Monthly Archives: August 2013

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NBC ramps up America’s Cup coverage in the United States

August 5th, 2013

San Francisco, CA (August 5, 2013) – The America’s Cup is returning to network television in the United States for the first time in over 20 years with NBC. Coverage begins with Semifinal races 3 and 4 of the Louis Vuitton Cup, the America’s Cup Challenger Series, on August 9 and 10 which will be


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Brushing Up On Downwind Tactics For Thistle Nationals

August 5th, 2013

By Mike Ingham (August 5, 2013) – At 109 boats, the Thistle Nationals (August 3-9) is underway. With such a big fleet, a few of us just got into a discussion on downwind tactics and how they differ from small fleets. The leaders won’t have a lot of clear lanes and can get locked into


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US 470 Sailors Prepare For Worlds in La Rochelle

August 5th, 2013

(August 5, 2013) – As the 470 World Championships kick off in La Rochelle, France, among the fleet will be ISAF #1 ranked team Annie Haeger and Briana Provancha. Dana Paxton (US Sailing) caught up with the US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider sailors as they prepared for the Worlds to talk about competition, travel, lucky


Dock Talk

Sailing Events Underway At Canada Games 2013

August 5th, 2013

(Sherbrooke, Canada) – Sailing events at the Canada Games 2013 got underway on Saturday and will continue through Thursday, August 8. Events include: Under 21 (no younger than 17) male category/Single-handed – Laser, and
Double-handed – 29er; Under 21 (no younger than 17) female/Single-handed – Laser Radial, and Double-handed – 29er. Para sailing will be raced


Dock Talk

Clipper Race Fleet To Compete In Sydney-Hobart Race

August 5th, 2013

(August 4, 2013) – The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia has announced that the 12-strong Clipper 13-14 Round the World Yacht Race fleet will take on a historic challenge in the Australian leg of the race to compete in the 69th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, which starts on 26 December 2013. Having started the


VIDEO: A rare glimpse

August 5th, 2013

The Luna Rossa Challenge does not focus their energies on creating media content, but when they do it is worth



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