If youve ever been caught out Laser sailing in a serious squall, you have a taste of what its like to be completely self-sufficient in an over-canvassed boat, with the safety net of land feeling like an untrustworthy mirage. Now imagine that youre alone in the middle of the North Atlantic, with land nothing more than a week-old memory, on a wildly powerful IMOCA Open 60.
If you thought the new Puma il mostro was wild looking from a graphic-design standpoint, Team Russias new steed is currently the heavy-weight champ of different from a design perspective. The boat, designed by UK-based designer Rob Humphreys and built by Green Marine (also in the UK), features distinctive spray rails on its bow section; long chines that run from the
By Kimball LivingstonAnd now he stands alone. With a crossing time of 12 days, 11 hours, , Lock Peyron won an unprecedented 3rd solo transatlantic race on Saturday, bringing Gitana Eighty across the finish line of the Artemis Transat with seven hours to spare over his nearest rival—and that was after diverting to pick up Vincent Riou from his imperiled
This years Artemis Transat Race will go down in the record books as a race that no one wanted to lead: If you did, chances were good that you might face the woes of Michel Desjoyeaux, Seb Josse, and Vincent Riou, all of whom were doing well; all of whom were forced to retire due to either collision with marine life (Desjoyeaux and Riou) or gear failure (Josse). Now the race has taken a brighter
He had the resume, the credibility, and the talent. What he hadnt expected was the whale. French superstar sailor Michel Desjoyeaux, skipper of the IMOCA 60 Foncia, and an early favorite to win the Artemis Transat race—he commanded a spot on the leader board early on—had an unexpected encounter with a whale on May 15 (Day 5 of the race), and was forced to retire.
By David SchmidtFew regattas dish up the trade winds, the big waves, and the international scene that can match Antigua Sailing Week. This year there may have been an extra infusion of Europeans, considering the high value of the euro in terms of U.S. dollars. What awaited them this year were conditions on the light side for this exposed flank of the Antilles, with average winds in
The Judge Hath SpokenJustice Cahn rules in favor of AlinghiBy David SchmidtOn Monday, May 12, Justice Herman Cahn ruled in favor of Alinghis most-recent appeal regarding the timeline for the 33rd Americas Cup, ruling that the next Cup shall be fought out in 2009. As some readers may remember, there has been considerable debate
Ooohhh, is that a Rambler shirt? It was a female sailor cooing to the rest of her all-female crew at Antigua Sailing Week as I walked past their charter boat at Jolley Harbor. Tempting but—I glued my eyes to the dock and kept right on walking, pretending that I hadnt heard her comment. Not only am I happily married, Im also a sailing journalist
One of the closest-guarded secrets in American sailing circles has been the whos-who roster for Puma Ocean Racing, Ken Reads Puma-sponsored Volvo Open 70 team, the only U.S.-flagged entrant in the 2008/2009 Volvo Ocean Race. Many big names tried out for these 11 coveted spots, and Read has joked about receiving death threats from certain veteran ocean racers, should he pass them over for
LONG BEACH, CaliforniaGavin Brady over the weekend joined a small, elite club of match racing sailors with a common problem: what to do with all of those Crimson Blazers in their closets. Only Rod Davis and Peter Holmberg also own four of the traditional winner’s wardrobe in Long Beach Yacht Club’s Congressional Cup presented by Acura, now counting 44 years of consecutive
Less than 48 hours after the final race of the 36th America’s Cup, the Brits have challenged Emirates Team New Zealand to another go. “The
Bali Catspace This is not a racing boat. However, if you want comfort afloat and plenty of room for your sailing friends, the aptly named
UNDERPERFORMING SOLAR Q: I have a pair of solar panels on my aft arch feeding to a solar voltage regulator and then feeding my bank
Despite the fact sailors have long since embraced the use of wireless devices offshore, few thing get along less well with water than non-marinized electronics—which
The Kiwis have successfully defended their title in the 36th America’s Cup, defeating Team Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli seven to three. Though the Italians had
After several days of racing and several abandoned races due to wind conditions, Emirates Team New Zealand is just one victory away from keeping the
Created in 1805 by Britain’s Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort, the “Beaufort Scale,” which classifies wind and sea states according to a dozen different “force” levels,
Last night Emirates Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli faced off for the second day of America’s Cup racing. Following one win apiece
New for 2021, the Sport 650 has the performance, durability and reliability to take you on adventures you can only pursue in a rigid inflatable boat (RIB).
Part of the 2021 Sport Collection from Highfield Boats, the world’s largest builder of aluminum-hull rigid inflatable boats (RIBS), the new Sport 520 is a versatile sportboat that also is well suited for use as a luxury superyacht tender.
