Nacra 17 update: Statement from the Class Association following the recall of foiling 17s by the man
VANCOUVER, CAN – Today International Nacra Class manager Ben Remocker (CAN) issued a long and detailed statement on behalf of the Class...
29er Worlds: The harrowing, untold story – until today – about the near-drowning of a competitor, an
LONG BEACH, CA – One moment, teen sailor Simon Hoffman [AUS] was taking a key step towards his Olympic dream by competing in the 29ers...
Olympic sailing shocker: All foiling configuration Nacra 17s being recalled by the manufacturer
AARHUS, DEN – The sailing media just received a press release (at 0100 Europe time) from the organizers of World Sailing's "Sailing World...
Rolex Fastnet: France claim Challenge Cup for third consecutive time
PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND, GBR – For a third time running the Rolex Fastnet Race has been a story of French domination, Le Tricolor flying on...
Photo of the week: "Pistol Pete" Burling preps for his lap around the planet
LONDON – Looking a bit like the fresh-faced Beatles when they made their American debut on the Ed Sullivan show in 1964, Peter Burling...
VOR: MAPFRE routs Volvo 65 fleet in Leg Zero dash across English Channel to Saint-Malo
SAINT-MALO, FRA – Skipper Xabi Fernández (ESP) and his spot-on MAPFRE team claimed their second victory in Leg Zero qualifying with...
Cetaceous Interruptus: Wandering whale waylays racing
NEWPORT BEACH, CA – On Thursday afternoon, the whale was spotted in Newport Harbor near Mariners’ Mile, according to Brian Stanley, a...
VOR: Peter Burling (NZL) reveals why he wants to sail the grueling race with Team Brunel - video
PLYMOUTH, GBR – A video news release just out from the Volvo Ocean Race. While we are sure Peter Burling, who has virtually no offshore...
Olympics: 24/7 cable channel has debuted in the USA
NEW YORK – The Olympic Channel has already drawn attention for one of its upcoming programs. Beginning on Aug. 28 and running through...
Another notable 2017 anniversary: Diamond Head Lighthouse turns 100
HONOLULU, HI – In 1878, a lookout was established on the slopes of Diamond Head. It was later determined that a more substantial...
