June 8th, 2013
By John Coté, San Francisco Chronicle (June 8, 2013) – Will San Francisco taxpayers have to foot the bill to host the America’s Cup? That’s still a possibility since the group responsible for fundraising to offset city costs has missed key benchmarks and has yet to fully pay off some of the city’s bills. Members
June 8th, 2013
San Francisco, CA (June 7, 2013) – Artemis Racing says it is moving forward with its challenge for the America’s Cup. The team’s continued participation had been in doubt following a tragic capsize that led to the death of a crew member last month. The Swedish challenger has confirmed it is now preparing its second
June 6th, 2013
Associate Publisher of Latitude 38, John Arndt founded the Summer Sailstice in 2001, an annual summer solstice event focusing on getting people on the water and bringing attention to the sport of sailing. The day has grown into a nationally recognized event with Summer Sailstices being observed internationally and at both coastal and inland sailing
June 6th, 2013
Iconic as the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco’s fog is world-famous too. And as the approach of summer elevates the fog season into high gear, it could explain the inability to clearly see what has happened to the much ballyhooed “Summer of Sailing” theme touted by the America’s Cup Event Authority. Now four weeks after
June 6th, 2013
By Christopher Caen, Huffington Post I am sitting with Jimmy Spithill, and I am giddy. I ask, “Who do you race for? Larry Ellison, Oracle Team USA, or San Francisco?” I have managed to corral Spithill, the skipper for Oracle Team USA, at a bar on Union Street, and we have headed to the back
June 6th, 2013
With the summer winds arriving and the school year completed, activity for the two North American teams selected to compete in the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup will now be increasing. The teams are organized with sailors of 19-24 years, all holding passports for the country they represent (USA), and must train a group of
June 6th, 2013
“NO cash, no splash.” That, says John Bertrand, is the very simple equation to explain why there are more Australians competing in the America’s Cup this year than from any other nation – and yet no Australian boat chasing line honours. And he should know. Backed by Alan Bond’s millions, Bertrand and his crew sailed
June 5th, 2013
By Don Casey, BoatU.S. Magazine Most of us react emotionally to the slightest blemish on our hulls, and blisters often announce themselves as lots of blemishes. Those little bumps become a source of worry, even dread. Why my boat? How much time do I have before hull integrity is compromised? If I spring for a
June 5th, 2013
For the professional basketball and hockey leagues in the U.S., June will host their championship finals. For the America’s Cup teams, June provides the final training days before the challengers must face off in the elimination series which begins July 7. Here’s what they have planned for June: Oracle Team USA (USA), Defender – In
June 5th, 2013
Daniela Clark, who started PhotoBoat.com with now-husband Allen Clark, grew up in Westport, CT and has been involved in sailing schools, water sports programs, and also found time to obtain her Master license from the Coast Guard. Here she provides observations in the WaterViews blog on the benefits of sailing for children: 1. Self-Confidence. There
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