October 1st, 2013
Promoting sailing and administering the sport more efficiently at the national level during tough economic times rank high on the mandate of newly-appointed Bermuda Sailing Association (BSA) president Martin Siese, as reported in The Royal Gazette. The veteran sailor was appointed by BSA’s board of governors at the association’s AGM last month after Leatrice Roman
October 1st, 2013
Rizhao City, China (October 1, 2013) – The Laser Radial Women’s World Championship 2013 got underway today, with 77 entrants competing in the first of two qualifying races. After wind conditions forced a two hour postponement, the Chinese contingent placed three sailors in the top ten, with American Paige Railey posting a 3-2 to lead
October 1st, 2013
Following America’s Cup defender Golden Gate Yacht Club accepting Hamilton Island Yacht Club as the Challenger of Record for the 35th Match, the SF Chronicle is reporting that a second challenge was immediately extended by Canada’s Royal Vancouver Yacht Club. Hamilton Island Yacht Club owners, Bob and Sandy Oatley, discuss their bid on ABC News
September 30th, 2013
(September 30, 2013) – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill Friday requiring powerboat operators to pass a safety course, but some advocates are already working to get a tougher law passed next year.The law, passed in light of several well-publicized fatal accidents in the United States last year, will require people 18 and
September 30th, 2013
The Sail Canada Nominating Committee announced the final list of candidates for the Board of Directors to be elected at the Sail Canada Annual General Meeting on Saturday, October 26, 2013. The current Board of Directors and final list of candidates for election to the Board of Directors are as follows… read on
September 30th, 2013
The last two back-to-back Grade 3 events in the 2013 season of the Chicago Match Race Center ended with young Australian talent David Chapman winning the Invitational A event (Sept 26-27), and Singapore’s Maximillian Soh claiming victory in the Invitational B event (Sept 28-29). Chapman topped a field of eight teams from four nations, while
September 30th, 2013
The 2013 J/22 World Championship regatta features 72 teams from Canada, the Cayman Islands, South Africa and the USA. Racing begins on Tuesday, and continues through Saturday. Complete regatta information, including live racing updates, is available at www.j22worlds.com
September 30th, 2013
The ISAF World Sailing Rankings for 30 September 2013 have been released, which has shuffled the order in the Laser Radial, while the top 25 remain the same in 470, Finn, Nacra 17 and RS:X. Following their World Championship, Alex Maloney and Molly Meech (NZL) remain 49erFX World #1 while Britain holds 1-2 in the
September 30th, 2013
(September 30, 2013) – Yachting Australia has announced the finalists for the 2013 Australian Yachting Awards, with winners to be selected in seven categories, Male Sailor of the Year, Female Sailor of the Year, Sailor of the Year with a Disability, Youth Sailor of the Year, Sport Professional Award, Sport Promotion Award and Volunteer Award.
September 29th, 2013
The International Disabled Sailing Association is set to host its 2014 World Championships at the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron in August. RNSYS is home to Canadian Gold Medal Paralympian Paul Tingley who has recently moved from the 2.4mR class to the Sonar Class with team mates Logan Campbell and Scott Lutes. The event is