Racing
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli’s Hot Start
The opening weekend for the Prada Cup ended with Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli sweeping the first four races in dominant fashion over INEOS Team UK.
Prada Cup Finals Start Today
By reaching the Prada Cup Finals in the waters off Auckland, New Zealand, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli and INEOS Team UK have arrived on the porch step of the America's Cup Match.
Pip Hare of ‘Medallia’ Finishes Vendée Globe
Pip Hare was one of five finishers who crossed the line in the last 48 hours and is now resting securely after 95 days of solo racing.
News from US Sailing and the National Sailing Hall of Fame
US Sailing has updated the Safety at Sea certificate requirements and expiration dates in response to the pandemic.
Jim DeWitt, Prolific and Talented Sailing Artist
In the February issue of Latitude 38, we profiled the sailor, retired sailmaker and not-retired-yet artist Jim DeWitt. We're sharing more images of them here.
Updates from Latitude’s Racing Desk
Corinthian Yacht Club (the one in Tiburon) says they're "slowly creeping back!" They invite racers to "Gear up for Valentine's Day with a vaguely heart-shaped pursuit race."
Looking for ‘Spirit’ – A Long-Lost Love
Bobby Popoff is looking for SV Spirit, a 66-ft modified Monk design previously owned and built by Harold A Jones, former owner of Vancouver Tug (now SeaSpan).
Eight Bells for Solo Sailor Hal Holbrook
Hal Holbrook's obituary in the New York Times didn't mention that Hal did the SSS race to Kauai in 1980.
Singlehanded Sailor Whitall Stokes Departs Chile
The quest of a sailing record for Californian Whitall Stokes and his Open 50 Sparrow may be history, but they still have to get home. Whitall checked in with stories about the many repairs needed and the final countdown to departure from Puerto Williams, Chile.
American Magic Eliminated in Prada Cup Semifinals
“We just opened the door and they took the opportunity and walked right through it,” said American Magic's Terry Hutchinson.
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