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Scuttlebutt Photos of the Week June 18-25, 2010 Here is a random assortment of photos from the sport this week. Click here to submit your photos for consideration.  The LaserPerformance Sailboats Events Team have arrived in Largs, Scotland to unload the 160 Laser Radial Charter Boats sent to Largs for the forthcoming World Championships!  Photographer Rick Tomlinson sends this photo from the 79th edition of the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, where 1,754 boats raced in the 50 mile course around the Isle of Wight in England.  While no Beneteau boat would be confused as an all-out racer, their line of products is seeking to combine performance, comfort, and affordability. Their latest offering is the FIRST 30, designed by Juan Kouyoumdjian, well known for his contributions in the Volvo Ocean Race and the Grand Prix racing circuit. The First 30 will make its North American debut at the United States Sailboat Show taking place October 7th-11th in Annapolis, MD.  Puerto Rico’s Jorge Gonzalez leads the pack in squally weather at the Scotiabank International Optimist Regatta held out of the St. Thomas Yacht Club, U.S. Virgin Islands, June 18 to 20. Photo credit: Dean Barnes  Sixteen year old Bahamian Christopher Sands has been selected to represent his country in the Laser Radial at the Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship 2010, to be held in Istanbul, Turkey on July 8-17.  As if BP hasn't made enough of a mess in the Gulf of Mexico, now they are screwing around with the sport of sailing too.  Share in the joy of this note from SoCal top sailor and good guy Bob Little (aka 'Peaches'): "I couldn’t hide my enthusiasm for sharing this photo with you. Here is a picture of Bobby (peaches) Little, 7 yrs old, sailing a sabot for the first time ever on Fathers Day. The picture was taken in Alamitos Bay and as you can relate, brings back many great memories as a kid. He started sailing Lido 14’s with me when he was 5." Right on!  Photographer Cory Silken continues his calendar series with this computer monitor background photo for the month of July. Click on either Widescreen or Standard Screen. When the larger photo opens, use your mouse to right click to open a menu, and then click on 'Set as Background'. Click here to submit your photos for consideration. |
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