After installation of the Raymarine X5 autopilot, we took her out for a sea trial -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "SBS ep.121 - Sailing Back from Catalina and a Postmortem" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPxhSgXk8sM -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

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This Video News Release is sponsored by double Circumnavigators, Lin and Larry Pardey, in honor of Matt Rutherfords historic solo around the Americas voyage in support of C.R.A.B., Chesapeake Regional Accessible Boating providing the joy and challenge of sailing to individuals with disabilities. On April 21st, 2012, Matt Rutherford, 31, sailed into his homeport of Annapolis, Maryland on the Chesapeake Bay after completing a non-stop, 314 day 27,000 mile solo circumnavigation of North and South America - the first such solo voyage ever in a small sailboat. He made the voyage in a 27 foot sloop, St. Brendan, named after a 6th century explorer. The 1970, 42 year old, Swedish built Albin-Vega sailboat is a sturdy vessel, but not one designed for the rigors of the Northwest Passage and Cape Horn. Rutherford had actually crossed his own start line at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel near Norfolk, Virginia. But he was determined not to step foot on land until he sailed up the Bay to his homeport of Annapolis. Dozens of boats escorted Rutherford into the harbor where family, friends, and hundreds of spectators waited to greet him at the City Dock. After stepping off his vessel, Rutherford shared brief hugs with his Mom and Dad. He was then escorted to a reception ceremony hosted by sailing legend, Gary Jobson, and attended by the Governor of Maryland, the Mayor of Annapolis, and many other dignitaries. After receiving numerous awards in recognition of his record-breaking voyage, Matt met with the press for an extend news conference. Rutherford undertook the trip for personal accomplishment and in support of C.R.A.B., Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating - a nonprofit that provides the joy and challenge of sailing to individuals with disabilities. Matt's goal was to raise $250,000 for C.R.A.B: ten dollars for every mile of his record-setting circumnavigation of the Americas. With $80,000 raised to date and more pledges coming in following his successful return, Matt is committed to translating his personal triumph into financial support for C.R.A.B and disabled sailors. You can donate to C.R.A.B. online at www.crabsailing.org. For more information about Matt and his voyage, visit www.solotheamericas.org. TheSailingChannel is planning to produce a major documentary about Matt's solo around the Americas voyage.

This was one of the biggest and most well maintained state parks we have ever stayed at. The park is 6,150 acres of land! The sites are nice, spacious and the park has more amenities and events than you can partake in. For more on the Gulf Shores of Alabama, check out www.gonewiththewynns.com See the Post: http://www.gonewiththewynns.com/?p=2809 Music: "HOEDOWN" by Jason Shaw (http://audionautix.com/index.html) http://www.gonewiththewynns.com

Wild Native (at 5 Rivers Delta) offers kayaking expeditions that allow you to get up close and personal with alligators! We were escorted by Captain Michael Dorie and his crew. They are not your typical tour guides. See the post: http://www.gonewiththewynns.com/?p=2753 http://www.gonewiththewynns.com music: "Rite of Passage" by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)

It's easy to see why this park is one of the top rated beaches in the United States. Some of the highest dunes in the nation are here as well as some of the last remaining coastal sand pine scrub (just looked like grasses to us but I am sure it's very important grass). We didn't stay at the park but they do offer camping and had some really nice sites. If you're looking for a relaxing and beautiful getaway, this beach is on our top 10 list! See the Post: http://www.gonewiththewynns.com/?p=3022 http://www.gonewiththewynns.com Music: "San Blas" by Holy Coast (http://myspace.com/geminicricketband)

One of our favorite things to do while visiting Europe consists of buying a few beers and snacks and heading to the park. In Savannah Georgia you'll find a ridiculous amount of tourists, but escape to Forsythe park and you'll find open green space with plenty of people watching....and best of all you can legally drink in the park. I love this place! See the post: http://www.gonewiththewynns.com/?p=3099 http://www.gonewiththewynns.com Music: "Balkan Beats" by The Freak Fandango Orchestra (http://www.freakfandango.es/)

Kite Surf con amici alla spiaggia di Capo Miseno - Napoli. La vela a 360 gradi. Dalle escursioni in barca a vela della MCSud.org alle spiagge di Napoli per una grande giornata di Kite in compagnia degli amici di sempre. http://www.facebook.com/vacanze.barca.vela Pagina uff. della MCSud http://www.mediterraneachartersud.com/index.php Sito ufficiale

Un modo diverso di festeggiare il compleanno... Napoli, 14 aprile finale di Coppa America rinviata per vento forte ( 30-35 nodi di Maestrale ) condizioni che non scoraggiano i nostri velisti per festeggiare la nostra Antonella per il suo Compleanno in Barca a a vela http://www.facebook.com/vacanze.barca.vela Pagina uff. della MCSud http://www.mediterraneachartersud.com/index.php Sito ufficiale

Gulf crossing trip 1

Gulf crossing panama city to pensacola

Gulf crossing 3

Gulf crossing 4

If you enjoy hiking in pristine nature and swimming in refreshing waterfalls, follow us on this great hike. Take a look as these 6 waterfalls now in a 6-min video ... later in a 6-hour tour! Contact the Pohnpei Visitors Bureau to arrange a guide. Filmed in April 2012. Look on www.TropicalSailingLife.com for more about cruising destinations.

Berta Betanzos (ESP) originally chose hockey over sailing, but once she saw the light and with a little persuasion she ventured back into the sport and became a World Champion in the Women's 470 at the 2011 ISAF Worlds.

Australian Sailing Team - Hyeres Day 3 Highlights, including interviews with Tom Slingsby and Mathew Belcher.

We will show you an easy and affective way to terminate double braid lines with the heat of a lighter and some simple tools. Use this for any sailboat lines.

We will show you how to rig a flemish eye to a halyard for attaching a messenger line to. For information on the tools and supplies you will need visit http://www.apsltd.com/line/sailing-rope-splicing-tools-supplies-stopper-balls/sailing-line-splicing-fids-needles.html

How do accomplish a standard Yale WhipLock. These steps take you through doing your own WhipLock on your line.