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Scuttlebutt Photos of the Week June 8, 2012 Here is a random assortment of photos from the sport. Click here to submit your photos for consideration.  Sometimes it's best to delegate steering to someone that really understands the wind. Submitted by Jim Updike.  Developed by applied oceanography specialist Tidetech, the image shows data for the Gulf Stream - key to the success in the 635nm Newport Bermuda Race that starts on June 15th.   Damage from a tornado that hit Hampton Yacht Club in Hampton, VA. Photos by Lloyd Nelson.  Completing a solo circumnavigation on a Conser 47 catamaran. Click here for details.  The 2012 Robie Pierce One-Design Regatta Beyond Disabilities (event story). Photo by Maureen C. Koeppel.  When anything less than 216-feet won't do. Here is the Dubois designed AGLAIA, launched earlier in March by Dutch Shipyard Vitters. Photo by Christophe Launay.  Racing with biminis and furling gear. Maybe drink holders too. Photo by John Rozema.  Blistering winds had crews in the annual Northern California Delta Ditch Run race performing white knuckle death gybes as the fleet is rocketed in conditions which will go down in the books as one to remember! Photos by Erik Simonson. Click here to submit your photos for consideration. |
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