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Celebrating an era at the Dick Carter Cup

May 23rd, 2023

Dick Carter, one of the leading designers during the IOR era in the 1970s, will be celebrated at the Dick

August 28th, 2018

The health of our sport should always be a priority – the next generation deserves it. Yet, too often we

January 10th, 2016

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt The SORC was a phenomenal event, encompassing a couple weeks of winter offshore racing in Florida

April 3rd, 2015

Imp was one of the most successful ocean racing boats in yachting history. The 40-foot boat designed by Kiwi Ron

February 3rd, 2015

Born as the Clipper Cup in 1972, a change in sponsorship rebranded the Hawaiian event as the Kenwood Cup. During

February 3rd, 2015

The Clipper Cup was once contested on the waters of Hawaii. Now it’s the prized trophy at Port Douglas Race

December 20th, 2013

Disaster strikes Winsome Gold at the 1979 Admiral’s Cup. Photo ©Sharon Green/ultimatesailing.com. Click on image to enlarge

December 19th, 2013

(December 20, 2013) – The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron has started formalised planning for a One Ton Cup Revisited

December 5th, 2013

(December 5, 2013) – Due to popular demand (as they say in show business), we have decided to open up

December 3rd, 2013

Efforts are underway to organize a “One Ton Cup Revisited” regatta, in Auckland, New Zealand, in February/March 2015. The regatta