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PHOTO: Keeping it fun

Published on September 17th, 2014

For kids to enjoy sailing you have to make it fun. Photo by Mike Mills... Read More →

U.S. Multihull Championship in A-Class Catamaran

Published on September 17th, 2014

For the first time in U.S. Multihull Championship history, the Hobie Alter Trophy will be decided in A-Class Catamarans. Thirteen entrants will compete September 19-21 on Narragansett Bay, with the event hosted by Bristol Yacht Club ... Read More →

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Eight Bells: Fred Bremen, Sr

Published on September 17th, 2014

Frederick Alvin Bremen, Sr. of Palm Bay, Florida died on Saturday, September 13, 2014. He was 89. Fred was born to Anna May Stringham and John Cooper Bremen on New York City’s City Island on February ... Read More →

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ISAF Sailing Worlds continue to be plagued by weather

Published on September 17th, 2014

Santander, Spain (September 17, 2014) – After five days of fickle conditions, the sixth day of racing at the Santander 2014 ISAF Sailing World Championships sought to get caught up with 64 scheduled races. But gusting ... Read More →

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Secrets to Success, sailing edition

Published on September 17th, 2014

Carter Williams, President of the J/105 Class, shares important observations in the J/105 Summer 2014 newsletter that can apply to all one design classes, and some advice to insure the long term health of the sport… ... Read More →

Dock Talk

America’s Cup World Series to use foiling AC45s

Published on September 17th, 2014

The six America’s Cup teams have agreed to a project that will see the existing fleet of AC45 catamarans modified into fully foiling catamarans for racing in the America’s Cup World Series (ACWS). Additionally, the teams ... Read More →

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Quantum Racing takes early lead in Barclays 52 Super Series finale

Published on September 17th, 2014

Ibiza, Spain (September 17, 2014) – Steady consistency across the opening three races of the ZENITH Royal Cup MARINA IBIZA sees Quantum Racing in the lead of the fourth and final event of the BARCLAYS 52 ... Read More →

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Coach’s Counsel: Keep it fun and exciting, but under control

Published on September 17th, 2014

by Scott Boye, Friday Harbor For years I coached a High School sailing team. The experience gave me many insights that seem random but taken in their totality have led me to one conclusion: for kids ... Read More →

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When sailing and football season mix

Published on September 17th, 2014

Fans of the Wisconsin Badgers (above), Green Bay Packers (lower left), and Chicago Bears (lower right). Photos courtesy of ILYA Scowlines... Read More →

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Spotlight on Chicago for World Match Racing Tour

Published on September 16th, 2014

Chicago, IL (September 16, 2014) – The world’s top sailing talent begin on Wednesday a five-day battle of high-intensity match racing for the right to claim the Chicago Match Cup, the only U.S. stop on the ... Read More →