Racing
New Hank Easom Buoy Launched at Yellow Bluff — Now a Final Farewell
Not long after we published this story on the new Hank Easom buoy at Yellow Bluff, we received the following email from Ron Young. “It is with great sadness that we write with the news that Hank Easom passed away around 9:15 pm, Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
‘Maxi Edmond de Rothschild’ Begins Jules Vernes Trophy Attempt
Another assault on the 40-day, 23-hour circumnavigation record began on Sunday.
Thrilling Cape Town Conclusion to The Ocean Race, Leg 2
After nearly 18 days of The Ocean Race, Leg 2, the top three boats were separated by less than half an hour as they reached Cape Town, South Africa.
Headwinds Facing Captain Donald Lawson and ‘Mighty Merloe/Defiant’
Captain Donald Lawson has hit severe headwinds in his quest to convert 'Mighty Merloe,' now named 'Defiant,' into a singlehanded, record-breaking machine.
US Sailing Open Sailing Series Qualifies Sailors for World Events
The three-regatta Florida/winter portion of the US Open Sailing Series wrapped up in Clearwater last Sunday.
Daniela Moroz Wins Fourth Yachtswoman of the Year Award
Bay Area Kiteboarder Daniela Moroz celebrates '22 and turning 22.
Good Jibes #76: Hans Henken on Engineering an Olympic Campaign
Hans is a world champion sailor who has raced 29ers, 49ers, the International Moth, and hydrofoiling F50s. He competes for the US Sailing Team, is the starting flight controller for the US SailGP Team, and is literally a rocket scientist.
Three Bridge Fiasco — One Bridge Too Many
With 315 boats signed up there are plenty of photos and stories from a long day on the race course. We share a bit more here.
Sailing Denied Paralympic Games, but the Sport Continues To Grow
Despite being denied inclusion in the 2024 L.A. Paralympic Games, Para Sailing continues to grow as World Sailing vows to continue its support.
Racing Into February
San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California, Midwinters North and South, Behind the PHRF Curtain
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