Published on August 14th, 2013
Long Beach, CA (August 14, 2013) – The normally reliable Long Beach sea breeze threw Matt Struble a slow and tricky curve ball on the second day of the International A-Class Catamaran North American Championship Wednesday. But a 1-3 day of finishes only proved that while may not be invincible, he will still be tough ... Read More →
Published on August 14th, 2013
Chester, NS (August 14, 2013) -With Environment Canada calling for severe weather for the opening of Chester Race Week, sailors wondered if the day would be cancelled as too dangerous for the classic wooden boat fleet. Instead, fog and calm blanketed Mahone Bay postponing all races, cancelling the day for the Bluenose, Classic and Cruiser ... Read More →
Published on August 14th, 2013
Corpus Christi, TX (August 13, 2013) – Sailors were challenged Wednesday morning to make the transition to light and shifty breeze on Corpus Christi Bay at the U.S. Youth Sailing Championships. The strong summer sea breeze created inconsistent wind shifts in the morning for Race 1. Heavier sailors flourished on Tuesday, while lighter sailors prospered ... Read More →
Published on August 14th, 2013
The sport is too expensive. The racing rules are too complicated. The attitude on the race course is too serious. Have you ever expressed these sentiments? If so, grab your leadership cap and organize something better. ... Read More →
Published on August 14th, 2013
Up to 80 Lightnings from as far south as Sao Paulo, Brazil will descend on Cedar Point Yacht Club (CPYC) in Westport, CT for the 75th Lighting North American Championships (NAs) on August 17-23. The list ... Read More →
Published on August 14th, 2013
(August 14, 2013) – Hiding amid the big monohull finishers that arrived into Plymouth this morning in the 611nm Rolex Fastnet Race’s, the closest was between the top IMOCA 60s. Vendée Globe winners François Gabart and ... Read More →
Published on August 14th, 2013
By Tim Zimmermann, Sailing World Despite my own love of sailing, I’ve never had much luck getting my kids (11 and 8) interested in sailing school. Sure, they’ll come sail with me (if I beg, threaten, ... Read More →
Published on August 14th, 2013
The Aussies won the 1983 America’s Cup with the wing keel, which spawned a collection of shoal drafted cruisers. In 1987, Tommy Blackaller had a 12 meter with a forward rudder, which led to Canting Ballast ... Read More →
Published on August 14th, 2013
Jeremy Leonard of Sail Revolution providing the vibe of the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup on September 1-4, where ten teams from eight countries will compete in the AC45 on San Francisco Bay... Read More →
Published on August 14th, 2013
Andy Burdick and his seasoned team proved they were up to the fight to win the Inland Lake Yachting Association’s A Scow Championship, held at Milford, IA on August 11-13. In the 15 boat fleet, Burdick ... Read More →
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