June 17th, 2013
Laser builder LaserPerformance has submitted a response on June 12, 2013 to the complaint filed by Laser designer Bruce Kirby on March 4, 2013 in the U.S. Federal Court system, in which Kirby contends that the builder had failed to submit royalty fees owed to him. Kirby’s complaint also named the International Laser Class Association
June 17th, 2013
By Eric Sorensen, Scuttlebutt contributor Bruce Bates makes an excellent point in Scuttlebutt 3861 on the longevity of the latest generation of America’s Cup boats. I have sailed on the 12m Weatherly and one of the IACC Stars and Stripes. Both are still floating, if not in race shape; at least hopefully usable condition. AC33
June 17th, 2013
Sixty-six teams competed in the 2013 C Scow Nationals, hosted by Pewaukee Yacht Club on Pewaukee Lake in Wisconsin on June 13-16. In what was a most challenging 6-race series in mostly light air races or variable, shifty winds, Leif Evensen and brother Erik with Jacki Eisenhauer led from the start. Evensen was challenged by
June 17th, 2013
This year’s America’s Cup takes place in San Francisco Bay, from September 7 to 21, with holders Oracle Team USA facing the best of three challengers: Emirates Team New Zealand (NZL), Luna Rossa (ITA) and Artemis (SWE). Here are details on the last 10 winners of sport’s oldest competition. 2010 Valencia, Spain Challenger BMW Oracle
June 17th, 2013
The ISAF World Sailing Rankings for June 17, 2013 have been released, which finds eight nations represented at World #1 positions. The Austrian sailors have stormed up the rankings to match Australia with four top three positions, while North America is led by Anne Hageer and Briana Provancha (USA) as the top ranked women’s 470