
One Thursday Night in America
For the second straight year, the editors of Sailing World asked our readers to tell us about their sailing experiences on a specific day of the summer. We chose Thursday, July 29, 2010.

For the second straight year, the editors of Sailing World asked our readers to tell us about their sailing experiences on a specific day of the summer. We chose Thursday, July 29, 2010.

“We crawl toward glory at the blistering pace of 4 knots. And by blistering, we mean what’s happening to our skin in the merciless rays of the sun,” said comedian Stephen Colbert, whose OnDeck Farr 65 Spirit of Juno placed second. Read about the race in our Finish Line forum.

Victory was elusive in the Storm Trysail’s Block Island Race, but there was still plenty to be happy about for the Oakcliff All-American Offshore Team.

Has the fabled solo race lost its adventurer spirit? Veterans Luc Van Den Heede and Arnaud Boissières discuss how times have changed.

The ribs were excellent, and the sailing was mighty fine, too.

For the second straight year, the editors of Sailing World asked our readers to tell us about their sailing experiences on a specific day of the summer. We chose Thursday, July 29, 2010. Their stories spanned the country and included tales of victory, laments of defeat, and everything in between. The one constant: time on the water with good friends is always worth the effort.

Connecticut’s Stonington Harbor Yacht Club Sailing Foundation is putting down roots at the site of “Mystic Pizza.”

Glennon Stratton contributes images from this four-day event on Oregon’s Columbia River. Read about the racing in our Finish Line forum.

With too many rating systems in use, the sport cannot progress. The solution is out there, but it requires cooperation.

The Extreme 40 cats are in Istanbul for Act 3 of this nine-stop circuit. Follow the racing in our Finish Line forum.

At Curaçao’s biggest regatta, the racing moves at a Caribbean pace and the parties burst with European flair. But at the heart of this offbeat event burns a competitive spirit that any racer can appreciate.

After being left for dead, the resurgent Viper 640 has surprised many, but not anyone who has sailed the boat.

For the second straight year, the editors of Sailing World asked our readers to tell us about their sailing experiences on a specific day of the summer. We chose Thursday, July 29, 2010.

“We crawl toward glory at the blistering pace of 4 knots. And by blistering, we mean what’s happening to our skin in the merciless rays of the sun,” said comedian Stephen Colbert, whose OnDeck Farr 65 Spirit of Juno placed second. Read about the race in our Finish Line forum.

Victory was elusive in the Storm Trysail’s Block Island Race, but there was still plenty to be happy about for the Oakcliff All-American Offshore Team.

Has the fabled solo race lost its adventurer spirit? Veterans Luc Van Den Heede and Arnaud Boissières discuss how times have changed.

The ribs were excellent, and the sailing was mighty fine, too.

For the second straight year, the editors of Sailing World asked our readers to tell us about their sailing experiences on a specific day of the summer. We chose Thursday, July 29, 2010. Their stories spanned the country and included tales of victory, laments of defeat, and everything in between. The one constant: time on the water with good friends is always worth the effort.

Connecticut’s Stonington Harbor Yacht Club Sailing Foundation is putting down roots at the site of “Mystic Pizza.”

Glennon Stratton contributes images from this four-day event on Oregon’s Columbia River. Read about the racing in our Finish Line forum.

With too many rating systems in use, the sport cannot progress. The solution is out there, but it requires cooperation.

The Extreme 40 cats are in Istanbul for Act 3 of this nine-stop circuit. Follow the racing in our Finish Line forum.

At Curaçao’s biggest regatta, the racing moves at a Caribbean pace and the parties burst with European flair. But at the heart of this offbeat event burns a competitive spirit that any racer can appreciate.

After being left for dead, the resurgent Viper 640 has surprised many, but not anyone who has sailed the boat.
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