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Singlehanded Transatlantic Record Ratified

Published on July 8th, 2013

The World Sailing Speed Record Council has ratified the Singlehanded Transatlantic Record set by Francis Joyon (FRA) sailing the 118-foot trimaran IDEC. Joyon completed the 2880 mile route on June 11-16, 2013 in 5 days 2 hours 56 minutes and 10 seconds (avg speed of 23.41 knots). This eclipsed the previous record by Thomas Coville ... Read More


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PHOTO: Robert H. Tiedemann Classic Yachting Weekend

Published on July 8th, 2013

Newport and Narragansett Bay rolled out perfect sailing conditions for the fourth biennial Robert H. Tiedemann Classic Yachting Weekend, hosted by the New York Yacht Club’s Harbour Court station. Click here for full report and photo ... Read More


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2013 Optimist North American Championship

Published on July 7th, 2013

Hamilton, Bermuda (July 7, 2013) –  After two days of fleet racing and six races at the 2013 Optimist North American Championship, Argentina’s Dante Cittadini holds the top spot over the USA’s Shawn Harvey. Ripley Shelley ... Read More


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Transpac Race starts Monday

Published on July 7th, 2013

(July 7, 2013) – Fifty-nine entrants are ready for the 47th edition of the Transpac Race from Los Angeles to Honolulu, with the first staggered start on July 8, 2013, with subsequent starts planned for July ... Read More


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PHOTO: 300 miles in a Laser

Published on July 7th, 2013

You’d look like Robert Suhay too if you’d just sailed your Laser for 41 hours to cover the 300 miles from Norfolk, VA to Annapolis, MD. Photo taken on July 4, ... Read More


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