Racing
Young Crew Heads to Southern Ocean
A damp moment for the Vestas/11th Hour crew, sailing in the Southern Ocean during Leg 3, Cape Town to Melbourne, of the Volvo Ocean Race. The competitors will return to the Southern Ocean in the next leg of the around-the-world race. More »
Navy Takes L.A. Harbor Cup
Foggy Friday at the Port of Los Angeles Harbor Cup Regatta for 10 collegiate teams sailing matched Catalina 37s.
© 2018 Bronny Daniels / Joysailing
On Sunday the US Naval Academy Midshipmen clinched the Port of Los Angeles Harbor Cup trophy after three days of racing that tested the skill and endurance of competitors from across the US and Ireland. More »
Jumbo-Size Me Please
The Santa Cruz 50 Adrenalin and the 1D48 Bodacious+, seen here in the first leg of 2016’s Great Vallejo Race, would be among the boats invited to compete for the YRA’s new Jumbo Cup. More »
Vestas Ready to Rejoin Volvo Race
Six weeks after crashing into a fishing boat and killing one fisherman in the crowded waters of Hong Kong, the Vestas/11th Hour Racing Volvo 65 is repaired and back in the water. The More »
Dodging Drops to Deliver Latitude
The only thing good in today’s forecast is the delivery of the March issue of Latitude 38 (and snow in Tahoe).
Our drivers are on the road now bringing Latitude 38 to the best waterfront businesses in the Bay Area. More »
March Inshore Racing Preview
With spring arriving in the third week of March, Midwinter Series are wrapping up this month. Laser District 24 will kick off their 2018 Svendsen’s Grand Prix Series this Sunday at the final Richmond Yacht Club Small Boat Midwinters. More »
VOR Finishes Leg 6 in Auckland
After more than 20 days at sea, Team AkzoNobel sailed into Auckland, New Zealand, just 2 minutes and 14 seconds ahead of race-long rival Sun Hung Kai/ Scallywag to claim victory in Leg 6 of the Volvo Ocean Race. More »
March Offshore Racing Preview
The cruising division of the San Diego to Puerto Vallarta Race will start tomorrow, with additional starts on Friday and Saturday. Considered a large number by recent standards, 30 boats are entered to sail the 1,000 miles. The More »
Pac52s and More in SCYA Midwinters
The Pac52 Gladiator digs in on the approach to a spinnaker set. Bowman Matt Cornwell keeps composure.
© Martha Blanchfield
San Diego Yacht Club hosted eight sleek 52-footers and six Beneteau First 36.7s as part of the massive Southern California Yachting Association Midwinters on February 10-11. More »
BYC Midwinters Like Night and Day
Saturday’s racing on the Berkeley Circle was held in the beautiful, moderately warm, light-air conditions that have been the trend in the Bay Area for more than a month.
© 2018 Patrick Hind-Smith
Berkeley Yacht Club runs midwinter series on the second Saturday and Sunday of each month, November-February. More »
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