Peter Holmberg, President of the Caribbean Sailing Association, provides an update on the Caribbean season, and some additional notes on what’s working in the sport. The following is courtesy of Seahorse magazine… Starting the year in mid-January was the Mount Gay Round Barbados Race Series, a week long event comprising 3 days of Coastal Course [&hellip...
Capri, Italy (May 21, 2014) – After two days of windward-leeward races the first BARCLAYS 52 SUPER SERIES regatta of the European season has fallen very much in line with predictions that it would be an open event with no one boat able to dominate in the challenging conditions. Four races found four different winners, including Jim Swartz’s American crew on Vesper and Alberto Rommers’ Azzurra...
US Sailing says it’s working with the U.S. Olympic Committee, which will combine with Rio de Janeiro authorities to test the water at a 2016 Olympic sailing venue before American sailors travel there for a competition that begins Aug. 2. US Sailing will send athletes to the competition, an Olympic test event, despite reports of [&hellip...
Team Paradise Paralympic Sports Club (PSC) Miami and the US Sailing Center in Miami (USSC) are excited to announce a new partnership. Initially, US Sailing Center will provide office space and sailboat access for Team Paradise to promote their mission as a high performance management operation (HPMO) for aspiring Paralympian. Team Paradise PSC partnering with the US Sailing Center is an excellent...
Game on in San Francisco. Photos by Erik Simonson...
Team racing in full body spandex color suits. Love it! Click here for gallery...
Medemblik, The Netherlands (May 21, 2014) – A near-complete program of races closed day two of Delta Lloyd Regatta despite fickle weather. Polish sailors dominated with wins in both the RS:X men and women, as well as the 49er. Nicholas Heiner (NED) extended his lead in the Laser, while Marit Bouwmeester (NED) took the lead in the Radial. Franck Cammas and Sophie de Turckheim of France won two races...
After two days of windward-leeward races off Capri, Italy the first BARCLAYS 52 SUPER SERIES regatta of the season has fallen very much in line with predictions that this would be a very open event with no one boat able to dominate in the light winds...
A combination of lumpy seas and light breezes offshore, gave the nine Wallys and three J Class yachts the chance to offer spectators a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch them practicing for a few hours within the confines of Mahón's spectacular, meandering bay! ...
Proper Course Wednesday, May 21, 2014 Why I Practice Sailing my Laser And it's fun. Posted by Tillerman at 7:56 PM Email This BlogThis! Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest Labels: Training 1 comment: George A said... So true. People ask me the same thing about my ice dancing. They've stopped asking about my sailing. Lost cause I suppose. 9:18 PM, May 21, 2014 Post a Comment Older...
Sailing season is back in full swing, and it’s that time again to replace old, worn out parts. Too often I see a race or pleasure cruise ruined when a universal joint fails. Don’t let this happen to you: examine often and replace early! Watch the video and learn how to remove the old universal, drill out the new one, and install the pin for a sleek and secure fit. Tools you will...
Spectacular shots from Tuesday's training session at Menorca Maxi onboard the Wally yacht Galma...
The 2014 ISAF A-Class Catamaran North American championships will be hosted by SailNC on June 10-14. Sixty entrants are planning to compete within the Outer Banks off of Manteo, NC. SailNC is a non-profit organization founded in 2013 to increase sailing activity in the area and provide a platform for hosting international sailing events on [&hellip...
Medemblik, The Netherlands (May 20, 2014) – Competitors at the 2014 Delta Lloyd Regatta are very happy that summer has arrived in time for the regatta, in contrast to last year’s cold and wintry conditions. As the second event in the EUROSAF Champions Sailing Cup 2014, the 350 sailors from 49 nations enjoyed some close, tactical racing in light to moderate winds and very warm temperatures....
The results of the annual Clubs of the World award program have been released, recognizing the top private clubs in the world. Conducted by BoardRoom magazine, the program reviews the club, its management, staff, and member experience. Among the clubs making the list are Annapolis Yacht Club, Naples Yacht Club, Sailfish Club of Florida, St. Francis Yacht Club, Oconomowoc Lake Club, Palm Beach Yacht...
(May 20, 2014) – The search for four British sailors missing in the Atlantic has resumed after it was called off on Sunday. Ministers said the US Coast Guard had agreed to continue searching after a request from the UK government. The crew was delivering the Beneteau First 40.7 Cheeki Rafiki to the UK after [&hellip...
Among the initiatives for the 35th America’s Cup is to lower the cost of entry. It is a worthy challenge. While the Protocol can affect some of the campaign costs, it is ultimately impossible to limit what a team will spend to win the America’s Cup. There is also some irony in this initiative. Looking [&hellip...
Capri, Italy (May 20, 2014) – The BARCLAYS 52 SUPER SERIES newest owner, Brasil’s Eduardo de Souza Ramos, may have been the owner-driver wearing the biggest smile around Capri’s Marina Grande this evening after he and his Phoenix team won their first ever race, Day 1 Race 1 of this year’s four regatta circuit. However, it is the defending champion Quantum Racing which sits atop the 52 fleet...
Sitting in third overall after the first day of the Barclays 52 Super Series in Capri, Italy is Vesper, owned by San Francisco’s Jim Swartz and managed by nearby resident Ken Keefe. In this excerpt from the Marin Independent Journal, Michelle Slade profiles the Keefe’s role… The TP52 circuit consists of top-level professional racing programs, [&hellip...
The Interscholastic Sailing Association (ISSA) will be holding the final High School Championship of the sailing season with the Baker Team Race Championship in Seabrook, TX. Twelve schools will compete for the title at Lakewood Yacht Club on May 24-25. If the High School Mallory Doublehanded Championship (May 10-11) was any indicator, the Baker will [&hellip...