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Dock Talk

Judge dismisses satellite phone lawsuit

Published on December 19th, 2014

San Diego, CA (December 19, 2014) – A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a San Diego couple who blamed a nonfunctioning satellite phone for the loss of their sailboat during a highly-publicized rescue off ... Read More


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New SuperYacht handicaping rule

Published on December 19th, 2014

An initiative by the SuperYacht Racing Association (SYRA) led to collaboration with the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) and ultimately the creation of a new superyacht handicapping rule – the ORC SuperYacht Rule (ORCsy). Handicapping widely disparate ... Read More


News

No records expected in Rolex Sydney Hobart Race

Published on December 19th, 2014

With the early weather outlook for next week’s Rolex Sydney Hobart Race indicating it will be a sometimes torrid all-round test over the 628 nautical miles, the highly experienced crew of race record holder Wild Oats ... Read More


Video

VIDEO: The essence of sailing

Published on December 19th, 2014

Incredible footage by Volvo Ocean Race Onboard Reporter Amory Ross on Team Alvimedica, evocative music from the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Michael Seal – with special thanks to Visit Abu Dhabi. Video published ... Read More


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Sunbrella sponsors USA Olympic Sailing

Published on December 18th, 2014

Portsmouth, RI (December 18, 2014) – The US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider today announced a major partnership with Sunbrella® fabrics, the leading producer of performance and marine canvas around the globe. Effective immediately, Sunbrella will be ... Read More


Feature

Underpromise and Overdeliver

Published on December 18th, 2014

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt The America’s Cup is one of those sporting events where the news is mostly not about the sport. This is particularly so in the host city when public funds and government officials ... Read More


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