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Learning to stay upright in any conditions is the second life lesson college sailor Abby Freeman discovered through the sport of sailing. ... Read full blog
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We hear from Jim McDonnell--winner of the Beneteau 40.7 class and the Sperry Top-Sider Chicago NOOD Overall Winner.
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August 22, 2012Where Have all the Aigles Gone?by Amelia QuinnI have personally sported the Aigle Maramu Lace Up Boot since my freshman year of college. Now, dark rumors that the line has been discontinued have combined with "sold out" availabilities in my size everywhere I look online to create a perfect storm of terror. With my own boots desperately in need of replacement, I'm almost willing to ship myself to France to find a new pair.
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August 21, 2012America's Cup: Emirates Airborne Againby Dave ReedEmirates Team New Zealand planted their wing in San Francisco Bay, joining a host of other teams this week learning how far to push in the windy conditions.
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August 21, 2012Preview: America's Cup WS San Franciscoby Amelia QuinnWith a new team, more boats and more sailors, the second season of the America's Cup World series will begin on Wednesday, Aug. 22, in San Francisco. The newest team is J.P. Morgan BAR, skippered by Ben Ainslie, who recently won his fifth Olympic gold medal. How will he measure up compared to the skippers who competed in the ACWS 2011-12? Will his undying confidence be enough to overcome Oracle Team USA's golden boy, James Spithill?
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August 21, 2012Team GBR's 'Fine Art on Sail'Shape-shifters of the print world Eley Kishimoto--Mark Eley and Wakako Kishimoto--present a unique perspective on Olympic Star sailing. The pair will be the first artists in Britain to have their work on an Olympic Star class sail.
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August 21, 2012It's Ladies First for the Volvo Ocean RaceAn all-female effort from Sweden is the first to throw its hat in the ring for the 2014 Volvo Ocean Race. Kersti Strandqvist, Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications at SCA, above with project manager Richard Brisius.
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August 20, 2012To the FlameThe 2012 Zhik Nautica Moth Worlds kicked off on Lake Garda, Italy, on August 20, with a big turnout of foiling fanatics.
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August 20, 2012A Satisfaction Guaranteeby Gary JobsonIf sailors are customers, then race committees should focus on delivering satisfaction while striving for perfection themselves. Jobson Report from our July/August 2012 issue.
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August 16, 2012Is Hell Freezing Over? Moondust Might Raceby Tim ZimmermannTim Zimmermann's Beneteau 36.7 Moondust was purchased with cruising in mind, but she might just get to the starting line this coming year.
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August 15, 2012Vocal at the Right Timesby Andrew CampbellCommunication between boats on the course can help in tight situations, but sometimes it’s better to “shut up and sail.” From the Experts "Technique" from our July/August 2012 issue.
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August 14, 2012An Olympic (Length) Review, Part IIby Stuart StreuliWas the move to a different Trials a good one? Is the development pipeline working? Is there hope for 2016? Part II of our Olympic review looks at thes questions.









