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Why I will watch the America’s Cup, Sadly

Published on January 13th, 2017

by David Salter Like millions of sailing enthusiasts around the world, I will be watching the America’s Cup racing on television, not because I admire the current version of this great event, but because my 50-year ... Read More


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Displaying the Waves of the World

Published on January 13th, 2017

Ventusky, a web application which displays weather from around the world, has introduced a unique wave visualisation system to its online tool. With the help of animated arcs, it shows the movement of waves in the ... Read More


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Growing Junior Keelboat Sailing

Published on January 12th, 2017

Newport, RI (January 12, 2017) – The first annual J/70 U.S. Youth Championship will take place concurrent with the J/FEST New England Regatta on August 11-13. The goal of this event is to help develop and ... Read More


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IDEC SPORT: Climbing the Atlantic Ocean

Published on January 12th, 2017

(January 12, 2016; Day 27; 23:00 FR) – After rounding Cape Horn, Francis Joyon (FRA) and his five crew on the 31.5m VPLP-designed trimaran IDEC SPORT are in the final leg of their bid to win ... Read More


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Vendée Globe: One Final Hurdle

Published on January 12th, 2017

(January 12, 2017; Day 68) – British skipper Alex Thomson today said his last chance of winning the 2016-17 Vendée Globe lies with a ridge of high pressure close to the finish line. Thomson said his ... Read More


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New York Yacht Club Announces 2017 Schedule

Published on January 12th, 2017

With a sparkling mix of tradition, technology, camaraderie and cutthroat competition, the 2017 racing season at the New York Yacht Club will be one of the most exciting, and diverse, in the Club’s rich 173-year-history. The ... Read More


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Forecast Promises Fast Start in Key West

Published on January 12th, 2017

Key West, FL (January 12, 2017) – As teams take advantage of the final days before the start of the 30th anniversary Quantum Key West Race Week, they have received welcomed news in the form of ... Read More


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