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Published on June 9th, 2013
(June 9, 2013) – The remnants of tropical storm Andrea have left a large and messy sea state for the solo leg of the Bermuda 1-2 race. The fleet of 23 starts on June 8 has lost Murray Danforth on Flying Turtle (Beneteau Figaro II) due to electrical failure and Don Gray on Warriors Wish ... Read More →
Published on June 9th, 2013
The SailBot International Robotic Sailing Regatta is a robotic sailing competition historically held in North America in which teams of university and college students compete. The first event, in 2006, was hosted by Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario and inspired by the success of a senior project at the University of British Columbia to build a ... Read More →
Published on June 9th, 2013
The Kiwi and Italian America’s Cup challengers wanted to delay the regatta until mid-July (it is due to start on July 4) to give Artemis more time to catch up and to keep repetitive early scheduling to a minimum. But Artemis vetoed the mid-July proposal, meaning the regatta will go ahead on July 4 – ... Read More →
Published on June 9th, 2013
Admiral Gianfranco Alberini, 82, passed away on the 6th of June in Rome (Italy). He was Commodore of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda from 1982 to 2007 and Secretary General of the Maxi Yacht Association from ... Read More →
Published on June 8th, 2013
Chicago, IL (June 8, 2013) – Local skippers leveraged their superior knowledge of Lake Michigan to take charge during a pivotal day two of sailing at the Sperry Top-Sider NOOD Regatta. Greeted by early afternoon winds ... Read More →
Published on June 8th, 2013
By John Coté, San Francisco Chronicle (June 8, 2013) – Will San Francisco taxpayers have to foot the bill to host the America’s Cup? That’s still a possibility since the group responsible for fundraising to offset ... Read More →
Published on June 8th, 2013
San Francisco, CA (June 7, 2013) – Artemis Racing says it is moving forward with its challenge for the America’s Cup. The team’s continued participation had been in doubt following a tragic capsize that led to ... Read More →
Published on June 7th, 2013
San Francisco, CA (June 7, 2013) – The fourth day of the North American Kiteboard Racing Championship at St. Francis Yacht Club had the top 10 of the 74 kiters facing off today in four Platinum ... Read More →
Published on June 7th, 2013
Chicago, IL. (June7, 2013 – Chicago’s picturesque Lake Michigan, accompanied by a steady breeze that reached 15 knots, provided sailors in 13 boat classes prime racing conditions for the opening day of the Sperry Top-Sider NOOD ... Read More →
Published on June 7th, 2013
The 2013 Finn World Masters in La Rochelle, France (May 17-25) attracted a field of 285 sailors, won by Michael Maier (CZE) to mark his fifth time taking the title. This video was shot during the ... Read More →