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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 final college rankings of the Spring 2013 season look at the top teams in each conference.
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October 3, 2012Barker Aims to Get ETNZ Back on Trackby Michelle SladeEmirates Team New Zealand uncharacteristically struggled in its first visit to the America's Cup venue at the America's Cup World Series event in San Francisco in August. Skipper Dean Barker is looking for a better performance this time around.
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October 3, 2012Itching to Get Startedby Stuart StreuliWhile the focus this week for Artemis Racing is very much on the America's Cup World Series, even skipper Terry Hutchinson can't help but look past this event to the impending launch of the team's first AC72.
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October 2, 2012In this Issue: October 2012Sailing World's 50th Anniversary issue - October 2012 - features the eight most enduring one-designs, questions about sportsmanship, and the America's Cup 72.
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October 2, 2012Painful Memories, Vendée Globe Hopesby Bruce GainBruce Gain goes for a spin on Marc Guillemot’s IMOCA-class Safran and gets the scoop on Guillemot's hopes for the Vendée Globe, which starts this November.
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September 27, 2012Sailing World's College Rankings, September 27, 2012by The EditorsIn the second college rankings of the Fall 2012 season, Georgetown edges out Yale at the top of the coed rankings. Meanwhile, Yale leads the women's rankings, followed by Navy and Boston College.
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September 25, 2012Rules at Starting Marksby Dick RoseConsider the type of starting mark and the time left in the starting sequence when giving room on the line. 'Rules' From the Experts from our September 2012 issue.
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September 24, 2012San Francisco NOOD 2012: Blackhawk Takes the FleetA second consecutive day of favorable winds opened the door for a highly-competitive final day of action at the Sperry Top-Sider NOOD Regatta San Francisco. Going against a stacked field of accomplished sailors in the J/105 fleet, local skipper, Scooter Simmons from San Francisco Yacht Club and crew navigated their boat, Blackhawk, with perfection through three final day races and earned the overall event victory.
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September 22, 2012Sperry Top-Sider San Francisco NOOD Day OneContrary to what the weatherman said...the wind blew San Francisco style.
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September 21, 2012More Tricks For the Bagby Steve HuntFrom getting a running start to getting the spinnaker down before the mark, some simple but effective practices can make all the difference. From the Experts "Fundamentals" from our September 2012 issue.
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September 21, 2012Smart Roundings at the Top Markby Stuart WalkerJoin the layline parade to the weather mark too early or too late, and you’ll struggle to round. Pick the right moment, and you’ll capitalize at the top of the beat. From the Experts "Tactics" from our September 2012 issue.
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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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