September 4th, 2013
By John Branch, NY Times San Francisco, CA – Twenty years ago, before its failing finances were rescued by the billionaire Larry Ellison and before it won the America’s Cup, the Golden Gate Yacht Club was just a forlorn building at the end of a quarter-mile jetty. To get there, its members had to pass
September 4th, 2013
Oracle Team USA unveiled its 11-member crew that comprise the starting lineup when the team’s quest to defend the America’s Cup begins on San Francisco Bay this Saturday. Jimmy Spithill (Australia), Helmsman Birthdate: June 28, 1979 Shannon Falcone (Antigua), Grinder Birthdate: June 28, 1981 Rome Kirby (United States), Grinder Birthdate: June 6, 1989 John Kostecki
September 3rd, 2013
By Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt As the America’s Cup International Jury navigated the rules and facts that pertained to the illegal modifications of the Oracle Team USA AC45s during the America’s Cup World Series, it was clear the penalty would be significant. But I contend that today’s penalty does more damage to the America’s Cup than
September 3rd, 2013
San Francisco, CA (September 3, 2013) – Sailors from New Zealand and Australia are fierce rivals and today they brought that aggression to the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup on San Francisco Bay. The rivalry was illustrated by the NZL Sailing Team with Emirates Team New Zealand and Objective Australia, which placed 1-2 in the
September 3rd, 2013
By Nicolai (17) and Sebastian Sutter Sponholtz (15) The water off the St Francis Yacht Club is one of the
September 2nd, 2013
With an invitation to the 2013 Argo Gold Cup on the line, the Bermuda Sailing Association’s Match Racing National Championships,
September 2nd, 2013
The 2013 running of the 238-mile Vineyard Race (Aug 30-Sept 1), the 79th such event which extends the length of
September 2nd, 2013
Luna Rossa skipper Max Sirena admits it was no easy task to convince his team to get back on the
September 2nd, 2013
If the Challenger for the 34th America’s Cup walks away with the Auld Mug, look for the next edition to
September 2nd, 2013
Dick Newick, the legendary designer of multihulls, and the most admired probably, sailed bound for the Fiddler’s Green on the