Stanford sailing coach John Vandemoer fired after being charged by federal government in massive col
STANFORD (#1186) – Stanford sailing coach John Vandemoer was fired Tuesday after he was charged with at least two counts of racketeering...
Rules Quiz (updated): Under the Racing Rules of Sailing, which yacht has right-of-way?
SAN FRANCISCO (#1140) – With thanks to Jorge Lavorerio (URU/USA, San Francisco) for the photo he says is from a "vintage yacht magazine...
Chi-Mac: Body found in Lake Michigan identified as missing Chicago sailor from last weekend's ra
CHICAGO, IL (#1079) – According to the Chicago Sun Times and other Chicago-area media reports, the remains of Jon Santarelli, the sailor...
Happy Canada Day!
SAN FRANCISCO (#1055) – To our Canadian family members and friends, and our many Sailing Illustrated Dear Readers and Viewers north of...
AC36: Emirates Team NZ switches focus from bases to competitors
AUCKLAND – Now that New Zealand has sorted out the location and configuration of the team bases for the 2021 America's Cup (the 36th...
AC36: Dean Barker (NZL) helming for NYYC's AC training team on QUANTUM in the TP52 Super Series
NEWPORT, RI – Dean Barker (NZL) will be on the wheel for New York Yacht Club's training team for AC36 when they race aboard Doug DeVos's...
VOR: Splitting hairs about the 'true' Triple Crown of sailing – winning titles should matter
SAN FRANCISCO – When Oracle Team USA won the America’s Cup in 2010, John Kostecki (USA) became one of the most accomplished sailors of...
Daily Digest: VOR lightning strike, TP52 Super Series, AC news and more
SAN FRANCISCO – As always, below are the latest links to major yacht racing stories, including links to any major stories we otherwise...
Daily Digest: AC50 circuit, VOR update, 2024 Olympic Classes and more
SAN DIEGO – Today is the 12th Day of Christmas, or as our Spanish friends call it, "El Día de los Reyes" – the Day of the Kings. For...
VOR: Fontes (POR) replaces Hayles (GBR) as navigator aboard Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag
CAPE TOWN – Antonio Fontes (POR) has replaced Steve Hayles (GBR) as navigator for Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag in the Volvo Ocean Race. The...
