Messing About In Sailboats

And on the subject of boating accidents...

Via: Boat Insurance

Accident at Les Voiles De St Tropez

I don't the back-story here but just got these photos from Carlo Borlenghi. Le Niourlarque as it's known, is notorious for being a crowded, short course designed so that spectators can see the beauty of these classic yachts up close.

Clearly from these photos it lived up to its perilous reputation. Does anyone know what happened and how the crew is?

Sailing Photo Of The Day - Choppy Waves

Choppy Waves, originally uploaded by Drops of Stardust.

 

Speedboat and Courageous Up Close

Two weekends ago I was in Newport for the Boat Show. Speedboat, the 100 ft Maxi and Courageous Ted Turner's 12M were tied up at the dock. Here are a couple of close-up shots of the layout hardware on both boats. Fascinating to see the evolution of these high-end racing boats.

 

Sailing Photos Of The Day - Audi Med Cup

Cagliari AUDI MED CUP
Final Day
Photo: S.Gattini_G.Trombetta/STUDIO BORLENGHI-AudiMedCup

Click on the thumbnails to see each shot large.

 

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Song For Friday: There's A Light That Never Goes Out - The Smiths

 

TP52 Accident Cagliari

Photo: Stefano Gattini-Guido Trombetta/STUDIO BORLENGHI-Audi Med Cup

Sailing Photo Of The Day - The Lewis R. French 2

The Lewis R. French 2, corrected, originally uploaded by swedg.

Song For Friday: Ain't That Perculiar - Marvin Gaye

Sailing Photos Of The Day - Swan Rolex Cup

Swan Rolex Cup 2010 Porto Cervo Italy
Photo: Rolex:Carlo Borlenghi

 

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