Standouts at the Perth event included Paige Railey in the Laser Radial class, and Mark Mendelblatt and Brian Fatih in the Star class, who took bronze in their two events. The match racing team of Anna Tunnicliffe, Deb Capozzi and Molly Vandemoer took gold.
Skipper Loick Peyron and his crew of 13 crossed the starting line between Ushant and Lizard Point on November 22 and averaged 26.51knots on their 29,000-mile voyage.
After years of vying for berths, siblings Zach and Paige Railey add their names to the ranks as they prepare to represent the United State at the 2012 Olympic regatta in Weymouth, England.
The Reichel-Pugh 63 Loki, owned by veteran Aussie sailor Stephen Ainsworth, has won the historic Tattersail’s Cup after posting the best corrected-time finish in the 2011 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
Following a three-hour hearing at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, the 100-foot maxi Investec Loyal is officially the line-honors winner of the 2011 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race. Investec Loyal, which included American navigator Stan Honey in its crew, beat five-time line-honors winner Wild Oats XI by just over 3 minutes in one of the closest finishes in the 628-mile offshore classic. Total time at sea for the boat was 2 days, 6 hours.
A closer look at the Rambler and WingNuts tragedies, and what it means for sailors everywhere
The intrepid sailor Maureen McKinnon-Tucker and her inspiring story
SAIL recently caught up with regatta organizer Peter Craig, president of Premiere Racing Inc. to find out the details on the upcoming Quantum Key West Race Week
The full executive summary provided by US Sailing details the supermaxi’s capsize during the 2011 Fastnet Race
Ever wondered what it takes to get into iceboating? Turns out its main requirement is a unique mindset.
It should come as no surprise that lots of owners want a boat that can do it all. Monohull sailors, in particular, tend to love
I gazed aft over Hazel James’ port quarter and patted her well-travelled 31ft hull. “It’s time to sail, girl. We’ve got a long way to
The Hanse 460 combines easy sailing with easy living, making for an all-around simple, luxurious package. All the sailhandling can be done from the twin
The Neel 47 trimaran bridges the gap between the Neel 45 and Neel 51. It also shares the same outstanding interior volume and clever use
The Marine Elegance was specifically designed to fit in tight spaces on boats where the addition of a toilet seems to be an afterthought. Originally the smallest footprint in a one-piece china allowing it to fit on “the step” in head areas. A variety of model choices including the most popular SeaFresh version.
KVH’s ultra-compact TracNet™ H30 delivers integrated satellite, cellular, and Wi-Fi with automatic switching, DC power, and single-cable installation so you stay connected to the best communication options. Plus, KVH’s Tracking Avoidance Zones (TAZ) and layered satellite network enable uninterrupted communications, avoiding blockage from carbon sails, aerofoil masts, and more.
EWOL sailboat propellers are made of stainless steel super-alloys assuring the highest mechanical and corrosion resistance. Under sail blades feather to reduce drag, while micrometric pitch-setting allow to optimize thrust to lower RPM with consequent fuel savings. Blades flip 180° giving exceptional thrust and reduced prop walk while docking Dynamic balancing and a central pinion for blades synchronization kill vibrations.
G/flex is a toughened epoxy that makes permanent, waterproof structural bonds. Known for tenaciously adhering to plastics, this formulation is also excellent for bonding metal, glass, masonry, wood and fiberglass. It is even effective on typically hard-to-bond substrates including dense, oily or damp wood varieties. Perfect to keep on hand for small repair jobs on-the-go.
