The Day - California Condor

California Condor, originally uploaded by LBena.

Red Grant Day 1 - A Great Day At The Club

Yesterday was the first day of Raritan Yacht Club's big annual regatta, the Red Grant. There were over 70 boats competing in 4 PHRF classes, 2 one-designs (J24 and Soverels) and a cruiser's race. I was racing on Knot Again in non-spinnaker PHRF.

The weather forecast was not great. No wind early and not much later with a storm blasting through at 11. There was a postponement at 9 am and the crews of the 70+ boats hung out in RYC's club and bar area, shooting the breeze, eating late breakfasts, telling stories, plotting their race strategies. I manned our race-wear booth, selling a fine array of T-Shirts and Golf Shirts. The postponement dragged on but that was good for business and I sold at least half the inventory. 

At 10:30, the bar was opened and members pitched in with the bar staff to get Bloody Mary's flowing. The skipper of J24 from another club played the piano, cranking out jazz tunes like a pro. He was soon partnered by a young lady from RYC who sang beautifully- Latin jazz, some other classics. All in all creating a great, buzzy, happy atmosphere.

The postponement was lifted at noon and then it was mad scramble for the launches to get under way for 1:55 pm start. The winds were light and not favorable to Knot Again, a 35' C&C. Over a couple of races we finished in the middle to back of the fleet.

Conditions today look better. I won't be sailing as I have to take the son and heir to the airport and sorry I don't miss the World Cup Final for anything.