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August 2, 2012Sailing Into My YouthA trip to the sailing paradise of Buzzard's Bay reminds Tim Zimmermann of his summers sailing as a child.
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February 13, 2013Hubris and HurricanesWhat led to the sinking of the HMS Bounty off of Cape Fear during Hurricane Sandy?
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May 21, 2012Knots and Splices on Your iPhoneIn partnership with Green Mountain Digital, Sailing World releases a must-have app for all sailors.
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January 30, 2013Third Time's a CharmAfter two failed attempts at the Vendée Globe, the Brit Alex Thomson takes third place in the solo nonstop 'round-the-world race. He's the third ever British skipper to finish on the podium, and set a new non-stop 'round the world record for a solo British sailor.
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January 4, 2013On the Water and in Distress?A reminder from the U.S. Coast Guard to use your VHF radio—not your cellphone—to call for help when you're in distress on the water.
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November 13, 2012Drama, Danger, and French PassionTwo skippers are forced to abandon their dreams of winning the Vendée Globe less than 48 hours after the start. Bruce Gain reflects on the drama of the race and the emotional cord it strikes with the French public.
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November 7, 2012The Faces of the Vendée GlobeThese 20 sailors will set off on Nov. 10 to sail around the world alone in the grueling Vendée Globe.
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October 31, 2012Report: Newport to Ensenada Race TragedyUS Sailing's independent review panel investigates the Aegean accident during the 2012 Newport to Ensenada Race that resulted in the deaths of four sailors.
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September 20, 2012The Upside Of Global WarmingThe shrinking ice cap in the Northwest Passage affords unique opportunities to explore the unknown for those adventurous enough.
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May 15, 2013Hans Klaar: The AntidoteTim Zimmermann finds an irresistible pull in the way of life of Hans Klaar, a longtime voyager and builder of Polynesian-style blue water catamarans.
