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Busy Day at J/24 Midwinters

Published on February 10th, 2017

Indian Harbour Beach, FL (February 10, 2017) – The J/24 Midwinter Championship kicked off at Eau Gallie Yacht Club today under clear blue skies with breeze between 10-15 knots over four races. Keeping all his scores ... Read More


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Conrad Colman dismasted in Vendée Globe

Published on February 10th, 2017

(February 10, 2017; Day 97) – At 2300 French time, Conrad Colman (USA/NZL) called his team to inform them that his IMOCA Foresight Natural Energy was dismasted. The skipper is unharmed and was calm during the ... Read More


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Vendée Globe: Stormy Seas Ahead

Published on February 10th, 2017

(February 10, 2017; Day 97, 17:05 FR) – Between this Sunday coming and next Sunday, five of the ten skippers who are still racing in the Vendée Globe solo round the world race should finish. But ... Read More


Dock Talk

OCC Announces 2016 Award Recipients

Published on February 10th, 2017

Dartmouth, Devon, UK (February 10, 2017) – Each year the Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) recognises the outstanding achievements of blue water sailors and brings them to the attention of the sailing community. Commodore Anne Hammick noted, ... Read More


Feature

Eight Bells: Eileen Ramsay

Published on February 10th, 2017

Eileen Ramsay, the Queen of British yachting photography during the post war years, died on February 8 at the age of 101. Ramsay recorded the explosion in small boat sailing during the 1950s and 60s, capturing ... Read More


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Para World Sailing Update – February 2017

Published on February 10th, 2017

In this monthly report, World Sailing provides updates that outline the future for Para World Sailing. Para World Sailing Equipment The 2.4 Norlin One Design, Weta Trimaran and Hansa 303 have been proposed as the Para ... Read More


Feature

Not Your Average Distance Race

Published on February 9th, 2017

They capsized, snapped masts, got stuck in currents so strong they were pushed backwards, and faced the very real prospect of sun-stroke and dehydration sailing up to 12 hours a day. Luckily the seven teams who ... Read More


Dock Talk

Burling and Tuke named Kiwi Team of the Year

Published on February 9th, 2017

Auckland, New Zealand (February 9, 2017) – Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have won the Team of the Year Award at the 54th Halberg Awards, New Zealand’s most prestigious sporting accolades. The black tie event, hosted ... Read More


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