Racing News

Olympics 2016: Road to Rio

by Josh Adams, Posted December 6, 2012

With the Weymouth Olympic Regatta now more than three months behind us, and a deep-dive evaluation of the U.S. Olympic Sailing Program complete, we’re focused on a strategy designed to return U.S. sailors to the podium.

Seventh Skipper Retires from Vendée Globe

by Maura Flaherty, Posted November 26, 2012

Vincent Riou of France surrendered his spot in the 2012 Vendee Globe Sunday morning, becoming the seventh skipper to retire from the race. After he collided with a FO (floating object) Saturday, Riou damaged his boat’s monohull and the shroud underneath his outrigger.

Rolex Renews US Sailing Sponsorship

by Maura Flaherty, Posted November 25, 2012

Rolex Watch U.S.A. and US Sailing announced Monday Rolex will renew their long-standing sponsorship of US Sailing, the sport’s national governing body.

Early Drama in the Vendée

by Adam Cort, Posted November 19, 2012

A little over a week into the 2012-13 Vendée Globe, with the doldrums still ahead of much of the fleet, and already the field of 20 has been reduced by four, with a fifth looking to be in serious trouble.

Sailrocket Takes New Speed Record

by Maura Flaherty, Posted November 19, 2012

"That's it... We've smashed the arse off it!” tweeted the Vestas Sailrocket 2 team on Friday. The team broke the 500 meter speed record, with an average of 59.38 knots Friday in Ludertiz, Namibia.

Windsurfing Remains Olympic Sport in 2016

by Maura Flaherty, Posted November 12, 2012

The 2012 ISAF Annual Conference wrapped up Sunday and released the decision that windsurfing, not kiteboarding, will be included in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Too Much Excitement at Start of Vendée Globe

by Lindsey Silken, Posted November 12, 2012

The Vendée Globe is off to an eventful start. Nineteen of the 20 skippers were at the start line on Saturday, November 11 in Les Sables d’Olonne, France, for the 24,048 mile solo race around the world.

Mild Weather and Heavy Crowds Mark Start of the Vendée Globe

by Maura Flaherty, Posted November 9, 2012

The 20 solo sailors preparing for the 28,050-mile Vendée Globe race around the world that begins tomorrow can breathe a momentary sigh of relief tonight, as the weather forecast for the start of their journey looks mild.

All Female Volvo Team

by Adam Cort, Posted November 9, 2012

For the first time since 2002, the Volvo Ocean Race will include a boat with an all-female crew. Sponsored by the Swedish forestry company SCA, the all-female effort was both the first to sign up for the event and the first to confirm an order for one of the new 65-foot one-designs that will be used in the 2014-15 edition of the race.

VOR’s New One-Design Build Underway

by Lindsey Silken, Posted November 7, 2012

The Volvo Ocean Race has taken on the challenge of changing its class of racing boats to a one-design class for the next two race cycles. Previously 70 feet, the now one-design boat will be 65 feet.