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Yachting headlines
Yachting: Storm batters Auckland-Noumea fleet
An overnight storm has dismasted one yacht and sent most of the fleet contesting the Auckland-Noumea race fleeing for shelter.
Race organisers said that Bullrush had retired after breaking its mast, yachting website Yachting: NZ sailors pick up brace of silvers
New Zealand sailors picked up two silver medals at the Kieler Woche yachting regatta in Germany overnight (NZT).
Hamish Pepper and Craig Monk finished second in the Star class while Michael Bullot took silver in the Laser in the...
Yachting: Kiwis eye medals in Germany
Three New Zealand sailors are poised for podium finishes as the Kieler Woche yachting regatta in Kiel, Germany, heads into its final race.
Mike Bullot in the Laser, Star pair Hamish Pepper and Craig Monk and Dan Slater in the Finn...
Spanish royals visit academia
The King and Queen of Spain visited the University of Auckland yesterday to meet the new professor of Spanish, Dr Jose Colmeiro, whose academic position is sponsored by the royal family.
King Juan Carlos, a sailing enthusiast,...
Spanish royals examine yachting research
Auckland's yachting prowess was of keen interest to a royal visitor today.
King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain spent much of the third day of their five-day visit to New Zealand examining yachting technology and exhibits...
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Sailing info from about.com:
“Point of sail” refers to the angle of the sailboat to the direction from which the wind is blowing. Different terms are used for the different points of sail, such as close hauled (sailing close to the wind), beam reach (with the wind sideways over the beam), and running (downwind). The sails are trimmed differently on each point of sail.
Trim the Jib Using Telltales
The easiest and most efficient way to trim the jib is to pay attention to telltales at the sail’s leading edge. The telltales show you when to pull in the sail or let it out for the greatest power.
Types of Sailboats and Rigs
Over history, dozens of sailboat rigs have been developed and used for different types of boats in different circumstances. The “rig” refers to the combination of mast(s) and sail(s), which may vary considerably among boats of different sizes. Here is an introduction to the most common types of sailboat rigs found on the water today.
How to Whip a Line End
The end of a line (rope) on a sailboat should be whipped to prevent unraveling and fraying at the end. Whipping is the best and most long-lasting method for preventing problems.
Seasickness Prevention
About 90% of people will experience seasickness or motion sickness at some point in their lives. If you’re new to sailing, or have ever experienced nausea or dizziness on a boat, it’s worthwhile to know how to prevent seasickness. Once seasickness occurs, it’s too late to do much more than cope with it as best you can.
Websites of the week!
Yacht-Web.com
CCOST -> Yachting Regata Real Time Tracker.
politicalrogue.com
Political Yak site from parallel universes. Expect the unexpected. No Politics a usual here. Let’s get ready to rumble!
g2bgreen.com
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