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Security Planning for the America’s Cup

Published on December 19th, 2016

Political fallout and antigovernment demonstrations are among the range of security scenarios envisaged by organisers preparing for the 35th America’s Cup. “You have to facilitate peaceful protest, but you also have to facilitate the rights of ... Read More


Feature

2017 Boat of the Year Winners Announced

Published on December 19th, 2016

After Sailing World magazine announced the nominees for the 2017 Boat of the Year awards at the U.S. Sailboat Show 2016 in Annapolis, Md, the annual arduous task of selecting the best of the best would ... Read More


Video

VIDEO: A Formidable Offshore Classic

Published on December 19th, 2016

A key event on the world and Australian sporting calendar since 1945, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is marked by feats of bravery, extraordinary seamanship, speed and endeavour. This classic offshore race demands the best ... Read More


Feature

Dangerous Collision in Vendée Globe

Published on December 19th, 2016

(December 19, 2016; Day 44) – Following the collision with an unidentified floating object late yesterday afternoon, the French skipper Thomas Ruyant (Le Souffle du Nord pour Le Projet Imagine) competing in the Vendée Globe is ... Read More


Dock Talk

In Pursuit of the Jules Verne Trophy

Published on December 18th, 2016

(December 18, 2016; Day 3, 23:30 FR) – Francis Joyon (FRA) and his five crew on the 31.5m VPLP-designed trimaran IDEC SPORT lag 32.4 nm behind the pace needed to grasp the Jules Verne Trophy for ... Read More


Dock Talk

Coville Crosses the Equator

Published on December 18th, 2016

(December 18, 2016; Day 41, 22:38 UTC) – Thomas Coville (FRA) and his 31m maxi trimaran Sodebo Ultim’ is well on his way to breaking the solo round the world record. With 3066 nm to go, ... Read More


Feature

Casualties Mount in Vendée Globe

Published on December 18th, 2016

(December 18, 2016; Day 43) – French skipper Stéphane Le Diraison became the third Vendée Globe skipper to have to withdraw from the solo round the world race due to mast or rig problems when his ... Read More


Dock Talk

From Jailing to Sailing?

Published on December 18th, 2016

Ottawa, ONT (December 18, 2016) – The federal government is being asked to speed up the pace of redevelopment of the land and buildings that once comprised Canada’s most notorious prison to make room for a ... Read More


Feature

Coaching: A View from the Inland Lakes

Published on December 18th, 2016

The differences in types of sailing, sailing regions, and competition levels impact the issues of our sport. The escalation and impact of event coaching is one of these issues. Candace Porter, a longtime contributor to the ... Read More


Feature

Blind Sailing: State of the Union

Published on December 18th, 2016

Vicki Sheen, Chairman of Blind Sailing International (BSI), recaps the past year and looks forward to 2017. It has been an eventful year in the world of blind sailing, and 2017 promises to be even more ... Read More


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