Pretty Sailing Race Team

An incredible view from our fixed camera mounted right on the windward offset buoy. Watch as GVS/PAS (04) executes their spinnaker hoist a little too close to the turning mark. The nylon kite catches the buoy, knocking it completely over as they try to break away downwind.

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A heart-stopping moment at the finish line as Peninsula (02) and GVS/PAS (04) cross courses. With GVS/PAS charging downwind at super speed, the closing speed creates a no window for error.

Both crews execute avoiding maneuvers in the final meters of the race, proving that even at the finish line, tactics are as critical as boat speed.

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Onboard the committee boat for a front-row view of the J/80 fleet start. The countdown ends, the fleet powers up, but almost immediately, the General Recall flag is hoisted.

Why do you think it happened? Usually, when so many boats are over the line (OCS) that the race committee can't identify them all, the only fair choice is to call everyone back and try again. Watch the line and tell us who you think pushed the limit too far!

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Onboard with Aquaholic (09) as a clean douse goes wrong. Just before the leeward mark drop, the spinnaker manages to wrap itself around the forestay.

This clip shows the struggle of trying to clear a kite that has "bagged" the forestay, killing the boat's momentum right at the rounding. A tough lesson in timing and preparation as the crew works to get the sail back on deck.

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Team Kouko (J/80 #03) and Fiestas Team (J/80 #07) engage in a tactical upwind duel, tacking in perfect sync during a fleet race.

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A downwind leg aboard the J/80 Valkyrie during the Gibraltar Regatta, sailing in front of the Rock of Gibraltar.
Wind conditions keep the crew busy as they work continuously to stabilize the spinnaker, maintain pressure, and prevent collapses.

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Onboard with Nexum (06) as they cross paths with Valkyrie (10) while on a port tack. Realizing they forced the starboard boat to change course, the crew immediately accepts the infringement and executes a penalty turn.

Watch how they power through the 360 the maneuver is so aggressive the crew gets their feet wet as the boat leans. It’s a textbook example of acknowledging a mistake and recovering as quickly as possible to stay in the race.

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Peninsula (J/80 #02) makes a decisive tactical call by tacking earlier than the rest of the fleet, committing to a cross in search of clean lanes and undisturbed pressure.

Instead of staying in the dirty air and following the pack, the crew breaks away, crosses multiple boats, and positions themselves for clear air and better VMG. The move comes with risk, requiring precise timing, speed, and confidence in the shift, but offers the potential payoff of sailing fast in free breeze while others remain pinned in traffic.

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An aggressive tacking maneuver by J/80 Tacuarita (11) during a fleet race, pushing the boat hard through the turn.

As the bow comes through the wind, the load stays on and the boat heels sharply. Water comes up onto the deck immediately after the tack, but the crew keeps the boat flat, regains flow, and accelerates away without losing control.

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