September 15th, 2013
Twenty-six teams from nine countries will vie for the 2013 Melges 32 World Championship on the beautiful waters of Porto Rotondo in Sardinia, Italy on September 18-22, 2013. First-class tacticians include Cameron Appleton, Francesco Bruni, Brad Butterworth, Steve Hunt, Chris Rast, Hamish Pepper, Vasco Vascotto, Fabio Mazzoni, Chris Nicolson, Michele Ivaldi, Richard Clarke and former
September 15th, 2013
Halsey C. Herreshoff has competed in 20 America’s Cup races in four Cup matches between 1958 and 1983. His grandfather, Captain Nathanael Greene Herreshoff, designed and built yachts that defended the America’s Cup six times between 1893 and 1920. Here Halsey comments on the mistakes of the American team in their defense of the 34th
September 15th, 2013
Porto Cervo, Italy (September 14, 2013) – In a sparkling finish to the 2013 52 Super Series season, racing in a brisk leftover Mistral in bright September sunshine on the white flecked waters of their home Costa Smeralda waters, Azzurra fulfilled the dream storyline when they won the Audi Setttimana del Boche regatta trophy, denying
September 15th, 2013
Following the decision by the America’s Cup international jury on September 3 to ban Oracle Team USA wingsail trimmer Dirk from the regatta, a result of the penalty the team incurred due to infractions during the AC World Series, an initiative to seek reinstatement has failed. With the assistance of legal counsel, DeRidder made an
September 15th, 2013
Given the immense investment by Larry Ellison, in both his team and in hosting the 34th America’s Cup, insiders have wondered out loud what would happen if the American team won the event. While the City has cautiously embraced the event, it has not been a red carpet relationship. The estimated cost to taxpayers for
September 14th, 2013
Newport, RI (September 14, 2013) – The Royal Canadian Yacht Club team from Toronto has won the 2013 New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup presented by Rolex, successfully defending the title they first won in 2011 at the second edition of this biennial Corinthian event. The fifth and final day of racing was notable for
September 14th, 2013
Brielle, NJ (September 14, 2013) – In a thrilling finale to the women’s Byte CII division at the U.S. Singlehanded Sailing Championships, Simone Staff (Los Angeles, Calif.) came from behind on Saturday to edge Hanne Weaver (Gig Harbor, Wash.) for the Helen Willis Hanley Trophy. In the men’s Laser division, Clay Johnson (Point Pleasant, N.J.)
September 14th, 2013
Toronto, Canada (September 14, 2013) – With now six races complete, John Kilroy’s Samba Pa Ti continues to lead the 2013 Audi Melges 20 North American Championship, hosted by the Port Credit Yacht Club in Toronto, Canada. Michael Kiss on Bacio improved his position overall to second, and John Taylor’s Ninkasi moves into third. Daniel
September 14th, 2013
San Francisco, CA (September 14, 2013) – After the shocking turn of events in race 8, the momentum was moving
September 14th, 2013
San Francisco, CA (September 14, 2013) – Well that was interesting. Just when we thought we’d seen it all, race
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