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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Thanks the ACT SheSails group and an ACT Government grant, 11 women had the opportunity to learn how to be even more confident in their leadership abilities to benefit their communities.

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The fastest sailor on the planet! 🚀 Our next special guest for the RORC Time Over Distance series is Paul Larsen. In 2012, Larsen clocked 68 knots in Vestas Sailrocket. Larsen has always been involved in cutting edge projects but in this interview, he looks from the outside, in, to the foiling technology in the Vendée Globe and the 46th America's Cup. Join us on Monday 8th March at 1700 UTC, on RORC Facebook and YouTube. #RORCTimeOverDistance #PaulLarsen #SailRocket #VendeeGlobe #AmericasCup

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