Published on April 1st, 2013
US Sailing announced that it has removed Johnny Heineken as 2012 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year. This action was a result of a complaint filed by nominees Jason Carroll, Bill Hardesty, John Kilroy, and John Mollicone ... Read More →
Published on April 1st, 2013
While hitting a jump on Lake Sunapee NH with Kitewings and skis this past week, sailor Annie Tuthill was accidentally launched into orbit. It was completely unexpected as most jumps were fully controlled. “I had no ... Read More →
Published on April 1st, 2013
In a move many believe is long overdue, the United States Performance Handicap Racing Fleet Committee has initiated some sweeping changes that will apply to all events in 2013 that use the PHRF rule. “The sport ... Read More →
Published on April 1st, 2013
Welcome to the new era of the America’s Cup. For an event once covered in skirts and cloaked with super spies, the advent of online media has motivated teams to promote their design developments rather than ... Read More →
Published on April 1st, 2013
The evolution of sailing has spawned the growth of the professional sailing industry. What has become commonplace is for the podium finishers to be crewed by sailors who earn a daily rate for their time. However, ... Read More →
Published on March 31st, 2013
Don’t believe everything you read on the Internet, particularly on April First, and specifically if the post is tagged at the bottom April Fools... Read More →
Published on March 31st, 2013
(March 31, 2013) – The large expanse of the North Atlantic lies just to the North of The British Virgin Islands and on this morning, the BVI Spring Regatta competitors got a real taste of it. ... Read More →
Published on March 31st, 2013
(March 31, 2013) – A “Wrong Way Around” race wrapped up sailing today at the four-day St. Barths Bucket Regatta, and it was more colorful and full of goodies than a child’s Easter basket. Thirty six ... Read More →
Published on March 31st, 2013
Photo courtesy of Krzysztof Czerwonka... Read More →
Published on March 31st, 2013
(March 30, 2013) – With 20 knots of easterly funnelling into bullets of pressure of 25 knots, the second day of the BVI Spring Regatta hosted by Nanny Cay Marina produced some electric action in the ... Read More →