
Rambler Slashes Record
George David’s _Rambler _makes quick work of the Newport Bermuda Race, setting the new race record at just over 39 hours.

George David’s _Rambler _makes quick work of the Newport Bermuda Race, setting the new race record at just over 39 hours.

Senior editor Stu Streuli shares the action on board the Farr 395 _Old School _during the 2012 Newport Bermuda Race start.

Although the shortest leg yet, Leg 8 was arguably the most intense. Groupama made their homecoming to Lorient, France, a comeback victory. CAMPER set a record 24-hour run of 565 miles and placed second. PUMA took third, while Telefonica dropped back in the standings due to rudder damage. Photos by: Ian Roman, Paul Todd, VOR media crewmembers Diego Fructuoso/Team Telefonica, Yann Riou/Groupama Sailing Team, Hamish Hooper/CAMPER ETNZ, Nick Dana/Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing. [Click here to follow the r

With prime conditions on tap for this year’s Newport Bermuda Race, competitors are looking to set records.

Over 700 athletes from 59 nations, including almost all of the medal contenders for the upcoming Olympic Games, poured out onto Portland Harbour and Weymouth Bay, England, for Skandia Sail for Gold 2012. Photos by Mick Anderson/SAILINGPIX.DK and Will Ricketson/US Sailing

Senior editor Stuart Streuli reports in from Ganson Evans’ Farr 395_ Old School_ during the 2012 Bermuda Race.

Nearly 200 international yachts have gathered to compete in the Giraglia Rolex Cup in picturesque Saint-Tropez.

Think you know sailboat racing? The AC45 brings a whole new boatload of excitement, danger, and thrill to the sport, making it more visual and entrancing than ever before. Capable of speeds of up to 30 knots, the catamarans must still remain nimble enough to maneuver successfully on the tight racecourses.

Olympic gold medalist Robbie Haines shares his thoughts on when, where, and how to call a jibe set in a keelboat. From our April 1996 issue.

Ted Turner recalls the infamous 1979 Fastnet Race, which claimed the lives of 15 people and caused the abandonment or sinking of 24 boats. From our June 2002 issue.

Dr. Crash goes over a few common capsize situations and how best to get out of them. From out February 1997 issue.

Nearing the end of a race that will span a total of eight months, French skipper Franck Cammas’ team solidify their lead with a victory at Lisbon. Close behind was overall third-place boat PUMA, and overall second-place boat Telefonica had a rough race that put them in last.

George David’s _Rambler _makes quick work of the Newport Bermuda Race, setting the new race record at just over 39 hours.

Senior editor Stu Streuli shares the action on board the Farr 395 _Old School _during the 2012 Newport Bermuda Race start.

Although the shortest leg yet, Leg 8 was arguably the most intense. Groupama made their homecoming to Lorient, France, a comeback victory. CAMPER set a record 24-hour run of 565 miles and placed second. PUMA took third, while Telefonica dropped back in the standings due to rudder damage. Photos by: Ian Roman, Paul Todd, VOR media crewmembers Diego Fructuoso/Team Telefonica, Yann Riou/Groupama Sailing Team, Hamish Hooper/CAMPER ETNZ, Nick Dana/Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing. [Click here to follow the r

With prime conditions on tap for this year’s Newport Bermuda Race, competitors are looking to set records.

Over 700 athletes from 59 nations, including almost all of the medal contenders for the upcoming Olympic Games, poured out onto Portland Harbour and Weymouth Bay, England, for Skandia Sail for Gold 2012. Photos by Mick Anderson/SAILINGPIX.DK and Will Ricketson/US Sailing

Senior editor Stuart Streuli reports in from Ganson Evans’ Farr 395_ Old School_ during the 2012 Bermuda Race.

Nearly 200 international yachts have gathered to compete in the Giraglia Rolex Cup in picturesque Saint-Tropez.

Think you know sailboat racing? The AC45 brings a whole new boatload of excitement, danger, and thrill to the sport, making it more visual and entrancing than ever before. Capable of speeds of up to 30 knots, the catamarans must still remain nimble enough to maneuver successfully on the tight racecourses.

Olympic gold medalist Robbie Haines shares his thoughts on when, where, and how to call a jibe set in a keelboat. From our April 1996 issue.

Ted Turner recalls the infamous 1979 Fastnet Race, which claimed the lives of 15 people and caused the abandonment or sinking of 24 boats. From our June 2002 issue.

Dr. Crash goes over a few common capsize situations and how best to get out of them. From out February 1997 issue.

Nearing the end of a race that will span a total of eight months, French skipper Franck Cammas’ team solidify their lead with a victory at Lisbon. Close behind was overall third-place boat PUMA, and overall second-place boat Telefonica had a rough race that put them in last.
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