Posts Tagged ‘Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race’
Sailagram: A Snapshot of December Sailing
Welcome to December's Sailagram gallery — an offering of celebrations, racing, and sailors doing what sailors do.
West Coast Sailors Race in the 80th Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
The 80th Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is set to kick off on Christmas Day in California, Boxing Day in Australia. Four boats with ties to California will be competing.
Freya Owner Jim Hancock Asks, “What’s In a Name?”
Jim Hancock, founder of the Sailing Science Center, gave us some history of the Freya 39, how the boat got its name, and why he named his boat 'Solstice'.
Entering the Pacific Cup Race: Fort Worth, Texas, to Hawaii With a J/105
Matt Arno from Fort Worth, Texas, is planning and prepping his J/105 'Blue Flash' for his first Pacific Cup race this coming July.
Australia’s Brisbane to Gladstone Fleet Races Amid Headwinds and Lightning Strikes
The 75th Brisbane to Gladstone Race started on Good Friday (AEST) with a weather forecast for northerly winds and possible severe thunderstorms — both of which occurred.
Sailing Legends Brad Butterworth and Josh Belsky Visit Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club
It's not every day that international legends of sailing visit your local club. Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club gave a warm welcome to two of them.
Good Jibes Episode #53: Brian Crawford on Exploring Shipwrecks
Brian is an author, historian, and open-space activist who has done extensive research on famous and undocumented shipwrecks throughout Marin County.
December Yacht Racing and Events Preview
In December, more midwinter series join the list that started racing in November.
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