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New York Yacht Club Race Week: Part III
Part III of the New York Yacht Club Race Week at Newport presented by Rolex. The regatta concluded on July 22, with beautiful breeze and sunshine on Sunday.Photo Credit: Rolex/Daniel Forster |
Amanda Clark & Sarah Lihan-Meet the Team
For most Olympic Team members, the dream of standing on a podium watching the American flag raise to the highest point begins in childhood. For Clark, who became the youngest member of the national team at the age of 15 in 1994, that dream was fueled by a passion for competition. Clark is a 2008 Olympian, while this will be the first Games for Lihan.The pair had an impressive performance at Sail For Gold, with a silver medal in the Women’s 470.Click here to watch a video about Clark and Lihan.Images/text: US Sailing Team |
Rob Crane-Meet the Team
Rob Crane, who will represent the USA in the Laser class, was born into a family that is passionate about sailing. His competitive sailing began in the Optimist class, and in 1998 he won the Optimist North American Championship. Soon after, he advanced to the Laser Radial, and it wasn’t before long that he was highly competitive in the full-rig Laser. Crane, 26, had his breakout performance at the 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships, where he qualified for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team.Click here to watch a video about Rob.Images/text: US Sailing Team |
Erik Storck & Trevor Moore-Meet the Team
Get to know 49er teammates Erik Storck and Trevor Moore, who will be taking their skiff skills to the London Olympics.Click here to watch a video of Storck and Moore.Text/images courtesy US Sailing Team |
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Zach Railey-Meet the Team
This Clearwater, Florida, native is about to compete in his second Olympic Games in the Finn class. Zach, who is the 2012 Team Captain, explains what it means to compete for Team USA and why the 2012 Games will be a family affair.Click here to watch a video about Zach.Text/images: US Sailing Team |
Paige Railey-Meet the Team
About to compete in her first Olympic Games, Laser Radial sailor Paige Railey takes us through her routine, describes her hopes for London 2012, and shares what advice her brother, 2008 Olympic silver medalist and 2012 teammate Zach Railey, has given her.Click here to watch a video of Paige.Text/images courtesy US Sailing Team |
505 Pre-Worlds: La Rochelle
Racing in La Rochelle, France, kicked off on July 17 with the Pre-Worlds and the French International Cup. The SAP 505 World Championship runs from July 21 to 27. Photos: Christophe Favreau |
Around the Island Race
The Around the Island Race officially kicked off this year's edition of the New York Yacht Club Race Week. Thirty-four boats sailed around Conanicut Island. George David's Rambler took line honors, while Jim Swartz’s TP52 Vesper won IRC Class 1 on corrected time. Photos: Rolex/Daniel ForsterClick here to read more in our Finish Line forum. |
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River Dunes Leukemia Cup 2012
40 boats participated in the River Dunes Leukemia Cup in North Carolina, raising over $100,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.Photo Credit: Cliff and Pamela Parsons Kisby, Steve Ura, and towndock.net |
New York Yacht Club Race Week: Part 1
Part I of the New York Yacht Club Race Week at Newport presented by Rolex, concluded on July 15 with victors in six classic yacht classes. Photos: Rolex/Daniel Forster |
52 Super Series at Palma, Mallorca
Niklas Zennström's Rán Racing claimed their first victory in the 52 Super Series. Zennström described the near gale force conditions at the four-day Royal Cup in Palma, Mallorca, to be “as good as it gets”.Photo Credit: Jacaranda MarketingClick here to read more in our Finish Line forum. |
Extreme Sailing Series: Act 4 (Porto)
Leigh McMillan's team The Wave, Muscat performed brilliantly on the tight racecourse of the Douro river, winning first place in 10 of the 32 races and extending his overall series lead. Red Bull Sailing Team came in second in Porto, with Oman Air claiming the final podium spot in third.Photo Credit: Roy Riley/Lloyd Images and Joao Ferrand |
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2011-'12 Volvo Ocean Race: Awards Ceremony
Franck 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 |
Annapolis Leukemia Cup Regatta
The Annapolis Leukemia Cup Regatta was held on June 1-2 at the Annapolis Yacht Club and raised over $180,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This year marked the 20th Anniversary of this important event and reaffirmed the dedication of its participants to find cures for blood related cancers and improve the lives of patients and their families.Photo Credit: www.bildahlphotography.com |
Falmouth J Class Regatta 2012
J Class yachts Ranger, Velsheda, Rainbow, and Lionheart competed off Falmouth, U.K., at the end of June.Photos: jclassyachts.com |
Krys Ocean Race: Prologue
The Prologue of the Krys Ocean Race took five MOD 70 teams from Newport, R.I., to the Big Apple. Stève Ravussin's Race for Water came out with the win. Photos: Billy Black/Krys Ocean RaceClick here to watch videos from the Prologue aboard Musandam-Oman Sail, and click here to read more about the racing in our Finish Line forum. |
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