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Published on February 25th, 2014
Source: David Glenn, Yachting World (February 24, 2014)- Jimmy Cornell, the founder of the ARC, has launched a global race for amateur sailors. The World Odyssey will take competitors eastabout via the three great capes of ... Read More →
Published on February 25th, 2014
The Pelican was originally created in 1959 by Captain Bill Short. His original, simple 12′ home built plywood pram could be made from sheets of marine grade plywood and some planks of vertical grain fir or ... Read More →
Published on February 25th, 2014
While this information has yet to be verified, the following report comes from vsail.info… (February 24, 2014) – According to one of Spain’s top sailing journalists, Nicolas Terry, Emirates Team New Zealand is back in the ... Read More →
Published on February 25th, 2014
(February 25, 2014) – The Maersk Svendborg lost over 500 containers after being battered by huge waves and 60-knot winds in the Bay of Biscay, about 75 miles south-west of Land’s End. Maersk, the owners of ... Read More →
Published on February 25th, 2014
(February 25, 2014) – The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) is pleased to advise that the CSA Rating Rule has been updated for 2014 as happens on an annual basis. The measurers gathered information during 2013 and ... Read More →
Published on February 25th, 2014
The Laser class, which tightly controls the gear permitted on the boat , has approved* a RESET button to be located on the deck area between the mast tube and daggerboard trunk. Only one RESET button ... Read More →
Published on February 25th, 2014
At 0700 local time, on Day Two of the RORC Caribbean 600, George David’s RP90, Rambler, had opened up a four mile lead on the water from Hap Fauth’s JV72, Bella Mente. Rambler’s water-line length is ... Read More →
Published on February 24th, 2014
William Claypool, Past President and founding member of the Flying Scot Sailing Association (FSSA), passed away on February 19, 2014 at the age of 93. He was instrumental in the early days of the FSSA, helping ... Read More →
Published on February 24th, 2014
(February 24, 2014) – The magnificent international fleet of 60 yachts enjoyed a sparkling start today of warm trade winds, Caribbean swell and brilliant sunshine. As the fleet leaves Antigua in its wake, ahead lays a ... Read More →
Published on February 24th, 2014
The Melges 32 class is starting the year off with its three event Winter Circuit. The first stop was Key West Race Week in January, with the next two events in Miami on February 28-March 2 ... Read More →