Cruising the oceans, and web, in search of sailing, adventure, and amusement.Tumblr (3.0; @sfmariner)http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/648aeb66838ec0a3a840680dff824641/tumblr_mmuxvghix21r0nkuco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Hans Klaar has a fascinating story, and he built this boat himself. He’s looking for crew this summer if you are up for river-hopping the Portuguese coast in a traditional catamaran. <a href="http://www.sailingworld.com/blogs/sailboats/hans-klaar-the-antidote" target="_blank">Here’s the scoop</a>, with my contact at end, if you are interested.</p>http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/50518615740http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/50518615740Wed, 15 May 2013 21:50:03 +0100<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/aa4fd12e0261bbc11dd8c65b98657d0c/tumblr_mmucumimGX1r0nkuco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Ahh. You gotta love <a href="http://sailfeed.com/j-boat-porn" target="_blank">J-Boat porn</a>.</p>http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/50494066544http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/50494066544Wed, 15 May 2013 14:15:57 +0100St. Barth Bucket RegattaJ-ClassJ-boatsailing<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/4a606190c10632ad39444743e8eda8d9/tumblr_mmr2lcSoYo1r0nkuco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>America’s greatest and only surviving wooden whaleship <a href="http://sailfeed.com/charles-w-morgan-will-sail-again-soon" target="_blank">is about to taste the sea again</a>.</p>http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/50355788609http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/50355788609Mon, 13 May 2013 19:41:36 +0100maritime historyMystic SeaportCharles W. Morganwhaling<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5c6913821dd42894ed60668e2d0f6317/tumblr_mmdu7zsTRa1r0nkuco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Why is Russell Coutts scowling? Because Grant Dalton just laid a whooping on him and his boss, Larry Ellison. <a href="http://sailfeed.com/americas-cup-dalton-vs-coutts-smackdown" target="_blank">This is classic</a>.</p>http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/49777350536http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/49777350536Mon, 06 May 2013 16:11:58 +0100Amercia's CupsailingCouttsDaltonEmirates Team New ZealandORACLE TEAM USA<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/dcd210520c35b4b939dd1539ed991418/tumblr_mltagiDeUL1r0nkuco1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>An inspired <a href="http://sailfeed.com/women-are-awesome" target="_blank">ode to adventurous women</a>.</p>http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/48850035485http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/48850035485Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:53:06 +0100surfingkitesurfingsailing<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ba3066eeedc6ee973f3107deeab77f86/tumblr_mlrgsnaPaj1r0nkuco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>AC Discovered comes up with <a href="http://sailfeed.com/evolution-americas-cup-technology" target="_blank">a great show</a> on the evolution of tech in the AC, from the 12s to the 72s. </p>http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/48771512634http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/48771512634Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:14:00 +0100sailingAmerica's CuptechnologyAC72<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/9ee7bc71e486515e841b000b0d0d8b1c/tumblr_mli4bgzMAX1r0nkuco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>How tough is Irish Olympic Radial sailor Annalise Murphy. <a href="http://www.sailfeed.com/olympic-sailor-what-it-takes" target="_blank">This video will give you a hint</a>.</p>http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/48351194762http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/48351194762Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:06:52 +0100Olympic sailingRadial classAnnalise MurphyIrish Sailing<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a002542db161aa9b3a2759a30ec96d49/tumblr_ml5az0xDfu1r0nkuco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Inside the brutal collision between Blue and Camelot, <a href="http://sailfeed.com/inside-brutal-racing-collision" target="_blank">with video and tactician testimony</a>. </p>http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/47780607866http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/47780607866Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:01:48 +0100sailingracingcollisionBanderas BayBlueCamelot<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e32a5e0f763bf422940446f77f52ac59/tumblr_ml3e0zdogQ1r0nkuco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The women of Team SCA are going to make the next Volvo Ocean Race just that much more interesting. And the campaign’s progress <a href="http://www.sailfeed.com/volvo-ocean-race-chronicles-women-sca" target="_blank">is being chronicled in a series of webisodes</a>.</p>http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/47698339972http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/47698339972Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:12:35 +0100Volvo Ocean RaceTeam SCAsailingwomen sailors<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d0515ad88d1f127e8ac3727f04eaa91b/tumblr_mkzo8gL1P81r0nkuco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The 2014-2015 Volvo Ocean Race route is out, <a href="http://www.sailfeed.com/volvo-ocean-race-2014-2015" target="_blank">along with some video pitches defending it and promoting the race</a>. Discuss….</p>http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/47536334927http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/47536334927Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:02:40 +0100sailingVolvo Ocean Raceroutesouthern ocean<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/24e1792183ea614af66db5f372a0864f/tumblr_mkxw9poDkU1r0nkuco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The beauty and adventure of exploring Antarctica under sail, <a href="http://www.sailfeed.com/sailing-antarctica" target="_blank">in three videos</a>.</p>http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/47456217209http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/47456217209Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:01:01 +0100Antarcticatall shipsailingbark Europa<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/222182ef8e66cdec32c831192e393b8b/tumblr_mks8fdjV821r0nkuco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://sailfeed.com/kiteboard-racing-real-deal-or-cheap-thrills-2" target="_blank">This video</a> has its moments, but I am still not sure that kite racing is very interesting. </p>http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/47187529182http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/47187529182Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:38:00 +0100kitesailingkiteboardingAfrican Course Racing ChampionshipsJohhny Heineken<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c50dfa3db82a67db0ca99465cea873fc/tumblr_mkmrkpcChx1r0nkuco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>And here’s <a href="http://sailfeed.com/building-laser" target="_blank">how they build ‘em</a>.</p>http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/46935067012http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/46935067012Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:46:01 +0100Lasersailingboat buildingLaser Performance<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/8545d77cadc3470ac89b0c8f11d0b7e4/tumblr_mkktskTgrH1r0nkuco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Emirates Team New Zealand <a href="https://etnzblog.com/wp-content/uploads/CC130322-394-500x340.jpeg" target="_blank">unveils a design breakthrough</a> that means the other teams might as well go home.</p>http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/46842954412http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/46842954412Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:38:00 +0100America's CupEmirates Team New ZealandAC72designApril Fools<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5d44c385d2a8906cf9d458cd3051f37e/tumblr_mkfvihrO5N1r0nkuco1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Next time, how about a crash tack, instead of just leaning on the horn? <a href="http://sailfeed.com/friday-not-so-funny-crash-tack-would-have-been-wise" target="_blank">Video and details</a>.</p>http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/46618796591http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/46618796591Fri, 29 Mar 2013 20:27:53 +0000collision at seakeeping watchtall shipmaritime court<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c0f2c0d77ab41706414c62cc383d7a0d/tumblr_mkfr81w9WM1r0nkuco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>“Whale bone porn”? It rarely gets much easier <a href="http://sailfeed.com/friday-funny-colbert-takes-whale-bone-porn" target="_blank">for Stephen Colbert</a>.</p>http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/46611867773http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/46611867773Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:55:13 +0000scrimshawwhaleboneStephen ColbertVancouver Maritime Museum<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/274e048c88b934b7c2b275506ef9a345/tumblr_mkdhl45k8r1r0nkuco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Cat trouble. <a href="http://sailfeed.com/cat-trouble" target="_blank">Reports from CNN and Sailing Anarchy</a>. </p>http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/46503829638http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/46503829638Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:31:52 +0000sailingshipwreckCoast GuardcatamaranMouse TrapQueequeg<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/92f70ec971a2ac1f305ddb5a28dfe702/tumblr_mk9pfn7AmZ1r0nkuco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>ETNZ’s Rod Davis <a href="http://www.sailfeed.com/americas-cup-spy-vs-spy" target="_blank">recalls some good America’s Cup spying and disinformation capers</a>.</p>http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/46332392287http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/46332392287Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:30:59 +0000America's CupspyingORACLE TEAM USAEmirates Team New Zealand<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/95f25a5f8cf48000df14eb481bd427b9/tumblr_mk7tqzvn2K1r0nkuco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Low mast. Team Vodaphone drops their rig….again! <a href="http://www.sail-world.com/photos_2013_2/Alt_903459_610482432299857_1895893092_o1.jpg" target="_blank">Video</a>. </p>http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/46245622817http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/46245622817Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:08:56 +0000sailingTeam Vodaphonedismasting<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/725d14a7bf7608b9d7ffee47def6b974/tumblr_mk6qv4h2qU1r0nkuco1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c3b8f5ecef16bd670596a3543dc36818/tumblr_mk6qv4h2qU1r0nkuco2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0e0af1e32fc5dbd3be23cf2e9d7a10c0/tumblr_mk6qv4h2qU1r0nkuco3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/353f59aef475f90c9df6325d5e04a063/tumblr_mk6qv4h2qU1r0nkuco4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><p class="p1">2006 LASER FOR SALE (never sailed until Spring 2007)</p> <p class="p1">FULLY RACE READY—LOCATED NEAR ANNAPOLIS</p> <p class="p2"><span>Sail #184618</span></p> <p class="p2"><span>Hull: stiff and dry. White topsides, white hull with blue stripe</span></p> <p class="p2"><span>Sails: 1 new (used 1 regatta), 1 frostbite/casual race quality, 1 practice, 1 Tasker (non-class; good</span><span></span><span> </span><span>for kids)</span></p> <p class="p2"><span>Standard rig spars, plus spar bag</span></p> <p class="p2"><span>Colie “Mojo” racing package</span></p> <p class="p2"><span>C-Vane wind indicator</span></p> <p class="p2"><span>Colie heavy top and bottom covers</span></p> <p class="p2"><span>Seitech dolly (good condition)</span></p> <p class="p2"><span>Blade Bag and Blades (centerboard has small hairline crack on trailing edge, and small piece </span><span>missing from trailing edge corner; rudder in good condition)</span><span> </span></p> <p class="p2"><span>Trailex aluminum trailer (1 bent frame, but tows fine)</span></p> <p class="p2"><span>$4000 OBO</span></p> <p class="p2"><span>Contact: sailfeedmariner@gmail.com</span></p></p>http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/46197463825http://sfmariner.tumblr.com/post/46197463825Sun, 24 Mar 2013 22:09:04 +0000LaserFor Sale