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Published on February 3rd, 2014
The International Moth US Class Association Presented by 11th Hour Racing hosted Stage 2 of its 2014 Winter Series on Jan. 31-Feb. 2. The event – sponsored by Mach 2 – took place in Key Largo ... Read More →
Published on February 3rd, 2014
U.S. Olympic Youth Development Director Leandro Spina comments on some recent observations among the elite levels of youth sailing: * The Olympic Games is seeing a shift toward more high performance boats, which is a trend ... Read More →
Published on February 3rd, 2014
This year marks the 27th Anniversary of the NOOD Regattas, which in 2014 includes six stops in the United States: February 14-16, 2014 – St. Petersburg, FL – St. Petersburg Yacht Club March 14-16, 2014 – ... Read More →
Published on February 3rd, 2014
Australian Jimmy Spithill has re-signed with two-time America’s Cup champion Oracle Team USA. While Spithill’s announcement Monday wasn’t a surprise, the winning skipper tells The Associated Press he was offered jobs with other syndicates after leading ... Read More →
Published on February 3rd, 2014
One of the starting tools of last resort for any Race Committee is the Black Flag. When displayed at the start, any infringing yacht during the final minute is immediately disqualified. It’s a harsh penalty, and ... Read More →
Published on February 3rd, 2014
It was on May 9, 2013 when Britain’s Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson perished. On San Francisco Bay, America’s Cup defender Oracle Team USA and challenger Artemis Racing were training when tragedy occurred. Nearing the end of the ... Read More →
Published on February 3rd, 2014
François Gabart, 2013 Vendée Globe winner and skipper of the Open 60 Macif, gets high on the Flying Phantom OD, the world’s first production foiling catamaran. François will be leaving the IMOCA circuit after the 2014 ... Read More →
Published on February 3rd, 2014
The Bacardi Cup & BACARDI Sailing Week presented by EFG Bank, which takes place in Miami (March 2-8) and then in Newport (July 8-14), will be broadcasted on the Nautical Channel throughout the USA (Dish Network ... Read More →
Published on February 3rd, 2014
There is a connection between sailing and golf. Maybe it’s the clubhouses. Maybe it’s the courses. Maybe it’s the fashions. Whatever the reason, it’s there. While the rest of us aspire to be as good in ... Read More →
Published on February 2nd, 2014
(February 2, 2014) – Lighter shifty conditions provided for a dramatic finale to the 4th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua. The overall winner being decided on the last leg of the final race and by ... Read More →