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 Decree to declare the Yngling as the equipment for the men’s keelboat discipline at the 2016 Olympic Games. The ... 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 →
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 →
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