The 1881 America's Cup was a thrilling chapter in yacht racing history, where the New York Yacht Club's Mischief triumphed over the Atalanta yacht! This legendary event marked the 5th America's Cup, highlighting the grandeur of classic yachts and the rich maritime traditions of both the United States and Canada. With roots tracing back to the mid-19th century, the 1881 cup showcased some of the most talented sailors and stunning vessels of the era. For those captivated by yacht history, vintage yachts, and exhilarating sailing events, the 1881 America's Cup is an enthralling subject, offering a window into the vintage racing world and the evolution of yacht design. The champions of this remarkable era paved the way for modern AC racing, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire sailors and yacht lovers today. With its captivating mix of history, culture, and fierce competition, the America's Cup stands as one of the most esteemed sailing events globally, and the 1881 America's Cup is a vital piece of that narrative. The team at Bottom Up Boats hopes you are relishing our journey through the past America's Cups!

Join us for an exhilarating sailing experience as we showcase a thrilling boat showdown on the water, featuring the impressive J109 yacht. This competitive sailing event is a must-watch for any sailing enthusiast, with expert sailors showcasing their skills in yacht racing and sailboat maneuvering. From the starting line tactics to the intense racing action, this sailing video has it all. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or just starting out, you'll be on the edge of your seat as these skilled sailors battle it out on the water. The J109 sailing yacht is a popular choice for regatta events, including those sanctioned by IRC, and we're excited to bring you all the action from the KYC sailing event. With stunning footage of sailboats in action, this sailing vlog is perfect for anyone who loves the sailing life and is looking for sailing motivation and inspiration. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the thrill of competitive sailing as these talented sailors push their boats to the limit, going head to head in an unforgettable yacht race. The team at bottom up boats hope you are enjoying the racing action from our 2025 racing season.

Join us for an unforgettable sailing experience as we explore the stunning waters carved by ice! Get ready for an adrenaline rush as we take you on a thrilling ride through the Narrows Regatta 2025, featuring the impressive J109 and A35 yachts that have been meticulously designed for both speed and agility. From the starting line to the finish, we'll take you through the twists and turns of this epic sailing race, showcasing every moment of excitement and competition. With the beautiful backdrop of Strangford, known for its breathtaking scenery and vibrant marine life, we'll showcase the skills of the Redline Racing team as they battle it out for the top spot in this challenging event. If you're a sailing enthusiast, or even if you're just curious about the exhilarating world of yacht racing, you won't want to miss this! So sit back, relax, and get ready to set sail with us on this incredible adventure that promises to be filled with excitement, camaraderie, and the spirit of competition. The team at Bottom Up Boats hopes you are enjoying all the yacht racing action from the 2025 racing season, and we can't wait to share this unforgettable journey with you! Join us as we celebrate the thrill of the race and the beauty of sailing in its purest form!

Get ready for the ultimate sailing showdown on Strangford Lough! In this thrilling video, we bring you the closest and most intense yacht racing action from the Narrows Regatta 2025. The competition is fierce, with top-notch sailors battling it out on their J109 yachts, including the A35 Sailboat, in IRC 1 racing. Who will emerge victorious and take the top spot on the podium? Join us as we take you on a journey through the highs and lows of this incredible sailing regatta, featuring stunning downwind sailing and tactical upwind battles. If you're passionate about sailing, yacht racing, and the sailing lifestyle, you won't want to miss this! From the Redline Racing team to the Bottom Up Boats crew, we've got all the action covered. So, sit back, relax, and get ready to experience the thrill of yacht racing like never before! The team at bottom up boats hope you are enjoying our short clips from the 2025 racing season.

Learn how to master the Norson eye splice in this informative video from Bottom Up Boats. This splice rope tutorial will guide you through each step, making it easy to improve your sailing skills. Discover the art of rope splicing and enhance your boating experience today. The team at Bottom Up Boats can help you complete your first splice or act as a guide to keep you on track as you master this skill. Learning to Norson eye splice in double braid rope is a skill that every sailor should take the time to master. Splicing ropes on your boat is cleaner and stronger than tying knots and makes you stand out from the crowed. It only take a few minutes for you master this splicing skill. The team a bottom up boats have put forward a collection of videos that take the mystery out of splicing and can turn a beginner into and expert in minutes. With a few simple tools and techniques everyone can lift their games by adding this sailing skill to you kit bag. Learn more by watching our full playlist of splices. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMoCfFBA9IMXs30LQAV9lHm-39SS4cXYO&si=AelSkGOeeUR1TSGF This video shares the simplest of way to eye splice double braided polyester or dyneema rope, taking you through the steps at a steady pace which should allow you to complete your splice in 10 simple steps. Splicing ropes maintains the full breaking strength of you rope which is often reduced by knots with this being one of the greatest advantages of splicing. Watch from the beginning or follow the chapters below to skip to the step of the splice you need to know :- 0:00 - Introduction 0:18 - Step 1 create the stopper 0:34 - Step 2 Core out of the Cover 1:45 - Step 3 Taper the Cover. 2:35 - Step 4 Cover in the Core 2:26 - Step 5 Normalise the Rope 4:00 - Step 6 Taper the Core 4:46 - Step 7 Create the Eye 6:14 - Get the Gear 6:27 - Step 8 Bury the Cover and the Core 7:54 - Step 9 Normalise the Rope 8:26 - Step 10 Bury the Cover and the Cores If liked this video and want to try it yourself you can get the tools used in this video via the product links below. Splicing Fids https://amzn.to/4fOrnZk Shears https://amzn.to/4oVAPyu Rigging Tape https://amzn.to/4oVAPyu Thanks for taking the time to watch this demonstration showing you how to create an eye splice in Dyneema Core rope . The team at Bottom up Boats appreciate your support. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchase, this helps us grow the channel and to create more how to sailing content that will inspire more viewers to take up this great sport. If you made it this far be sure to leave a like and subscribe to get the latest videos from Bottom Up Boats as soon as they are released.

Experience the thrill of sailing as boats compete in the 2025 Portaferry Sailing Club Regatta on a sunny day. Watch as crews work together to harness the power of the ocean and navigate the waves* The sailboat slices through the water at over 14 knots over the ground in a test of skill. The 2025 Narrows Regatta finished on a high under bright blue skies with a beautiful breeze which powered the boats into the lough. It was a close call if our J109 Going to Red could hold the kite with the increased apparent wind which was whipped up with the strong in running tide. The redline racing team was under pressure shortly after the start with the fast charging A35 making life difficult until they snapped the overlap an raced off into the lough. It was a great ride into the lough with the J109 just behind the hard charging sport boats fleet and just ahead of the Melges 24. The team at bottom up boats hope you are enjoying the short bits from the 2025 racing season on strangford lough.

Discover essential sailing skills in this informative video! allowing you to improve your sailboat handling and overall performance. Whether you're interested in dinghy sailing or yachting, understanding the sailing tutorial will help you. The members of the foredeck union will tell anyone that will listen that the bow of the boat is the only place to be. It can go from quite to full on in second when a sail change is need. The two crew on J109 GTR were on fire coming into the last mark of the Quoile regatta 2025, with the pressure getting applied from the back of the boat to leave it to the last minute and do it quickly. It was jib up and kite down and around the mark in seconds as we pushed the leader of the race all the way to the finish. The team at bottom up boats how you are enjoying the short bits of the 2025 racing season.

The Norson Eye Splice is one of the easiest ways to eye splice double braided rope. Using both polyester or dyneema rope you can master the eye splice in minutes with our step by step guide. The team at Bottom Up Boats can help you complete your first splice or act as a guide to keep you on track you master this skill. Learning to splice double braid rope is a skill that every sailor should take the time to master. Splicing ropes on your boat is cleaner and stronger than tying knots and makes you stand out from the crowed. It only take a few minute for you master this splicing skill. The team a bottom up boats have put forward a collection of videos that take the mystery out of splicing and can turn a beginner into and expert in minutes. With a few simple tools and techniques everyone can lift their games by adding this sailing skill to you kit bag. This video shares the simplest of ways to eye splice double braided polyester or dyneema rope, taking you through the steps at a steady pace which should allow you to complete your splice in less than 15 minutes. Splicing ropes maintains the full breaking strength of you rope which is often reduced by knots with this being one of the greatest advantages of splicing. Watch from the beginning or follow the chapters below to skip to the step of the splice you need to know :- 0:00 - Introduction 0:25 - Get the Gear 0:55 - The Locking Knot 1:04 - Core out of the Cover 1:51 - Cut the Cover 2:20 - Whip the Cover & Core 2:49 - Measure out the Eye 3:07 - Core out of the Cover 3:48 - Core into the Core 4:35 - Normalise the Cores 4:54 - Taper the tail 5:25 - Bury the Rope If liked this video and want to try it yourself you can get the tools used in this video via the product links below. D-Splicer https://amzn.to/3U1vK81 Splicing Fids https://amzn.to/394q5sO Carbon Steel Shears 6-1/4 inch - Kevlar, Dyneema, Vectran, Spectra https://amzn.to/3goCtUL Whipping Twine https://amzn.to/3BRL8cU Sailing Needles https://amzn.to/3wmKtz2 If you want to learn more splicing skills we have many more great video to help you learn to eye splice with various types of rope. Eye Splice in Dyneema https://youtu.be/q_hT726J0g8 Eye Splice in Dyneema one end fixed https://youtu.be/buZypu8LP5g Another way to Eye Splice Double Braid https://youtu.be/t98YJloSbVM Thanks for taking the time to watch this demonstration showing you how to create an eye splice in Dyneema Core rope . The team at Bottom up Boats appreciate your support. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchase, this helps us grow the channel and to create more how to sailing content that will inspire more viewers to take up this great sport. If you made it this far be sure to leave a like and subscribe to get the latest videos from Bottom Up Boats as soon as they are released.

There was not a lot of room on the start line with both the IRC 0 and IRC 1 starting together for the final offshore race of Cork Week 2024. The J109 Going to Red tacked on to starboard in a whole before spending the last 40 seconds fending off two Cape 31's who were hell bend on spearing her with there super long bowsprits. We boats racked up three or four deep both to windward and leeward it was a challenge to balance hight with speed to keep your lane. The skipper on Going to Red owned the start as they creep over the boats to leeward while squeezing out everyone on there hit. We hope you enjoyed this keep of one of the Bottom Up Boats Crew most memorable moments of the 2024 racing season.

It was tight racing for the start of race 4 of Volvo Cork Week 2024, with the pin end favoured and and a pressure header out on the left edge of the course the pin end of the line and the left of the beat was the place to be. The Redline racing team approach the rest of the fleet on port tack with just over a minute to go before the start. After going head to head with a Beneteau First 35 the J109 GTR put in a tight gybe to line up to leeward of the fleet. With less than 30 seconds to go it was not a time on distant challenge to hit the ping and with as much speed as possible. The team on GTR were slightly early and had to burn off some speed which gave the boats on their hip the chance to roll over the top. Smooth steering and quality mainsheet control allowed GTR to close the gap on the boats to windward. About a minute and twenty seconds into the race and with the help of a 5 degree header GTR pulled off the leebow and raced away to lead at the first mark. The team at bottom up boats hope you are enjoying the short clips from the 2024 racing season, it will not be long until we have some 2025 footage to share with you.

With over 100 boats on the starting line of the Harbour Race there was plenty of ducking and diving to get some clear air. The Redline Racing Team tacked back onto Starboard a little earlier than they should have which left them short of the line. It was next to impossible to accelerate and keep hight on the line which result in the J109 Going to Red starting in Row 3. With the tide racing in it was always going to be favoured to tack onto port and hit the shore to shelter from the tide. It took about a minute and half to find a lane out to the right. After a quick tack and ducking a couple of boats the crew settled in for one of the most memorable races in our time in Cork. The team at Bottom Up Boats hope your are enjoying these short bits from our 2024 racing season.

It was tight racing for the start of race three of Volvo Cork Week 2024, a couple of the other J109's in the IRC 1 fleet through the rule book out the window, firstly not keeping clear while on port and then compounding the rule breaks by not keeping clear as the windward boat. It was frustrating for us as they had no intention of keeping clear and it put us in a awful position 3 deep at the pin and without speed, which forced us to take behind the rest of the fleet as they headed out to the favoured side of the course. The team on Joker sailed away, raising the yellow flag to accept a 1% race time penalty. Every day is a school day on the race course, what I learnt form this one is it is better to break the rules at the start to get in the front row and accept the 1% penalty. In an hour long race it is better to get a good first work position as the 1% is nothing compared to being buried at the start. It also highlighted how small the 1% time penalty is when compared to the tradition 720 degree turn which would have been used in the past. The team at bottom up boats hope you are enjoying the short clips from the 2024 racing season.

2024 was the biggest year yet for the Bottom UP Boats team with more videos, views, likes and shares then ever before. With the increase interested we thought it was long over due to create our for YouTube Rewind video to share the high as lows of the year while digging into the impact it had on the channel. If you are down hear in the description to take advantage of the discount offers for our Bottom UP Boats merch them follow the links to our stores to take advantage of our 25% off offers. bottom-up-boats-merch US store https://bottom-up-boats-merch.myspreadshop.com/ bottom-up-boats-merch Europe store https://bottom-up-boats-merch.myspreadshop.co.uk/ If you want to relive the full set of video covered in our 2024 YouTube Rewind you can catch up on all the action with the two playlist below. Bottom Up Boats YouTube Rewind Shorts https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMoCfFBA9IMXP00-o3rx_LqtzQdcomod0&si=RNtI4Lguyw7KrUrF Bottom Up Boats YouTube Rewind Videos https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMoCfFBA9IMXP00-o3rx_LqtzQdcomod0&si=RNtI4Lguyw7KrUrF The team at Bottom up Boats appreciate your support. As an Amazon Associate member and a spreadshirt owner we earn from qualifying purchases, this helps us grow the channel and to create more how to sailing content that will inspire more viewers to take up this great sport. If you made it this far be sure to leave a like and subscribe to get the latest videos from Bottom Up Boats as soon as they are released in 2025 !!

During the first race of the Season Ending Frosties regetta the team on the J109 GTR had a reef in the main and the A3 kite up and were blasting across the bottom reach. The pressure on the tack line proved to be too much as it busted through the outer core which results in the tack line sliding up are 6 or 7 meters before the core bunched up and locked in place. With the shoring approaching fast the crew got the jib up and cut the tack line to allow them to drop the kite and two sail reach off to the bottom mark. It was calm crew working under pressure and allowed the team to keep the lead and sail on to victory. We hopw you are enjoying the short clips from the 2024 racing season.

East Down Yacht club turned on a beautiful late summer day for the annual trip down the coast to Ardglass. The redline racing team on J109 GTR were joined by around 20 other boats to tackle the race out of Strangford Lough and down the coast to the fishing village of Ardglass. With sun shinning and the breeze building to around 10 to 15 knots it was going to be a bumpy passage over the strangford lough bar with wind and tide running in opposite directions. Condition at the bar mouth were about as bumpy as I have seen them, the J109 Going to Red powered through the waves which were at times breaking over the bow of the boat. With the crew on the rail keeping us flat and big Jack powering the main we lead the fleet out of the narrows and never looked back. The J109 yacht showed what a solid offshore racer she is as she powered through short and sharp and often confused seaway that made for a memorable race out of the Strangford Lough Narrows. The team at Bottom Up Boats hope you enjoy the short clip from our 2024 season if you want to watch the full race review follow the link below for all the action. https://youtu.be/gqGjquF75pA The sweet sounds were provided - Infraction - No Copyright Music Sport Rock Racing by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Ready Or Not https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4_mYL5GGwg

The Redline Racing team on J109 Going to Red was mixing it with the big boys in the IRC Zero fleet for the final Coastal race of Cork Week 2024. With a bias to the boat end of the starting line there was a pack of boats all trying to get as close to the boat end of the line as possible. The J109 Going to Red managed to roll over the top of one of the Cape 31's before accelerating and grinding up to leebow a second of the Cape 31 fleet. It was a good start for team GTR, managing to get some clear air and good speed when the gun went, it could have been even better if they accelerated a little earlier which would have put then right on the line when the gun went. The team at bottom up boats hope you end enjoyed stepping onboard to be a skipper for a couple of minutes during Cork Week 2024.

The 3 strand Eye Splice is one of the simplest and easy splices to master. It has been a go to for sailers for hundreds of years and is still used today for creating loops in the ends of tradition twisted rope which are often used for docking lines. The team a bottom up boats have put forward a collection of videos that take the mystery out of splicing and can turn a beginner into and expert in minutes. With a few simple tools and techniques everyone can lift there games by adding this sailing skill to your kit bag. Splicing ropes maintains the full breaking strength of you rope which is often reduced by knots, this being one of the greatest advantages of splicing. If you want to try this yourself end need to pick some of the tools used in the todays demonstration we would appreciate if you could pick them up by using our product links below. Swedish Splice Fids https://amzn.to/3AeDXRd Electrical Tape https://amzn.to/3AeDXRd Carbon Steel Shears https://amzn.to/3goCtUL Sharpie Pens https://amzn.to/4hfQnt4 Butane Lighter https://amzn.to/4hfQnt4 Watch from the beginning or follow the chapters below to skip to the step of the splice you need to master :- 0:15 - Product Links 0:40 - Measure out the splicing tail. 1:07 - Measure the eye size 1:23 - Prepare the working ends 2:20 - Start the Splice 3:20 - Bury the tails 6:55 - Burn the ends 7:13 - Finish the Splice If you want to learn more splicing skills we have many great video to help you learn to eye splice with various types of rope. Eye Splice in Double Braid Rope https://youtu.be/t98YJloSbVM Eye Splice in Dyneema https://youtu.be/q_hT726J0g8 Eye Splice in Dyneema one end fixed https://youtu.be/buZypu8LP5g Thanks for taking the time to watch this demonstration showing you how to create an eye splice in 3 strand twisted rope . The team at Bottom up Boats appreciate your support. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchase, this helps us grow the channel and to create more how to sailing content that will inspire more viewers to take up this great sport. If you made it this far be sure to leave a like and subscribe to get the latest videos from Bottom Up Boats as soon as they are released.

It is always a sad day when the boat comes out of the water for the season. We could not have asked for a better day with the sun shinning and a gentle breeze which made for a smooth lift out as GTR was put on the hard for another winter.

The first week of the Season Ending Frosties Regatta got of the wild and windy start with a sold 18 to 20 knots with gust up to 25. The redline racing team on J109 GTR were pushing this hard along the bottom reach when the outer core on the tack line gave way sending the kite shooting into the are. Some quick thinking and calm heads under pressure allowed the team to recover from a dangerous situation by cutting the locked tackline free. You should always have a couple of knives hand for emergencies, without it we would have had a troublesome time getting the kite down. If you don't carry one we suggest you pick a couple up using the product link below, titanium is always a great option if you are racing in salt water. NRS Titanium Pilot Knife https://amzn.to/4eKHHsB he team at Bottom up Boats appreciate your support. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchase, this helps us grow the channel and to create more how to sailing content that will inspire more viewers to take up this great sport. If you made it this far be sure to leave a like and subscribe to get the latest videos from Bottom Up Boats as soon as they are released.

East Down Yacht club turned on a beautiful late summer day for the annual trip down the coast to Ardglass. The redline racing team on J109 GTR were joined by around 20 other boats to tackle the race out of Strangford Lough and down the coast to the fishing village of Ardglass. With sun shinning and the breeze building to around 10 to 15 knots it was going to be a bump passage over the strangford lough bar with wind and tide running in opposite directions. Condition at the bar mouth were about as bumpy as I have seen them, the J109 Going to Red powered through the waves which were at times breaking over the bow of the boat. With the crew on the rail keeping us flat and big Jack powering the main we lead the fleet out of the narrows and never looked back. The J109 yacht showed what a solid offshore racer she is as she powered through short and sharp and often confused seaway that made for a memorable race out of the Strangford Lough Narrows. The team at bottom up boats hope you are enjoying the coverage of our 2024 sailing season.