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March 28, 2013Editor's Letter: Here We Go AgainRule administrators of the world are working towards a transparent, single-authority system that can provide stability for owners and regatta organizers. Editor's Letter from the March 2013 issue of Sailing World.
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February 6, 2013Terry's Tips: Recovering from an OCSRegattas are often won not by the sailor with the most great finishes, but by the sailor with the fewest bad finishes. An OCS doesn't have to ruin your race or your regatta. Here are six tips, from America's Cup veteran Terry Hutchinson, to get you back into contention, or at least back in touch with the bulk of the fleet, after jumping the gun.
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January 8, 2013Getting Handicap Racing On ParHandicapping our boats is a start, but wouldn’t it be better if we could handicap ourselves, too? What works for golf could work for sailing. Gaining Bearing from our November/December 2012 issue.
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December 13, 2012Sparkman & Stephens 30: Best DaysailerThe simplistic and graceful Sparkman & Stephens 30 is perfect for casual sailing, beer can racing, and much more.
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December 13, 2012Dufour 36 Performance: Best CrossoverWhen Dufour Yachts said they were going to revamp their line of performance cruisers, they weren't kidding. With the Dufour 36 Performance they deliver on their promise: It's a fast, fun, and impeccably built crossover—for less than $250K. Race it. Cruise it. Enjoy the ride.
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August 9, 2012From the Archives: A Case of Advancing FurtherIn this article from 1991, Stuart Walker explains why heads-up tactics and some quick forethought are often better than a red flag when it comes to dealing with Rule 54.3.
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July 24, 2012New York Yacht Club Race Week: Part IIIPart III of the New York Yacht Club Race Week at Newport presented by Rolex. The regatta concluded on July 22, with beautiful breeze and sunshine on Sunday.
Photo Credit: Rolex/Daniel Forster
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June 20, 2012Giraglia 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
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June 12, 2012New York Yacht Club 158th Annual RegattaOver 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
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June 5, 2012COLORS Regatta at Columbia YCThe Columbia Yacht Club hosted the COLORS regatta on June 2-3 in Chicago, Illinois. The racing featured several One Design classes, including Farr 40s, J 111s, T-10s and J 105s. There was also a Distance Race and PHRF racing to complete the fun.
Photos courtesy of Tom Besore at TomsMedia.SmugMug.com
