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Posts by Christine Weaver

Race to the Forbidden Island

May 11, 2015
The Havana Challenge, a 90-mile race for Hobie 16 beach cats, got the official okay in April. The two-person catamarans will cross to Cuba where the Americans will challenge the Cuban Olympic Sailing Team and the Cuban National Sailing Team, explore the long-forbidden Caribbean island, participate in a cultural exchange — and then race home to Key West. More »

Delta Ironman Challenge

May 4, 2015
Racing up the San Joaquin River out of Isleton with ACYC. © 2015 Andreas Cove Yacht Club on the San Joaquin River is organizing a Delta Ironman Challenge. You don’t need to ride a bike, swim, or run — just sail five days in a row in five beer can races on May 13-17: Wednesday, 5/13: Vallejo Yacht Club’s beer can race. More »

Japan Is In for AC 35

May 1, 2015
Softbank Team Japan launches its Challenge for the 35th America’s Cup. Left to right: Kou Watanabe, commodore of Kansai Yacht Club, signs with Japan’s AC team leader, Kazuhiko Sofuku. © 2015 Yoichi Yabe / Sofbank Team Japan SoftBank Corp., More »

Newport to Ensenada Race

April 27, 2015
H.L. Enloe’s ORMA 60 trimaran Mighty Merloe slipped into Ensenada minutes before dawn on Saturday at 5:55:35 to secure Best Elapsed Time honors at the 68th annual Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race. More »

Loreto Fest Reinvented

April 22, 2015
If you’re in the Sea of Cortez, why not plan to check out the all-new Loreto Fest on Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2? The event will include food vendors, bay cleanup, a swap meet, cruiser jam sessions (bring your instruments) and arts and crafts (show off your wares). More »

Record Run to Bermuda

April 20, 2015
Sailing at an average speed of 27 knots, the San Francisco-based CEO of Lending Club, Renaud Laplanche, with co-skipper Ryan Breymaier and the crew of the 105-ft trimaran Lending Club 2, set a new record for the 635-mile course from Castle Hill Lighthouse in Newport, RI, to Kitchen Shoal Beacon in Bermuda. More »

Racing Preview

April 10, 2015
Island Yacht Club’s 34th Doublehanded Lightship tomorrow has 16 boats signed up, mostly split into two monohull PHRF divisions. One multihull, the ProSail 40 Shadow, is among the entries. Racers are required to comply with the NorCal ORC safety regulations and equipment requirements. More »

Racing Wrap-Up

April 8, 2015
The 5o5 Worlds were held on Algoa Bay in South Africa last week. © 2015 Imagine traveling to a regatta halfway around the world only to find yourself duking it out with your homies. More »