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11 Countries to Contest Nations Cup

Published on August 5th, 2013

The Nations Cup begins on Wednesday, August 7 in Middelfart, Denmark, with 11 countries confirmed in a highly competitive field of skippers. Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Great Britain, Japan, Norway, Sweden, Singapore and USA will contest the Open competition, and Brazil, Denmark, Norway and USA, the women’s competition. Dustin Durant will represent the US ... Read More


Feature

NBC ramps up America’s Cup coverage in the United States

Published on August 5th, 2013

San Francisco, CA (August 5, 2013) – The America’s Cup is returning to network television in the United States for the first time in over 20 years with NBC. Coverage begins with Semifinal races 3 and 4 of the Louis Vuitton Cup, the America’s Cup Challenger Series, on August 9 and 10 which will be ... Read More


News

Brushing Up On Downwind Tactics For Thistle Nationals

Published on August 5th, 2013

By Mike Ingham (August 5, 2013) – At 109 boats, the Thistle Nationals (August 3-9) is underway. With such a big fleet, a few of us just got into a discussion on downwind tactics and how they differ from small fleets. The leaders won’t have a lot of clear lanes and can get locked into ... Read More


News

US 470 Sailors Prepare For Worlds in La Rochelle

Published on August 5th, 2013

(August 5, 2013) – As the 470 World Championships kick off in La Rochelle, France, among the fleet will be ISAF #1 ranked team Annie Haeger and Briana Provancha. Dana Paxton (US Sailing) caught up with the US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider sailors as they prepared for the Worlds to talk about competition, travel, lucky ... Read More


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Sailing Events Underway At Canada Games 2013

Published on August 5th, 2013

(Sherbrooke, Canada) – Sailing events at the Canada Games 2013 got underway on Saturday and will continue through Thursday, August 8. Events include: Under 21 (no younger than 17) male category/Single-handed – Laser, and
Double-handed – 29er; Under 21 (no younger than 17) female/Single-handed – Laser Radial, and Double-handed – 29er. Para sailing will be raced ... Read More


Dock Talk

Clipper Race Fleet To Compete In Sydney-Hobart Race

Published on August 5th, 2013

(August 4, 2013) – The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia has announced that the 12-strong Clipper 13-14 Round the World Yacht Race fleet will take on a historic challenge in the Australian leg of the race to compete in the 69th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, which starts on 26 December 2013. Having started the ... Read More


Video

VIDEO: A rare glimpse

Published on August 5th, 2013

The Luna Rossa Challenge does not focus their energies on creating media content, but when they do it is worth watching. Published on Aug 2, ... Read More


Gallery

PHOTOS: Mirror World Championship

Published on August 4th, 2013

The 2013 Mirror World Championship attracted 91 boats to Lough Derg, Dromineer, Co. Tipperary, travelling to Lough Derg Yacht Club from the UK, Australia, the Philippines, South Africa, Canada, Sweden as well as parts of Ireland ... Read More


Video

VIDEO: Not as easy as it looks

Published on August 4th, 2013

Maybe learning to sail a 49er is like learning to kiteboard. Pick a venue with warm water, and expect to suffer. Video published on Jul 30, ... Read More


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