March 18th, 2013
With less than a week to go until the 42nd edition of the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival (March 25-31) at Nanny Cay, a truly international cast is making ready to take centre stage in the beautiful sailing grounds off Tortola, British Virgin Islands. Entries from at least 12 different nations including Australia, Germany,
March 18th, 2013
In support of its ongoing efforts to improve and conserve the marine environment, West Marine is seeking applications for Marine Conservation Grants. There will be five to ten grants awarded in amounts ranging from $500 -$5000 per recipient. Applications are available online – the closing date for entries is May 1, 2013 and the winners
March 18th, 2013
The St Barths Bucket Regatta, an invitational regatta open to yachts over 31 meters LOA, expectes 35 yachts to join the festivities and racing on March 28-31 in this French West Indies territory. Among the field are five J Class yachts – the first gathering of five or more J’s since 1937. The largest yacht
March 18th, 2013
The second stop for the eight event Sperry Top-Sider NOOD Regatta circuit was in San Diego, CA on March 15-17. The feast or famine tradition for this event prevailed, where strong conditions in past events were set aside this year for light and spotty winds. Three race courses hosted 101 boats competing in 12 one
March 18th, 2013
St. Petersburg, FL (March 17, 2013) – The third and final stop of the Lightning Southern Circuit concluded with the Winter Lightning & Master Championships (March 15-17). Matt Fisher and crew Stu Fisher and Katie Werley only attended the Winter Champs, but that made the most of it by taking the title by 7 points
March 18th, 2013
The 2013 North American Sunfish Midwinters attracted a field of 32 skippers to compete in Sarasota, FL on March 15-17. After 11 races, Floridian David Mendelblatt posted only top two scores, but still only took the title by 3 points over Greg Gust of Texas. – Full results
March 17th, 2013
Sarasota, FL (March 15, 2013) Fifty-eight teams competed at the Flying Scot Midwinter Championship, hosted by Sarasota Sailing Squadron in Sarasota, FL (Mar 12-15). Strong conditions characterized the first three days, allowing for only three races to be completed. Lighter winds today allowed for two more races, with Paul Abdullah and Alex Krumdieck dominating the
March 17th, 2013
Miami, FL (March 15, 2013) – Most Farr 40 regattas comes down to the last leg of the last race on the last day, and the Miami Beach Invitational was indeed decided by two incredibly close finishes that happened just seconds apart. First, Enfant Terrible edged Plenty by a bow length in the battle for
March 16th, 2013
Welshman Tom Herbert-Evans carved his name in local sailing history March 15, 2013. The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club (RBYC) Sailing Academy Director became the first sailor to circumnavigate Bermuda in an Optimist dinghy. He achieved the unprecedented feat in an elapsed time of nine hours, 28 minutes and 48 seconds after setting off on his
March 16th, 2013
Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Virgin Gorda on March 11-15, 2013. Photos by
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