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Published on April 18th, 2013
By Darrell Nicholson, Practical Sailor It’s getting warm enough now in most places up north that we can start thinking about getting some actual work done on the hull – thinking about. I checked the weekend in Duluth, Minn., and it still looks a bit chilly for curing epoxy. You’d think that maintenance chores wouldn’t ... Read More →
Published on April 18th, 2013
Here are the numbers to consider for the Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week on April 19-21. There are 28 sponsors listed to support the 3 day regatta that seeks to complete 8 races. There are 287 entrants, representing 7 countries, racing 64 types of boats. There are 18 different classes that will compete on 1 ... Read More →
Published on April 18th, 2013
At the 2013 Baldwin Cup Team Race, 12 teams battled it out in Newport Beach, CA. After over 150 races, it came down to two teams: Larchmont Yacht Club and Newport Harbor Yacht Club Thunder. Congratulations ... Read More →
Published on April 18th, 2013
The Quantum Woman Collegiate Sailor of the Year in 2006 was Alana O’Reilly, who graduated from The College of Charleston. Alana recently finished an 18-month Olympic campaign in Women’s Match Racing where she took second place. ... Read More →
Published on April 18th, 2013
Wilmette, IL (April 18, 2013) – The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District this morning reversed course and awarded a 39-year lease to the private Wilmette Harbor Association, assuring North Shore boaters they’ll have a place to dock ... Read More →
Published on April 18th, 2013
Nine teams compete at the AC World Series in Naples, Italy on April 18-21. Photos: LUNA ROSSA/Carlo Borlenghi... Read More →
Published on April 18th, 2013
This week on America’s Cup Discovered we look at the evolution of multi-hulls over past years and how they have influenced the AC72. Then we take a look behind the scenes at the teams last minute ... Read More →
Published on April 18th, 2013
This week’s episode of Chalk Talk includes a look at the new LaserPerformance College 420 prototype at St. Mary’s, with insight from Adam Werblow, their head coach. The hosts also look at all the championship regattas ... Read More →
Published on April 18th, 2013
Ireland’s Annalise Murphy was the early leader at the 2012 Olympic Games, winning the first four races in the Laser Radial event. Going into the final race, Annalise was one of four sailors capable of standing ... Read More →
Published on April 18th, 2013
Naples, Italy (April 18, 2013) – A competitive fleet of nine AC45 catamarans skippered by some of the world’s best sailors combined with unsettled wind conditions to produce an exciting opening day at the America’s Cup ... Read More →