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Volvo 70 Wake Boarding Video (pure dead brilliant Ma Man) + Mental

Posted by | Posted in Daily news articales | Posted on 31-12-2007

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Pure Magic wee Video sent by Ripple253 from down under, He says “The video we did as a test before the “Pro” turned up. This is the team boat builder behind the boat.
Wind was over 25knots and it was hard to keep the boat slow enough and
the sea state was not that good so he only lasted 4-5mins”

I just love the bit where he says it waqs hard turning down the speed on the V70 to make it slow enough for Boarding LOL Fuckin magic eh? Ive Seen this done at West Highland Week with much less effect.

Original post by Marine Blast and software by Elliott Back

Just Some Volvo 70 stuff that looks good

Posted by | Posted in Daily news articales | Posted on 31-12-2007

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This will be good.

Original post by Marine Blast and software by Elliott Back

Grounded…

Posted by | Posted in Regattas | Posted on 30-12-2007

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We are currently running two Australian Championships (Cherubs and Taipans) with another two due to start on the 2nd January (Contenders and 16′ Skiffs).
We are a few days in for both regattas.
No results…
We are getting absolutely slammed by intense breeze which is caused by this massive low of the coast of Fraser Island.
It’s a frustrating [...]

Original post by OG and software by Elliott Back

ROSEBUD Opens its petals and Cums 1st in Rolex Sydney 2 Hobart

Posted by | Posted in Daily news articales | Posted on 29-12-2007

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Original post by Marine Blast and software by Elliott Back

ICHI BAN On just one rudder blade powers home anyway.

Posted by | Posted in Daily news articales | Posted on 28-12-2007

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Original post by Marine Blast and software by Elliott Back

Video Of Wild Oats Crossing the Finish Line Making it 3 Wins and First 2 the Pub

Posted by | Posted in Daily news articales | Posted on 28-12-2007

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Thanks to Veiw Build for getting this on so Quickly, Cheers wee Man

Original post by Marine Blast and software by Elliott Back

Wild Oats XI Humps the fleet 2 makes it three in a row.

Posted by | Posted in Daily news articales | Posted on 28-12-2007

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Original post by Marine Blast and software by Elliott Back

A shed full of sailing action

Posted by | Posted in General, Skandia Geelong Week | Posted on 27-12-2007

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Production line
There maybe some negativity surrounding the SB3 (especially beneath the surface of the LSD forums…) but at the end of the day, if a mass produced boat gets more sailors on the water, is there really anything wrong with what they sail?
The SB3 is a one-design sportsboat that really is (don’t roll your eyes) [...]

Original post by OG and software by Elliott Back

Sewing Yer Wild Oats

Posted by | Posted in Daily news articales | Posted on 27-12-2007

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Original post by Marine Blast and software by Elliott Back

2007 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Footage

Posted by | Posted in Sydney to Hobart | Posted on 27-12-2007

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Most of those who love sailing and who live in Australia stopped everything on Boxing Day to watch the start of the 2007 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
Although the coverage was for an hour and a half, the main focus seemed to be on the three super maxis, Wild Oats XI, City Limit Leopard [...]

Original post by OG and software by Elliott Back