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The 36th America’s Cup

A Superbowl is a Superbowl, and a World Series is a World Series. Sure, the names of the players and the teams change from year-to-year,

36th America’s Cup: Initial Thoughts

Highlights from the AC36 World Series and Christmas Race Initial thoughts on the state of the 36th America’s Cup in the wake of the World Series

The Great Schooner Race

I arrived in Rockland, Maine, on an early afternoon in July with a backpack and a camera. Though traveling to an unfamiliar place to race

A Breezy Charleston Race Week

A big fleet and plenty of wind make for top-flight sailing Even the best regattas occasionally get skunked for wind, but not this year in

Regatta: Conch Republic Cup

After a successful revival in 2016, the Conch Republic Cup is poised to hold another series of offshore and inshore races beginning January 22. The

The boom furling powered by Laughing Gull’s electric winch snagged Tamsin’s arm, resulting in a trip to the hospital.

Electric Winch Warning

Though they’ve made sailing easier and more accessible, electric winches must be treated with appropriate caution.

Woman wearing a hat on a boat.

Water System Salvation

Tank water can easily be contaminated with anything from a lingering bad taste to dangerous bacteria. Installing a triple filtration set up on Ben-Varrey helped.

A bridge and a moon

Understand the Tides

Tides are an essential part of coastal sailing, so don’t forget to look at the moon once in a while. 

John Rousmaniere Speaking about Inductee Lord Dunraven at Americas Cup Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony NYYC Oct 21, 2016. Photo by Carlo Borlenghi

Eight Bells: John Rousmaniere

The sailing world has lost another great this week in the passing of John Rousmaniere, author of Fastnet Force 10 and numerous other sailing texts.

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