Biggest, Fastest Shoe on the Planet…
Posted by | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 24-11-2008
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Check out the PUMA boys sailing their big shoe coloured boat flat out… Nice
Original post by Marine Blast and software by Elliott Back
A little bit about Etchells
Posted by | Posted in Sailing | Posted on 24-11-2008
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P.S. Well done to all the locals who raced in the Queensland Championships at Southport this weekend!
Original post by OG and software by Elliott Back
Johnsee is gone…
Posted by | Posted in Sailing | Posted on 21-11-2008
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The day has finally arrive.
Johnsee is gone…
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But it’s not all bad!!! He is on a plane bound for San Francisco which is the starting point to his 3 month international adventure!!! And in true geek form he will be keeping a blog so we can all check out the antics he and his mates get up to.
Here is the link to his blog >> www.trip.johnsee.com.au
Map of where he is going >>
So this means that I am now seriously in need of content coming into the busy regatta period. If you have anything please send is through to team @ livesaildie . com
Johnsee is back in Brissy (Oz) on the 23rd February (and comes back to work on the 25th!)
Cheers,
OG
Original post by OG and software by Elliott Back
Sailing… If you have nae pals…
Posted by | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 20-11-2008
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Original post by Marine Blast and software by Elliott Back
VO70 Helms Wanted…
Posted by | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 20-11-2008
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Not to be bettered by the Irish chinese crowd, it looks like the ruskys are up to it too… Now that looks like good fun… Chinese Gybe with the keel on the wrong side in a VO70… I say sack the helm… or not
Original post by Marine Blast and software by Elliott Back
At what point does a boat become a yacht?
Posted by Havermeyer | Posted in Boats & Boating | Posted on 20-11-2008
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I have a friend that recently purchased a 30ft Sea Ray, he calls it a yacht. Another friend told me (who also has a boat) that it isn’t a yacht until 40ft. Who is right?
Chinese Dragons do an Irish Gybe…
Posted by | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 18-11-2008
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Original post by Marine Blast and software by Elliott Back
Melges 24 Downhill (weight reduction gybe)
Posted by | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 17-11-2008
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Great wee video clip of some down wind sailing from some where hotter than where I am, the best bits at the end
Original post by Marine Blast and software by Elliott Back
Look Out Jesse!
Posted by | Posted in Sailing | Posted on 16-11-2008
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A teenage student attempting to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world has admitted he is “a little crazy” to do it at his age.
Michael Perham, 16, from Potters Bar in Hertfordshire (UK) is the youngest person to have sailed across the Atlantic alone.
He set out on his latest voyage from Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, on his Open 50 Racing Yacht on Saturday morning.
He will be alone at sea for over four months and his only contact with family will be through satellite link-ups.
Michael said: “I’m a little bit nervous but otherwise really, really excited.
“It’s just the feeling of being completely in control, relaxed and at one with nature. It’s just fantastic. But you don’t look forward to the fact you are alone for about four months.”
Psychologists have helped prepare him mentally for the challenges ahead and he said his experience crossing the Atlantic would also stand him in good stead.
His mother, Heather, said the family was right behind him: “We’re all really excited, we’re so proud of what he’s going to be doing.
“He’s just such an inspiration for other young people – for anyone really – we’re just amazed we’ve got to this point.”
Original post by johnsee and software by Elliott Back
4 in a row for SLAM!
Posted by | Posted in Sailing | Posted on 14-11-2008
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Audi Etchells Australian Championships – Brisbane
SLAM continues its association with the high end of sailing announcing they have secured the position of Official Clothing Supplier to the 2009 Audi Etchells Worlds hosted by Royal Brighton Yacht Club from March 5 – 14 2009.
“It only seems like yesterday that we were involved in the 2006 Audi Etchell Worlds off Fremantle in WA” SLAM’s representative, Jack Young commented.
“SLAM made a strategic plan to partner with a strong international class that Australia and New Zealand participate in, and the Etchell class fits that perfectly. It’s the class that draws the best sailors from around the world, especially in the non Olympic or America Cup years,” he continued.
Following Freemantle in 2006, SLAM involvement continued internationally as the Major Sponsor of both the 2007 Etchells Worlds held in Cowes and the following year at the 2008 Etchells Worlds in Chicago.
They have also been active nationally, supporting the class at the Australian Etchells Championships in 2007 and 2008 as Official Clothing Supplier.
Young went on to thank the class for its support of SLAM, with competitors and families showing great interest in the brand both from a technical sailing gear and casual perspective.
“As always, we will have our marquee store at the Royal Brighton Yacht Club (RBYC) venue with event merchandise along with a range of technical apparel and footwear for sale. We will also present our new 2009 Core Sailing Range. Our event online regatta store will be open prior to the event for those competitor wanting to get in early or for those who will need gear specifically branded for the event.”
The 2009 Audi Etchells Worlds promise to make for exciting racing with talk of America’s Cup legends such as John Bertrand joining other sailing champions to compete in the 90 strong fleet.
The 2009 Audi Etchells Worlds will take place from 5-14 March 2009.
www.audietchellsworlds2009.com.au
Original post by OG and software by Elliott Back