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Clipper Race: Southern Ocean leg begins

Published on October 31st, 2017

Cape Town, South Africa (October 31, 2017) – The third stage of the Clipper 2017-18 Round the World Yacht Race, officially known as Race 3: The Dell Latitude Rugged Race, got underway today for the 12 ... Read More


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VIDEO: Powerboats don’t pearl

Published on October 31st, 2017

Oh yes they do! Videographer Kevin Cadby had his drone airborne when a vessel capsized off the coast of Florida, tossing the boater into the rough waters. Sam Ruskin, 13, who was surfing at Jupiter Beach ... Read More


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Storm damage cancels Caribbean Dinghy Championship

Published on October 31st, 2017

The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) has made the decision to cancel the 2017 Caribbean Dinghy Championship, which was to be hosted November 24-26 by the Trinidad and Tobago Sailing Association. While many teams had expressed interest ... Read More


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America’s Cup Economic Report Delayed

Published on October 31st, 2017

by Jonathan Bell, The Royal Gazette Hamilton, Bermuda (October 31, 2017) – A report assessing how well the America’s Cup delivered on investment is now in the hands of Cabinet, according to the ACBDA (America’s Cup ... Read More


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Volvo Ocean Race is Really on Now

Published on October 31st, 2017

British-born meteorologist Libby Greenhalgh, who was navigator for Team SCA in the 2014-15 Volvo Ocean Race, is providing exclusive insight into the current edition for B&G, the official race electronics supplier. Here’s her latest report. Note: ... Read More


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Getting USA Back into the Game

Published on October 31st, 2017

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt The Protocol for the America’s Cup is sort of like the Notice of Race but with less information. How many events would we commit to without knowing the details of the boat, ... Read More


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Transpac changes rules for 50th edition

Published on October 30th, 2017

(October 30, 2017) – The Board of Directors at the Transpacific Yacht Club have announced they have loosened the restrictive criteria defining monohull yachts eligible to receive the first to finish “Barn Door” trophy in the ... Read More


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Bill Symes: Finding the magic

Published on October 30th, 2017

Bill Symes is the driving force behind the Columbia Gorge Racing Association, which for 21 years has hosted elite events at its base in Cascade Locks, Oregon. Bill is also pretty good in the Laser Radial, ... Read More


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The Ramifications of Downwind Jail

Published on October 30th, 2017

While the Racing Rules of Sailing includes a “Proper Course” rule (see rule 17) in fleet racing, the gloves come off with the removal of the rule in match racing. Dave Perry explains the ramifications of ... Read More


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