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Hidden Dangers from Floating Objects

Published on February 22nd, 2017

By Ross Tibbits, Sailing World Magazine In the Vendee Globe, 21,638 miles of ocean sailing presents hidden dangers for the sailors and their boats. Seven of 29 starting Vendee Globe skippers reported collisions with unidentified floating ... Read More


Dock Talk

Red Bull Team Returns to Extreme Sailing

Published on February 22nd, 2017

(February 22, 2017) – After securing its third season podium in the Extreme Sailing Series™ last year, 2017 will see Red Bull Sailing Team return to compete in the adrenaline-fuelled Stadium Racing circuit, spearheaded by Austrian ... Read More


Feature

Eight Rules for Racing the Racer/Cruiser

Published on February 22nd, 2017

Quantum Sail’s David Flynn has spent years helping cruisers with their competitive bug. In a perfect world you could have a boat for every need, but if you’re like most of us and your budget only ... Read More


Dock Talk

Navtec seeks investors to restore full operations

Published on February 22nd, 2017

Following the closure in January of Navtec Rigging Solutions‘ USA facility in Guilford, CT, the business continues working with clients albeit at reduced capacity with its current inventory and capabilities at its European base, Navtec France. ... Read More


Feature

Conrad Colman’s Timeless Truth

Published on February 22nd, 2017

Conrad Colman (NZL/USA) is fighting to finish the Vendée Globe after his Foresight Natural Energy dismasted on the night of February 10, 2017. He has only emergency food rations left and enough power for two more ... Read More


News

Vendée Globe: Painfully Slow Progress

Published on February 22nd, 2017

(February 22, 2017; Day 109) – Progress has remained painfully slow for Kiwi skipper Conrad Colman today as he sails into a wide high pressure ridge which stands between him and the favorable westerly breezes which ... Read More


Dock Talk

2017 Youth World Champs Awarded to China

Published on February 22nd, 2017

(February 22, 2017) – World Sailing, the world governing body of the sport, announced that Sanya, China will host the 2017 edition of the Youth Sailing World Championships. As the premier event in youth sailing, more ... Read More


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