Category Archives: Sailing Blogs

Raritan Yacht Club Back In The 50s And 60s

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Adam Turinas

Bob Schuldenfrei who I blogged about last week, sent me a great selection of photos of RYC back in the 50s and early 60s that his dad had taken. Thanks to Bob for carefully scanning them. The thing that struck… Continue reading →

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Perils of buying a new boat | Dick Durham’s Sailing Blog | Yachting Monthly

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Adam Turinas

Heard an amusing yarn while sailing in the Solent last week. A well-known British yacht builder had his latest production craft at the Southampton Boat Show some years back and to save on hotel bills the sales staff slept on… Continue reading →

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Around The World in 3 Minutes (Well 45 days really)

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Adam Turinas

The Jules Verne Trophy in 3 minutes from Brian Thompson on Vimeo.

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Sailing Photo Of The Day – ISC Tuesday Nights

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Adam Turinas

31 May 2011 race of the Island Sailing Clubs Tuesday Night series
Fandango (GBR6693T) a Beneteau 40.7Tilt (GBR7877R) a Beneteau First 40

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Cruise ship Costa Allegra adrift off Seychelles

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Adam Turinas

via www.bbc.co.uk

So far the captain has stayed with the boat. You can read more at the tiny link above.

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Sailing Photos Of The Day – RORC Caribbean 600

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Adam Turinas

Results can be found here.

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Moving On Up

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Adam Turinas

Yesterday was the first of what I hope will become an annual tradition at the club. It was technically known as The Annual Mooring Meeting but in reality it should be called the Annual Meeting Where Members Air Their Grievances… Continue reading →

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It’s A Small World – RYC Back In The Day

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Adam Turinas

It always means a lot to hear appreciative comments from a reader and I was doubly delighted last week to hear from former New Jerseyan and now Floridian, Bob Schuldenfrei. Bob had been reading my downloadable booklet on How to… Continue reading →

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Cruising Sailors From Different Points of View (C/o Cruising World)

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Adam Turinas

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RORC Caribbean 600 Start Video – Breathtaking!

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Adam Turinas

Stunning video of the RORC Caribbean 600 with a nice little tune to accompany courtesy of my friend Louay Habib, RORC’s race reporter. Some buggers have all the luck. Great to see Rambler out in front after the nightmare of… Continue reading →

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