Hot Racing in Charleston

Keeping an eye on the tell tales. - (c) Copyright 2009

If containerships were not enough, don't forget to dodge the cruise ship as you head for the windward mark. - (c) Copyright 2009

If containerships were not enough, don’t forget to dodge the cruise ship as you head for the windward mark. – (c) Copyright 2009

Forecast Bodes Well For Hot Racing
Dozens of different boat designs will race in thirteen divisions on four courses, but one thing all racing boats have in common is the need for wind, and tomorrow’s forecast promises plenty of it.  Up to 20 knots and 6-8 foot waves will propel these racing machines down their courses, guaranteeing smiling faces and an adrenaline-filled day for all.  “There’s nothing like big waves and big breeze to show off what these boats can do,” said official videographer Peter Crawford.  “The racers will have a great day, and that means we will too.”

 

Hey why is everyone in the cockpit! - (c) Copyright 2009

Hey why is everyone in the cockpit! – (c) Copyright 2009

“People think of sailboat racing as a slow, boring sport – but they couldn’t be more wrong,” said official videographer Peter Crawford. “Anyone who comes out and watches 35 identical boats screaming in to a racing mark in strong winds will be shocked at just how fast, exciting and adrenaline-filled it can be.”  Crawford’s Penalty Box Productions will show just how exciting that is, creating daily highlight videos that will be available each evening at www.charlestonraceweek.com 

s/v Black Diamond

With almost 30,000 Nautical miles of experience and 1,800+ sea days and nights on the water. (1,800 sea days is like 5 years on the water, 365 days a year!) I am an RYA Skipper and ICC International Competent Captain, currently working on my RYA Yacht Master with a Commercial endorsement for a 200 ton vessel. My qualifications include; MED A2 Emergency Safety at Sea, Helicopter Rescue, Life raft deployment and use, Offshore Rescue and Fire Fighting at Sea, etc, STCW Code A-VI/1-3, Canadian Equivalent Marine First Aid and CPR/AED. I am an Open Water Certified diver and completed various CYA & Canadian Power and Sail Squadron certifications which include Power/Sailboat handling, Seamanship Sail, Piloting/charting, CYA Coastal Navigation, GPS Navigation, Extended Offshore Cruising, VHF Radio operation license and a Toronto Harbour License. I am now providing skippered charters and yacht deliveries globally, including crew positions for offshore passages. However, my specialities are the Bahamas, US East Coast, The Great Lakes, Welland Canal, Erie Canal and the Adriatic Sea, Croatia, looking to add Greece. Feel free to contact me at [email protected]

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