2017 Nanny Cay Cup – Winners in light breezes
A tauntingly light breeze of five – seven knots out of the south was enough to get 50+ boats starting in the Nanny Cay Cup, the first event of the 2017 BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival. Rather...
View ArticleA Brief History of America’s Cup Foiling
This neglects to mention that the design rule for the 34th America’s cup AC72 was written to explicitly prevent foiling. It wasn’t until ETNZ found a loophole in the rule that allowed them to develop a...
View ArticleThe first multihull in the America’s Cup
The first time a multihull sailed in the AC came with much controversy in 1988… the cat vs. the monohull. AC history for sure!
View ArticleTalking with Dennis Conner
An interview with “Big Bad Dennis”. He talks about past and current sailing. Dennis says he does not like sailing at all… but he loves racing a sailboat. He gives his opinion on the future of sailing...
View ArticleWilly Altadill to return for his second edition of Volvo Ocean Race
Willy Altadill, the 24-year-old from Barcelona, who made his debut with MAPFRE last race, is the son of round-the-world veteran Guillermo Altadill… For the rest of the story from sail-world.com CLICK...
View ArticleRS Aero Spring Championships at Island Barn
Peter Barton, Lymington Town SC was the overall winner of the RS Aero Noble Marine UK Spring Championship… For the rest of the story from Sail Web CLICK HERE!
View ArticleCalling an audible for Nanny Cay Cup
A tauntingly light breeze of 5-7 knots out of the south was enough to get 50+ boats starting in the Nanny Cay Cup, the first event of the 2017 BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival. Rather than the...
View ArticleSponsorship Matters
Before Morgan Peach was named to the 2017 British Sailing Team as a 49er helm, he was captured here racing RS Fevas in the early days with his crew Herbie Harford at Hayling Island Sailing Club… For...
View ArticleNewport Bermuda Race Welcomes Multihulls… FINALLY!
Racing For the first time ever, the Newport Bermuda race will allow multihulls 58 feet and larger to compete in the iconic offshore race… For the rest of the story from sailingworld.com CLICK HERE!
View Articlemy hero
In 2006 we started our family so I was not longer able to crew on a racing boat, however that never stopped my husband. He then volunteered – starting a high school youth racing program (MYST –...
View ArticleTrofeo Princesa Sofía IBEROSTAR – Perfect day of three wins
Hungry to make their mark at the 49er FX European Championships when they come to their home water of Kiel in June, the duo who have sailed together since 2011 have been a class apart so far at the...
View Articlegraphically alaska
We continue to be impressed by the outside-the-yachting-box thinking of Race 2 Alaska organizers, with the latest coming via their infographics department. Click this link to get to the interactive...
View ArticleAmerica’s Cup to be ‘Beyond Physical’
When the America’s Cup moved to multihulls, and the mission became to grow the audience, showcasing action and athleticism became the focus. As this CNN report details, the 35th America’s Cup will...
View ArticleFirst Day Super Foiler Test Results
Sideways update from Superfoiler’s first day on the water. Turn up the volume for the update!
View ArticleProgressing the Para World Sailing Strategic Plan
On 28 March 2017, Sir Philip Craven, International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President met with senior World Sailing officials, receiving an update on the progress the world governing body is making...
View ArticleAmerica’s Cup – Cup organisers weigh in with repair advice for Team NZ
America’s Cup.com has issued a statement endeavouring to clarify the rules in the 35th America’s Cup governing the use and replacement of daggerboards. In particular, the America’s Cup organizers seem...
View ArticleAmerica’s Cup Hall of Fame to induct three personalities in 2017
The America’s Cup Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on October 5, 2017 in San Diego, California, aboard the U.S.S. Midway. Three personalities will be inducted John K. Marshall (USA) Doug...
View ArticleNacra 17s @Palma 2017: Day 3
All photos Jesús Renedo / Sailingn Energy / Trofeo Sofia Iberostar – John Grimson & Anne Burnet have taken the lead after 9 races. Echavarri & Pacheco also climbed coming from 5th overall and...
View ArticleShowcasing Tactical Skills at Congressional Cup
The 53rd running of the Congressional Cup got underway today for the twelve international teams competing in the second stop in the 2017 World Match Racing Tour. Defending champion Taylor Canfield...
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