International Racing
Headwinds Facing Captain Donald Lawson and ‘Mighty Merloe/Defiant’
Captain Donald Lawson has hit severe headwinds in his quest to convert 'Mighty Merloe,' now named 'Defiant,' into a singlehanded, record-breaking machine.
US Sailing Open Sailing Series Qualifies Sailors for World Events
The three-regatta Florida/winter portion of the US Open Sailing Series wrapped up in Clearwater last Sunday.
Good Jibes #76: Hans Henken on Engineering an Olympic Campaign
Hans is a world champion sailor who has raced 29ers, 49ers, the International Moth, and hydrofoiling F50s. He competes for the US Sailing Team, is the starting flight controller for the US SailGP Team, and is literally a rocket scientist.
Sailing Denied Paralympic Games, but the Sport Continues To Grow
Despite being denied inclusion in the 2024 L.A. Paralympic Games, Para Sailing continues to grow as World Sailing vows to continue its support.
Crossings, Rescues and Adventures Recognized in OCC Awards
The Ocean Cruising Club's (OCC) 2022 awards recognize many worthy sailors, including GGR participant Kirsten Neuschäfer and Palo Alto teenager Cal Currier.
The Ocean Race Prepares for Leg 2 to Cape Town
The fleet of five foiling IMOCA 60s participating in The Ocean Race are docking out and preparing to begin the second of seven legs in their race around the world.
Applications Open for the 2023 David Storrs Match Racing Grant Program
Match racing is a unique and competitive sailing format. US Sailing is offering grants to help those who want to climb the match-racing ladder.
‘Maserati’ Takes Line Honors and Record In RORC Transatlantic Race
Bay Area sailor Frank Slootman aboard his new MOD 70 'Snowflake' joined race winner Giovani Soldini on 'Maserati' in breaking the record in this 2,995-nm race.
11th Hour Racing Leading at the Start of The Ocean Race
The Ocean Race, formerly the Volvo Ocean Race, started Sunday in Alicante, Spain, for the first leg of the 32,000-mile round-the-world race. Five red-hot, foiling IMOCA 60s, including American entry 11th Hour Racing, were on the line.
Daniela Moroz Up for Another Yachtswoman Award
Young kiteboarding superstar Daniela Moroz, 22, is again a finalist for US Sailing’s 2022 Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year Award.
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