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Published on October 19th, 2016
The eighth Vendée Globe, which begins November 6 from Les Sables d’Olonn, France, is the only non-stop solo round the world race without assistance. Of the 29 skippers to compete in IMOCA 60s, American Rich Wilson ... Read More →
Published on October 19th, 2016
Windham Thomas Wyndham-Quin, 4th Earl of Dunraven and Mount-Earl is one of two new members of the America’s Cup Hall of Fame, with the 2016 Class to be inducted at a ceremony in New York City ... Read More →
Published on October 19th, 2016
Nearly 100 students will compete in the 36th edition of the Student Yachting World Cup, held November 2 to 7 in La Rochelle, France. Crews from eight different countries will vie for the SYWoC trophy, seeking ... Read More →
Published on October 19th, 2016
SailingNews TV on Oct 19, 2016: The Hanse 315 e-motion rudder drive was developed in cooperation with the partners Jefa and Torqeedo and has an electric engine, which not only replaces the diesel engine and its ... Read More →
Published on October 18th, 2016
Off the back of another hugely successful Olympic and Paralympic campaign for Australian sailing, athletes, Clubs, officials and contributors will be honoured at the 2016 Australian Sailing Awards ceremony to be held in Sydney on Saturday ... Read More →
Published on October 18th, 2016
by Deborah Bennett Elfers This summer, I spent some time with my friend, Barbara Farquhar, who has been on the front line of the steady (but slow) sea-change in the sport of sailing, one where women ... Read More →
Published on October 18th, 2016
Sailors, instructors, coaches, and club volunteers will gather in Halifax on October 22 for the 3rd annual Atlantic Sailing Conference. The conference, co-hosted with Sail Canada, will share best practices from programs across Canada and allow ... Read More →
Published on October 18th, 2016
After the five regattas and 45 non-discardable races that comprise this season’s, 2016 52 SUPER SERIES, Quantum Racing lifted the overall title with a comprehensive margin of 59 points over second placed Azzurra. On the last ... Read More →
Published on October 18th, 2016
Nine new members of the US National Sailing Hall of Fame will be inducted at a ceremony on October 29-30 in San Francisco, CA. Roger Vaughan provides this report on sail training pioneer, adventurer and author ... Read More →
Published on October 18th, 2016
The long history of the Farr 40 class has consistently delivered elite competition, attracting top owners and crew ever since its inaugural world championship in 1998. But playing the game at this level comes with a ... Read More →