Spindrift’s Spectacular Capsize
The MOD70 Spindrift capsized during the Route des Princes offshore race, shattering the mast and sending skipper Yann Guichard’s brother Jacques to the hospital with a broken pelvis.
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The MOD70 Spindrift capsized during the Route des Princes offshore race, shattering the mast and sending skipper Yann Guichard’s brother Jacques to the hospital with a broken pelvis.
America’s Cup 34 PRO John Craig discusses the “sticking” points of the new safety regulations for the AC72s.
This year’s America’s Cup World Series was his first, but Yann Guichard’s experience sailing around buoys and across the Atlantic has served him well. Guichard describes his magic in making Energy Team’s AC45 go fast. Extended interview from our July/August 2013 issue.
Photos from June 11 training on San Francisco Bay for America’s Cup 34 by ACEA/Gilles Martin-Raget
Oracle Team USA’s Ben Ainslie shares his thoughts on America’s Cup 34 following the tragic loss of his close friend Andrew Simpson.
Emirates Team New Zealand, Luna Rossa, and Oracle Team USA practice in their AC72s on San Francisco Bay on May 23, shortly after the no-sailing recommendation from the Review Committee expired. Click here to read about the safety recommendations after the tragedy on Artemis Racing. Photos: © ACEA / PHOTO GILLES MARTIN-RAGET
In what can only been seen as a poke in the eye of the folks in charge of the America’s Cup, Luna Rossa went out for a sail just two days after the review panel asked all teams to refrain from sailing for about a week while it convened to look into the death of Artemis crewmember Andrew Simpson. Photos by Carlo Borlenghi/Luna Rossa Challenge
Tim Zimmermann finds an irresistible pull in the way of life of Hans Klaar, a longtime voyager and builder of Polynesian-style blue water catamarans.
At a briefing on May 14, America’s Cup organizers announced the summer event will remain on track after the tragic events of May 9. Since then, the Review Committee has recommended all teams suspend AC72 and AC45 sailing.
Luna Rossa skipper Chris Draper shares the Italian team’s progress headed into San Francisco.
Andrew Simpson died tragically after Artemis Racing capsized its AC72 during training on Thursday, May 9. The two-time British Olympian was trapped underneath the boat.
Photos from a windy practice day on San Francisco Bay for the American Youth Sailing Force by Erik Simonson.
Click here to read more about AYSF.
Click here to view more photos from Simonson (h2oshots.com).
The MOD70 Spindrift capsized during the Route des Princes offshore race, shattering the mast and sending skipper Yann Guichard’s brother Jacques to the hospital with a broken pelvis.
America’s Cup 34 PRO John Craig discusses the “sticking” points of the new safety regulations for the AC72s.
This year’s America’s Cup World Series was his first, but Yann Guichard’s experience sailing around buoys and across the Atlantic has served him well. Guichard describes his magic in making Energy Team’s AC45 go fast. Extended interview from our July/August 2013 issue.
Photos from June 11 training on San Francisco Bay for America’s Cup 34 by ACEA/Gilles Martin-Raget
Oracle Team USA’s Ben Ainslie shares his thoughts on America’s Cup 34 following the tragic loss of his close friend Andrew Simpson.
Emirates Team New Zealand, Luna Rossa, and Oracle Team USA practice in their AC72s on San Francisco Bay on May 23, shortly after the no-sailing recommendation from the Review Committee expired. Click here to read about the safety recommendations after the tragedy on Artemis Racing. Photos: © ACEA / PHOTO GILLES MARTIN-RAGET
In what can only been seen as a poke in the eye of the folks in charge of the America’s Cup, Luna Rossa went out for a sail just two days after the review panel asked all teams to refrain from sailing for about a week while it convened to look into the death of Artemis crewmember Andrew Simpson. Photos by Carlo Borlenghi/Luna Rossa Challenge
Tim Zimmermann finds an irresistible pull in the way of life of Hans Klaar, a longtime voyager and builder of Polynesian-style blue water catamarans.
At a briefing on May 14, America’s Cup organizers announced the summer event will remain on track after the tragic events of May 9. Since then, the Review Committee has recommended all teams suspend AC72 and AC45 sailing.
Luna Rossa skipper Chris Draper shares the Italian team’s progress headed into San Francisco.
Andrew Simpson died tragically after Artemis Racing capsized its AC72 during training on Thursday, May 9. The two-time British Olympian was trapped underneath the boat.
Photos from a windy practice day on San Francisco Bay for the American Youth Sailing Force by Erik Simonson.
Click here to read more about AYSF.
Click here to view more photos from Simonson (h2oshots.com).
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