Sailboat Racing

America's Cup

Foiling Through the Semis

In the first race of the Louis Vuitton Semifinals, Luna Rossa overcame a late start to pass Artemis Racing and take the first point. Photos: LUNA ROSSA/Studio Borlenghi/Borlenghi–Butto

Sailing gear for the America's Cup

America’s Cup Sailors: Dressed for Battle

The 72-foot catamarans, the wings, and the foils may be new to the America’s Cup, but so, too, is most of the sailing gear required to keep the crews warm and protected. Gear by Dave Reed. Photos by Guilain Grenier / Oracle Team USA.

23/07/2013 - San Francisco (USA CA) - 34th America's Cup - Louis Vuitton Cup - Race Day 9 - Emirates Team New Zealand vs Luna Rossa

Far From Easy Breezy

At the 34th America’s Cup, the dynamic conditions of the San Francisco Bay–combined with the breakneck speed of the AC72s–leave only enough time for well-informed instinct.

08/07/2013 - San Francisco (USA,CA) - 34th America's Cup - Training Day - Luna Rossa - Chris Draper

On the Learning Curve

Luna Rossa’s helmsman, Chris Draper, shares what his team has learned from matching up against Emirates Team New Zealand in the round robin of the Louis Vuitton Cup.

NYYC Swan 42 Nationals

The 2013 NYYC Swan 42 Nationals (July 18-20) consisted of 10 races in winds from 8 to 20 knots on the Rhode Island Sound and in Narragansett Bay. John Hele (Rye, N.Y.) and his largely Canadian team aboard Daring won the 15-boat regatta by an impressive 19 points.
Photo Credit: Stuart Streuli/New York Yacht Club

Act 5, Porto, Extreme Sailing Series, 2013
The Wave, Muscat bowman Hashim Al Rashdi (OMA)

Credit: Lloyd Images

Extreme Series: Porto Highlights

Dolphins, great breeze, and two wildcard team entries ensured that Act 5 of the Extreme Sailing Series in Porto did not disappoint. Even after 30 races, the point spread was so tight that the top two teams–The Wave, Muscat, and Alinghi–entered into the final double pointer with just three points between them.

America's Cup

Foiling Through the Semis

In the first race of the Louis Vuitton Semifinals, Luna Rossa overcame a late start to pass Artemis Racing and take the first point. Photos: LUNA ROSSA/Studio Borlenghi/Borlenghi–Butto

Sailing gear for the America's Cup

America’s Cup Sailors: Dressed for Battle

The 72-foot catamarans, the wings, and the foils may be new to the America’s Cup, but so, too, is most of the sailing gear required to keep the crews warm and protected. Gear by Dave Reed. Photos by Guilain Grenier / Oracle Team USA.

23/07/2013 - San Francisco (USA CA) - 34th America's Cup - Louis Vuitton Cup - Race Day 9 - Emirates Team New Zealand vs Luna Rossa

Far From Easy Breezy

At the 34th America’s Cup, the dynamic conditions of the San Francisco Bay–combined with the breakneck speed of the AC72s–leave only enough time for well-informed instinct.

08/07/2013 - San Francisco (USA,CA) - 34th America's Cup - Training Day - Luna Rossa - Chris Draper

On the Learning Curve

Luna Rossa’s helmsman, Chris Draper, shares what his team has learned from matching up against Emirates Team New Zealand in the round robin of the Louis Vuitton Cup.

NYYC Swan 42 Nationals

The 2013 NYYC Swan 42 Nationals (July 18-20) consisted of 10 races in winds from 8 to 20 knots on the Rhode Island Sound and in Narragansett Bay. John Hele (Rye, N.Y.) and his largely Canadian team aboard Daring won the 15-boat regatta by an impressive 19 points.
Photo Credit: Stuart Streuli/New York Yacht Club

Act 5, Porto, Extreme Sailing Series, 2013
The Wave, Muscat bowman Hashim Al Rashdi (OMA)

Credit: Lloyd Images

Extreme Series: Porto Highlights

Dolphins, great breeze, and two wildcard team entries ensured that Act 5 of the Extreme Sailing Series in Porto did not disappoint. Even after 30 races, the point spread was so tight that the top two teams–The Wave, Muscat, and Alinghi–entered into the final double pointer with just three points between them.

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