Sailboat Racing

Vintage Key West

Take a look back at J H Peterson’s photos from the very first Key West Race Week in 1987. There was lots of competition in the 50-foot class, along with an interesting mix of cruiser/racers in the Conch Republic.

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You Again?

If at first you fail to finish, well then, you have to try it one more time.

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At the Top: Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year

Johnny Heineken, the 2012 Kiteboarding Course Racing World Champion, and Jen French, the 2012 Paralympic Silver Medalist in the SKUD-18 class, were named US Sailing’s 2012 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year.

sailor Ken Read golfing

Getting Handicap Racing On Par

Handicapping 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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Down But Not Out

Don’t wake up in the morning in a haze of pain-filled regret. Preventing injuries on the water, at the gym, and even out socializing is key to keeping your sailing season going smoothly.

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Complexity Squared

To be able to build, test, and optimize the two boats and three wings needed to compete effectively for the America’s Cup, Artemis Racing and CEO Paul Cayard first had to build a team.

Wild Oats XI leads fleet out of harbour after start of 68th Rolex Sydney Hobart

Rolex Sydney Hobart Race 2012

The 628-mile offshore classic got underway in 20-25 knots at Sydney Heads on Dec. 26. Robert Oatley’s Wild Oats XI 100-foot maxi Wild Oats XI secured Line Honours, Overall Winner and Race Record. The boat, skippered by Mark Richards, finished with a time of 1 day, 18 hours, 23 minutes, and 12 seconds, slicing 16 minutes and 58 seconds off her own record.

Vintage Key West

Take a look back at J H Peterson’s photos from the very first Key West Race Week in 1987. There was lots of competition in the 50-foot class, along with an interesting mix of cruiser/racers in the Conch Republic.

Sailing World

You Again?

If at first you fail to finish, well then, you have to try it one more time.

Sailing World

At the Top: Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year

Johnny Heineken, the 2012 Kiteboarding Course Racing World Champion, and Jen French, the 2012 Paralympic Silver Medalist in the SKUD-18 class, were named US Sailing’s 2012 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year.

sailor Ken Read golfing

Getting Handicap Racing On Par

Handicapping 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.

Sailing World

Down But Not Out

Don’t wake up in the morning in a haze of pain-filled regret. Preventing injuries on the water, at the gym, and even out socializing is key to keeping your sailing season going smoothly.

Sailing World

Complexity Squared

To be able to build, test, and optimize the two boats and three wings needed to compete effectively for the America’s Cup, Artemis Racing and CEO Paul Cayard first had to build a team.

Wild Oats XI leads fleet out of harbour after start of 68th Rolex Sydney Hobart

Rolex Sydney Hobart Race 2012

The 628-mile offshore classic got underway in 20-25 knots at Sydney Heads on Dec. 26. Robert Oatley’s Wild Oats XI 100-foot maxi Wild Oats XI secured Line Honours, Overall Winner and Race Record. The boat, skippered by Mark Richards, finished with a time of 1 day, 18 hours, 23 minutes, and 12 seconds, slicing 16 minutes and 58 seconds off her own record.

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