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Archive for November 2014

Ocean Race Update

November 5, 2014
Loïck Peyron, age 54, on the Maxi Solo trimaran Banque Populaire VII, has stretched out his lead to 150 miles in the Route du Rhum from Saint-Malo, France, to Guadeloupe. © 2014 Thierry Martinez / BPCE It seems as if every time a press release from the Route du Rhum solo Atlantic race pops up in our inbox, it’s reporting some new disaster. More »

Brad Webb Speaks to SailSFBay

November 3, 2014
Brad Webb celebrates after Oracle’s victory in America’s Cup 34. © 2014 Oracle Team USA Right next to AT&T Park, between the Giants’ fabulous victory on Wednesday and Friday’s parade, SailSFBay managed to slip in a Thursday-night meeting at South Beach Yacht Club to discuss growing sailing participation in the Bay Area and to hear Brad Webb describe his rewarding path up the ladder of sailing. More »

Moving South Cautiously

When you have 500 people for a potluck lunch, it pays to get creative. Here, would-be diners wait to eat while dancing in a conga line. latitude/Richard
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Part of the fun of traveling in foreign waters is getting to know the locals. More »

Chaos in Route du Rhum

The Route du Rhum started yesterday from Saint-Malo, France, in the rain. © 2014 Trépia de Pierre Yves Lautrou / Express Two lost keels, broken amas, downed masts and a collision with a container ship – yes, the Route du Rhum has started. More »