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August 28, 2012Volvo Ocean Race: Scheds Change the GamePosition reports and fleet tracking for ocean races are fine and good for friends, fans, and the media, but on the racecourse, knowing what others are up to dilutes the challenge. Gaining Bearing from our July/August 2012 issue.
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August 24, 2012Missed Opportunity: Volvo Ocean Race Miami StopoverWhere the hell is everyone? Editor's Letter from our July/August 2012 issue.
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August 21, 2012Team GBR's 'Fine Art on Sail'Shape-shifters of the print world Eley Kishimoto--Mark Eley and Wakako Kishimoto--present a unique perspective on Olympic Star sailing. The pair will be the first artists in Britain to have their work on an Olympic Star class sail.
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August 15, 2012Highlander NationalsHeld July 21-26, the Highlander Nationals were held at EYC/Whiskey Island Marina. This quirky class brought with it tents, kilts, and party treats, on top of competitive racing.
Photo Credit: Chris Howell and Gayle Kaufolz
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August 1, 20122012 Copa del ReyThe Copa del Rey is the chronicle of the highest level of competitive sailing in Spain and the Mediterranean. This year marked the 31st year of the regatta. The winners were Ran, All4One, Swanderfull, Power Plate, Alegre, Margherite and Mapfre.
Photo Credit: Jesús Renedo
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July 31, 20122012 Melges 32 U.S. National ChampionshipLight and tricky conditions prevailed over the three-day event which wrapped up on Sunday, July 29. Although he started the day in second place, Jason Carroll and his Argo managed to snag a second consecutive U.S. National Championship.
Photo Credit: 2012 JOY | International Melges 32 Class Association
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July 27, 2012McConaghy 38: Getting up to Speed, QuicklyWith limited time and a lot to learn, the crew of the new McConaghy 38 Carbonado had to prioritize. New Boat Review from our June 2012 issue.
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July 25, 2012US Sailing Team 2012: Bob WillisOn the verge of competing in his first Olympic Games, Bob Willis shares with us some of his concerns and what he's most excited about.
Click here to watch a video of Bob.
Text/images courtesy of US Sailing Team.
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July 25, 2012Meet the Team: Bob WillisRS:X Windsurfer Bob Willis prepares for his first Olympics in Weymouth.
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July 24, 20122012 SAP 505 World ChampionshipWith a staggering 188 boats, the 505 fleet employed a gate or rabbit start to give the entire fleet an equal chance during the starting phase. Over six days, just nine races were completed, leading to a tight point spread and ensuring that no place on the podium was locked down until the finish line. The team of Jan Saugmann and Martin Gorge (DEN 8964) snagged a third place in the final race, leap-frogging them into first overall.
