#sailing #PHRF #sailboatracing #CaptainQ #BoatFools #racingstories #sailboatlife Old Sailing Rivals Talk Smack Two old racing rivals. One rating system. Plenty of trash talk. ⚓😄 In this short, Captain Alan “Captain Q” Kew and Tristram Coburn revisit the good old days—when starting lines were crowded, egos were fragile, and PHRF ratings decided who really won the race. If you’ve ever wondered what PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) means, or why sailors argue about it decades later, this one’s for you. Using the Intrepid 40 as the spark, we break down how PHRF works—seconds per mile, rating differences, and why two boats (and two skippers) can finish together but never agree on the result. This is accidentally educational sailing content: part nostalgia, part explanation, and part friendly (mostly) rivalry. Whether you’re a cruiser, racer, or just here for the banter, welcome to BoatFools Sailing. 👉 Subscribe for real-world sailboat reviews, racing stories, and honest boat-buying advice—no yacht-broker fluff. Real boats, real people, real fun! Sailboats for the Rest of Us! Join us for full boat tours, expert insights, and sailing adventures—all with a touch of humor.

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http://www.sailingeurope.com A view on the Marina in Biograd, Croatia, recorded during our sailing vacation. Find out more about sailing destinations in Croatia: http://www.ayachtchartercroatia.com/en/home Learn more about yacht charter opportunities in Zadar area: http://www.ayachtcharterzadar.com/en/home

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Leaving port of San Diego north to mission bay

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Se ripenso a qualche mese fa, immaginavo la giornata di domani come lontana, indefinita, poco concreta. Sorrido. Il tempo passa, a volte troppo in fretta per permetterti di abituarti all’idea che qualcosa stia per finire. Sarà che abbiamo voluto goderci il viaggio e non fare il countdonwn ai giorni che mancavano, sarà che un conto è pensare, un conto è vivere. Ma siamo arrivati al grande giorno. Domani torniamo a casa. Che poi non sarà una fine! Ma una pausa. È come l’intervallo. In questi mesi dovremo lavorare moltissimo, tornare in cantiere a fare altri upgrade a Julia, ma soprattutto.. pianificare il tour 2025. Non vediamo l’ora! E tu verrai alla presentazione del libro? Ma adesso pensiamo a domani. Un centinaio di persone ci aspetta a Lignano e noi non vediamo l’ora di abbracciarvi tutti. Buona ultima notte marinai. Ci vediamo domani, per l’ultimo diario del giorno🥹♥️ Andrea

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The Rolex Middle Sea Race is a unique test in offshore racing. Starting and finishing in the same place, the counterclockwise circumnavigation of Sicily marks the close of the Mediterranean yachting season. Every year, hundreds of international yachts set off from Malta’s capital of Valetta to take on a spectacular 605 nautical mile course that includes passing the active volcanic island of Stromboli. Rolex has supported this bluewater classic since 2002, as part of its enduring relationship with the sport of yachting that dates back more than six decades. Discover more https://on.rolex.com/2KIuHrF Rolex has always associated with activities driven by passion, excellence, precision and team spirit. It naturally gravitated towards the elite world of yachting six decades ago and today supports the most prestigious clubs, races and regattas. The brand is Title Sponsor of 15 major international events – from leading offshore races, such as the annual Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and the biennial Rolex Fastnet Race, to grand prix competition at the Rolex TP52 World Championship and spectacular gatherings at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and the Rolex Swan Cup. It also supports the exciting new SailGP series, where national teams race in supercharged F50 catamarans on some of the world’s most famous harbours. Rolex’s partnerships with the likes of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, New York Yacht Club and Royal Yacht Squadron are the foundation of its enduring relationship with this dynamic sport. #Rolex #RolexMiddleSeaRace #WorldOfYachting

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