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Tim Zimmermann finds an irresistible pull in the way of life of Hans Klaar, a longtime voyager and builder of Polynesian-style blue water catamarans. ... Read full blog
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The father of the Luna Rossa Challenger flies into San Francisco to deliver the terms of his team's participation in AC34, including lower wind limits.
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November 13, 2012In this Issue: November/December 2012Sailing World's November/December 2012 issue features racing in the Vendée Globe, Lake Garda, and San Francisco, along with a first look at the new racing rules.
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November 13, 2012Drama, Danger, and French Passionby Bruce GainTwo skippers are forced to abandon their dreams of winning the Vendée Globe less than 48 hours after the start. Bruce Gain reflects on the drama of the race and the emotional cord it strikes with the French public.
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November 9, 2012Important Rule Changes: Mark-Roomby Dick RoseThe 2013-2016 Racing Rules of Sailing begin to apply soon. In the first of several installments that examine the revised rules, we take a look at how changes to the definition of Mark-Room will affect the game we play. Rules from our November/December 2012 issue.
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November 9, 2012Editor's Letter: The Spouses Clubby Dave ReedI propose we do whatever we can to have our significant others with us more often at our regattas. Editor's Letter from our November/December 2012 issue.
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November 9, 2012Who Will Win the Vendée Globe?by Bruce GainBruce Gain checks in with the Vendée Globe skippers to see how they're sizing up their competition for the solo, around-the-world race.
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November 8, 2012SpeedDream 27: An Assemblage of Ideasby Tim RobinsonThe SpeedDream 27 takes all the go-fast accoutrements of modern yacht design and blends them into one radical concept. Tech Review from our November/December 2012 issue.
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November 8, 2012Literary Roll Tackby Chris PastoreDon't let some slightly off-key sailing descriptions get in the way of this engaging debut novel.
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November 7, 2012Sailing World's College Rankings, November 7, 2012by The EditorsGeorgetown maintains the lead atop the coed college rankings in the fifth poll of the season. Yale, Dartmouth, and Boston College make up a close top three in the women's rankings.
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November 7, 2012Big-Boat Troublemakersby Dave ReedFor the top 40-footer from San Francisco’s main event, victory has been a comprehensive approach to speed. Winner's Debrief from our November/December 2012 issue.
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November 7, 2012Vendée Globe Preview 2012The “Everest of the Seas” kicks off on Nov. 10 from Les Sables d’Olonne, France. Here’s what you need to know about this grueling ocean race.
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PYC Etchells Fleet 27 Tuesday night racing kicked off on May 14, 2013.
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Dear Dr. Crash,
What's all this I hear about water ballast? In my experience it just makes the boat very sluggish and doesn't stabilize it very well. It also makes for a wet and cold day on the water.
Soggy in Sandusky
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Sailing World's Boat of the Year 2013: Winners and Nominees
After a week of sail testing in Annapolis last fall, six new boats emerge as individual winners from Sailing World's Boat of the Year Awards testing. Here's a look at the entire fleet with highlights from the tests.
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