Racing
Artemis is Challenger of Record
Swedish Billionaire Torbjorn Tornqvist’s Artemis Racing has taken over the reins as the new Challenger of Record for the 34th America’s Cup. Yesterday’s announcement followed on the heels of last week’s withdrawal of Vincenzo Onorato’s Mascalzone Latino team and its hailing yacht club, the Club Nautico di Roma. More »
AC News, Weekend Racing Preview
The America’s Cup machine has been in high gear recently, with teams sailing their AC45s in the "test event" you can check out in the video below:
Blubber in the Rigging
When racing offshore, such as in the Oregon International Offshore Race from Astoria, OR to Victoria, BC, there are always plenty of safety concerns. But getting clobbered by a breaching humpback whale isn’t usually one of them. More »
Little Boat Weekend Racing Wrap-up
John Liebenberg crosses the finish line during the 58th annual Bullship Race.
© RYC Photo
John Liebenberg proved on Saturday that age and wisdom never miss an opportunity to beat up on youth, when he beat 31 other El Toros to win the 58th Annual Bullship Race. More »
Sailor of the Month
Paul Sutchek and Richard vonEhrenkrook have taken home a lot of hardware over the last few years.
latitude/Rob
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC The 2011 Northern California Sailing Calendar and YRA Master Schedule is not only a great resource for planning your racing, it’s also where you’ll find Latitude‘s Sailor of the Month. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC The 2011 Northern California Sailing Calendar and YRA Master Schedule is not only a great resource for planning your racing, it’s also where you’ll find Latitude‘s Sailor of the Month. More »
Weekend Racing Wrap-up/Preview
OYRA President Andy Newell’s Santana 35 Ahi on the way back in from the Lightbucket on Saturday.
© Erik Simonson
The Easter Bunny won out over the racing schedule this weekend, and the only big thing going on was the OYRA season opener, the Crewed Lightship #1. More »
Taking a Nose Dive
From April 12-15, StFYC organized a training clinic for sailors planning to compete in the Laser Masters Worlds to be held on the Bay August 5-13. Coach Javier ‘Rulo’ Borojovich from the acclaimed Laser Training Center in Cabarete, Dominican Republic worked with 12 sailors in classic summer conditions on the Bay to get them ready for the regatta. More »
Van Liew Makes it Four-for-Four
Brad Van Liew rides a four-leg-win wave into Charleston in the Velux 5 Oceans Race.
© Ainhoa Sanchez
In one of the closest finishes to date in the Velux 5 Oceans Race, American Brad Van Liew and his Eco 60 Le Pingouin extended their streak of leg wins to four. More »
AC34 News
The big news today is that AC34 will be designated a "National Special Security Event," which means that the Secret Service will take over the responsibility for the regatta’s security and the FBI will take over policing duties. More »
Sailing Voyeurs Delight
Think it would be fun to be 50 feet away as a 180-ft Herreshoff schooner, such as Elena, rips by at 16 knots? It is. And there’s nothing stopping you from doing it. More »
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