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Published on May 1st, 2013
In the Olympics, Britain’s Ian Walker was a two-time silver medalist, triumphant in the 470 (1996) and the Star (2000). But his Volvo Ocean Race career has been far less successful, skippering hard-luck campaigns in the ... Read More →
Published on May 1st, 2013
Georgiy Shaiduko, senior vice president of the Russian Yachting Federation, member of the Executive Committee of the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) and silver medalist in the Soling at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, discusses what happened to ... Read More →
Published on May 1st, 2013
Wirral, UK (May 1, 2013) – Less than 48 hours remain until the start of this year’s British Open Team Racing Championship for the Wilson Trophy (3-5 May). At 12 noon on Friday, all eyes will ... Read More →
Published on May 1st, 2013
The drama that is stirring within the Laser class, and now the U.S. Federal Courts, will be a prime topic next week at the ISAF Mid-Year Meeting starting May 9 in Copenhagen. Here’s a quick recap: ... Read More →
Published on May 1st, 2013
(May 1, 2013) – The biggest party night of Antigua Sailing Week lived up to all of its lively expectations from start to finish, appropriately scheduled on Tuesday night to offer a mellow vibe on the ... Read More →
Published on May 1st, 2013
It was on June 23, 2011 when fourteen-year-old Olivia Constants died during her Club 420 class out of Severn Sailing Association in Annapolis, MD. It was an accident that shook the sailing community, with the Olivia ... Read More →
Published on May 1st, 2013
The World Sailing Speed Record Council announced the establishment of a new around the world singlehanded record in the 40-foot division. Guo Chuan (CHN) sailing the yacht Qing Dao arrived in Qingdao, China to complete the ... Read More →
Published on May 1st, 2013
Spanish Snipe fleet training on bay of Santander during Winter 2012. Published on Apr 8, ... Read More →
Published on May 1st, 2013
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Australia winning the 1983 America’s Cup of 1983. Skipper John Bertrand led Australia II to beat Liberty sailed by Dennis Conner and defender New York Yacht Club. As seen on ABC ... Read More →
Published on April 30th, 2013
When San Diego hosted the 1992 America’s Cup, it was the first edition that used the International Americas Cup Class. Eight challengers from seven nations contested the 1992 Louis Vuitton Cup, with winner Il Moro di ... Read More →