May 30th, 2013
Effective June 1st, the Sailing Yacht Research Foundation (SYRF) will have a new Treasurer and a new Executive Director position filled to help guide the organization forward in its mission to support the science of sailing. Scott Weisman joins Board of Directors as new Treasurer and Bjorn Johnson becomes Executive Director. The SYRF provides the
May 30th, 2013
Boating and booze… is that redundant? Asking if a yacht club has a bar … is that even a question? Aren’t we now in ‘Beer Can’ racing season? Yes, it’s hard to escape the connection sailing has with spirits, so consider what follows to be a helpful reminder to be responsible… * A boat operator
May 30th, 2013
The handicap fleet in northwestern U.S. continues to diminish in the wake of increased demands on people’s time and the economic costs associated with racing. But when you add to that mis-managed rating systems with frequent changes being made without owner input and due process, it can take the fun out of racing. A concerned
May 30th, 2013
With shelves of championship titles to his name, Dave Ullman continues to race and coach at the highest level. Here Dave offers his take on crew classification… “What needs to be recognized is that the more competitive the class, the more likely the class rules will be pushed to the limit. And if that class
May 30th, 2013
Last runs for the Hydroptère on San Francisco Bay before heading back to San Pedro, CA. Hydroptère successfully made the
May 30th, 2013
This week the Lunenburg Yacht Club in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia launched their new Sail All program which introduces sailing to
May 30th, 2013
The sinking of Scott McWilliams’ Tartan 42 Liela B during the 169nm Bone Island Regatta from Sarasota, FL to Key
May 30th, 2013
The International Sailing Federation has approved 20 competitors from 11 nations to receive funding from the Athlete Participation Programme for
May 30th, 2013
The America’s Cup Pavilion will open on Friday when indie-icons Imagine Dragons perform the first of a series of summer
May 30th, 2013
The College of Charleston Sailing Team celebrates their overall win at the 2013 ICSA/Gill Intercollegiate National Coed Championship. Video by
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