Dec
28
2009
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 [...]
Dec
23
2009
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 [...]
Dec
17
2009
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 [...]