Posts by Christine Weaver
Close to Finish, Vendée Globe Still Wide Open
In the ninth edition of the solo Vendée Globe, it’s still a dead heat at the head of the pack, with yet another skipper attempting to stake his claim to victory.
2020 Season Champions Part 2: One Designs Plus the SSS
"It was pretty sad to watch each race in our season get canceled after the March Shelter in Place order," reports Express 27 fleet captain Lori Tewksbury of Hang 20. "We had no racing for a few months. But then Richmond Yacht Club started their beer cans . . .
Sea Chanteys Go Digital
Sea chanteys are no longer just for the old salts. The brave new world of doing everything virtually has brought them to Gen Z.
Dramatic Capsize in Stormy Prada Cup
A weekend that began with the highest of hopes for American Magic descended into the depths of despair with a nightmare capsize.
Moore Sailboats Inc. Relocating Operations
In wake of the property owners’ decision not to renew the lease, Moore Sailboats Inc. will move production of the all-new Alan Andrews-designed Moore 33 to Riverside County.
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More Changes to the Yacht Race Schedule
The regional conditions and shelter-in-place requirement means that race committee boats and competitor boats must be from the same household.
Prada Cup Round Robins Start Tomorrow
It’s all on for the Prada Cup Challenger 'trio' as the dance begins tomorrow evening. The three Challengers, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, Ineos Team UK and American Magic, will begin a series of elimination Round Robins.
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Three Bridge Fiasco and Corinthian Midwinters Adjust
The SSS board has decided to change the upcoming Three Bridge Fiasco race to Singlehanded only and will not have a Doublehanded division.
Vendée Globe and Jules Verne Attempt Race Around the World
More than two months into the Vendée Globe, Yannick Bestaven continues to lead. On the long ascent of the Atlantic Ocean, Maître CoQ IV maintains the smallest of cushions as the leaders begin to slow down in light air.
Organizers Scramble for This Weekend’s Races
As Bay Area (and beyond) stay-at-home orders continue (indefinitely for now), regatta organizers have scrambled to adjust.
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