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Killer "B" Race version Bluenose Sloop Sunk in 80km winds
Dear Dr. Crash: I am having second thoughts about my open cockpit race version Bluenose Sloop. I know Roue' is Canada's most respected yacht designer and the yacht was originally designed with an open cockpit, but the McVay version self draining cockpit one that I also own made it through the 40 knot winds while the former did not. |
2012 Sperry Top-Sider San Francisco NOOD, Day 2
Scooter Simmons lived up to his nickname, distancing himself from the competition in the J/105 class and winning the overall honors with three firsts on the second and final day of the 2012 San Fran NOOD. Photos by Erik Simonson/H20Shots.com. To purchase an image, or view any of the hundreds of other photos taken at the event, click over to Smugmug. |
Sperry Top-Sider San Francisco NOOD Day One Photos
What an amazing day on the water for the start of the SF NOOD. Thanks to longtime San Fran photographer Erik Simonson for these photos. Each of these photos, plus many others, are available for purchase via Smugmug. |
Farr 40 World Championship 2012
The hunt is on for the Rolex Farr 40 World Championship title. Racing off of Chicago on Lake Michigan runs through Sept. 20. Photos: Rolex/Kurt Arrigo |
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Newport 2012
Missed the Newport International Boat Show on September 13-16? Take a virtual stroll down the docks with the editors of SW. |
Woman overboard photo #01
During the J24 Fleet 43 Downeast Regatta last weekend one of the crew on "Mr. Hankey" fell overboard and as able to scramble back on board before the the boat righted itself. The woman was unharmed and "Mr. Hankey" finished 7th overall Event: J24 Fleet 43 Downeast Regatta 09-08-12 |
Woman overboard #03
Her red hat is going to get wet! Event: J24 Fleet 43 Downeast Regatta 09-08-12 |
Woman overboard #04
She is able to pull herself out of the water--not easy to do with so much pressure. Event: J24 Fleet 43 Downeast Regatta 09-08-12 |
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Woman overboard #06
Success! Event: J24 Fleet 43 Downeast Regatta 09-08-12 |
Woman overboard photo #02
Notice the woman underneath the boom |
Woman overboard #05
Almost out of the water! Event: J24 Fleet 43 Downeast Regatta 09-08-12 |
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup
Fantastic racing greeted 34 teams at the 23rd annual Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup held in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. Hap Fauth’s brand new 21.94m Bella Mente captured the Mini Maxi Rolex World Championship. Igor Simcic’s 30.48m Esimit Europa 2 won the Maxi Racing class, while Filip Balcaen’s 34.13m Nilaya made short work of the Supermaxi class. Photos: Rolex/Carlo Borlenghi |
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Rolex Big Boat Series
Jim Swartz (Park City, Utah) and his team aboard the TP52 Vesper was named the IRC North American Champions for 2012 and also captured the St. Francis Perpetual Trophy at the 48th running of the Rolex Big Boat Series at St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco, Calif. Photos: Rolex/Daniel Forster |
Meet the AC72
With the clock ticking down to the 34th America's Cup, Emirates Team New Zealand and Oracle Team USA hit the water in their AC72s. Click here to check out videos of the sailing. |
2012 Paralympic Games
Sailing at the Paralympic Games in Weymouth and Portland, U.K., runs through Sept. 6. US athletes competing include Jen French and JP Creignou (SKUD 18), Mark LeBlanc (2.4 mR), and Paul Callahan, Tom Brown, and Bradley Johnson (Sonar).Click here for more information on sailing at the Paralympic Games. Photos: US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider Facebook page |
St. Moritz Match Race
Keith Swinton of Australia won his first Alpari World Match Racing Tour event in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on Sept. 2. over former champion Mathieu Richard of France. Bjorn Hansen (SWE) retains the top overall spot in the tour, while Ian Williams (GBR) keeps second going into the next stop in Marseilles on Sept. 24.Photos: Loris von Siebenthal/St. Moritz Match Race |
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