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Up Next for Ainslie

Ben Ainslie announces that he will join ORACLE Racing for the 2013 America’s Cup. Watch it here.

2011-’12 Global Ocean Race

The four doublehanded Class 40s race from Punta del Este, Uruguay, to Charleston, South Carolina, in Leg 4. Follow the race in our Finish Line forum.

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The Domino Effect

When the mast collapses mid-race and mid-ocean, mar mostro‘s crew turns its efforts from a race against the fleet to a race against the clock. “Gaining Bearing” from our January/February 2012 issue.

Another night watch begins in strong winds and wet conditions. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Cape Town, South Africa to Abu Dhabi, UAE. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)

2011-’12 Volvo Ocean Race: Leg 2

The fleet races from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi. Photos by Amory Ross, Diego Fructuoso, Yann Riou, Nick Dana, Hamish Hooper, Andres Soriano. Follow the racing in our Finish Line forum with daily position updates and onboard photos. Read Ryan O’Grady’s blog on the finish of Leg 2.

Rolex Sydney Hobart

Investec Loyal _takes line honors after the race committee’s protest is dismissed. Meanwhile, Stephen Ainsworth’s Reichel Pugh 63 _Loki is currently the favorite for the overall IRC handicap prize. Photos by ROLEX/Daniel Forster. Follow the racing in our Finish Line forum.

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VOR Media Crewmembers Q&A

We interview PUMA Ocean Racing’s Amory Ross, Telefonica’s Diego Fructoso, and Camper/Emirates Team New Zealand’s Hamish Hooper. Web extra from our January 2012 issue.

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Calling Blondie Hasler

In light of a recent incident in the Pacific, should the Coast Guard be able to rescue sailors against their will?

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Leg 2 Offers Big Risks, Big Rewards

As the Volvo Ocean Race fleet makes its way from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi, the trailing teams have an excellent opportunity to make gains—provided they don’t fall victim to the perils of the Indian Ocean.

2011 Audi Melges 20 Gold Cup

It was a dramatic end to the 2011 Audi Melges 20 Gold Cup Championship, hosted by Coconut Grove Sailing Club with Alessandro Rombelli’s STIG, tactician Jonathan McKee and crew member Giorgio Tortarolo coming from behind to win the event. “It was a classic last race,” said McKee. “The deciding point was at that last top mark. When we rounded, literally, we were right on their stern. We knew that was the whole regatta. It was all about who was going to beat who. And, with the conditions like they

Sailing World

Up Next for Ainslie

Ben Ainslie announces that he will join ORACLE Racing for the 2013 America’s Cup. Watch it here.

2011-’12 Global Ocean Race

The four doublehanded Class 40s race from Punta del Este, Uruguay, to Charleston, South Carolina, in Leg 4. Follow the race in our Finish Line forum.

Sailing World

The Domino Effect

When the mast collapses mid-race and mid-ocean, mar mostro‘s crew turns its efforts from a race against the fleet to a race against the clock. “Gaining Bearing” from our January/February 2012 issue.

Another night watch begins in strong winds and wet conditions. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Cape Town, South Africa to Abu Dhabi, UAE. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)

2011-’12 Volvo Ocean Race: Leg 2

The fleet races from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi. Photos by Amory Ross, Diego Fructuoso, Yann Riou, Nick Dana, Hamish Hooper, Andres Soriano. Follow the racing in our Finish Line forum with daily position updates and onboard photos. Read Ryan O’Grady’s blog on the finish of Leg 2.

Rolex Sydney Hobart

Investec Loyal _takes line honors after the race committee’s protest is dismissed. Meanwhile, Stephen Ainsworth’s Reichel Pugh 63 _Loki is currently the favorite for the overall IRC handicap prize. Photos by ROLEX/Daniel Forster. Follow the racing in our Finish Line forum.

Sailing World

VOR Media Crewmembers Q&A

We interview PUMA Ocean Racing’s Amory Ross, Telefonica’s Diego Fructoso, and Camper/Emirates Team New Zealand’s Hamish Hooper. Web extra from our January 2012 issue.

Sailing World

Calling Blondie Hasler

In light of a recent incident in the Pacific, should the Coast Guard be able to rescue sailors against their will?

Sailing World

Leg 2 Offers Big Risks, Big Rewards

As the Volvo Ocean Race fleet makes its way from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi, the trailing teams have an excellent opportunity to make gains—provided they don’t fall victim to the perils of the Indian Ocean.

2011 Audi Melges 20 Gold Cup

It was a dramatic end to the 2011 Audi Melges 20 Gold Cup Championship, hosted by Coconut Grove Sailing Club with Alessandro Rombelli’s STIG, tactician Jonathan McKee and crew member Giorgio Tortarolo coming from behind to win the event. “It was a classic last race,” said McKee. “The deciding point was at that last top mark. When we rounded, literally, we were right on their stern. We knew that was the whole regatta. It was all about who was going to beat who. And, with the conditions like they

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