Messing About In Sailboats: July 2010

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The original quote is from Kenneth Grahame's Wind In the Willows: "There is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats."

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July 2010

July 30, 2010

Song for Friday: Stevie Ray Vaughan - Pride and Joy

A legend of a man and one of the best Blues guitarist ever. I saw him open for The Who in Houston in 1990 or thereabouts. He was utterly awesome.

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I know you shouldn't reblog yourself as I ran this back in Feb, but this is for my son Matt who is on his way to Austin. He is starting school at UT, Austin later in August and is a counselor at a camp close to Austin till then. Loveya Man!

Posted by Adam Turinas on July 30, 2010 at 06:24 AM | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBack (0)

July 29, 2010

Sailing Photo Of The Day - 2010 SAP 505 Worlds

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

Posted by Adam Turinas on July 29, 2010 at 12:57 PM in Racing, Sailing Photos | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0)

July 28, 2010

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.

Posted by Adam Turinas on July 28, 2010 at 04:48 PM in Racing, Sailing Photos | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0)

"..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.

Posted by Adam Turinas on July 28, 2010 at 06:50 AM in Funny | Permalink | Comments (6) | TrackBack (0)

July 27, 2010

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!