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THIS WEEK’S CONTEST

Published on April 15th, 2013

The summer sailing programs will be starting soon, and sailing program directors need giveaways. This week we are going to give away a box of t-shirts. To enter the raffle, use the comment box below to provide the sailing program name and location. That’s it. Deadline to enter is Friday, April 19 at 12:00 pm ... Read More


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Hurricane damage closes Lake Erie marina for 2013

Published on April 15th, 2013

Edgewater Public Marina in Cleveland has let customers know that it will be closed for the 2013 season as it repairs the heavy damage Hurricane Sandy inflicted last October. The rebuild will cost at least $4.3 million, and the state is short of money, time and materials to rebuild the 300-slip facility. About 200 boats ... Read More


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EIGHT BELLS: Don Backe

Published on April 15th, 2013

Don Backe was a teacher. Not just on a sailboat, where the Annapolis man made a name for himself in recent years. Not just in the classroom, where he spent decades educating young students. Backe taught people about perseverance, despite using a wheelchair since 1987, when a violent car crash robbed him of his ability ... Read More


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Clarifications published for new racing rules

Published on April 15th, 2013

The Case Book – Interpretations of the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) 2013-2016 has been published on the ISAF website. The Case Book complements The Racing Rules of Sailing 2013-2016, which came into effect on 1 January 2013, and provides details on the application of the RRS to around 100 scenarios. The principal aims of ... Read More


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REFLECTION: Not always bad to be the bridesmaid

Published on April 15th, 2013

After 49 editions of the Congressional Cup, the volunteer army at Long Beach Yacht Club remains passionate about their event. Since 1965, with every notable sailor passing through their club doors, the members have also become ... Read More


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SHOWTIME: Old places, new faces

Published on April 15th, 2013

The city of Naples hosts the grand finale of the 2012-13 America’s Cup World Series, which marks the final organized regatta prior to the 34th America’s Cup. Nine boats will be racing on April 18-21, and ... Read More


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