Y Flyers of the South
An unexpected spark has ignited local enthusiasm for the 70-year-old flat-bottom speedster called the Y Flyer.
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An unexpected spark has ignited local enthusiasm for the 70-year-old flat-bottom speedster called the Y Flyer.
Professional sailor John Kolius was at the top of the game when the game became too much.
Gender equity is accelerating at the top of the sport, but the trickle down is slow.
The current generation of top Snipe Class sailors have been groomed by great, which would stand to reason, they may just be that much better.
How John Quinn survived nearly six hours in the Bass Strait and lived to tell about it is a miracle, but in the miracle there are lessons.
Paul Cayard is now in charge, and he’s got a bold plan to get the US team back on top for 2028.
No one handicap rating rule has ever been perfect, and it doesn’t have to be—it just needs to be fair. Here are the current options.
The bigger the fleet, the harder it can be to score consistent top finishes, but a couple of young 420 aces show how it can be done.
With the release of official documents and an opening for entries, the vision of America’s Cup 37 comes into sharper focus.
On America’s inland lakes the X Boat scene is where youth sailors hone their racing skills and make everlasting friends.
At age 19, the young German solo sailing superstar commanded the spotlight on the Mini Transat stage.
Whether building a new team or rebuilding one for the next season, consider how best to combine trust, experience and commitment, as well as skills.
An unexpected spark has ignited local enthusiasm for the 70-year-old flat-bottom speedster called the Y Flyer.
Professional sailor John Kolius was at the top of the game when the game became too much.
Gender equity is accelerating at the top of the sport, but the trickle down is slow.
The current generation of top Snipe Class sailors have been groomed by great, which would stand to reason, they may just be that much better.
How John Quinn survived nearly six hours in the Bass Strait and lived to tell about it is a miracle, but in the miracle there are lessons.
Paul Cayard is now in charge, and he’s got a bold plan to get the US team back on top for 2028.
No one handicap rating rule has ever been perfect, and it doesn’t have to be—it just needs to be fair. Here are the current options.
The bigger the fleet, the harder it can be to score consistent top finishes, but a couple of young 420 aces show how it can be done.
With the release of official documents and an opening for entries, the vision of America’s Cup 37 comes into sharper focus.
On America’s inland lakes the X Boat scene is where youth sailors hone their racing skills and make everlasting friends.
At age 19, the young German solo sailing superstar commanded the spotlight on the Mini Transat stage.
Whether building a new team or rebuilding one for the next season, consider how best to combine trust, experience and commitment, as well as skills.
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