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Jimmy Spithill Joins USA SailGP Team
Jimmy Spithill has signed as CEO and helm of the United States SailGP Team. Spithill will lead the American team vying for the $1 million prize…
Pandemic Adjustments Reappear on the Racing Scene
After a relatively stable couple of months, the most recent health orders in the state of California and most Bay Area counties have race committees once again scrambling to adjust to the ongoing pandemic.
Long Beach Yacht Club’s Stars+Stripes Withdraws from America’s Cup 36
It's official — America's Cup 36 Challenger Stars+Stripes won't be headed to Auckland from Long Beach later this month.
December and Holiday Yacht Racing Preview
If you think that December's calendar is the sparsest for regattas, you'd be correct — except in 2020.
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.
Solo Sailor in Distress in Vendée Globe
Kevin Escoffier, positioned some 550 miles southwest of Cape Town in the Vendée Globe solo nonstop around-the-world race, has triggered his distress beacon.
Berkeley Yacht Club Midwinters Kick Off
It was almost 'Goldilocks' weather for the Berkeley Midwinters — not too hot, not too cold, but juuust right! The sun was shining, the air was clear and breathable, and there was wind.
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.
Hugo Boss Bleeds Miles in Vendée Globe
The Vendée Globe has been further shaped by attrition. Englishman Alex Thomson continues to bleed miles and positions while effecting repairs to his stricken IMOCA 60 Hugo Boss.
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