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2019 U.S. Youth Sailing Championship

Published on June 25th, 2019

The 2019 U.S. Youth Sailing Championship hosted for four classes on June 22-25 in Beach Haven, NJ. Several sailors set the tone early to lead their fleets from the first race. Brothers Justin and Mitchell Callahan ... Read More


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SailGP: A Spectacle Sport

Published on June 25th, 2019

For the inaugural season of SailGP, while the six teams on the water are sorting out how to sail the F50 catamarans, there is an equal effort in how to present the competition. While the Holy ... Read More


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VIDEO: Water fights not allowed

Published on June 25th, 2019

Local businesses and organizations duked it out at the fourth annual Kiwanis Corporate Regatta on June 24 in Charleston, West Virginia. Competitors used water guns to power their small model yachts across the fountain at the ... Read More


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Come Monday at Block Island Race Week

Published on June 24th, 2019

Block Island, RI (June 24, 2019) – Bill Sweetser sported a broad smile as he stood in the stern of his boat that is berthed at Champlin’s Marina. Sweetser could not have scripted a better start ... Read More


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New governance wasn’t built in a day

Published on June 24th, 2019

As the governing body for the sport of sailing, World Sailing presented its 2018-2022 strategy at their May 2018 Mid-Year Meeting. Within the objectives was the establishment of a governance structure within the International Federation that ... Read More


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Stacked field for 2019 Etchells Worlds

Published on June 24th, 2019

Thirty-seven teams will vie for the 2019 Etchells World title on June 25 to 29 in Corpus Christi, TX. Nine races are scheduled for teams representing Australia, Bermuda, Canada, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, New ... Read More


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An exercise in personal endurance

Published on June 24th, 2019

Newport, RI (June 24, 2019) – A fleet of 14 yachts has their final night on land before commencing tomorrow on the 2019 Transatlantic Race. As they start off Castle Hill Light at the entrance to ... Read More


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Nominations open for World Sailing Awards 2019

Published on June 24th, 2019

World Sailing is inviting the sailing community, sports fan, and the public to nominate individuals, teams, and organizations for the 2019 World Sailing Awards. The nomination period is now open for the Rolex World Sailor of ... Read More


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Mike Marshall: Three Tips for Everyone

Published on June 24th, 2019

Mike Marshall, who earlier this year won the 2019 J/22 Midwinters, offers advice that can help anyone succeed anywhere, in any boat. Thinking back on the regatta, I attribute our success to three things. One is ... Read More


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Should Sailors Be Certified?

Published on June 24th, 2019

by George Day, Cruising Compass Other than attending a summer sailing program when I was 10 and 11, I have never been to a sailing school or taken courses for any sort of official certification. I ... Read More


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