Posts by Christine Weaver
The Beauty of the Bocas Regatta
Cruiser and Latitude 38 contributor Louis Kruk checked in from Panama with a report and photos from the Bocas del Toro Regatta, hosted by Bocas Marina on February 15.
Joyon Smashes Tea Route Record
After 31 days, 23 hours, 36 minutes and 46 seconds of sailing, Francis Joyon and his crew set a new record for the Tea Route between Hong Kong and London this morning.
Corinthian Midwinters Go Out with a Whimper
A literal whimper, and shouts across the water of "No!" could be heard in the vicinity of YRA 8, aka R4, a buoy one mile east of Angel Island's Point Blunt.
Jean-Luc Van Den Heede Wins Blue Water Medal
The Cruising Club of America will bestow the 2019 Blue Water Medal upon Jean-Luc Van Den Heede in recognition of his achievements in singlehanded sailing.
National Sailing Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations
The National Sailing Hall of Fame's volunteer Selection Committee will consider nominations received by midnight (Pacific Time) on March 31, 2020, for the Induction Class of 2020.
Cayard First Sailor in Sports Hall of Fame
The Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame announced yesterday that local sailor Paul Cayard will join its 2020 induction class this May. Cayard becomes the first sailor to be recognized by the BASHOF.
IDEC Sport Lags Then Catches Up
"With the South Atlantic like that, we would never have smashed the Jules Verne Trophy record," explains Francis Joyon, reflecting on what has been a slow and difficult ascension of the Atlantic Ocean.
Far-Flung Pacific Cup Entries
From humble beginnings 40 years ago, the Pacific Cup yacht race has grown into an event that attracts top-tier sailing talent from not just the San Francisco Bay Area but from all over the United States and beyond.
American SailGP’s Line-up
Last week, US SailGP Team announced the crew who will guide their F50 catamaran though her paces this season.
Clipper Race May Skip China
The Clipper Race around the world is currently sailing from Australia to Asia in Leg 5. As such, organizers are closely monitoring the coronavirus situation in China.
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