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October 10, 2012Audi Melges 20: U.S. National ChampionshipMichael Kiss on Bacio won his third consecutive national title on San Francisco Bay. Photos: ©2012 JOY | International Audi Melges 20 Class Association
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October 1, 2012Melges 32 World Championship 2012A record-breaking 33 Melges 32s representing eight countries race out of Newport, R.I., for the world championship through Sept. 29. Big breeze is forecasted, and a collision has already forced the retirement of one team. Photos: ©2012 JOY | International Melges 32 Class Association
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September 24, 2012San Francisco NOOD 2012: Blackhawk Takes the FleetA second consecutive day of favorable winds opened the door for a highly-competitive final day of action at the Sperry Top-Sider NOOD Regatta San Francisco. Going against a stacked field of accomplished sailors in the J/105 fleet, local skipper, Scooter Simmons from San Francisco Yacht Club and crew navigated their boat, Blackhawk, with perfection through three final day races and earned the overall event victory.
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September 22, 2012Sperry Top-Sider San Francisco NOOD Day One PhotosWhat 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.
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September 22, 2012Sperry Top-Sider San Francisco NOOD Day OneContrary to what the weatherman said...the wind blew San Francisco style.
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September 14, 2012The Dark Clouds Behind the Silver LiningWill the move to a one-design for the next Volvo Ocean Race be enough to bring eight quality teams to the starting line come 2014?
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September 10, 2012From the Archives: LaserIn this February 1995 'From the Experts' article, Steve Bourdow explains how Laser rigging was refined to a new level as Olympic sailors join the ranks of this popular one-design.
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September 10, 2012From the Archives: Wave JumpingIn this 'Around the Buoys' article from our January 1997 issue, Morgan Reeser describes how to utilize your planing ability even when the mark is dead downwind.
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August 23, 2012Around the RacecourseSteve Hunt's nine-part series gives you all of the essentials to sail smart and fast around the racecourse.
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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
