Published on May 6th, 2013
American Kevin Burnham is an Olympic icon, winning the silver medal in 1992 with Morgan Reeser in the 470 class, and followed that with a gold medal in the 2004 Olympics with Paul Foerster in the 470 class. The 2004 Games were also the last edition which was pure fleet racing, with no contrived medal ... Read More →
Published on May 6th, 2013
“Our ancestors built yacht clubs on some of the finest pieces of real estate anywhere. It is our responsibility to ensure the objects on which they founded our clubs are a continued legacy that we pass onto future ankle biters.” – Paul Henderson, former ISAF president... Read More →
Published on May 6th, 2013
Standing in for fellow Aussie Jimmy Spithill for the final America’s Cup World Series event, young Tom Slingsby set off to Naples to put one thing straight: He’s just much of a helmsman as he is a tactician. A hard worker and fiercely competitive, he proved he’s got what it takes to get an AC45 ... Read More →
Published on May 6th, 2013
US Sailing, the national governing body of the sport, has joined forces with the pinnacle event in sailing – the iconic America’s Cup – to introduce, inform and educate a new generation of sailors. The new ‘Start Sailing’ website offers visitors an exciting and easy-to-follow introductory view of sailing, including information on the various types ... Read More →
Published on May 6th, 2013
Ida Lewis Distance Race Sailors Plan Early for Newport Sailing Season’s Grand Finale This summer, Newport, R.I. will wrap up another busy sailing season with the fan-favorite Ida Lewis Distance Race. In its ninth edition, this popular overnight competition starts on August 16th and takes sailors on one of four coastal courses – between 104nm ... Read More →
Published on May 6th, 2013
This year’s British Open Team Racing Championship for the Wilson Trophy (3-5 May) was the 64th edition of the event. Hosted every year on by West Kirby Sailing Club in Wirral (UK), the event draws top sailors from around the world The event’s man-made ‘Marine Lake’, and viewing bleachers, make the Wilson Trophy both ideal ... Read More →
Published on May 6th, 2013
The 2013 British Open Team Racing Championship for the Wilson Trophy (May 3-5) in Wirral, UK was won by Wessex Exempt in a thrilling best of five final sailed on West Kirby’s marine lake. The six ... Read More →
Published on May 6th, 2013
A promotional video for the IMOCA Ocean Racing World Championship. Published on Apr 29, ... Read More →
Published on May 6th, 2013
The typically sleepy sailing conditions of San Diego got hit by a tequila storm for the annual Yachting Cup (May 4-5), with 20+ knots on Saturday preceding the Cinco de Mayo party that night. Amid stories ... Read More →
Published on May 6th, 2013
Gaastra – PalmaVela, held in Mallorca waters on May 1-5, 2013, hosted an array of classes from Dragons to Wallys. Photos by Ingrid Abrery... Read More →
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