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June 26, 2012Leukemia Cup Regatta at the Great Lakes Yacht ClubThe Great Lakes Yacht Club has raised over $500,000 since they began hosting their Leukemia Cup Regatta, and this year proved to be just as fruitful as years past. Nearly 30 boats sailed on May 19th in the three-race regatta on Lake St. Clair in order to raise funds for blood cancer research and patient services. The top fundraiser for the year was Trey Rose, a member of the Crescent Sail Yacht Club who raised $6,090 in memory of his co-worker John Balconi.
Photo Credit: LTN_Michigan
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November 13, 2012Extreme Family Voyaging, the Anasazi Girl WayFor James Burwick, Somira Sao, and their two young children, 200-mile days on the Open 40 Anasazi Girl are just part of the everyday routine.
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June 5, 20122012 ICSA Team Race National ChampionshipTop college teams meet head-to-head at the ICSA/APS Team Race Nationals on Lake Travis in Austin, TX.
Read more in our Finish Line forum.
Photos courtesy of ICSA Facebook page.
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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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January 30, 2013Third Time's a CharmAfter two failed attempts at the Vendée Globe, the Brit Alex Thomson takes third place in the solo nonstop 'round-the-world race. He's the third ever British skipper to finish on the podium, and set a new non-stop 'round the world record for a solo British sailor.
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June 20, 20122012 Orange Coffee Pot Regatta Highlights Video31 lasers competed at Surf City Yacht Club at the June 2nd Jack Elfman Orange Coffee Pot Regatta this year. The full-rig winner was Clay Johnson, with only 6 points in 7 races after his drop, and the radial winner was Kelly McGlynn, also with just 6 points. Video credit goes to Jon Deutsch, who taped much of the regatta from the bow of his boat, and arranged some of the highlights in this compilation. With the breeze hanging between 10-17 knots, it was a glorious day of sailing.
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November 12, 2012Vendee Globe Start 2012Nineteen of the 20 skippers sailing the Vendée Globe solo race around the world started the 24,048-mile, three-month circumnavigation off Les Sables d’Olonne, France, on Nov. 10. Bertrand de Broc returned to port before the start to make a repair to a small puncture in his hull. Photos: Jean Marie Liot/DPPI/Vendee Globe
Click here to meet the skippers.
Click here to read more about the race.
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April 17, 2012The Water Warms, the Clock TicksWith sailing season rapidly approaching, the pressure to finish work on the Sled intensifies.
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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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January 24, 2013Cornering the Market on SuccessEvery racetrack has its unique facets. For Key West Race Week, one of the keys to success runs counter to one of the more basic lessons in competitive sailing.
