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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 19, 2013The World’s Most Persistent Grandmotherby Tim ZimmermannSeptuagenarian Jeanne Socrates is 150 days in to a non-stop, solo circumnavigation of the globe aboard a Najad 380.
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March 17, 2013Interview: San Diego NOOD Overall WinnerJim Sears, skipper of the San Diego NOOD Regatta's overall winning Viper 640 F.N.G., explains how he and crew Sarah Hester and Rachel Ellis got it done in tough conditions.
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March 17, 2013Video Highlights: San Diego NOOD, Day 2Light winds and signficant shifts tested the patience of sailors in all fleets at the San Diego NOOD, with the second day of racing putting a premium on good starts and conservative strategies.
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March 16, 2013Sperry Top-Sider San Diego NOOD Video Highlights, Day 1On the opening day of the Sperry Top-Sider San Diego NOOD Regatta, the fog lifted to deliver great conditions for racing. We've got your video highlights courtesy of Sperry Top-Sider.
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March 14, 2013The Safety Netby Amelia QuinnIf you have a good routine, you can always be prepared for the worst-case scenario at regattas. Well, almost always.
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March 14, 2013Flying Under the Radarby Michelle SladeEven though they’re latecomers to the game, Luna Rossa has been quietly working away in Auckland to prepare for the America’s Cup. Team manager Max Sirena gives us the scoop.
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March 13, 2013Wind Trends in San DiegoSpring in San Diego can be quite dynamic. The passage of winter storm systems continues but these winter storms become less frequent and less potent as the month of March progresses. Meanwhile, the North Pacific High begins to rebuild, resulting in some modest WNW breezes, too. Let's take a look at what you might expect at the Sperry Top-Sider San Diego NOOD.
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March 12, 2013Three Winning Team Race Movesby Amanda Callahan, Illustrations by Kim DowningAt the upper levels of team racing, many sail according to the same “playbook.” In the end it all comes down to which team can execute the play the quickest. Here are some moves to help you execute and get your team across the finish line in a winning combination.
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March 12, 2013Raiding San Diegoby Dave ReedThe new-and-improved 2013 Sperry Top-Sider NOOD regatta series makes its next stop in San Diego, so the South Bay course will be teeming with action: we get up to speed with the Buccaneer and Viper 640 classes.
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March 7, 2013San Diego NOOD Real-time Wind Informationby The EditorsThe folks at SailFlow have graciously agreed to provide all competitors in the 2013 Sperry Top-Sider San Diego NOOD Regatta with complete access to all weather data.
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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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