September 18th, 2013
Two U.S. Match Racing icons and the #1 ranked match racer in the world will go head-to-head this week at the U.S. Match Racing Championship, hosted by Sail Sheboygan (Wis.). Eight teams will match race for the Prince of Wales Bowl in Sonars on Lake Michigan, beginning Thursday, September 19 through Sunday, September 22. Taylor
September 18th, 2013
Are you thinking of competing in a winter series or late season IRC event, but don’t have an IRC rating yet? The RORC Rating Office is offering owners an IRC rating for the last three months of the year at a 50% reduction in new application or revalidation fees. The reduced fees apply to certificates
September 18th, 2013
San Francisco, CA (September 18, 2013) – The Sperry-Topsider Melges 24 World Championship 2013, which takes place from September 30 to October 5 at the San Francisco Yacht Club in Belvedere, California, has attracted a star-studded entry of 59 professional and Corinthian teams from around the world. While more than half of the entries come
September 18th, 2013
Porto Rotondo, Italy (September 18, 2013) – Racing has been cancelled for opening day of the 2013 Melges 32 World Championship, hosted by the prestigious Yacht Club Porto Rotondo (YCPR) in coordination with Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS), B.Plan Sports & Events (BPSE) and Melges Europe. According to PRO Hank Stuart, “The official word is,
September 17th, 2013
The Richardson Trophy was established in 1912. “Commodore S. O. Richardson, Jr., of the Toledo Yacht Club, Toledo, Ohio, donated a silver trophy to encourage match sail yacht racing between substantial yachts representing various of the Great Lakes” Each year the Richardson Trophy is competed for by teams of sailors representing member clubs of The
September 17th, 2013
The 45th Mariner US National Championship Regatta and the 50th Anniversary of the Class were celebrated September 14-15, 2013 on the Delaware River in Riverton, NJ. In six challenging races completed in 5-20 mph winds and plenty of river current, there were 5 different race winners among the 18 boat fleet. The Championship was settled
September 17th, 2013
(September 17, 2013) – Today, leading offshore sailor Ryan Breymaier announces his intention to build a campaign for the Vendee Globe in 2016. Following an increase in interest in short-handed round the world sailing in the United States, Ryan has committed to developing a competitive campaign with the goal of a podium finish in 2016.
September 16th, 2013
Toronto, ONT (September 16, 2013) – The I14 World Championship is underway, with 67 teams hosted by Royal Canadian Yacht Club. After three races, Brits Archie Massey/ Dan Wilsdon are ruling the waves with a 1-2-1. Top North American is Brad Ruetenik/ Garrett Brow (USA) in eighth. Racing concludes Saturday. – Full results
September 16th, 2013
The Blind Sailing U.S. National Championship was held September 14-15, 2013, hosted by Sail Newport in Newport, RI. Seven teams competed in J/22s, with skipper James O’Loughlin ruling the six race series with all first place finishes. – Full results
September 16th, 2013
Fourteen teams competed in the Ultimate 20 North American Championship, with racing on September 13-15 in Marina del Rey, CA. After keeping in touch with the early leader on day one, local Michael Eisenberg and his team of Dennis Martinelli and Keith Magnussen took the lead on day two and narrowly held on to it