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Clipper Race: Bait and switch

Published on November 15th, 2017

(November 15, 2017; Day 15) – The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet has seen mixed conditions with fast downwind conditions being replaced by shifting winds and lighter airs for many teams. Sanya Serenity Coast ... Read More


News

Sail Canada Sailor of the Month

Published on November 15th, 2017

Sail Canada’s Sailor of the Month award acknowledges sailing achievements by Canadians involved or associated with the sport in all its forms. Here are the latest recipients. It has been a long and busy year for ... Read More


Dock Talk

Disaster strikes Transat Jacques Vabre

Published on November 15th, 2017

(November 15, 2017; Day 11) – At 18:15 UTC, Maxi80 Prince de Bretagne dismasted just 93 miles from the finish line of the Transat Jacques Vabre in Salvador de Bahia. The 80ft trimaran, Prince de Bretagne ... Read More


Feature

Environmental laws hamper salvage

Published on November 14th, 2017

When Team Vestas Wind ran aground in the Indian Ocean on November 29 during the 2014-15 Volvo Ocean Race, the boat was miraculously recovered off the reef and rebuilt to finish the race. The Clipper Round ... Read More


Feature

Gybing Inside the Zone

Published on November 14th, 2017

RacingRulesOfSailing.org is an online platform that assists in the understanding of the racing rules and provides answers to rules questions. Question: In a recent race three boats (1,2, and 3 – I was number 3) were ... Read More


Feature

The Exodus Has Begun

Published on November 14th, 2017

Each year at this time the cavalry comes to the Caribbean through numerous rallies and races for sailors that seek a warmer climate. Here’s the event list compiled by the Caribbean Sailing Association. Salty Dawg (Fall ... Read More


Feature

Volvo Ocean Race: Big tactical call ahead

Published on November 14th, 2017

(November 14, 2017; Leg 2, Day 10) – With yesterday’s Equator crossings already a fading memory for the Volvo Ocean Race crews, and after being largely untroubled by the Doldrums, the seven teams were making between ... Read More


Dock Talk

Record breaking day for Gabart

Published on November 14th, 2017

(November 14, 2017; Day 11, 20:00 FR) – After crossing the Equator in just under 6 days, François Gabart has gained considerable speed in his attempt to set a new single-handed round the world time. Since ... Read More


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Dicey start to WIM Series Busan

Published on November 14th, 2017

Busan, Korea (November 14, 2017) – The Busan Cup Women’s International Match Race got underway today under sunny skies but with a shifty northwesterly breeze keeping the teams and the race committee on their toes all ... Read More


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