Posts Tagged ‘America’s Cup’
Good Jibes #140: Rodney Daniel on Grand Prix Yacht Racing
Rodney Daniel is a professional sailor and pitman who has forgotten more than most will know about grand prix yacht racing, America’s Cup, Volvo, Maxi 72s, TP52s, and more.
Olympian JJ Fetter Calling for US Sailing Resignations
US Olympic medalist and longtime US Sailing volunteer JJ Fetter wrote US Sailing President Rich Jepsen asking for resignations.
Good Jibes #131: Melinda Erkelens on Keeping Sailing Fun and Sustainable
Melinda has sailed over 30,000 nautical miles — including 10 races to Hawaii — and has spent 19 years as general counsel for three America’s Cup teams.
Applications Now Open for Women in the MerConcept Grand Prix Program
Applications are now open for women sailors to join an elite Open Fifty trimaran circuit with the goal of having a woman skipper in the 2026 Route du Rhum.
The Ficker Cup Leads Into Long Beach Yacht Club’s Congressional Cup
Ficker Cup and Congressional Cup match racing returns to Long Beach Yacht Club in April.
West Coast Designer Paul Bieker Wins CCA’s Diana Russell Award
Designer Paul Bieker has been recognized for his innovation in sailing design, methodology, education, training, safety, and the adventurous use of the sea.
Sharon Green’s ‘Fresh to Frightening’ Film Is Now Available for Streaming
The action captured in Sharon Green's still photography of global grand prix racing comes alive in her film, now available for streaming.
America’s Cup Patron and Hall of Famer Lucy Jewett Passes
America's Cup Hall of Fame inductee and Cup Patron Lucy Jewett died peacefully in her Pacific Heights home at age 94.
SailGP Team USA Announces New Ownership With New Skipper Taylor Canfield
Team USA has announced a change in ownership, just as CEO and driver Jimmy Spithill broke the news that he will be forming a new team based in Italy.
National Sailing Hall of Fame Celebrates With Balboa and Newport Harbor Yacht Clubs
The National Sailing Hall of Fame has inducted its 13th class into the growing body of sailors recognized for their achievements and contributions to sailing.
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