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Vendée Globe: Miles of Milestones

Published on January 30th, 2017

(January 30, 2017; Day 86, 15:40 FR) – Conrad Colman on Foresight Natural Energy crossed the Equator back into the northern hemisphere this morning at 0845hrs UTC in tenth place in the Vendée Globe solo round ... Read More


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Safety: Is the Sport adapting to its Evolution?

Published on January 30th, 2017

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 the evolution of ... Read More


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World Cup Series On A Mission

Published on January 30th, 2017

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt For every Olympic event, whether it be Women’s Two Person Dinghy or the Heavyweight Men’s One Person Dinghy, there is a one design class association that is balancing the needs of all ... Read More


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Alex Thomson: In Pursuit of Sailing History

Published on January 30th, 2017

The eighth edition of the Vendee Globe attracted 29 IMOCA 60 skippers, representing four continents and ten nations, to take on the only non-stop solo round the world race without assistance. Amid the field was Alex ... Read More


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Hall of Fame to Request Lease Extension

Published on January 30th, 2017

The U.S. National Sailing Hall of Fame needs more time to raise money for its planned development of a 12,000-square-foot building on City Dock in Annapolis, MD. The nonprofit organization is planning to appear before the ... Read More


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A Checklist to Stimulate Growth

Published on January 30th, 2017

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt When someone moves to a new area, or is looking to get back into the sport, Scuttlebutt World Headquarters will often get an email for advice on what type of boat they ... Read More


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RS Aero Midwinters 2017

Published on January 29th, 2017

Twenty-four sailors competed in the RS Aero Midwinters, held January 28-29 in Palm Beach, FL. The winners in the three RS Aero rig sizes were Loren Cole (5), Hank Saurage (7), and Mark Jacobi (9). Details... Read More


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USA Strikes Gold at World Cup Series Miami

Published on January 29th, 2017

Miami, FL (January 29, 2017) – With medals won and lost yesterday for five of the events at the 2017 World Cup Series Miami, today sought closure for the Men’s and Women’s 470, Finn, Laser, and ... Read More


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InterClub Mid-Winter Championships 2017

Published on January 29th, 2017

Classic frostbiting conditions prevailed for the InterClub Mid-Winter Championships, held January 28-29 in Larchmont, NY. With 40 degree temperatures and winds ranging from 5 to 20 knots with 50 degree shifts, 19 teams comprised of 38 ... Read More


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