Clipper Round the World Yacht Race: SYDNEY IN SIGHT - published Dec 11, 2015 WEEK 2 of the Elliot Brown Timekeeper Cup from Albany WA to Sydney NSW, Australia: After an initial upwind beat the fleet experienced strong downwind conditions in the Southern Ocean before turning into the Tasman Sea to head across the Bass Strait towards Sydney of their arrival at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, Rushcutters Bay, 12-14 December...
RACE 3 SOUTHERN OCEAN FROM ON BOARD GARMIN - Clipper Round the World Yacht Race - published on Dec 11, 2015: 1080 Media TV cameraman Rich Edwards, sailing aboard Garmin on Race 3 across the Southern Ocean from South Africa to Western Australia, cut this short insight into one of the most challenging legs of the Clipper 2015-16 Race, Clipper Round the World Yacht Race News: Sydney Podium Complete: "Garmin has crossed the Race 4 finish line into Sydney in third place, finishing at 0339 local time December 13, 1639 UTC December 12 to complete the podium. GREAT Britain had earlier crossed the Race 4 finish line in second place at 0138 AEDT December 13, 1438 UTC December 12. And at 0517 local time December 13,1817 UTC December 12, Mission Performance crossed the finish line in fourth position. GREAT Britain Skipper Peter Thornton said: “It was a tough race and I am very pleased with the boat and crew. 12 hours ago I was getting very stressed and was thinking I could not get the boat to go any faster, and a couple of things changed and it shows that you can never give up. We just pipped Ash and his Garmin crew at the end..." See also: Clipper 2015-16 Race Standings Other Sailing News: Extreme Sailing Series 2015 concludes in Sydney Australia: Results
IDEC SPORT SAILING | A NEW RECORD FOR IDEC SPORT ON THE WAY INTO THE PACIFIC: "A NEW RECORD FOR IDEC SPORT ON THE WAY INTO THE PACIFIC 12 December 2015 Francis Joyon’s entered the Pacific this morning (Saturday) and in so doing set a new record for crossing the Indian Ocean, which is currently being ratified by the WSSRC: 6 days 23 hours and 4 minutes. Until now, no boat had managed to cover this stretch in less than 8 days. This new record logically follows the one they set between Cape Agulhas and Cape Leeuwin on Thursday evening....IDEC SPORT has smashed by more than one day (1 day, 5 hours and 31 minutes) the record set by Spindrift, less than two hours earlier. Yann Guichard’s crew crossed this same longitude at 0839hrs UTC on Saturday morning after spending 8 days and 4 hours and 35 minutes on this stretch..."
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New York homecoming for America's Cup - The Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series is coming to New York in May 2016. This is the first time America's Cup racing has returned to New York since 1920. Published on Dec 8, 2015
The Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series is coming to Oman! - The firstLouis Vuitton America's Cup World Series event of 2016 will be held in Oman on February 27-28. (Published on Dec 6, 2015). More info:https://www.americascup.com/en/world-series-AC45.html Other Sailing NEWS: RORC Transatlantic Race - Nomad IV took Monohull Line Honours in the RORC Transatlantic Race Tuesday with ZED 6 in full flight coming in from the north, while Nunatak celebrate mid-Atlantic with shooting stars and Jelly Babies. For the next few days, steady tradewinds of 15-20 knots are predicted for the yachts at the front of the RORC Transatlantic fleet, giving a fast broad reach to Grenada. Stats on Nomad IV:
Nomad IV
Finot 100 - MLT100
Skipper: Jean-Paul Riviere
Owner: FC CUBE LTD
Position at: 08 Dec 2015 20:00 UTC
Lat/Lon: 12° 2.72 N, 061° 44.97 W
DTF: Finished at 08 Dec 2015 19:06 UTC
1st 1st in IRC Overall
1st 1st in IRC Z More info: http://rorctransatlantic.rorc.org/ - Follow progress of the race via Race Tracker.
The governing body of sailing worldwide, formerly known as ISAF, has officially announced its rebrand to 'World Sailing - A Sport for Life' - ISAF Becomes World Sailing As Part Of Rebrand : News & Features | ISAF | World Sailing | Official Site: "Sailing is one of the most inclusive sports in the world, regardless of gender, age or ability of a sailor, there is a boat for anyone and everyone to train and race in. It's not unusual to see men and women racing alongside and against each other, grandparents sharing a boat with their grandchildren, or able-bodied and disabled sailors going head-to-head - all can compete on equal terms and this is what makes the sport unique."
How Has Technology Changed the Sport of Sailing? MSN.com Dec. 8 -- Oracle Team USA Skipper Jimmy Spithill discusses preparations for the next America's Cup challenge. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets."
"During these 45 days, I monitor the progress of the boat every hour. So I never sleep more than an hour. The routing is to look where the ship, make sure everything goes well, analyze satellite photos, and determine if there is no grain. So in the end, I am very tired, maybe more than the guys on board."--Marcel Van Triest, onshore router IDEC Sport, Jules Verne Trophy Race. Published on December 3, 2015
GARMIN VIRB XE: Clipper Race fleet take on the Southern Ocean - Published on Nov 30, 2015 Captured on the Garmin VIRB XE, the official action camera of the Clipper Race, the fleet take on the Southern Ocean. Racing from Cape Town, South Africa to Albany, Australia. More at www.clipperroundtheworld.com
RORC Transatlantic Raceupdate: "Day six of the RORC Transatlantic Race, and Phaedo3 & Concise 10/Ms Barbados are expected to finish the race tomorrow. Nomad IV leads the charge of the Maxis. Tales II makes up for lost time and Zed 6 finally heads south."
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A Finale for Four for Class 40 | Transat Jacques Vabre 2015 : Le Havre - Itajai | October 2015 | Take to the seas and act for the planet: "Proving the racing is as intense among the tail of the fleet as it was among the pacemakers, four Class 40s finished into Itajaí, Brazil between 2307hrs last night (Sunday) and 0818hrs this Monday morning. There was just 1hr and 40 minutes between seventh placed Groupe Setin (Manuel Cousin and Gérald Quéouron) and the all-girl duo Philippa Hutton and Pip Hare who finished ninth this morning on Concise 2..." International Sailing Federation CEO Resigns Months Before Rio Olympics « CBS Sacramento: "... results of a new round of testing that shows Rio’s Olympic waterways are as rife with pathogens far offshore as they are nearer land, where raw sewage flows into them from fetid rivers and storm drains. That means there is no dilution factor in the bay or lagoon where events will take place and no less risk to the health of athletes like sailors competing farther from the shore...." more sailing news below (@ web version link below for mobile)
Returning to Newport, RI! | Volvo Ocean Race - Following the success of the Race's first visit to the Ocean State, the fleet will be heading back to Newport, Rhode Island in the 2017-18 edition! More info: volvooceanrace.com
Boat Show Battles - Guests race on Volvo Ocean 65s at Salone Nautico - Genoa Boat Show - where Volvo Ocean Race proved a key attraction, with Team Vestas Wind and Team SCA taking part in pro-am racing. (Published on Oct 7, 2015) Hall of Famers | Volvo Ocean Race: "The careers and contributions of two Volvo Ocean Race legends have been celebrated at the ISAF Annual Conference in Sanya, China--Sailing’s governing body has announced that it is inducting the late Sir Peter Blake and Torben Grael into the World Sailing Hall of Fame – the highest honor in the sport. Introduced in 2007 to mark the centenary of the organisation, the elite list recognizes those individuals who have not only made a significant impact on the water, but also shown incredible dedication and passion to the sport whilst onshore...."
Other SAILING News: Carlo Croce: ISAF State of the Union Address Scuttlebutt Sailing News The 2015 ISAF Annual Conference has commenced in Sanya, China, with the world ofsailing gathering on the Chinese island of Hainan on ...
Scuttlebutt Sailing News Clipper Race: Temporary Time Out Scuttlebutt Sailing News The wind had continued to build and we were sailing with deep reefed main and Yankee 3 in 50 to 60 knots of wind with a very large swell, at times ...
ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami 2015, Presented by Sunbrella - Final Day Highlights - Part 1 above, Part 2 below:
Above video: 2015 ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami - The Sailing World Cup Miami on Biscayne Bay saw world-class fields in ten Olympic and three Paralympic events including 599 boats and featuring 768 sailors from 63 countries. Australian Sailing Team and Squad athletes were represented in eight Olympic and two Paralympic classes taking home two silver, two bronze in the Olympic classes as well as one gold medal in the Paralympic SKUD-18 class. Published on Feb 1, 2015
Registration Opens for Sailing World Cup Miami 2016 | ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami: "Online entry to Sailing World Cup Miami 2016 Presented by Sunbrella is open. US Sailing’s premier event is set to return to Miami, Fla. for top-level Olympic and Paralympic class racing. The event is the only North American regatta to be included in World Sailing’s 2015-16 Sailing World Cup series. The regatta is a mainstay on the winter circuit for sailors campaigning for the next Olympic and Paralympic Games. The deadline for priority entries with regards to quotas is December 4, 2015.Entries must be received by January 4, 2016 to qualify for early entry fee and will not be accepted after January 24, 2016. Competitors and coaches are required to register online, as on-site registration will not be available. Additional fees will apply for entries received after the deadline.
Competitors in the Olympic and Paralympic classes will have five days of fleet racing from Monday, January 25 to Friday, January 29. Medal Races across the 10 Olympic classes will bring the regatta to a close on Saturday, January 30 where medals will be awarded to the top three boats. Regatta Headquarters will be located at the US Sailing Center Miami, a U.S. Olympic Training Site, in Coconut Grove, Miami, Fla. Additional hosts for the event include the City of Miami’s Regatta Park, Coconut Grove Sailing Club and Shake-A-Leg Miami. These sailing organizations host classes onshore, as well as help run the on-the-water racing. The Coral Reef Yacht Club hosts the Opening and Closing Ceremonies and is the site for the Regatta Village throughout the week. Event winners in each Olympic class from Sailing World Cup Miami will qualify for the 2016 Sailing World CupFinal, while the best placed ‘home continent’ sailor will also qualify. Several countries will use Sailing World Cup Miami as an Olympic and Paralympic Selection event, including the United States, with the results in nine classes contributing towards Rio 2016 selection for American sailors. The event is also an Olympic Qualifier for countries in North America and South America. The regatta has significant ranking implications for sailors hoping to qualify for the US Sailing Team Sperry, the U.S. National Team, which annually distinguishes the top American sailors in each Olympic and Paralympic class. Sailing World Cup Miami is presented by Sunbrella, and sponsored by Beneteau, Jeanneau, Lagoon, Sperry, Chubb Personal Insurance, City of Miami, Harken, McLube, Coral Reef Sailing Apparel, UMiami Health Sports Medicine, Switlik, Sturgis Boatworks, and Vetus-Maxwell."
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The Transat (sailing video above)-- One man, one boat, the Ocean: The Transat is the Mother of all single-handed ocean races; the original contest that pits one sailor and one boat against the sea. This race launched professional offshore sailing as we now know it. Upwind, into the ice & fog - The Transat is still considered as one of the hardest of all ocean races.
THE TRANSAT RETURNS FOR 2016 AND HEADS TO NEW YORK | News | The Transat: "Classes invited to take part in 2016 edition include Class 40 monohulls (40ft) and Multi 50 multihulls (50ft). Alongside them will be the IMOCA 60 Class (60ft), the world’s leading solo class, many of which will go on to contest the 2016 Vendée Globe non-stop solo round world race, and what are likely to be the fastest entries, the Ultime multihulls, measuring anything from 60ft."The 2016 Edition of the Transat is set to begin May 2, 2016, from Plymouth, England and finish off Manhattan, New York.
News | The Transat: "The Transat, the first and oldest single-handed trans-ocean race in history, is heading to New York City and will culminate at the new ONE°15 Brooklyn Marina, race organisers and rights holders OC Sport, announced today. The marina will be an Official Host Venue Partner to the race alongside Plymouth, UK and is located in the heart of Brooklyn Bridge Park opposite Manhattan. It’s the newest marina to be built in New York City in decades and is currently under construction with a grand opening set for Spring 2016 to be marked by this iconic and exciting race." History | The Transat: "Year 1960: The Transat began life when a handful of British sailors made a bet to see if they could sail across the Atlantic to America single-handed and who could do it the fastest. Among them were Sir Francis Chichester and Blondie Hasler... 5 entrants total; Winning Skipper: Francis Chichester, Gypsy Moth; winning time: 40 days 12 hours 30 minutes."
ISAF Sailing World Cup – Abu Dhabi: All ten Olympic sailing events will be contested in Abu Dhabi from 27 October to 1 November, with an open kiteboarding event joining the fray around Lulu Island off the UAE capital's stunning Corniche. With just 20 boats in each event the competition is set to be fierce. The ten Olympic events will contest an opening series and a Medal Race with the kiteboard fleet using a short track format.
COMPETITION STATUS
The Competition Status Screen feeds in straight from the Race Committee boats with the teams inputting data such as race times, course type, the status of each race and the plan moving forward. The competition status screen will be available when racing commences via -http://www.sailing.org/worldcup/multimedia/tracking.php
America's Cup: The Story Behind the Accident Scuttlebutt Sailing News Amazingly, Artemis Racing won the race in which they were damaged, but they were nowsailing an illegal boat. The class rules require the bowsprit ...
VIDEO: Building the Sport of Adaptive Sailing Scuttlebutt Sailing News C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta in Newport, RI is open to both U.S. and foreign competitors and is an integral part of preparation ...
Five time ISAF World Champion looking ahead to 2016 - with the World Match Racing Tour heading towards a two hulled future, so five time ISAF World Champion Ian Williams and his GAC Pindar team are the latest recruits to the M32 class. The British skipper was only united with his brand new boat on Tuesday and launched straight into competing in last week’s ‘Battle of Helsinki’, the fourth event on the M32 Scandinavian Series. - read more at http://bit.ly/1OaDqye Published on Sep 8, 2015
Watch Artemis Racing get up to speed before the America's Cup World Series in Gothenburg on the World Match Racing Tour's new M32 for 2016! Published on Aug 27, 2015
Argo Group Gold Cup news:: "Eric Monnin’s Swiss Match Race Team has streaked out to an early lead at the 67th annual Argo Group Gold Cup. With Group A having completed four flights, Monnin’s crew won three to top the early standings. Monnin, last year’s runner-up, could be a dark horse contender this week. Trimming main and helping with tactics is Frenchman Mathieu Richard, the 2007 champion. Richard has a fine touch for the IOD and could be a difference maker. Second is held by Ian Williams’ GAC Pindar crew, which has 2.5 points from three victories. Williams lost his first match to Blythe Walker’s RenRe team from Bermuda, in which he was penalized for running into Walker’s transom around the leeward gate. Williams then went on to win his next three matches...."
ISAF SWC 2015: Big breeze and Weymouth fun! Weymouth & Portland (Published 12 Jun 2015)
A look back at 2014 ISAF Sailing World Cup Qingdao - Day 2 Highlights - Published on Oct 15, 2014: On water action from the second day of racing at the 2014 ISAF Sailing World Cup Qingdao ISAF Sailing World Cup Qingdao "More than 240 sailors from 37 nations will be in Qingdao, China from 14 – 20 September 2015 for the next ISAF Sailing World Cup installment."
ISAF Sailing World Cup
The ISAF Sailing World Cup is a world-class annual series for Olympic sailing. It is open to the sailing events chosen for the 2016 Olympic Sailing Competition. Its centre piece is the ISAF Sailing World Cup Final in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
The 2015 ISAF Sailing World Cup will consist of five regattas for all ten Olympic events and where possible, Formula Kite Racing. Qualification places for the ISAF Sailing World Cup final are up for grabs at each event. The final will bring together the top 20 boats in each Olympic event and an Open Kiteboarding event where the World Cup Champions will be crowned
2015 ISAF Sailing World Cup
Melbourne – 7-14 December 2014
Miami – 25-31 January 2015
Hyères – 20-26 April 2015
Weymouth and Portland – 8-14 June 2015
Qingdao – 14-20 September 2015
2015 Final Abu Dhabi – 27 October to 1 November 2015
Blind Worlds - Chicago Yacht Club:
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Chicago Yacht Club
CoHosted by Chicago Match Race Center and Sail Sheboygan
Belmont Harbor, Chicago, IL
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Above video: 2014 Rio Wrap: Olympic Test Event - Aquece Rio International Regatta 2014
Aquece Rio International Sailing Regatta 2015
Rio 2016 Test Event: 15-22 August, 2015 ISAF Statement:
"The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) continues to address concerns and is taking steps to ensure the health and safety of all athletes who will be competing in the upcoming Aquece Rio, Olympic Test Event and the Rio 2016 Olympic Sailing Competition. ISAF continues to work closely with senior staff members at the Rio 2016 Organising Committee for the Olympic Games as well as the International Olympic Committee (IOC), whom ISAF President Carlo Croce and ISAF Chief Executive Officer Peter Sowrey met with in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at the 128th IOC Session. ISAF is in continuous discussions with Brazilian authorities in preparation for the Olympic Games, and has been given reassurances on pollution and objects in the water, in and around the race area of Marina da Gloria and Guanabara Bay. ISAF, Rio 2016, the IOC, the Brazilian Government, Rio State Environment Institute (INEA) and State Environment Agency (SEA) are all working together to prepare for Rio 2016, and Brazilian authorities are working to guidelines and recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO) to ensure a safe and fair field of play for the athletes. The health and safety of the competing athletes is paramount and responses have been implemented from concerns raised by both Member National Authorities (MNAs) and sailors from previous events, including the 2014 Aquece Rio, the first of two sailing test events that was held in August 2014. Sailors were concerned with objects that may interfere with racing during the Olympic Games, and in response the state government launched a tender of up to $11million USD for 17 ecobarriers to be put in place. These ecobarriers will prevent floating garbage from entering Guanabara Bay and the race areas. The new system of ecobarriers will be complemented by ecoboats that will collect garbage that accumulates around the barriers, with a further step of a monitoring system utilising satellite pictures to support the ecoboats. As part of every Olympic Games, there is a focus on legacy. ISAF hopes that the power of the Olympic Games will provide a great legacy as Rio de Janeiro works to improve the state of the bay generally. The IOC monitors the water twice weekly, which will be increased to every other day during the 2015 Aquece Rio test event. Other measures taken to increase this legacy will be a new pipeline that will divert sewage from Marina da Gloria, ready by November 2015, well in advance of the Olympic Games, which compliments the other proactive measures around the Guanabara Bay, such as closing landfills, reducing industrial pollution and increasing water treatment works. Rio will welcome sailors once again from 13-22 August 2015 for the second Test Event, with racing taking place inside and outside of Guanabara Bay. The Test Event will allow ISAF the opportunity to evaluate and make key decisions in advance of making the final decisions that will govern the main event. Millions of visitors flock to Copacabana Beach and Ipanema Beach each year. These beaches and other world famous attractions, such as Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer, will ensure these iconic features of the city, and the athleticism and dedication of each Olympic sailor, will be showcased side by side. In terms of displaying the sport, Rio will certainly provide a perfect platform for the beauty of the sport to be promoted alongside natural and man-made wonders with racing taking place in the shadow of both Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer." source:ISAF Statement
Sailing was first contested as an Olympic sport at the 1900 Paris Games. Since then, the classes of boats allowed to compete have continually evolved to reflect advances in yacht design and technology. Equipment advances over the past 20 years have created a trend towards smaller and lighter craft, placing ever greater demands on both the athletic and technical capacities of the sailors.
Bullitt GC32 Kiel Cup Highlights Day 4 Sailing video - The Highlights of the final day of the Bullitt GC32 Kiel Cup (published on Aug 2, 2015). For more info: http://www.gc32racing.com/
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Back in the same patch | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 - published on May 21, 2015 After a crazy day yesterday the fleet is now back in the same patch of water, skirting along the ice limits...
Inside Track: Leg 7 #4: Atlantic chaos | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 - published on May 21, 2015 As the fleet settles out under the ice limits, teams reflect back on the chaotic conditions of yesterday, Abu Dhabi hits an underwater stopper, and Sam Davies updates us aboard Team SCA.
Volvo Ocean Race, Leg 7 - Newport to Lisbon - Positions at: 21 May 18:43 UTC above
A Skippers duel | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 - published on May 20, 2015
It’s Leg 7 of a nine-month marathon. Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing is the overall leader, currently six points ahead of Dongfeng Race Team. But Charles Caudrelier won’t give up and let Ian Walker win that easily - his men are still in the hunt for the first place.
From heroes to zeroes | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-2015: "... caught for a day in a transition zone near the ice exclusion zone and in sub ten winds, the fleet has slowed down – but it’s cold, and it’s stressful. Seriously stressful. There are 0.6 nautical mile between Jens’ boat, currently first, and MAPFRE, second. Less than 3nm between the first five boats. And 8nm of total spread for the fleet...."
Can Sailing In The 2016 Olympics Kill You?: "... The International Olympic Committee (IOC), International Sailing Federation (ISAF), Rio Organizing Committee and at least one of the 140 Member National Authorities are remaining silent on water quality tests...The secrecy in all of this is appalling... Is Olympic Sailing in Guanabara Bay in 2016 going to provide that same attraction, waiting to see if someone might die?" (read more at the link above) more sailing news below (@ web version link below for mobile)
Inside Track: Leg 6 #2 | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 - published on April 21, 2015: Two days out of Itajai, and we've got all kinds of animals! Gremlin in the watermaker for Donfeng, orcas for Team Brunel, and talk of snail and turtles aboard Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing! Thirsty work | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-2015: “It’s funny how, once you lose access to something as simple as drinkable water in the Atlantic Ocean, you start to notice all the water you can’t drink” Live Twitter feed: JohnTheCrowd: VOR - Volvo Ocean Race Volvo Ocean Race, Leg 6 Finish: Newport, RI (USA) Volvo Ocean Race Village Opening: May 5, 2015 Exploration Zone Opening: May 9, 2015 VOR Sailboats estimated arrival at Newport: May 5 - 9, 2015 more info: volvooceanrace.com
The technology behind life at extreme | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15: Cobham hardware is an integral part of the Volvo Ocean 65, keeping the sailors safe, connected to shore, and taking us right into the heart of the action with amazing footage straight from the water. Talking technology with Eric Ernst, resident tech guru - get the lowdown on how Cobham helps to make all this possible.
Volvo Ocean Race - looking back at Leg 5, rounding Cape Horn: after 2 near misses finally Ryan Houston and Gerd-Jan Poortman round the legendary Cape Horn with the fleet pushing their boats even more and more. And for Dongfeng Race Team it's time for some hard decisions, as they are trying to repair their mast in Ushuaia. Meanwhile Brazil is going nuts as the Itajaí Race Village opens.
Sailing World Cup Hyeres - April 22-26, 2015: "Entries are restricted to 40 competitors in each fleet and 2014 ISAF Sailing World Championships gold medallists Nicholas Heiner (NED), Mat Belcher (AUS) and Giles Scott (GBR) are excited about the new concept and facing off against the best sailors in their respective disciplines from the off...." Results here. United States Sailing Association | Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Update: The following is a statement from US Sailing, the national governing body for sailing, on the recent update from the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) regarding the decision by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to not include sailing at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. - “We are highly disappointed to hear that the IPC has confirmed their decision not to include sailing at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. We believe that sailing is one of the best sports available to disabled athletes worldwide, and we will continue to champion its future inclusion in the Games, assisting ISAF on future reinstatement efforts—for Tokyo 2020 (should the opportunity arise), 2024 and beyond. The sailors who have competed for the United States in the Paralympics, eleven of whom returned with hard-won medals, are heroes in our sport. US Sailing will work hard to ensure that others will have the opportunity to join their ranks in the future. We encourage all disabled sailing organizations worldwide to continue their mission. Growth and success within their programs will only strengthen the case to reinstate sailing into the Paralympics..." (read more at link above) more sailing news below (@ web version link below for mobile)
ISAF Review Complaints About 34th America's Cup Jury: "ISAF has received complaints about the 34th America's Cup Jury from Paul Henderson. The complaints concern alleged gross misconduct of the judges in how they conducted themselves. ISAF procedures require complaints to be reviewed to establish if there is a case to answer. ISAF has reviewed these together with external legal counsel and has considered representations from the judges in question. In conclusion, ISAF considers there is no case to answer having reviewed all the complaints. There is a right of appeal against this decision and ISAF will not comment further."
Volvo Ocean Race 2015 -- a look back at Leg 5 -- sailors endure the cold and humidity of the tough Southern Ocean. The fleet conveys together again as the boats meet to race alongside the compulsory ice gate. And pushing the boat too hard finally comes at a high price for one of the teams… with the legendary Cape Horn looming around the corner all hands are on deck to push even quicker towards the finish line. Life at the Extreme - Ep. 27 - 'Cold sweat' | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15
Rio 2016 chief organiser defends sailing venue: "... Organising Committee president Carlos Nuzman claimed the voices slamming the state of the sailing venue - which include biologist Mario Moscatelli - were selective in dissecting the areas of the waterfront. "The sailors compete all over the world, in various different locations, even if there are water problems or not," Nuzman said. "Whoever was in Beijing knows very well how the sailing venue had problems, and still has them today. Sydney as well. So I'm not wanting to point this out, but I'm wanting to say that here will be different. It's going to be. We are working on it... "
Adaptive Sailing at its Best
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This year the American and Larchmont Yacht Clubs in New York will be hosting the seventh Robie Pierce Regattas for sailors with disabilities; and this ...
A man on a mission: Leigh McMillan stakes early claim in Singapore | News: "He said he wanted to win and wouldn’t settle for second this time round. And for Leigh McMillan and the team on The Wave, Muscat their campaign to become 2015 Extreme Sailing Series™ champions couldn’t have got off to a better start. Under the gaze of the towering Singapore city skyline, the team representing Oman executed a consistent strategy in trying conditions, sailing to victory in three of the eight races sailed to finish the day just where they wanted: in pole position...."
Team Vestas Wind - the road to Persico Marine -
On the afternoon of the 28th January 2015, Team Vestas Wind prepared the Vestas Wind for transportation to Persico Marine near Bergamo in Italy. At 00:01 on the 29th, the convoy left the Port of Genoa on the 4+ hour journey to the foothills of the Alps. Published on Jan 31, 2015
Freeze dried Apple Pie? Sailors get creative with Thanksgiving on the open ocean, and Dongfeng Race Team repair an issue with their mast track. Nov 27, 2014
“The mast track is coming off,” sighs Martin Strömberg on the Chinese boat. “It’s a bit of a headache for us. It's not a big worry, but we want to try to keep it in one piece!” Nov 27, 2014
Volvo Ocean Race set for Auckland
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Auckland will truly become the city of sails next year when the boats of the Volvo Ocean Race float into town. Touted as one of the toughest endurance ...
Scuttlebutt Sailing News Tom Linskey: Where is he now?
Scuttlebutt Sailing News
While Linskey continues to sail, his competitive energy has been replaced by a charitable focus. Here is his update originally published in BoatU.
Nov 22, 2014
Leg 2 is proving tough on the sailors, and the boats. Team Brunel and Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing affect small repairs, and give an explanation to how confusing this leg is turning out to be, navigationally. Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15, Leg 2, Cape Town to Abu Dhabi: JohnTheCrowd.com: VOR; Volvo Ocean Race official website; Volvo Ocean Race dashboard
Nov 22, 2014
A ripped A3 puts Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing in a tough situation... But nothing a quick fix cannot solve. Check out how Ian Walker's guys got back in the race.
Leg 2 start for Team Alvimedica | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 -
Jump aboard Team Alvimedica for the start of Leg 2. A privileged perspective on the rocky start start, in which the crew share their expectations for this Leg amid some fast sailing.
Other Sailing news: Sail World 2014 Route du Rhum - Hignard breaks mast
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Aspiring young sailors awarded own boats and boards
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Canadians capture bronze at the World...
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