Racing
Rolex Big Boat Series Wrap-Up
What a rush! Tom Thayer’s J/70 Rampage was looking fast at the Rolex Big Boat Series, but Andy Costello and Paul Cayard on Double Trouble won the 13-boat class.
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Rolex Big Boat Series
J/70 crews prepare their boats on Thursday morning.
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© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Our laptop’s dictionary defines "fluky": "subject to chance, unpredictable: Sailing conditions are generally good but wind can be fluky." Day More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Our laptop’s dictionary defines "fluky": "subject to chance, unpredictable: Sailing conditions are generally good but wind can be fluky." Day More »
All Boats Great and Small
The TP52s Vesper and Beecom in last year’s Rolex Big Boat Series. Jim Swartz’s Vesper won IRC A and the West Coast IRC championship. Beecom is entered in this week’s series. More »
What’s Your Favorite RBBS Memory?
Next week San Francisco Bay’s most prestigious annual regatta — the Rolex Big Boat Series — will celebrate its 50-year anniversary. With 103 boats currently registered to compete, the Cityfront will be abuzz with excitement during this ‘Golden Jubilee’ edition, slated for September 11-14. More »
Ronstan Bridge to Bridge
The start of yesterday’s Ronstan Bridge to Bridge, just west of the Golden Gate Bridge.
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Conditions too rough for most players left the field open to the bravest (or most foolhardy) competitors in yesterday’s Ronstan Bridge to Bridge, a dash from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay Bridge at 5:30 p.m. More »
Early Warning Signs of Fall
Although the autumnal equinox is still a month away, early warning signs of fall are upon us – schools are opening their doors to students, leaves are beginning to change color, and some weeknight race series are winding down. More »
A Rippin’ Race Around Britain
Sidney Gavignet’s MOD70, Musandam-Oman Sail, at the start of the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race
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With all of the pre-race hype about incoming hurricanes, potential course reversals and broken course records, it would have been easy for this year’s Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race to disappoint. More »
Grueling Volvo Warmup: Round Britain Race
It just might get a little wet during the Round Britain and Ireland Race. Seen here is a file shot of Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing’s Volvo 65 Azzam, which will be skippered Sunday by British two-time Olympic silver medalist Ian Walker. More »
AC Update & Weekend Racing Preview
Following Team Australia’s recent withdrawal from the 35th America’s Cup as the Challenger of Record, it was announced today that four remaining challengers have pledged their support to the event, regardless of which venue is chosen. More »
Singlehanders Celebrate
At the Singlehanded TransPac Awards Ceremonies Saturday night, the 14 finishers received their coveted TransPac belt buckles, signifying successful completion of their 2,120-mile sprint from San Francisco. Held at Hanalei’s famous Tahiti Nui restaurant/bar, the event also recognized specific achievements of eight solo racers. More »
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