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Ocean Sailor - Episode 1 - “The genesis of true bluewater yacht design”
In Episode 1 of a new series of Ocean Sailor, Dick returns to his roots as he visits Royal Burnham Yacht Club in Essex, England. Here Dick shares his thoughts on the genesis of true bluewater yacht design, taking us on a journey going back more than 100 years. 00:13 Intro 01:40 Integral long keel, keel-hung rudder 04:00 Integral long keel, skeg-protected rudder 06:06 Bolt-on Fin Keel, Unprotected blade-hung rudder 08:53 Narrow bulb keel, spade-hung rudder 10:00 Torpedo keel, spade-hung rudder 10:54 Wide transom 11:17 Twin rudders 13:36 Contessa 32 #bluewatersailing #oceanready #builtwithoutcompromise @royalburnhamyachtclub
