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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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March 28, 2013One to Grow Onby Brandon FlackFor one family, a perfect regatta included swimming, a trip to Lego Land, a little bit of sailing, and a last-place finish.
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March 28, 2013How to Recognize Pre-Start Wind Shiftsby Steve HuntStrategy: There’s a lot going on in the final minutes of the pre-start, and a keen eye to what’s happening up the course and with your own sails can help you recognize, and react to, a last-minute shift.
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March 28, 2013Editor's Letter: Here We Go Againby Dave ReedRule administrators of the world are working towards a transparent, single-authority system that can provide stability for owners and regatta organizers. Editor's Letter from the March 2013 issue of Sailing World.
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March 28, 2013Stability Modeby Amelia QuinnLet your adrenaline pump as you count down to the next tiny Armageddon—as long as you’re prepared you should stay upright.
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March 25, 2013Photo of the Month: Jesús Renedoby Meredith PowlisonSpanish photographer Jesús Renedo captured March’s Photo of the Month out of his home base in Palma where Olympic hopefuls were training in big breeze and waves for the ISAF Sailing World Cup.
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March 22, 2013The New Twist on Mark-Room in the 2013 Racing Rules of Sailingby Dick RoseTrying to squeeze inside a right-of-way boat that’s botched their mark rounding can be tricky. A new mark-room rule makes it even riskier.
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March 22, 2013When to Cross: Using Crosswinds and Position Linesby Andy Horton With Dave PowlisonThe oft-heard question for the skipper is “Can we cross?” With a hand-bearing compass and some quick math, you can provide a confident answer.
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March 22, 2013Persistence Pays Off at Farr 40 Worldsby Stuart StreuliWinner’s Debrief: For Helmut and Evan Jahn’s Flash Gordon team, a decade of hard work resulted in a win at the 2012 Rolex Farr 40 World Championships.
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March 22, 2013No-Swim Boat Bottom Careby Dave ReedTech Review: For those days when your diver doesn't show up to clean the bottom, Cheap Diver and Team McLube Antifoul Alternative Speed Polish are two inexpensive alternatives to getting smooth without getting wet.
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March 20, 2013Sailing World's College Rankings, March 20, 2013by The EditorsIn the third poll of the spring season, Yale takes command of the coed rankings followed by Georgetown and Stanford. Boston College tops the women's rankings, while Cornell leaps into the top 10. Twenty-eight coaches voted in this poll.
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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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