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Published on June 4th, 2013
By Abby Freeman, Sailing World One of the greatest gifts my father ever gave his children was a passion for sailing, and, like many other families within the sport, it permeates our lives more than we realize. My father was never shy about using lessons learned on the racecourse when teaching us lessons in life. ... Read More →
Published on June 4th, 2013
Anticipation abounded for the first ever J/70 North American Championship as the regatta reached its 90-boat entry threshold within 28 hours. Hosted by the Annapolis Yacht Club and J/70 Fleet 1, the J/70 North American Championship will take place from September 26-28, 2013. Regatta registration opened on Monday, June 3 at 9:30 am ET, and ... Read More →
Published on June 4th, 2013
The inaugural Made in Santa Cruz Regatta in Santa Cruz, CA had a simple plan: invite all boats built within Santa Cruz County or built utilizing molds and forms constructed within Santa Cruz County. Various events were held during the span of May 25-June 2, with the final act being the Moore 24 and Santa ... Read More →
Published on June 4th, 2013
The Italian America’s Cup challenger, Luna Rossa, has moved its AC72 to the western side of the Bay from a temporary base in Alameda to its permanent home in the City at Piers 30/32, where the team will host its technical operations this summer. The new base in the city is adjacent to fellow challenger ... Read More →
Published on June 4th, 2013
The Woodies Invitational on June 1-2, hosted by St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco , CA, drew fleets from the Bird, Folkboat, IOD, and Knarr classes. Click here for results. Photos by Eric Simonson... Read More →
Published on June 4th, 2013
Hosted by South Beach Yacht Club in San Francisco, CA, the Duxship Race on June 1 sent crewed and shorthanded teams outside the Golden Gate Bridge on courses of 22 and 32 nm. Click here for ... Read More →
Published on June 4th, 2013
The inaugural Women’s International Match Racing Series is in Korea for the second event. Nine world-class sailors will race June 5 – 9 for coveted Series points and a championship title in the ISAF Women’s Match ... Read More →
Published on June 4th, 2013
As a Commander in the Royal Navy, it is only right and proper that over the last 40 years or so, 007 has been involved in some marvelous powerboating scenes. YachtWorld.com has set out to showcase ... Read More →
Published on June 4th, 2013
The IFDS Blind Sailing World and International Championship 2013, organized by Seabournia Yacht Club in Sagawa Bay, Miura Peninsula, Japan, was held May 26-June 1. Fifteen races were completed in winds varying from light to sufficiently ... Read More →
Published on June 4th, 2013
The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race will feature a yacht sponsored by Swiss Sailing for the 2013-14 edition of the world’s longest ocean race. Swiss Sailing, founded in 1939 with now 146 sailing clubs and ... Read More →