The Dark Clouds Behind the Silver Lining
Will the move to a one-design for the next Volvo Ocean Race be enough to bring eight quality teams to the starting line come 2014?
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Will the move to a one-design for the next Volvo Ocean Race be enough to bring eight quality teams to the starting line come 2014?
Jim Swartz (Park City, Utah) and his team aboard the TP52 Vesper was named the IRC North American Champions for 2012 and also captured the St. Francis Perpetual Trophy at the 48th running of the Rolex Big Boat Series at St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco, Calif. Photos: Rolex/Daniel Forster
In this article from our September 1985 issue, Mark Sertl describes pros and cons of some popular techniques for spinnaker takedowns on the leeward side, including releasing the guy, the “string” or “belly button” method, and the lazy sheet retrieval system.
Matteo Auguadro from Rán Racing and Freddy Shanks from Gladiator share a few tips for mastering the bow.
Where the hell is everyone? Editor’s Letter from our July/August 2012 issue.
Tim Zimmermann’s Beneteau 36.7 _Moondust _was purchased with cruising in mind, but she might just get to the starting line this coming year.
The Copa del Rey is the chronicle of the highest level of competitive sailing in Spain and the Mediterranean. This year marked the 31st year of the regatta. The winners were Ran, All4One, Swanderfull, Power Plate, Alegre, Margherite and Mapfre. Photo Credit: Jesús Renedo
A second visit to sailing’s most demanding racecourse serves as a reminder that to be there is one thing, to return unscathed is another. “Gaining Bearing” from our June 2012 issue.
With limited time and a lot to learn, the crew of the new McConaghy 38 Carbonado had to prioritize. New Boat Review from our June 2012 issue.
Niklas Zennström’s Rán Racing claimed their first victory in the 52 Super Series. Zennström described the near gale force conditions at the four-day Royal Cup in Palma, Mallorca, to be “as good as it gets”. Photo Credit: Jacaranda Marketing Click here to read more in our Finish Line forum.
Our experts get the most out of a two-boat J/24 tuning session.
Franck Cammas did not let the fact that both he and Groupama were new players in the Volvo Ocean Race stand in his way as he sailed into an overall victory for 2011-’12 series. The Prize Giving Ceremony took place in a flurry of confetti in Galway, Ireland, and was even attended by Prince Carl Philip of Sweden. Photo Credit: Ian Roman and Paul Todd/Volvo Ocean Race
Will the move to a one-design for the next Volvo Ocean Race be enough to bring eight quality teams to the starting line come 2014?
Jim Swartz (Park City, Utah) and his team aboard the TP52 Vesper was named the IRC North American Champions for 2012 and also captured the St. Francis Perpetual Trophy at the 48th running of the Rolex Big Boat Series at St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco, Calif. Photos: Rolex/Daniel Forster
In this article from our September 1985 issue, Mark Sertl describes pros and cons of some popular techniques for spinnaker takedowns on the leeward side, including releasing the guy, the “string” or “belly button” method, and the lazy sheet retrieval system.
Matteo Auguadro from Rán Racing and Freddy Shanks from Gladiator share a few tips for mastering the bow.
Where the hell is everyone? Editor’s Letter from our July/August 2012 issue.
Tim Zimmermann’s Beneteau 36.7 _Moondust _was purchased with cruising in mind, but she might just get to the starting line this coming year.
The Copa del Rey is the chronicle of the highest level of competitive sailing in Spain and the Mediterranean. This year marked the 31st year of the regatta. The winners were Ran, All4One, Swanderfull, Power Plate, Alegre, Margherite and Mapfre. Photo Credit: Jesús Renedo
A second visit to sailing’s most demanding racecourse serves as a reminder that to be there is one thing, to return unscathed is another. “Gaining Bearing” from our June 2012 issue.
With limited time and a lot to learn, the crew of the new McConaghy 38 Carbonado had to prioritize. New Boat Review from our June 2012 issue.
Niklas Zennström’s Rán Racing claimed their first victory in the 52 Super Series. Zennström described the near gale force conditions at the four-day Royal Cup in Palma, Mallorca, to be “as good as it gets”. Photo Credit: Jacaranda Marketing Click here to read more in our Finish Line forum.
Our experts get the most out of a two-boat J/24 tuning session.
Franck Cammas did not let the fact that both he and Groupama were new players in the Volvo Ocean Race stand in his way as he sailed into an overall victory for 2011-’12 series. The Prize Giving Ceremony took place in a flurry of confetti in Galway, Ireland, and was even attended by Prince Carl Philip of Sweden. Photo Credit: Ian Roman and Paul Todd/Volvo Ocean Race
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