Published on April 1st, 2013
After the 30,000nm singlehanded 2010-11 Velux 5 Oceans race attracted only five skippers racing outdated Open 60s, the 2014-15 edition will be merging with the popular television show ‘The Amazing Race’ to revitalize what was once considered The Ultimate Solo Challenge. The race will now be clue-based, with each skipper handed the information just prior ... Read More →
Published on April 1st, 2013
The IRC Rating Authority recently published guidelines on how to photograph your boat if the Rating Offices in Britain or France request images to help them assess the design. What they didn’t mention is that in line with Issue 1 of the new ISO 130401 Avoidance of Visual Harm directive, they will be using photographs ... Read More →
Published on April 1st, 2013
A tentative approval by ISAF has allowed Greg Wilcox to use his experimental head gear at the OK Dinghy Worlds this week in Thailand. “There is concern by ISAF that this hat design looks too dopey, ... Read More →
Published on April 1st, 2013
Changes in deep ocean temperatures will alter the migration of endangered Cornish squid (Loligo lewecki), scientists say, which in turn will affect one of yachting’s most storied events – The Rolex Fastnet Race. Cornish squid normally ... Read More →
Published on April 1st, 2013
In what is seen as a major industry coup, hot one design expert Allan Terhune has switched from North Sails to Quantum. “After Allan won the J/22 Midwinters,” remarked Quantum president Ed Reynolds, “we had to ... Read More →
Published on April 1st, 2013
Lausanne, Switzerland (April 1, 2013) – At a special meeting at IOC headquarters, Jacques Rogge, President of the International Olympic Committee (and an Olympian and World Champion in the Finn class), used the rare IOC Presidential ... Read More →
Published on April 1st, 2013
In what is believed to be a first, young Optimist sailor Wymi Dewingthis was forced to stand in freezing water after being disqualified from a race. “He is a repeat offender,” explained protest chairman Steve Stewart, ... Read More →
Published on April 1st, 2013
It has just been announced that for the next edition of the Volvo Ocean Race, airbags on the wheels will be mandatory. “This is a sensible move,” commented a spokesperson at Volvo headquarters. “All our cars ... Read More →
Published on April 1st, 2013
Prominent fast food chain Jack in the Box has launched a marketing campaign that will include the sponsoring of Optimist sailors. “Kids eat our food, and they sail in boxes, so we thought it was brilliant,” ... Read More →
Published on April 1st, 2013
It has been determined that sailing is more fun in the Philippines because hiking is banned. Crews can relax instead of being doubled over lifelines, and it is believed to be a result of this rule ... Read More →
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