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Prada America’s Cup World Series Starts ‘Today’
The Prada America’s Cup World Series Auckland and the Prada Christmas Race run from December 17 to December 20, meaning the racing starts this evening at 9 p.m. on the West Coast of the US.
How Did You Score in December’s Max Ebb Rules Quiz?
In the December issue of Latitude 38, Max Ebb and Lee Helm debated sailing rules as they appear in the new 2021 rule book. Did you take the quiz?
West Coast Tide Corrections: Are They Correct?
What creates the anomaly in the time progression of West Coast tides?
Berkeley Marina Sees Slow, Steady Improvements, with More on the Way
Berkeley Marina has seen gradual upgrades, with more projects on the list.
What Kind of Navy Ship Visited San Francisco Bay Recently?
What is this mystery Navy ship and why did it appear in San Francisco Bay recently?
Vendée Globe Sees Dramatic Rescue on the High Seas
The 61-year-old Jean Le Cam has now added a rescue at sea to his stat sheet for this edition of the solo nonstop around-the-world Vendée Globe race.
SailGP to Skip the US in 2021
On Monday, SailGP announced an updated schedule for the first half of its second season. The opening events will now happen in Bermuda and Taranto, Italy.
Will You Choose #optsailing for Blue Friday?
Welcome to Thanksgiving 2020! We've given our crystal ball a spit and polish to look at the coming weekend's sailing conditions.
Yacht Racing in the Age of COVID-19
The year 2020 will be remembered for several unrelated reasons, but the coronavirus has proved the most daunting for sailboat racing. It has challenged on several fronts…
When Sailors Are Artists
Maritime artist John David Taylor sent us pictures of a couple of his paintings, one of which depicts IDEC SPORT winning the Jules Verne Trophy in 2017.
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