New Framework Laid Down for America’s Cup
Racing Significant changes are coming to the America’s Cup with the agreement of a new framework designed to bring stability and continuity to the Cup… For the rest of the story from sailingworld.com...
View ArticleDongfeng Gears Up For Another Adventure
Racing With just 268 days race day, Dongfeng Race Team is back on the water and gearing up for the next edition of the Volvo Ocean Race… For the rest of the story from sailingworld.com CLICK HERE!
View ArticleRoyal Flying 15 Coweslip to star at RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show
To kick start their 70th Anniversary year on an even keel, the Flying Fifteen Association invites all keelboat sailors, to join them at the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show 4 & 5 March… For the rest of the...
View ArticleTime and Distance
Racing In the crazy new world of America’s Cup racing, the start is it. Nail it, or else… For the rest of the story from sailingworld.com CLICK HERE!
View ArticleCy Thompson wins Virgin Islands Sailor of the Year Award
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands (January 30, 2017) – Two-time Olympic Laser sailor Cy Thompson is the recipient of the Virgin Islands Sailor of the Year Award for 2016 by the Virgin Islands Sailing...
View ArticleFoiling through the Tack: Team SoftBank Japan Gets it First
Racing America’s Cup Challenger SoftBank Team Japan completed its first foiling tacks on its AC45, in May. Tactician Chris Draper gives us the exclusive on how they pulled it off… For the rest of the...
View ArticleTraining Your Brain in the Off-Season
by Dr. Tim Herzog, SpinSheet – If you take some time off this winter, that doesn’t mean that you have to stop training altogether. Serious sailors do physical conditioning in the off-season, but what...
View ArticlePeople do the craziest things…
Two years ago, a man, attempted to sail to the U.S. from Dorset, U.K. in a cheap $500 dinghy. His plan was to take the 14ft dinghy on a 3500 mile journey across the Atlantic ocean but his idea...
View ArticleRed Bull Youth America’s Cup Brings Top Young Sailors Together
Racing Before the America’s Cup final this summer, the best youth teams from around the world will gather to battle for the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup title… For the rest of the story from...
View ArticleSafety: Is the Sport adapting to its Evolution?
At the 2016 Yacht Racing Forum in November, one of the sessions sought to address the safety issues in our evolving sport. Is the management of Yacht Racing (organisers and participants) adapting to...
View ArticleWebcast to Discuss Downwind Aero Project
Researchers of the Downwind Aero Forces and Moments project supported by the Sailing Yacht Research Foundation have just completed Phase 2C, the last of a suite of studies in this project. North Design...
View ArticleExtreme Sailing raw
Here is a ‘home movie’ of some Extreme Sailing 2016… even from a distance the action looks pretty good… beats watching grass grow! Check out the close calls on this very tight race course.
View ArticleSingle-hander on steroids
VX EVO Sarasota from VX Racing on Vimeo. The VX EVO sailing Sarasota Bay in 8-20knts. Looks like a lot of fun and pretty fast for a non-foiler!
View ArticleA warm welcome awaits in Bermuda – America’s Cup viewing selling fast
A fantastic welcome is awaiting the magnificent fleet taking part in the inaugural Antigua Bermuda Race. As host for the 35th America’s Cup, Bermuda will be buzzing with excitement… For the rest of...
View ArticleAmerica’s Cup: Powered by Humans
Six sailors will crew on the 15 meter America’s Cup Class boat that will be used in the 35th America’s Cup. While exact roles will vary from team to team, there are essentially only three positions:...
View ArticleSolos head for RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show
In March the Solo Association will be out in force at the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show, traditionally the curtain raiser to the season… For the rest of the story from Sail Web CLICK HERE!
View ArticleQuantum Key West Race Week dishes out great fun for the C&C 30 Class
Key West – with its azure waters, sunny skies and consistent winds – provided the perfect venue for the opening event… For the rest of the story from sail-world.com CLICK HERE!
View ArticleOptimists set new record at Trofeo Ciudad de Torrevieja
385 competitors from 23 countries, took part in the 10th edition of the Optimist ‘Trofeo Ciudad de Torrevieja’ in Spain. A record for the event… For the rest of the story from Sail Web CLICK HERE!
View ArticleHall Spars NZ rig all three new Pac 52’s with next generation mast
Hall Spars & Rigging New Zealand has been selected by three of the four founders of the new USA-based Pac 52 racing class to design and manufacture the rigs for their new builds; Invisible Hand,...
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