Racing
Racing Seminars
This summer two historic ocean races to Hawaii resume their bi-annual starts in the Bay — The Singlehanded Transpac and the Pacific Cup. In each case, organizers employ an extensive network of support and education to racers. More »
The Bay’s Biggest & Wackiest Race
With the potential of freezing weather, strong winds and rain, it’s a mystery why roughly 350 boats turn out annually to do the Three Bridge.
latitude/LaDonna
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC As a whole, sailors are often stereotyped as rugged individualists who pride themselves on self-sufficiency. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC As a whole, sailors are often stereotyped as rugged individualists who pride themselves on self-sufficiency. More »
Year-end Racing Preview
There are still a few opportunities to get some racing in before Christmas if you’ve gotten all of your holiday shopping done (see the next story if you haven’t). And what better way to start the new year than with a schooner race? More »
Audi Melges 20 World Championship
The inaugural Audi Melges 20 Worlds concluded Saturday in Key Largo, Florida after four days of intense racing and picture-perfect conditions. What’s more, the top two winners included a boat that had never won a race in the fleet and another that was fully corinthian-crewed. More »
America’s Cup News Already?
In the November 11 ‘Lectronic, we noted that several local shutterbugs were competing for the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image of the Year contest. We’re excited to say that San Francisco’s Abner Kingman won the prestigious award for his stunning shot of ETNZ nearly capsizing in the America’s Cup, which also happened to grace the cover of our October issue. More »
Solo TransPac Sail Seminar
Racers are gearing up for the June 28 start of the Singlehanded TransPac, a 2,120-mile race from San Francisco Bay to Hanalei Bay on the idyllic Hawaiian island of Kauai. To aid in their prep, the race committee has scheduled monthly seminars on a variety of topics that would help any sailor with their trip across the Pacific, and luckily the entire series is free and open to the general public. More »
Bay Area Midwinter Racing
Midwinter racing spans the entire Bay Area and provides both experienced racers and newcomers to the competitive side of sailing ideal opportunities to get out on the water. Apart from stormy days, winter wind and sea conditions are usually more forgiving than during the middle of summer, which means almost everything on the boat happens in slow motion. More »
Benoit Marie Wins Mini Transat
It’s been 14 years since Benoit Marie first dreamed of racing the Mini Transat. Back in 1999, all he could do was imagine secondhand the course he’d have sailed. That all changed this on December 1, when he crossed the finish line at Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadaloupe ahead of all 60 remaining competitors. More »
Rambler Returns as Perpetual Loyal
Almost two years ago the 100-ft super maxi, Rambler, lost her entire canting keel while competing in the Rolex Fastnet Race. The frightening incident quickly sent the 21-crew members into the ocean where all were eventually rescued. More »
Clipper Racers Face Another Onslaught
Wind speeds registered as high as 120 knots.
Clipper Round the World Race
©2013 Latitude 38 Media, LLC On the thirteenth day of the Clipper Round the Word Race’s fourth segment, sailors faced incredible weather conditions, with winds gusting well beyond 100 knots. More »
©2013 Latitude 38 Media, LLC On the thirteenth day of the Clipper Round the Word Race’s fourth segment, sailors faced incredible weather conditions, with winds gusting well beyond 100 knots. More »
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