100 meters to the finish, we’re holding third place — then suddenly, the sound of the rudder chain snapping, and the yacht luffs sharply into the wind. The skipper stayed calm and acted fast, inserting the emergency tiller into the rudder stock to regain direct control of the rudder blade, bypassing the wheel. Thanks to the quick response, the yacht lost only a few positions and still crossed the finish line successfully. Back in the marina, technicians from the charter company were called in. They repaired the system and installed a new steering chain. A valuable lesson: never ignore play or looseness in the wheel — it’s often the first sign of trouble. #PAPARegatta #PAPARegatta2012 #TheArtOfSailing #ArtOfSailing #RudderFailure #CroatiaYachting #CroatiaSailing

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Here's a glimpse of an upcoming episode on the build series of my new tender to Flying Spur! This is the moment where I get to make two halves out of the build. Music: “Bottomless Ocean" by Matt Garver

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2014 49er & 49erFX Junior World Championship is the 4th year for 49er and the 2nd year for 49erFX. For complete information about the event visit http://49er.org/event/2014-junior-world-championship/

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