I'd vote the F-14 over pretty much anything... :D
I've found some actual load numbers from the VOR70 and ACv5 yachts: Volvo 70 Forestay: 17 tons Runners: 13 tons Windward Shroud: 25 tons...
Anyone else think... Bond, James Bond? Just sayin'...
Funny... I had the same feeling. :rolleyes:
For what purpose?
I seem to recall one of the Volvo Ocean Race boats doing that a few eyars ago without using weights... they just canted the keel.
Ariel, have you tried the Tapatalk app?
There's a few Mini 650 vids on our Sailing Videos thread: LINK
Very cool. The tall ships are there this weekend, are they not? You guys should have been here last weekend... the weather was about as perfect...
Ken, be sure to wave when you're in Montreal... :D I'll keep an eye open for you guys.
I do all that already just using the browser on my iPhone... I even have the ability to moderate threads. Sure the font is small, but held...
I'd love to get a ride on one of those one day.... I think I've watched every youtube video of the 650s out there. :) Ocean racing in any form is...
The Mini Transat kicks off in less than 10 days! The official site is here, but unlike the Beneteau, the Mini 650s are designed for crossing...
We do that. As much as I hate censorship, sometimes we have no choice but to clean out a thread. We endeavour to let conversations progress as...
Like many things in this world... just because you can doesn't mean you should.
You don't set records by waiting for the wind to die down before setting off... To compare ocean racers to an average sailor is like comparing...
There is a thread discussing this very subject in the FAQ forum: LINK
Welcome Kmack For starters, you could spend some time browsing our FAQ forum where you'll find loads of thread answering everything from hull...
It's funny how the "missile defence system" idea pops up every so often... always on a different yacht. :rolleyes:
Rambler has been righted and towed to port: LINK All that's left now is to retrieve the mast and glue it all back together. :)
