Category Archives: boat

It's time for the 33rd America's Cup Challenge!

Posted on February 9, 2010 by alan

The 33rd America’s Cup is taking place this week in Valencia, Spain. The Alinghi 5 defends the cup against the challenger, USA 17 starting the 10th. (Wind and sea permitting) The two boats are amazing multi-hull designs with masts that … Continue reading →

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Happy 212 Old Ironsides!

Posted on October 21, 2009 by alan

Via JayG, inmate 3354623 of MA. The USS Constitution, the oldest ship in the US Navy, celebrates her 212th birthday today with a trip around Boston Harbor. The USS Constitution celebrates Old Ironsides’ 212th birthday this morning with a 17-gun … Continue reading →

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Sailing of into the sunset

Posted on August 31, 2008 by alan

At least until I get to land, then I have to turn around and go the other way.

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The first layer of dirt is off…

Posted on August 31, 2008 by alan

…the outside. Now I’m taking a lunch break before I tackle the inside. And catching up on teh Interwebz. Wind is light and variable, alternating between none and nada.  Hopefully it will pick up this evening.

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