The Faces of the Vendée Globe
These 20 sailors will set off on Nov. 10 to sail around the world alone in the grueling Vendée Globe.
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These 20 sailors will set off on Nov. 10 to sail around the world alone in the grueling Vendée Globe.
Tim Zimmermann battens down the hatches on the Beneteau 36.7 _Moondust _on the Chesapeake Bay for Hurricane Sandy.
The 606-nautical-mile Rolex Middle Sea Race starts and finishes in Malta, and includes the deep azure waters of Sicily and the Strait of Messina, the islands of Pantelleria and Lampedusa, and even features Stromboli’s active volcano as a course mark. Photos: Rolex/Kurt Arrigo Click here for results.
The Volvo Ocean Race’s proposed 65-foot one-design will be plenty fast and technical, but also capable of being sailed by a wider variety of teams. New Boats “Tech Review” from our September 2012 issue.
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.
In this February 1995 ‘From the Experts’ article, Steve Bourdow explains how Laser rigging was refined to a new level as Olympic sailors join the ranks of this popular one-design.
In this ‘Around the Buoys’ article from our January 1997 issue, Morgan Reeser describes how to utilize your planing ability even when the mark is dead downwind.
Position reports and fleet tracking for ocean races are fine and good for friends, fans, and the media, but on the racecourse, knowing what others are up to dilutes the challenge. Gaining Bearing from our July/August 2012 issue.
Where the hell is everyone? Editor’s Letter from our July/August 2012 issue.
Shape-shifters of the print world Eley Kishimoto–Mark Eley and Wakako Kishimoto–present a unique perspective on Olympic Star sailing. The pair will be the first artists in Britain to have their work on an Olympic Star class sail.
Held July 21-26, the Highlander Nationals were held at EYC/Whiskey Island Marina. This quirky class brought with it tents, kilts, and party treats, on top of competitive racing. Photo Credit: Chris Howell and Gayle Kaufolz
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
These 20 sailors will set off on Nov. 10 to sail around the world alone in the grueling Vendée Globe.
Tim Zimmermann battens down the hatches on the Beneteau 36.7 _Moondust _on the Chesapeake Bay for Hurricane Sandy.
The 606-nautical-mile Rolex Middle Sea Race starts and finishes in Malta, and includes the deep azure waters of Sicily and the Strait of Messina, the islands of Pantelleria and Lampedusa, and even features Stromboli’s active volcano as a course mark. Photos: Rolex/Kurt Arrigo Click here for results.
The Volvo Ocean Race’s proposed 65-foot one-design will be plenty fast and technical, but also capable of being sailed by a wider variety of teams. New Boats “Tech Review” from our September 2012 issue.
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.
In this February 1995 ‘From the Experts’ article, Steve Bourdow explains how Laser rigging was refined to a new level as Olympic sailors join the ranks of this popular one-design.
In this ‘Around the Buoys’ article from our January 1997 issue, Morgan Reeser describes how to utilize your planing ability even when the mark is dead downwind.
Position reports and fleet tracking for ocean races are fine and good for friends, fans, and the media, but on the racecourse, knowing what others are up to dilutes the challenge. Gaining Bearing from our July/August 2012 issue.
Where the hell is everyone? Editor’s Letter from our July/August 2012 issue.
Shape-shifters of the print world Eley Kishimoto–Mark Eley and Wakako Kishimoto–present a unique perspective on Olympic Star sailing. The pair will be the first artists in Britain to have their work on an Olympic Star class sail.
Held July 21-26, the Highlander Nationals were held at EYC/Whiskey Island Marina. This quirky class brought with it tents, kilts, and party treats, on top of competitive racing. Photo Credit: Chris Howell and Gayle Kaufolz
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
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