Published on April 3rd, 2013
Palma, Spain (April 3, 2013) – The 44th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mapfre, ISAF Sailing World Cup Palma regatta, saw the conclusion of the qualification series after three days of racing in the bay of Palma. After two days of strong winds, more moderate conditions prevailed today. Renee Groeneveld and Karel Begemann (NED) are leading the ... Read More →
Published on April 3rd, 2013
Jim Clark, the founder of Netscape, donated $800,000 to Sail To Prevail, The National Disabled Sailing Program in Newport, RI. Clark, a keen and focused philanthropist, announced the largest gift in the history of Sail To Prevail after captaining his J-boat Hanuman, to a dominant victory with four unprecedented first-place finishes in four races this ... Read More →
Published on April 3rd, 2013
Tickets to gain access to the primary viewing areas for the America’s Cup races are now on sale. Individual daily tickets range from $15 early in the series upwards to $300 for the finals. Admission to both the America’s Cup Park (Piers 27/29) and the America’s Cup Village (Marina Green) is free. In addition, a ... Read More →
Published on April 3rd, 2013
Marine industry professional David Barrow owns and manages Barrow International, a company dedicated to the distribution of marine products throughout Europe and the rest of the world. David is a frequent Scuttlebutt contributor, and below aims his focus on recent newsletter commentary… ————— Former ISAF President Paul ‘The Pope’ Henderson appears to have hit many ... Read More →
Published on April 3rd, 2013
Messing with a high-rise birds’ nest has triggered a federal investigation at the Port of San Francisco. Not just any birds’ nest, mind you, but the home of a pair of rare raptors that sat atop a 150-foot crane at Pier 80, where America’s Cup defender Oracle Team USA has set up shop. The raptors ... Read More →
Published on April 3rd, 2013
The Volvo Ocean Race will be announcing the complete route for the 2014-15 edition on Friday, April 5 at 0800GMT. The release will include the distances as well as the In-Port race dates and the Leg Starts. There will be a leg by leg review with quotes from Race CEO Knut Frostad and Race Meteorologist ... Read More →
Published on April 3rd, 2013
“I do understand it’s going to be an inconvenience. But I would’ve rather seen the neighborhood lobbying their mayor and supervisor for money to go from this inconvenience to tackle the gang warfare from happening on Broadway. I don’t think stopping these concerts is the answer.” – San Francisco Entertainment Commissioner Glendon Hyde “The most ... Read More →
Published on April 3rd, 2013
From Penalty Box Productions. Footage from the Melges 24 and Audi Melges 20 fleets during Miami 2013 Bacardi Sailing Week. Photo Credit Joy Dunigan. Music track Rockin’ the Henhouse: Huevos Rancheros... Read More →
Published on April 3rd, 2013
Since 2003, the Quantum Woman Collegiate Sailor of the Year award has honored a female sailor performing at the highest level in district and national championships. Corrie Clement Lambert, who won the inaugural award in 2003 ... Read More →
Published on April 3rd, 2013
The 2013 ISAF Sailing World Cup Palma (Apr 1-6) is testing a new format that might be used at the Rio 2016 Olympics. The format’s ideology is to emphasize winning races, and to emphasize performance at ... Read More →
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