Racing
New York-to-Barcelona Race Update
Although a comfortable lead has been established, it’s still a very long way to Barcelona.
© Ocean Masters
Three days into the IMOCA Ocean Masters’ inaugural New York-Barcelona race, the fleet is now hurtling toward Spain on the front of a stalled depression after a slow start that saw them crawl away from the coast in light air. More »
SPECIAL: AC 35 Protocol Just Released
Current America’s Cup defender, Golden Gate YC (Oracle Team USA) and challenger of record for AC 35, Hamilton Island YC (Team Australia) have come to an agreement on the protocol governing the 35th America’s Cup. More »
Schooner Gals Show Their Stuff
"Sailing changed my life," exclaimed Abby Mohan from the helm of Freda B, an 80-ft (LOA) gaff-rigged schooner. Only six years ago, she took her first sailing lesson, fell in love with the sport, quit her land job and pursued a floating career. More »
Extreme Sailing Series
Last week we posted a video of Red Bull Sailing t-boning Alinghi during the pre-start of racing on the final day of racing in Act 3 of the Extreme Sailing Series in Qingdao, China. More »
Hugo Boss Dismasts En Route to New York
This file shot gives you an idea of Hugo Boss’ offshore speed. She was beating upwind when the partial dismasting occurred, apparently under shortened sail, as no sail damage was reported. More »
Atlantic Racing Update
As mentioned above, the 12th biennial Transat AG2R has come to a thrilling conclusion in Gustavia, St. Barthélemy as the top four one-design Beneteau Figaro IIs finished within two hours of one another after more than three weeks at sea. More »
Golden Gate Bullship Race
This reporter enjoyed her maiden Bullship in a boat generously loaned by John Amen, but unfortunately took too long (almost an hour) to clear the Marin shore and so was told to turn back by the race committee. More »
Midweek Racing Update
For everyone who raced the 35th annual Doublehanded Farallones Race this past March 22, be sure not to miss tonight’s trophy presentation at Oakland YC, at 7 p.m.
Excellent racing conditions greeted the Doublehanded Farallones racers this past March 22. More »
Francis Joyon’s Latest Solo Benchmark
Francis Joyon, the tireless solo record breaker, established a new passage-making benchmark with his arrival at Rio this week.
© 2014 IDEC Group
With all of Francis Joyon’s major records (solo around the world, solo 24-hour, and both solo transatlantics) coming under attack within a period of just six months, the Frenchman did something truly innovative to stay on top: he created a new record route. More »
How Much Do Pro Racers Get Paid?
How much do professional yacht racers get paid? It’s a question weekend sailors often ask, but is rarely answered. However, a recent Associated Press item gives us some insights into the question. More »
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