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Casting Call for Former Professional Sailors

Published on August 9th, 2012

Do you know someone who needs a second chance at fulfilling their life’s dream? USA Network’s new reality series, “The Moment” takes men and women on a life-changing journey by giving them a second chance at ... Read More


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Why Kites Are Wrong For Rio

Published on August 9th, 2012

There is plenty of lobbying going on at the Olympic Games concerning ISAF’s decision to change the board event for the 2016 Olympics from windsurfing to kite-surfing. The decision, which may be overturned by a re-vote ... Read More


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Nathan Hits Back

Published on August 9th, 2012

After the story in Scuttlebutt 3650 about the Australian Gold Medal winning 49er boat being “not as one-design” as everyone else’s, journalist Andy Rice provided Aussie skipper Nathan Outteridge a right of reply. Here’s what he ... Read More


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Failure to Perform

Published on August 9th, 2012

The United States won’t win an Olympic sailing medal for the first time since the 1936 Berlin Games. Anna Tunnicliffe, the last American skipper with a chance, couldn’t fight back tears after her run at a ... Read More


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2012 Olympic Games – Sailing Events

Published on August 9th, 2012

Weymouth and Portland, U.K. (August 8, 2012; Day 11) – Closure continued at the 2012 Olympic Sailing Regatta with the Medal Race for the 49er skiff event, while tight scores proved the theme on the Women’s ... Read More


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Stick a Fork in Me, I’m Done

Published on August 6th, 2012

Britain’s Ben Ainslie became the most decorated Olympic Games sailor in history on Sunday when he captured a fourth consecutive gold medal before announcing his intention to quit. The 35-year-old, who also won silver in 1996, ... Read More


Gallery

l’Hydroptere DCNS

Published on July 26th, 2012

l’Hydroptere DCNS, current holder of the one mile world speed record of 50.17 knots, is in Los Angeles and now on standby for a transpacific record attempt to Hawaii. They’ll be attempting to beat the record ... Read More


Feature

Meet the Team: Bob Willis

Published on July 26th, 2012

Weymouth and Portland, U.K. (July 22, 2012) – The Meet the Team series introduces sailing fans to Bob Willis (Chicago, Ill.). Willis, 25, began his sailing career at the age of eight, and quickly advanced through Optimists and 420s. ... Read More


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Olympic Medal Favorites

Published on July 26th, 2012

Canadians Richard Clarke and Tyler Bjorn are medal favorites in the Star event. Meet the athletes and learn what it is that makes them excel. Click here for additional Canadian athlete profiles... Read More


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