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Recognizing achievement and misfortune

Published on November 8th, 2021

Four score and no more years ago, a “secret association” of sailboat racers called “The International Society for the Perpetuation of Cruelty to Racing Yachtsmen” (ISPCRY) began recognizing both excellence in Race Committee work in Long ... Read More


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Sunrise skipper pushes for sun to rise

Published on November 8th, 2021

The intent and execution of the Royal Malta Yacht Club while hosting the 42nd edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race were at odds in their quest to provide safe competition for the 114 entrants which ... Read More


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Finn Gold Cup coming to the USA

Published on November 8th, 2021

Following the 2022 Finn Gold Cup in Italy, the world title for the venerable singlehander comes to the USA in 2023, to be hosted by Coconut Grove Sailing Club in Miami, FL. The 2010 championship was ... Read More


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Scary days, Unbelievable sights

Published on November 8th, 2021

As the United States Coast Guard answers the call to rescue mariners, it is not universally known to be a branch of the United States Armed Forces. Thoughts go to the Navy, Army, Air Force, and ... Read More


Dock Talk

Big bang in Transat Jacques Vabre

Published on November 8th, 2021

(November 8, 2021: Day 2) – Spring tides and light winds have made the beginning of the Transat Jacques Vabre very tricky for the fleet of 79 boats. Despite the mild weather, Louis Burton and co-skipper ... Read More


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Play by the Rules

Published on November 8th, 2021

When competitive sailing encounters recreational powerboating, bad things can happen. The thrill of speed impacts common sense, made worse when those creating waves don’t know their impact. If you haven’t experienced a frightening encounter, hang in ... Read More


Dock Talk

Playbook changes in Mini Transat

Published on November 8th, 2021

(November 8, 2021; Day 11) – As the leaders in the 23rd Mini Transat EuroChef fleet have just managed to limbo under the ‘1,000-miles to go’ mark in their race to Saint-Francois, the trade wind is ... Read More


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Sailing Lulls: What’s the Best Response?

Published on November 8th, 2021

While variable winds can be found anywhere, the best inland lake sailors are like Houdini with sailing gloves. True magicians. For the next time when light winds are testing your patience, here’s some tips from the ... Read More


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Keelhaulers win 2021 Kennedy Cup

Published on November 7th, 2021

Cal Maritime Academy topped the ten team fleet from across the USA to win the 2021 Kennedy Cup, college sailing’s big boat championship, held November 6-7 in Annapolis, MD. Sailed in Navy 44s, the eight cadets ... Read More


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Rose, Boucher win College Nationals

Published on November 7th, 2021

The 2021 College Sailing Singlehanded Nationals for men (ILCA 7) and women (ILCA 6) was hosted by Severn Sailing Association in conjunction with the US Naval Academy on November 6-7 in Annapolis, MD. After starting with ... Read More


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