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December 13, 2012Dufour 36 Performance: Best CrossoverWhen Dufour Yachts said they were going to revamp their line of performance cruisers, they weren't kidding. With the Dufour 36 Performance they deliver on their promise: It's a fast, fun, and impeccably built crossover—for less than $250K. Race it. Cruise it. Enjoy the ride.
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June 9, 20122012 Sperry Top-Sider Chicago NOOD Regatta Day TwoGreat day on Lake Michigan, but the winds did get shifty as the day went on.
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October 15, 2012Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta 2012A record 425 college sailors from 38 schools racing 45 borrowed boats came together to participate in the Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta in early October. The event was hosted by the Storm Trysail Foundation and the Larchmont Yacht Club. Photos: Carter Williams and Maureen C. Koeppel
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March 28, 2013One to Grow OnFor 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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January 13, 2012The Road Leads to Key WestMaking the trek down I-95 with the J/80 in tow has become an annual adventure for the Storck family.
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July 10, 20122011-'12 Volvo Ocean Race: Awards CeremonyFranck Cammas did not let the fact that both he and Groupama were new players in the Volvo Ocean Race stand in his way as he sailed into an overall victory for 2011-'12 series. The Prize Giving Ceremony took place in a flurry of confetti in Galway, Ireland, and was even attended by Prince Carl Philip of Sweden.
Photo Credit: Ian Roman and Paul Todd/Volvo Ocean Race
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December 11, 2012Tartan FantailBoat of the Year Nominee
Photos by Walter Cooper
After inspecting the Tartan Fantail at the dock, and being impressed with its construction quality, the judges had high expectations. And when winds kicked into the high-teens, just in time for its test sail, they were especially eager to see what this radical-looking daysailer could do. As is often the case, however, strong winds quickly reveal a boat’s weakest points. “The rudder had a ton of helm,” said judge Greg Stewart, “and most of the sheets were pretty tough to pull.”
To be fair, the boat was a late entry, and had been fast-tracked out of the factory to make it to the boatshow. It hadn’t been sailed, the rig wasn’t tuned, and the systems were not yet sorted, but based on its aethetics and build quality, it's off to a good start.
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May 29, 2012Atlantic CupMare took the overall win at the 2012 Atlantic Cup presented by 11th Hour Racing. The series consisted of doublehanded offshore legs from Charleston, S.C., to New York, N.Y., and from N.Y. to Newport, R.I., along with inshore races. Photos by Billy Black.
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September 20, 2012High Gear to BermudaAfter many years and many miles at the helm, the recent Bermuda Race experience stands out as one of my all-time favorites. Jobson Report from our September 2012 issue.
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March 17, 2013Sperry Top-Sider San Diego NOOD, Day 3A bit of groundhog day at the Sperry Top-Sider San Diego NOOD Regatta: more light winds and challenging conditions, but enough breeze to put two more races on the results sheet. For more images, visit Tim Wilkes Photography
