June 27th, 2013
We are nearing the midpoint of the Volvo Ocean Race hiatus. It has been a year since the 2011-12 edition completed, with the 2013-14 edition set to begin next October. With three teams confirmed for the next edition, and several more waiting in the wings, Seahorse magazine editor Andrew Hurst checked in with Volvo Ocean
June 27th, 2013
ORACLE TEAM USA completed a first full day of two-boat testing on Wednesday in San Francisco. Both of the team’s AC72 racing yachts spent the morning running through various tests and boat set-ups as they maneuvered around the San Francisco Bay. “It was the best day of the campaign,” said skipper Jimmy Spithill. “It has
June 27th, 2013
By James Marta – Seattle, WA: Bravo to Henry Sprague’s exposure of the escalating entry fees imposed by yacht clubs, thus defeating a major purpose of their existence; its participation in yachting. In the Seattle area’s past history, we used to have just two principle racing yacht club sponsors, and we had wonderful turnouts for
June 26th, 2013
The Ullman Sails group was founded in 1967, and those early years were successful largely due to the exploits of its leader, Dave Ullman. It all began in the coastal community of Newport Beach, CA, but has grown far and wide since then. Dave sold his original sail loft in 2007, and with all the
June 26th, 2013
Block Island, RI (June 26, 2013) – It’s the 25th Anniversary of the Storm Trysail Club’s biennial Block Island Race Week, and it seems that after almost five decades a good thing has only gotten better with age. First held in 1965, the five-day competition, originally patterned after Cowes Week, is one of the last
June 26th, 2013
On Saturday, June 22 the lunchtime crowd at Pequot Yacht Club in Southport, CT was treated to a unique sight:
June 26th, 2013
Among the attributes of the America’s Cup that sets it apart is how all sailing enthusiasts live within its shadow.
June 25th, 2013
Block Island, RI (June 25, 2013) – More than 1500 sailors embarked on an 18.2 nautical mile Around the Island
June 25th, 2013
Australian Nathan Outteridge made his mark on the Olympic stage, dominating the 49er skiff before claiming Gold at the 2012
June 25th, 2013
Annapolis, MD (June 25, 2013) – The National Sailing Center & Hall of Fame (NSHOF) today announced the 10 people