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New Zealand’s “Menace” Leaves IC37 Fleet Fighting for Second, Twice
This year, Spencer and his Menace team doubled up on first-place trophies, winning Friday’s shortened Round the Island Race and then taking the weekend series as well.
Something for Everyone at Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week
Steve George is a good sport; after Day 1 Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week he was at the back of the fleet in Random Leg B class but he has a great sense of humor and was quite okay about that, understanding that his luck is in the hands of the universe. Afterall, a cruising boat like Shadowfax, his Jeanneau 43, needs a lot of breeze to get up and going because she’s heavy.
Sailor Dies in Newport Bermuda Race
We regret to report that our Fleet Communications Office for the 52nd Bermuda Race received a report of a crew overboard on the racecourse this afternoon.
No Racing at the ILCA 6 Youth Worlds
No races were completed yesterday at the 2022 ILCA 6 Youth World Championship due to storm cells moving through all day and the sea breeze never developing.
Scott Shawyer announces fellow Canadian Ryan Barkey as Co-skipper for the Guyader Bermudes 1000 Race
Today, Canada Ocean Racing announces 31-year-old Ryan Barkey as co-Skipper to Scott Shawyer for the Guyader Bermudes 1000 Race.
Newport Bermuda Race Update: Weekend Action
It is just shy of 48 hours into the 53rd Newport Bermuda Race, and we’ve already seen a dismasting, an abandoned ship, and a few retirements. Despite these challenges, the fleet has encountered a variety of sailing conditions and sea states as they make their way to Bermuda.
26 Teams Face Off For US Team Racing Championship
…Past event winners, ICSA Team Racing national champions, ICSA All Americans, and other accomplished team racers will battle for the George R. Hinman Trophy at US Sailing’s largest adult…
Strong start for Jeppe Borch on opening day of 59th Congressional Cup
Long Beach turned it on for the opening day of the 59th Congressional Cup hosted by Long Beach Yacht Club. Denmark’s Jeppe Borch leads the 12-team international line-up after Day One with an impressive six wins
Cádiz victory catapults U.S. SailGP Team to third overall
Sailing with purpose this weekend at the Spain Sail Grand Prix, Jimmy Spithill led the United States SailGP Team to its first victory in over a year, dedicating the win to injured teammate Hans Henken.
Youth Movement Leads Royal Vancouver Yacht Club’s Return to the Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup
…a suite of new sails from North and the opportunity for three full days of additional practic
The Miami Breeze Crowns J/70, Melges 24 and 69F Winners in a Light Wind Conclusion to Bacardi Winter Series Event 2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – All change in the weather on the final day at Bacardi Winter Series, January 28-30 2022, with sun and a chilly north north-westerly 7-12…
Winners Crowned at Chubb U.S. Junior Championship
Yesterday saw the close of the Chubb Junior Championship in Macatawa, MI, consisting of the U.S. Junior Triplehanded, Doublehanded, and Singlehanded Championships.
Pyewacket 70 announced Overall Winner of the 2023 RORC Caribbean 600
The Royal Ocean Racing Club announce that the overall winner of the 14th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 is Roy P. Disney’s Pyewacket 70 (USA).
Jill Oaks, the Canadian riding 1,701kms from Auckland to Wanaka to race a Flying Fifteen
Jill Oaks from Canada has only been sailing since September 2023, but she was so keen to get into the sport that she bought an old Flying Fifteen where she lives in Vancouver.
Rule Number One: “Have Fun”
When you’re enjoying yourself, you naturally go faster, and the results follow. In a very competitive Corinthian fleet at the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup, this mindset is essential.
US Sailing Announces Finalists for 2022 Rolex Yachtsman/Yachtswoman of the Year
Three men and three women have been chosen as finalists for US Sailing’s 2022 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards.
Day 2 of BYC Governor’s Cup: Jeffrey Petersen & Co. maintain their lead
Day 2 of BYC Governor’s Cup: Jeffrey Petersen & Co. maintain their lead, with only three points separating the next nine teams
Back-to-Back Congressional Cup wins for Chris Poole
“It’s an incredible feeling. It would be impossible without my team. We didn’t start the week the way we wanted to, but once we started sailing like we did last year, we were pretty confident it was going to be ours to win.”
New Record! Maverick breaks Roy Disney’s 22-year Mac Race record!
Sanford Burris, William and Ward Kinney’s Maverick team will be etched in Mac Race history as the new race record holder for the fastest Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust in 22 years, earning the honor from Roy Disney and Pyewacket.
Bermuda Race Green Team Features ‘E-Stewards’ in Boost to Sustainability Efforts
Up to 50 sailors in the fleet will be tasked with monitoring their boat’s waste and innovating best sustainability practices
