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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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October 1, 2012Melges 32 World Championship 2012A record-breaking 33 Melges 32s representing eight countries race out of Newport, R.I., for the world championship through Sept. 29. Big breeze is forecasted, and a collision has already forced the retirement of one team. Photos: ©2012 JOY | International Melges 32 Class Association
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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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September 18, 2012Newport 2012Missed the Newport International Boat Show on September 13-16? Take a virtual stroll down the docks with the editors of SW.
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September 12, 2012Almost PerfectVisions of a fast Vineyard Race and Saturday afternoon finish dashed through my head. Could it really happen? Or was this just another forecast destined to fail?
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August 22, 2012Summer Spotlight: Collin WestonSchool is out for the summer, and so is college sailing. Without a detailed practice and regatta schedule, young sailors across the country have to find alternative ways to keep their skills sharp and their sunglass tans sharper. We caught up with a handful of students to find out what they’re doing during these sunny months, ensuring that at least a few memories of Summer 2012 will outlast Orientation Week.
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August 22, 2012Where Have all the Aigles Gone?I have personally sported the Aigle Maramu Lace Up Boot since my freshman year of college. Now, dark rumors that the line has been discontinued have combined with "sold out" availabilities in my size everywhere I look online to create a perfect storm of terror. With my own boots desperately in need of replacement, I'm almost willing to ship myself to France to find a new pair.
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August 15, 2012Mass Bay Junior Olympics at Annisquam Yacht ClubThe 2012 Mass Bay Junior Olympic Festival that took place at Annisquam Yacht Club was accompanied by sunshine and light air on Monday, giving way to more breeze on Tuesday. Thomas Walden and William Hundahl from Pleon won first in the C420 fleet of 50 boats, while Nicholas Mehlman and Antonia Rerisi of MSA took home first in C420 Green. Zoe Ting of Sandy Bay YC brought home first in Optimist Green, and Emma Rose Safford, also of Sandy Bay, won in the Optimist White fleet. Jed Bell of Hingham YC won Optimist Blue, and Rachel Foster of Pleon won Optimist Red. Matt Safford of Pleon won first in the Laser Radial division.
Photo Credit: Daphne Papp
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August 13, 2012College Sailing Team Spotlight: Yale UniversityWith strong student leadership, Yale's sailing team focuses on improving and performing at full potential as often as possible.
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August 2, 2012Sailing Into My YouthA trip to the sailing paradise of Buzzard's Bay reminds Tim Zimmermann of his summers sailing as a child.
