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How to Make the America’s Cup Great (Again)

Published on December 21st, 2016

America’s Cup winning tactician, lecturer, and television commentator Gary Jobson speaks with Andy Schell of 59° North regarding the previous America’s Cup and his vision for what needs to be done for the event in the ... Read More


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Translating the Intensity of Yacht Racing

Published on December 20th, 2016

Jeff Ayliffe with a GoPro HERO5 brings a very real perspective on modern yacht racing. Says Jeff, “Vulcan is one of South Africa’s top sailing teams. Its very difficult to describe the intensity of a race ... Read More


Dock Talk

2017 U.S. Match Racing Championship Schedule

Published on December 20th, 2016

The U.S. Match Racing Championship for the Prince of Wales Bowl (USMRC) will be sailed on October 13-15, 2017, at Oakcliff Sailing (Oyster Bay, NY on Long Island) in their Match 40’s. 2018 World Sailing Nations ... Read More


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Vendée Globe: Good News, Bad News

Published on December 20th, 2016

(December 20, 2016; Day 45) – Some time just before 1030hrs UTC this morning, Vendée Globe skipper Thomas Ruyant on his critically damaged IMOCA Le Souffle du Nord breathed a huge sigh of relief when he ... Read More


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Optimism as Joyon Approaches Doldrums

Published on December 20th, 2016

(December 20, 2016; Day 5) – Francis Joyon (FRA) and his five crew on the 31.5m VPLP-designed trimaran IDEC SPORT continue at high speeds, averaging 30.5 knots over the past 24 hours to cover 731 nm. ... Read More


Dock Talk

Coville Aiming for Christmas Arrival

Published on December 20th, 2016

(December 20, 2016; Day 43, 21:38 UTC) – Thomas Coville (FRA) and his 31m maxi trimaran Sodebo Ultim’ continues to secure his lead on the solo round the world record. With 2266 nm to go, his ... Read More


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Three Medals for USA at Youth Sailing Worlds

Published on December 20th, 2016

Portsmouth, RI (December 20, 2016) – The USA 13-member 2016 Youth Sailing World Championship Team (YWT) secured three medals at the world’s premier youth regatta – gold in the boy’s 420, silver in the Nacra 15 ... Read More


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ClubSwan 50 Gets Traction as One Design Class

Published on December 20th, 2016

Good ideas tend to get recognized, which looks to the case for Nautor’s newest one design class – the ClubSwan 50. After its introduction just over a year ago, the first three boats were delivered last ... Read More


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Favorite Yachting Bar Competition

Published on December 20th, 2016

It’s time to put your thoughts into words and send in your nominations for 2016’s Favorite Yachting Bar competition. Now in its eighth year, here is the past roster of winners: 2009 – Peter Cafe Sport ... Read More


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