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Foiling Toward Tokyo 2020

Published on December 8th, 2016

When the Nacra 17 was designed, it was seeking to be selected for the new mixed multihull event at the Rio 2016 Olympics. This proved to be a good news, bad news moment. While the class ... Read More


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Too Much Wind at Sailing World Cup Final

Published on December 8th, 2016

Melbourne, Australia (December 8, 2016) – Racing has been postponed for the day at the Sailing World Cup Final presented by Land Rover. Big breeze overnight, gusting up to 40 knots, continued through the morning and ... Read More


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Paul Elvstrom: The Mozart of Sailing

Published on December 8th, 2016

Legendary Danish yachtsman Paul Elvstrom died in his sleep at the age of 88 years on December 7, 2016. Gary Jobson reflects on the man considered to be the ‘Mozart of sailing’… To be universally recognized ... Read More


Dock Talk

Blustery Bermuda Sidelines Mothfest

Published on December 7th, 2016

Hamilton, Bermuda (December 7, 2016) – Today’s scheduled races at the MS Amlin International Moth Regatta hosted by the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club have been postponed due to strong winds on Great Sound. “We’re seeing wind ... Read More


Dock Talk

Making the Turn at Cape Horn

Published on December 7th, 2016

(December 7, 2016; Day 30, 22:23 UTC) – Thomas Coville (FRA) and his 31m maxi trimaran Sodebo Ultim’ is negotiating the decreasing winds as he makes the turn at Cape Horn in his attempt to break ... Read More


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Vendée Globe: A Time For Prudence

Published on December 7th, 2016

(December 7, 2016; Day 32) – The Vendée Globe leading duo Armel Le Cléac’h (Banque Populaire VIII) and Briton Alex Thomson (Hugo Boss) are leaving a trail of heartbreak in their wake, with the latest retirement ... Read More


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Eight Bells: Paul Elvstrom

Published on December 7th, 2016

Legendary Danish yachtsman Paul Elvstrøm died in his sleep at the age of 88 years on December 7, 2016. He died at his birthplace in Hellerup surrounded by his family. Elvstrøm, considered one of the greatest ... Read More


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