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Volunteers Power the Congressional Cup
With just six weeks to go ‘til the start of the 56th Congressional Cup, Long Beach Yacht Club has rallied the troops and organized an army of volunteers to orchestrate this
Corinthian Yacht Club Wins 2022 Resolute Cup With a Perfect Final Day
After displaying remarkable consistency across a range of conditions over the first three days of the 2022 Resolute Cup, Corinthian Yacht Club of Marblehead, Mass., decided to dispense with the pleasantries
Respect and Aspiration Power Two New Entries into Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup
The enduring allure of the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup is most evident in the teams and sailors from around the globe that return to this seaside city every two years to compete in sailing’s premiere Corinthian big-boat regatta.
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Live Sail Die was born on the 22nd of November, 2005 in the sailing office at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, and over 18 years later, we are still reporting on all things sailing, showcasing the best parts of our sport.
MCSA Fall ‘22 Season Starts This Week!
The Midwest Collegiate Sailing Association (MCSA) Fall sailing starts this week with two regattas on the schedule: Acton Up Regatta hosted by Miami of Ohio and Fall Fury Regatta hosted by the University of Wisconsin.
2024 Diversified Melges 24 World Championship in San Francisco – Top Teams Tied After Thrilling Day 1
After three days of registration, boat inspections, and sail and equipment checks, the 2024 Diversified Melges 24 World Championship on San Francisco Bay is officially underway. Returning to this windy venue after ten years, anticipation was high, and the San Francisco Yacht Club is ready to deliver a regatta to remember.
Fast and furious night for CYC Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust
In one punch after another, storm cells rocked the racing and cruising divisions throughout Saturday night during the 113th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust.
Congressional Cup – Clashes on the Course for Day Two
LONG BEACH, Calif. 16 September 2021 – – It was evident today, on Day Two of the Congressional Cup regatta here, that racers have shaken off any dust or rust
52 Super Series is Back in the USA in 2024, First Visit to Newport!
After three year spell confined to racing only in Europe, the 52 SUPER SERIES circuit expands its horizons once again for the 2024 season when it will return to race two key regattas in the USA.
New York Yacht Club to Host 2025 Team Racing Worlds in Sonar Keelboats
The New York Yacht Club, which sparked the keelboat team racing revolution with the creation of the Hinman Masters Team Race in 2000, will see this discipline attain the highest competitive level in the sport when it hosts the World Sailing 2025 Team Race World Championship, May 28 to June 1, at Harbour Court in Newport, R.I.
Peterson Leads Opening Day of the Ficker Cup
LONG BEACH, CA (11 September 2021) Seven matches and six wins – Jeffrey Petersen (USA) dominated on the first day of round robin match racing for the Ficker Cup trophy
Bermuda Race Green Team: A New Approach to Sustainability
For the past few race cycles, Newport Bermuda Race organizers have steadily increased the effort to make the race a Clean Regatta by the standards of Sailors for the Sea.
Tricky, Shifty Conditions Prevail at 2024 Melges 24 Nationals
Day Two of the 2024 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship proved to be the most challenging yet, with two races completed late in the day giving way to a new overall event leader — Geoff Fargo racing Sentinel. Thanks to winning both races, he is now leading by two points ahead of Cuyler Morris’ Dark Horse.
A Chat with Cam Farrah – US Youth Sailor
We were able to catch up with Cam Farrah – a US youth sailor who just returned from helming a foiling 69F with an all female crew in Italy for
Killen it…
Ryan McKillen’s entry into yachting was slightly less traditional than that of his fellow sailors – four years ago, he was based out of San Francisco as a software engineer
Richard Witzel on ‘Rowdy’ secures J/70 glory
The two day event for the Bacardi Winter Series Event 1 was taken out by Doyle powered J/70 “Rowdy” after a weekend of racing on Biscayne Bay, Miami. Richard Witzel
Mayor Robert Garcia, Long Beach, to Kick Off LBYC Congressional Cup
Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia will help Long Beach Yacht Club kick off the 57th Congressional Cup regatta with a ribbon cutting and re-dedication of Congressional Cup Stadium Tuesday!
Thrilling line up for 59th Congressional Cup
The 2024 Congressional Cup promises action and excitement when Long Beach Yacht Club hosts the 59th edition April 24 to 28, 2024. Defending champion Chris Poole (USA) will lead the fiery line-up of competitors which also includes four-time Congressional Cup winner Gavin Brady (USA) who returns after a dozen-year hiatus.
Diversified Melges 24 World Championship 2024 – Going inside the pink side of the event
On the occasion of the Diversified Melges 24 World Championship in San Francisco (18-24 August), the Melges 24 Class will feature notable, stalwart female participation: a tradition for this unstoppable one-design class for more than 30 years. Starring in the lead role, at the helm, are four strong, determined women in the spotlight at Worlds.
Clean Boat, Cleaner Ocean
There is an increasing urgency to protect our oceans. Ecostore supports the movement by supplying environmentally responsible products to recreational marine, superyachts and cruise ships. They provide products that are
