
Hans Klaar: The Antidote
Tim Zimmermann finds an irresistible pull in the way of life of Hans Klaar, a longtime voyager and builder of Polynesian-style blue water catamarans.

Tim Zimmermann finds an irresistible pull in the way of life of Hans Klaar, a longtime voyager and builder of Polynesian-style blue water catamarans.

At a briefing on May 14, America’s Cup organizers announced the summer event will remain on track after the tragic events of May 9. Since then, the Review Committee has recommended all teams suspend AC72 and AC45 sailing.

Luna Rossa skipper Chris Draper shares the Italian team’s progress headed into San Francisco.

Photos from a windy practice day on San Francisco Bay for the American Youth Sailing Force by Erik Simonson.
Click here to read more about AYSF.
Click here to view more photos from Simonson (h2oshots.com).

Oracle Team USA launched its second AC72 in San Francisco.
Photos © ORACLE TEAM USA / Photo: Guilain GRENIER

Veteran Sailing World contributor and America’s Cup historian Steve Tsuchiya is in Italy for the sole America’s Cup World Series stop in 2013. Here is his second gallery.

Veteran Sailing World contributor and America’s Cup historian Steve Tsuchiya is in Italy for the sole America’s Cup World Series stop in 2013. He’s taken two rides on AC45s during practice and is catching the regatta from shore and on photoboats. Here’s his first gallery.

Hop on board Artemis Racing’s modified AC45 as they practice foiling.

Morrelli & Melvin have teamed up with Australia’s McConaghy Boats and propose this interesting concept of high-speed on foils–for the everyday sailor.

Even though they’re latecomers to the game, Luna Rossa has been quietly working away in Auckland to prepare for the America’s Cup. Team manager Max Sirena gives us the scoop.

Photos from the first act of the 2013 Extreme Sailing Series in Muscat, Oman. Photos: OC Events and Sabine König for Chili Sports Communication Extreme Sailing Series 2013 Act 1, Muscat, Oman results
Position / Team / Points
1st The Wave, Muscat (OMA) Leigh McMillan, Ed Smyth, Pete Greenhalgh, Musab Al Hadi, Hashim Al Rashdi 232 points.
2nd Red Bull Sailing Team (AUT) Roman

For the 33rd America’s Cup, Joseph Ozanne spent a lot of time designing Oracle Team USA’s monstrous wing. This time around, however, he believes the big gains will come from below the waterline.

Tim Zimmermann finds an irresistible pull in the way of life of Hans Klaar, a longtime voyager and builder of Polynesian-style blue water catamarans.

At a briefing on May 14, America’s Cup organizers announced the summer event will remain on track after the tragic events of May 9. Since then, the Review Committee has recommended all teams suspend AC72 and AC45 sailing.

Luna Rossa skipper Chris Draper shares the Italian team’s progress headed into San Francisco.

Photos from a windy practice day on San Francisco Bay for the American Youth Sailing Force by Erik Simonson.
Click here to read more about AYSF.
Click here to view more photos from Simonson (h2oshots.com).

Oracle Team USA launched its second AC72 in San Francisco.
Photos © ORACLE TEAM USA / Photo: Guilain GRENIER

Veteran Sailing World contributor and America’s Cup historian Steve Tsuchiya is in Italy for the sole America’s Cup World Series stop in 2013. Here is his second gallery.

Veteran Sailing World contributor and America’s Cup historian Steve Tsuchiya is in Italy for the sole America’s Cup World Series stop in 2013. He’s taken two rides on AC45s during practice and is catching the regatta from shore and on photoboats. Here’s his first gallery.

Hop on board Artemis Racing’s modified AC45 as they practice foiling.

Morrelli & Melvin have teamed up with Australia’s McConaghy Boats and propose this interesting concept of high-speed on foils–for the everyday sailor.

Even though they’re latecomers to the game, Luna Rossa has been quietly working away in Auckland to prepare for the America’s Cup. Team manager Max Sirena gives us the scoop.

Photos from the first act of the 2013 Extreme Sailing Series in Muscat, Oman. Photos: OC Events and Sabine König for Chili Sports Communication Extreme Sailing Series 2013 Act 1, Muscat, Oman results
Position / Team / Points
1st The Wave, Muscat (OMA) Leigh McMillan, Ed Smyth, Pete Greenhalgh, Musab Al Hadi, Hashim Al Rashdi 232 points.
2nd Red Bull Sailing Team (AUT) Roman

For the 33rd America’s Cup, Joseph Ozanne spent a lot of time designing Oracle Team USA’s monstrous wing. This time around, however, he believes the big gains will come from below the waterline.
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