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March 8, 2013Finns in ValenciaPhotographer Pavlina Soukupova captures some of the best Finn action in Valencia, Spain.
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February 25, 2013Finn Brazilian ChampionshipFrom an International Finn Association press release:
"In the lead up to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, the Finn class in Brazil is undergoing something of a resurgence. It's recent National Championship, held in Sao Paulo, attracted 25 boats, and many of them were new boats built in Brazil. The 2012 Olympian Jorge Zarf dominated the series with six race wins from seven races. Second was the double Olympic Star medalist Bruno Prada on his return to the Finn class. Andre Mirsky was third.Also on the water was photographer Ale Socci from Green Pixel Photos. As well as the expected race action photos, he took some incredible water level shots of the fleet from a variety of angles proving once again, it's not what you have that matters, it's what you do with it."
Photo by Ale Socci, www.greenpixel.com.br
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January 11, 2013Jobson Junior All-StarsOf the thousands of talented youth sailors plying racecourses this year, eight caught Gary Jobson's attention because of their results and their dedication to excel. Jobson Report from our January/February 2013 issue.
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January 2, 2013Frostbite WreckageAfter a long absence from sailing Tasars, Jonathan McKee returned in less-than glamorous fashion, relearning a few simple lessons along the way.
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December 17, 2012Frostbiting: The Most Wonderful Time of the YearTim Zimmermann goes for a couple of a dips and gets in the frostbiting spirit of the season.
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December 13, 2012RS Venture: Best Recreational DinghyFor casual racing, club sailing, and messing about with the family, RS Sailboats delivers the goods with its Venture, a versatile and nimble dinghy for the sailing masses.
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December 11, 2012Weighty Issues of College SailingCollege sailing fosters technically and tactically savvy sailors, but it can do a better job of inspiring lifelong sailors. Jobson Report from our November/December 2012 issue.
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December 11, 2012RS VentureBest Recreational Dinghy
Photos by Walter Cooper
Pile in the kids, or the adults, because there’s plenty of room in the versatile little RS Venture, which is ideal for sailing programs and families alike. With this 16-footer, RS Sailboats, of the United Kingdom, offers a $14,000 dinghy with excellent performance and handling, and construction quality that will live up to the demands of club-sailing programs (especially if you add the optional bumpers).
RS’s experienced team of sailors and engineers sorted every little detail of this boat before bringing it to market—from the self-draining cockpit, to the optional weighted centerboard, masthead float, and simple sail-control systems—and the judges couldn’t find a single fault. It’s more than a recreational dinghy; it’s an excellent trainer, and has great potential for one-design racing, too.
