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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 →
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 →
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 →
Published on August 9th, 2012
“I’m sad to report that our dream of winning a gold medal for the USA ended today in a 3-1 loss to Team Finland in the quarterfinals. It hurts! I can’t describe how upset and disappointed ... Read More →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →