Posts by Andy Turpin
Front Row for the Surf Show
Known as the heaviest wave in the world, when Teahupoo gets revved up to full power, it’s an awesome sight. We can’t even imagine trying to surf it.
© 2013 Caroline of Orkestern
One of the many cool things about world cruising is that you sometimes find yourself in the right place at the right time to experience amazing natural phenomena. More »
Svend’s Memorial Saturday
As reported earlier, the Bay Area sailing community lost one of its most beloved ‘elder statesmen’ last month. Svend Svendsen passed away at home on May 27 with his loving family by his side, after enduring a courageous battle with cancer. More »
Peyron Shares Skills & Insights
Although this summer’s America’s Cup activities have seen plenty of bad news and controversy lately, the build-up to AC 34 has also spawned some decidedly upbeat news stories. A case in point was Fred Eagle’s recent report about the legendary Loick Peyron’s outreach to local disabled sailors. More »
Brockovich’s Arrest Serves as a Warning
We had to cringe this morning when we read (in SFGate.com) that famous environmental activist Erin Brockovich was arrested Friday for boating while intoxicated. At the time she was attempting to re-dock a powerboat at Lake Mead’s Las Vegas Boat Harbor. More »
Artemis Syndicate Will Race in July
The Swedish team is reportedly working around the clock to get their second-generation boat ready for competition in the Louis Vuitton Cup.
© Sander van der Borch / Artemis Racing
In the aftermath of America’s Cup crewman Andrew Simpson’s death last month during a training sail, there has been substantial speculation about whether the Swedish Artemis Racing syndicate would continue its quest for the Auld Mug — especially since the team has remained silent about its plans. More »
Stan Honey’s Digital Magic
We recently had the pleasure of interviewing tech guru and three-time circumnavigator Stan Honey for a June-edition article (out today). In it, you’ll learn about how Stan’s LiveLine graphics will be superimposed over live video of this summer’s Louis Vuitton challenger series, the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup and the AC 34 finals. More »
Bay Area Boaters Mourn Svend’s Passing
We regret having to report the passing on Monday of well-loved Bay Area sailor and businessman Svend Svendsen, founder of Svendsen’s Boat Works in Alameda.
Born in Denmark in 1932, Svend was descended from a family of fishermen, whose bond with the sea went back generations. More »
Floating Nicely on Her Lines
The 71-ft home-built catamaran pictured below has been a conspicuous landmark on the grounds of San Rafael’s Loch Lomond Marina ever since James Lane, his family and friends began assembling it there two years ago. More »
AC Teams Agree to Downshift, Training Continues
In the aftermath of America’s Cup sailor Bart Simpson’s death on May 9, representatives of the three challenging teams and the Cup defender, Oracle Team USA, have met several times behind closed doors to reassess their options going forward. More »
Luna Rossa Wants AC Wind Limits
In a press conference in Alameda Friday, Patrizio Bertelli, president of the Luna Rossa Challenge America’s Cup syndicate, made it abundantly clear that he has serious concerns about the safety of AC72 racing in this summer’s America’s Cup and Louis Vuitton challenger series. More »
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