Now in HD! The Chicago-Mackinac race is the oldest freshwater sailboat race in the world. And at 330 miles, it’s also one of the longest. We’ll get to know four of the skippers competing in the 100th running of the famous race. CopperCoat, a new bottom coating, was “Found at the Boat Show”. And we’ll review a new Island Packet SP Cruiser in Seattle, WA. Also includes the weekly “Sailing Made Easy” tip by the American Sailing Association, “Rules of the Road Q&A” by the Maritime Institute, a Sunsail “Wish You Were Here” photo contest, “Underway”, and Bob’s “Attitudes”.
Up Next in S5: Latitudes & Attitudes TV
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LATV 5:58, British Virgin Islands Part 1
Now in HD! The British Virgin Islands are known as “The Sailing Capital of the World”. Join 40 Lats & Atts fans on the BVI Share the Sail as they visit the raucous “Willy T” and relax at the Cooper Island Beach Club. We’ll demo the WinchRite, a cordless electric winch handle and winner of the 201...
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LATV 5:59, British Virgin Islands Part 2
The BVI Share the Sail gang departs Cooper Island in a tropical storm as they head for the Bitter End Yacht Club. The following day we’ll sail with the “Alaska Boat” as the Sunsail flotilla anchors in Great Harbor on Jost van Dyke. We’ll demonstrate a revolutionary hybrid solar/battery flashlight...
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LATV 5:60, British Virgin Islands Part 3
Our Share the Sail adventure in the BVI concludes with a Texas-style barbecue; a real cheeseburger in paradise; a rum quest; and an International Cruiser’s Party at Pusser’s Marina Cay. At the boat show, Bob found the Snake Mate camera system from Doyle Marine. Also includes the weekly “Sailing M...