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Starting Races on Runs or Reaches

September 10th, 2013

By Glenn McCarthy, Lake Michigan Sail Racing Federation When the first mark is a reach or a run, competitors find they have to adjust their thoughts, ideas, tactics and positioning in order to get across the starting line. Something happened in this sport, I’m not sure if it was caused by admiration for the beautiful


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Larchmont Rises to the Challenge While Some Favorites Struggle

September 10th, 2013

Newport, RI (August 10, 2013) – It was an action packed kick off to the third edition of the New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup presented by Rolex as 20 international yacht club teams completed two races on day one of the five-day regatta that will conclude on September 14, 2013. The expected conditions led


EIGHT BELLS: Ken Gardiner

September 9th, 2013

Renowned model maker Kenny Gardiner sailed his final voyage on September 3 (1948-2013). “It sure has been a pleasure having


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EIGHT BELLS: Chris Packer

September 8th, 2013

New Zealand and Australian sailor Chris Packer died on 1st September, aged 60, after a long period of disability. He



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