International Racing
Countdown to America’s Cup 36
The preparation window narrows and the training pace quickens for the remaining three viable challengers as the Southern Hemisphere winter turns to an America’s Cup spring.
Close Racing in La Solitaire du Figaro
After the first two stages of La Solitaire du Figaro, French sailor Armel Le Cléac’h on Banque Populaire has worked his way to the top of the leaderboard.
SailGP Stars in a Hollywood Movie
SailGP makes its Hollywood debut this week in a new movie, Tenet. When the script required an epic sailing scene, two SailGP F50 catamarans answered the call.
Good News and Bad News for Yacht Racers
First the Good News: Island, Encinal and Oakland Yacht Clubs introduce the Estuary Extravaganza to be sailed in three races on Sunday, September 13.
ETNZ and ACE Cleared in America’s Cup Audit
It's not an America's Cup unless there's some controversy. The most recent and serious controversy involved the misappropriation of funds by ETNZ.
Regional, National and International Yacht Racing Updates
The pandemic has led to regatta math: there's been a lot of subtraction, but also some addition.
Updated: Rolex Big Boat Series Canceled, and the Schedule ‘Adjustments’ Just Keep Coming
St. Francis Yacht Club had planned to host the 2020 Laser North American Championships on September 2–6. However, they've "rescheduled" it for July 14–18, 2021.
The Ocean Race Postponed a Year, and More Updates
The J/105 North American Championship scheduled for October 29-November 1 will be postponed until October 28-31, 2021.
Thrilling First-Ever Vendée-Arctique Wraps Up
After each turning mark in the inaugural Vendée-Arctique race, much of the fleet endured a restart of sorts, which kept the racing incredibly close.
News of the YRA Encinal Regatta, PICYA Lipton Cup and More
"With the spiraling caseloads in most Bay Area counties, we feel the responsible and safe course of action is to postpone the Encinal Regatta."
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