Breaking News: Famed Circumnavigator of Oahu To Sail Across The Pacific In A Laser.
For the first time ever, a hybridized Laser sailboat has been admitted to the 2014 Pacific Cup. In a move intended to broaden the financial base of the famous race to Hawaii, the Pac Cup qualifying committee has agreed to admit the famous circumnavigator of Oahu, Mark Denzer and his adapted Laser Sailboat to the San Francisco to Hawaii Yacht Race.
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Also from Hawai'i: In an effort to make the America's Cup a more accessible race, Larry Ellison has decided to ditch multihulls in favor of foiling Lasers. "I want to move away from the image that sailing is for rich guys with tons of money. From this day forward, the America's Cup will now be known as the People's Cup. In keeping with that sentinment we will switch from boats that cost more than the GDP of Togo to Lasers."
Mommy Monday, Also Known As "Holy Shit, We're In Some Heavy Seas." (Moving Pictures)
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Extreme weather (Indian ocean) from Bulls Equities on Vimeo.
Yes, boys and girls, I've said it before and I'll say it again, the ocean is not a place for the faint of heart. So, before you decide to sail across the Pacific after taking classes at your local "commercial sailing school" (Will I really learn how to sail in a weekend on a large keelboat, Joe?), get some time out on the water (practice, practice, practice), learn a thing or two about the weather, and maybe, just maybe crew on a boat with experienced ocean sailors. We don't want to launch the "Ready Alert" and look for your sorry a%s.
Via gCaptain.
Another Light Passes From The World. RIP Hobie Alter! (Moving Pictures)
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Surfer!
Inventor!
Sailor!
The Grand Master of Water, Wind and Waves, has passed away. Aloha `oe, aloha `oe!
Hobart "Hobie" Alter, born October 31, 1933, was a surfer, sailor and inventor. He was the man behind the development of the foam-and-fiberglass surfboard, creator of the Hobie Cat, and founder of the Hobie company. The company that he founded remains one of the top-selling surfboard brands of all time. Hobie was also the creator of the Hobie 33 ultralight-displacement sailboat and a mass-produced radio-controlled glider, the Hobie Hawk.
Ha`aheo ka ua i nâ pali
Ke nihi a`ela i ka nahele
E hahai (uhai) ana paha i ka liko
Pua `âhihi lehua o uka
Hui:
Aloha `oe, aloha `oe
E ke onaona noho i ka lipo
One fond embrace,
A ho`i a`e au
Until we meet again
`O ka hali`a aloha i hiki mai
Ke hone a`e nei i
Ku`u manawa
`O `oe nô ka`u ipo aloha
A loko e hana nei
Maopopo ku`u `ike i ka nani
Nâ pua rose o Maunawili
I laila hia`ia nâ manu
Miki`ala i ka nani o ka lipok
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Have A Great Weekend!
It's Pau Hana time, and I need a cocktail. Okay, back to the story.
Try and make it out onto or into the water this weekend.
Fish On Fridays.
I know it's a stretch, but let's try and class up this two bit joint with some art. (that doesn't mean dogs playing cards or shooting pool) Mind you, the painting above reminds me of some benders I've had.
Artist: Karin Zeller
Throwback Thursday.
Where have we ended up today, Mr. Peabody? The Encinal Yacht Club in Alameda, Sherman. The sailors of this era were very confident of their skills. Notice the two in the canoe, they appear out for a day of picnicking. Nary a worry of getting wet.
You know Sherman, I get mighty parched after bouncing around the space-time thingy. So I need an adult refreshment, I hope they know how to make a Manhattan.
Old School Craftsman, Graeme King: No Carbon Fiber For This Guy. (Moving Pictures)
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Be prepared, some assembly may be required.
The WaterTribe. Expedition-Style Adventure Racing In Small Boats. (Moving Pictures)
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“The purpose of WaterTribe is to encourage the development of boats, equipment, skills and human athletic performance for safe and efficient coastal cruising using minimal impact human and wind powered watercraft based on sea kayaks, canoes, and small sailboats.” ~ Chief, February 2000
What Happens When Your Sailboat Is Overcanvassed And Overpowered?
Yeah, that's what I thought.
Fish On Fridays. (Triple Play.)
Bon Vendredi ! Comme toujours c'est les vahines. Merci Charlot pour les photos.
Throwback Thursday.
Okay, so I'm jumping on the "Throwback Thursday" bandwagon. Hopping into the Wayback machine, we find ourselves in the distant past of 2013. Here we see two wahines learning to sail. They look like they're doing a bang up job after one lesson on the water. I wonder who their instructor is( was...I'm confused by all this space-time continuum stuff)? He must be (have been...shades of Dr. Who) top notch!
If you want to learn to sail, and live in the San Francisco Bay Area; classes begin in April. We sail out of Loch Lomond in San Rafael, so if you want put a face to this blog, sign up today. I'll be there, unless I get swallowed up whole by some rip in that space-time thingy.
Before There Were Hobie Cats, There Were Outrigger Sailing Canoes. (Pics and Moving Pictures)
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Wa Kuk Wa Jimor - Marshallese Canoes Today from Rachel Miller on Vimeo.
Some old designs never go out of style or more importantly, lose their performance.
Links: Genesis Earthling | Moana Sailing | Across The Ocean Blue
Wait, That Doesn't Look Like An AC To Me. What's Going On Andrew?
Wait, I Thought This Shindig Was Moving To Hawai'i?
Did Larry forget to forward the memo to Artemis Racing?
Your correspondent spotted them practicing on the bay today.
Wave Of The Day.
Even the waves are green today.
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Tabhair dom an rud céanna mar atá ag an fhear ar an t-úrlar!
Cheers to the Tillerman for the inspiration.
The Wearing Of The Green.
O Paddy dear, and did ye hear the news that's goin' round?
The shamrock is by law forbid to grow on Irish ground!
No more Saint Patrick's Day we'll keep, his color can't be seen
For there's a cruel law ag'in the Wearin' o' the Green."
I met with Napper Tandy, and he took me by the hand
And he said, "How's poor old Ireland, and how does she stand?"
"She's the most distressful country that ever yet was seen
For they're hanging men and women there for the Wearin' o' the Green."
"So if the color we must wear be England's cruel red
Let it remind us of the blood that Irishmen have shed
And pull the shamrock from your hat, and throw it on the sod
But never fear, 'twill take root there, though underfoot 'tis trod.
When laws can stop the blades of grass from growin' as they grow
And when the leaves in summer-time their color dare not show
Then I will change the color too I wear in my caubeen
But till that day, please God, I'll stick to the Wearin' o' the Green.
Monday Morning Mermaid. (Moving Pictures)
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Happy Monday!
