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Calamities of the Vendée Globe
The nonstop solo around-the-world race has been called the "Everest of the Seas." Like Everest, the Vendée Globe takes prisoners. As the miles left to the finish diminish, so do the number of boats in the race. |
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Friend-ships
The great thing about College Sailing is the ability to rekindle bonds with old friends and meet new ones. F is for friends not food! [Picture taken on Yale's dock during the Yale Women's Regatta] |
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Mamma Mia!
Photo credit to my father for taking a photo of my mom and I at the Navy Fall Women's regatta [Yale taking quick lunch break in the background.] Most of us sailors would not be here with out the help of our mothers and fathers. Thanks to college sailing our family can share our proud moments with us on and off the water. |
Starving Sailors
The Michigan Sailing Team scrounging for food in Annapolis, we're not only hungry for a win! |
Who Said the Road Trip has to be on the Road?
Reaching new heights at Kennedy Cup 2012. University of Michigan prefers to win the races on the water. |
Flying and Foiling
It's been a busy month thus far for the America's Cup teams. Catch up on their sailing, training, and flugtag (yes, flugtag) here. |
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Who's the Man Behind the Mustache?
In honor of Movember (also known as No-Shave November), we have searched the Sailing World archives for the most glorious facial hair known to sailing. Can you name all 13 mustachioed men? The first 3 people to email the full list of 13 names to eleanor.lawson@bonniercorp.com will receive a 2013 Dr. Crash calendar! Please include your name and mailing address. |
College Sailing Tip #5: Stick Together
We're a team, and we act like it. Go Irish! ND Sail "From the Road" entry |
Vendee Globe Start 2012
Nineteen 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 GlobeClick here to meet the skippers.Click here to read more about the race.Click here for Bruce Gain's blog on who will win the Vendee Globe. |
College Sailing Tip #3: Get Plenty of Sleep
On the way to the Texas Intersectional in the spring, flights got delayed and we spent the night in an airport, running back and forth on moving walkways and exploring until we finally passed out next to our bags and lifejackets. ND Sail 2012, "From the Road" entry |
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College Sailing Tip #4: Arrive in Style to Intimidate the Competition
ND Sail travelled to Chicago for Midwinters and needed a ride to dinner. The hotel suggested a limo. Why not? Notre Dame keeps it classy. ND Sail 2012, "From the Road" entry |
College Sailing Tip #2: Warm Up Before Racing
Because what else do you do while waiting for the regatta to begin besides take jumping pictures next to the water? ND Sail 2012, "From the Road" Entry |
College Sailing Tip #1: Pack Lightly for Regattas
We packed our bags, sailing gear, and freshmen sailors in the trunk... looks like we're all set to go. ND Sail 2012, "From the Road" entry |
Sailing Watches
From audible and visual countdowns to help ease the stress of starting to compasses for detecting line bias and getting your bearings, there’s a perfect watch for every sailor. Gear Review by Meredith Powlison, from our November/December 2012 issue. |
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