Archive for December, 2009

Dec 28 2009

2+ Years of Court Wrangling Results in AC33

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So, lets see if we’ve got this right… Even though the US Entrant, BMW Oracle Racing, did not come in second place at the 32nd Edition of the America’s Cup, held in July of 2007, they are what is known as the “Challenger of Record”. This “Challenger” has come about because BOR’s, Golden Gate Yacht [...]

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Dec 23 2009

Outlook for New Year Includes Fair Winds and Following Seas

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Sailing around Oxnard and Ventura in Southern California is a year around thing. Sure, it’s cooler in the Winter than the Summer, but not by much. Each season has it’s own benefits. In Winter, the sky is crystal clear and the seas are flat in the days following a storm front. Not to mention the [...]

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Dec 17 2009

For Every Season, Turn, Turn, Turn

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We got a jump on our annual “off season” boat work this week when we pulled our 2007 Hunter 36, Bodacious, out of the water for her turn at some tender lovin’ care. Every 2.5 years or so, we pull the boat and inspect the hull, thru-hull valves and keel bolts. The boat gets a [...]

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