I hadn’t sailed the Pier since January (nor had the rest of the crew, though a few of the guys caught a sesh there last week.) It’s not my favorite spot…for West wind I prefer Sebonac Inlet, and for NW… Direct Link

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Return to Iron Pier @ Peconic Puffin

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Were You Born to Ride … the Bus?

These three words from Franck Cammas sum up his objective, particularly at the starts. As far as the rest of it is concerned, the crew of Groupama 40 doesn’t have any hang-ups… Direct Link

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iShares Cup Hy?res – TPM: In the pack… @ Groupama 3

The compression has started, and although still leading the fleet, Telefónica Blue has started to sail into a ridge of high pressure which is checking her progress towards the finish in Boston, and allowing the rest of the fleet a slice of the action. Direct Link

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Volvo Ocean Race: Pressure on as fleet compresses @ Yachte.com.au

The traditional southerly route continues to punish Telefonica Blue as the team remains singled-out for an extra dose of upwind punishment. It’s slow and frustrating, not least of all because the rest of the fleet has cracked the sheets, … Direct Link

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Volvo Ocean race: Fleet pleased to get spinnakers up @ BYM Sailing News