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Applications Open for the 2023 David Storrs Match Racing Grant Program

January 25, 2023

Match racing is a unique and competitive sailing format. US Sailing is offering grants to help those who want to climb the match-racing ladder.

Wind Versus King Tides at the Corinthian Midwinters

January 23, 2023

It was a setup for an epic battle. Light air, big currents and all kinds of competitors trying to throw you off your game. It all turned out just fine at the Corinthian Midwinters.

A Sailor’s Search for the 10-Meter Yacht ‘Sirius’

January 20, 2023

The 10-Meter 'Sirius' was the best of them; she was quite unbeatable in the few class races that occurred, and she often raced in the Whitney Series Races.

Singer/Sailor David Crosby Sails Off on Final Voyage

Rock legend David Crosby passed yesterday, leaving behind a revered musical legacy and a long, sailing love affair with the schooner 'Mayan.'

‘Maserati’ Takes Line Honors and Record In RORC Transatlantic Race

January 16, 2023

Bay Area sailor Frank Slootman aboard his new MOD 70 'Snowflake' joined race winner Giovani Soldini on 'Maserati' in breaking the record in this 2,995-nm race.

11th Hour Racing at the start of The Ocean Race

11th Hour Racing Leading at the Start of The Ocean Race

The Ocean Race, formerly the Volvo Ocean Race, started Sunday in Alicante, Spain, for the first leg of the 32,000-mile round-the-world race. Five red-hot, foiling IMOCA 60s, including American entry 11th Hour Racing, were on the line.

Getting in Touch With My Inner Bogey on a Rainy Saturday

While many of us were lounging at home with coffee and the paper, some intrepid sailors were fulfilling their mission to work on expanding their club's programs. The reward for getting out of bed on a rainy Saturday was an impromptu sail in the break between downpours.