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July 25, 2012l’Hydroptère DCNS: The Fastest Boat on the PlanetOn Sunday afternoon, l’Hydroptère DCNS carried out her first sea trials in the United States. The flying trimaran initially put in some tacks offshore of Long Beach before heading towards Catalina Island. It proved to be a gentle first outing in perfect weather conditions.
Photo Credit: DCNS
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July 13, 2012Countdown to Pac Cup 2012The fleet sailing the 17th edition of the Pac Cup takes off from San Francisco on July 16 and gets their leis ready for the finish line in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
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July 10, 2012Summer Spotlight: David Liebenberg
School 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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April 27, 2012Offshore Racing Stand-DownThe Coast Guard suspends permits for offshore races following April 14's Full Crew Farallones Race tragedy.
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April 16, 2012Low Speed Chase, High Speed CommiserationTim Zimmermann reflects on the tragedy at this past weekend's Farallones Race in San Francisco.
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December 14, 2011Calling Blondie HaslerIn light of a recent incident in the Pacific, should the Coast Guard be able to rescue sailors against their will?
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November 1, 2011San Diego Gears Up for the CupWith the America's Cup World Series coming to San Diego later this month, racers and organizers fill us in on some changes afoot.
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September 22, 2011College Sailing Team Spotlight: Stanford UniversityStanford University has a young team, but the Cardinals are ready to compete at the highest level.
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September 12, 20112011 Rolex Big Boat SeriesSan Francsico Bay served up big breeze for the 81 boats competing in this 47-year-old event, which provided plenty of thrills and spills for spectators at St. Francis YC.
Photos by Rolex / Daniel ForsterSee video footage from the racecourse courtesy of Media Pro.
Read about the racing in our Finish Line forum.
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June 27, 2011He Hit the Ground RunningBruce Stone hopped off a plane from Block Island Race Week and led the crew of his J/105 Arbitrage to victory at the 2011 Sperry Top-Sider San Francisco NOOD.
