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No age limit for chasing sailing dreams!

rochelle — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0100

An 84 year old man tried for the seventh time to round Cape Horn. In an article Jan 9th describing his latest rescue, the Washington Post reports Thomas Louis Corogin had set sail Dec. 27 from Easter Island on the last and most difficult part of his attempt to sail around Cape Horn. “Age means nothing. I worry ab [...]

Compass for iphone reviewed by Gizmodo

rochelle — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:00:00 +0100

This gadget for an iphone is reviewed here (http://gizmodo.com/5865625/compass-eye-im-sailing-away ) by Gizmodo for sailing, ... but not all are fans. This comment from Jack Matt brought a smile ''yeah but how easy is it to take bearings from your mounted compass when the boat's rocking or you're at a optimal tilt. You need a good hand compass. Question is if you're taking bearings you most likely need it for navigation with charts...... why the hell [...]

Sailing Apps

rochelle — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:00:00 +0100

Sailing Apps -- Stocking Stuffers
They're mostly inexpensive, and sailors with smart phones or other devices will find many apps useful, fun, or both. It's great to have navigation, tide and current ... links to a short review-blurb by Thomas Lochaas

Heavy weather

rochelle — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:00:00 +0100

Good advice, solid techniques on heavy weather sailing. Worth a look.

Cure winter blues

rochelle — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:15:54 +0100

Great sailing action in Around Great Britain race if you're finding winter long without sailing (I am). Best turn off the music first. Enjoy!

Sailing Bloopers: gotta see these

rochelle — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 19:00:00 +0100

Watch the sail adjustments as these guys tumble around!

and out!