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AC45 Training in Newport
AC World Series teams prepare on the waters of Newport, R.I., ahead of the start of the final event of the 2011-'12 circuit. |
Blue Eyes, Blue Sea
I must go down to the seas again Sea Fever by John Masefield |
Hap on the rail of Bella Mente "Smoking"
Minutes after the start of the 2012 Newport Bermuda race with Bella Mente doing 18 knots and gaining on Rambler, as Rambler peeled off to change sails, Hap Fauth, owner of Bella Mente, leaves the helm to enjoy the ride and a stogie. How fast was Bella Mente going? "smoking" fast! |
Welcome to Newport
AC45s are flying high in Newport, R.I., in anticipation of the AC World Series finale. Photos by ACEA/Gilles Martin-Raget |
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Westward Cup (Cowes)
Big Class yachts Mariette, Mariquita, and Eleonora grace the Solent at the second running of the Westward Cup. Photos by Rick Tomlinson and Chris Boynton. |
Giraglia Rolex Cup (Saint-Tropez)
Nearly 200 international yachts flocked to this sun-kissed town to celebrate the Giraglia Rolex Cup's 60th anniversary this year. The regatta is aptly nicknamed "Queen of the Mediterranean," both for its historic roots and its magnificent scenery. Oh, and the fierce conditions and competition that await the daring competitors.Esimit Europa 2 smashed the race record by over three hours, completing the 242-nautical mile race from Saint-Tropez, France to Sanremo, Italy, in just over 14 hours. Read more in our Finish Line forum.Photos: Rolex/Kurt Arrigo |
Bermuda Race Start 2012
Friday, June 15 provided plenty of sun and breeze for the start of the 2012 Newport Bermuda Race Start. Photographs from PPL Media. |
Volvo Ocean Race: Leg 8
Although the shortest leg yet, Leg 8 was arguably the most intense. Groupama made their homecoming to Lorient, France, a comeback victory. CAMPER set a record 24-hour run of 565 miles and placed second. PUMA took third, while Telefonica dropped back in the standings due to rudder damage.Photos by: Ian Roman, Paul Todd, VOR media crewmembers Diego Fructuoso/Team Telefonica, Yann Riou/Groupama Sailing Team, Hamish Hooper/CAMPER ETNZ, Nick Dana/Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing.Click here to follow the race in our Finish Line forum. |
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Sail for Gold 2012
Over 700 athletes from 59 nations, including almost all of the medal contenders for the upcoming Olympic Games, poured out onto Portland Harbour and Weymouth Bay, England, for Skandia Sail for Gold 2012. Photos by Mick Anderson/SAILINGPIX.DK and Will Ricketson/US Sailing |
2012 Orange Coffee Pot Regatta
The June 2nd event took place at Surf City Yacht Club in New Jersey, and served as the US Singlehanded Championships Area C Elimination regatta. 7 races took place. Clay Johnson won the full rig class, with only 6 points after his drop, and Kelly McGlynn won the radial class, again with only 6 points.Photo Credit: Jon Deutsch, www.jdeutsch.com |
Volvo Ocean Race: In-Port Race (Lisbon)
Current overall leader Groupama took first place, while PUMA battled back for a well-deserved second place finish. CAMPER (with Emirates Team New Zealand) snagged the last podium spot, while overall second-place boat Telefonica came in last. Telefonica's poor finish resulted partially from a penalty on PUMA immediately after the start and partially from a snapped masthead halyard.Photos by: Ian Roman, Paul Todd, VOR media crewmembers Diego Fructuoso/Team Telefonica, Yann Riou/Groupama Sailing Team, Hamish Hooper/CAMPER ETNZ, Nick Dana/Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing. |
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Extreme Sailing Series: Act 3 (Istanbul)
The third act of the series brought great breeze and the closest finish so far this year, with The Wave, Muscat coming out on top after 4 days and 29 races. The Wave, Muscat, headed by Leigh McMillan now stands in first overall with 29 points. Close behind them is French Groupe Edmond de Rothschild with 25 points, and then in third Red Bull Sailing Team with 24 points. Not to be discounted is Oman Air in 4th with 23 points total.Photos: Vincent Curutchet/Dark Frame |
New York Yacht Club 158th Annual Regatta
Over 100 boats competed in the Around the Island (Conanicut) race this past weekend, followed by the 158th New York Yacht Club Annual Regatta itself which had a showing of 133 boats. This is the oldest regatta in America.Photos by Billy Black/Rolex |
2012 Sperry Top-Sider Chicago NOOD Regatta Day Two
Great day on Lake Michigan, but the winds did get shifty as the day went on. |
2012 Sperry Top-Sider Chicago NOOD
Decent breeze made for a fun first day of racing!Photos by Karen Hirsch http://karenihirsch.com/Homepage.html |
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