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Published on March 24th, 2013
Jack Sutphen, who served as Dennis Conner’s sparring partner for multiple America’s Cup campaigns, passed away on March 24 at 95 years of age (January 4). Until his final day, Jack – with a sparkle in ... Read More →
Published on March 24th, 2013
By Leighton O’Connor Clearly the 40th International Rolex Regatta was truly an international event. Seventy two skippers from nine different parts of the world were driving boats in St. Thomas this year. Thirty-six skippers were from ... Read More →
Published on March 24th, 2013
Here is a very unique view of our record run. It’s the complete birds-eye view footage of Vestas Sailrocket 2 nailing the Outright World Speed Sailing Record of 65.45 knots on the 24th of November, 2012. ... Read More →
Published on March 24th, 2013
When it comes to offshore distance racing, the prominent California races do a few things right: they are mostly in solid downwind conditions, they are mostly in warm weather, and they most certainly finish in desirable ... Read More →
Published on March 24th, 2013
Mike Matheny is the current manager of the St. Louis Cardinals Major League Baseball team. But before this job, and after his thirteen-year playing career, he coached youth sports. Here is a letter he sent to ... Read More →
Published on March 24th, 2013
An appeal of the complaint by plaintiff African Diaspora Maritime against defendant America’s Cup trustee Golden Gate Yacht Club (GGYC) will be heard April 3, 2013 by the New York Supreme Court. The complaint alleges, among ... Read More →
Published on March 24th, 2013
Down in the sunny latitudes of Mexico’s central coast, the 21st annual Banderas Bay Regatta (Mar 19-23) in Vallarta, México had 55 boats signed up for the not-too-serious regatta, which has long been dominated by cruising ... Read More →
Published on March 24th, 2013
This summer is sure to launch at least one team of women onto the world stage by sailing against top Open and Women’s International teams. For the first time ever, the skipper that wins the 2013 ... Read More →
Published on March 24th, 2013
Portsmouth, RI (March 22, 2013) – Through the support of the John B. and Nelly Llanos Kilroy Foundation, US Sailing has awarded eight sailing centers with grants to facilitate the implementation of REACH, US Sailing’s STEM ... Read More →
Published on March 24th, 2013
Movie trailer for the upcoming documentary film about “Amorita”, a classic yacht involved in a horrendous crash that sent it instantaneously to the bottom of the ocean. Miraculously nobody was killed, and the yacht was eventually ... Read More →