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America's Cup Organizers

America’s Cup “Remains On Track”

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.

Artemis AC72 Capsize

Artemis Capsizes AC72

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.

2009 Sailing Industry Study

2009 Sailing Industry Study

The annual report from the Sailing Company—publisher of Sailing World and Cruising World— includes studies on the bareboat charter industry, North American import sailboats, and North American sailing industries.

Sailing World

2013 Sailing Industry Study

The annual report from the Sailing Company—publisher of Sailing World and Cruising World— includes studies on the bareboat charter industry, North American import sailboats, and North American sailing industries.

Sailing World

Kirby v. Rastegar, The Complaint

Bruce Kirby, Inc., creator of the Laser, filed suit in a Connecticut District Court last month, the latest move in an attempt to claim past due royalties from the Laser’s American and European builder (LaserPerformance), and take ownership of the tooling. Here’s the official complaint in its entirety, which makes a compelling argument in his favor. LaserPerformance owner Farzad Rastegar, has not made any public statements regarding the complaint.

Cam Lewis

Cam’s MOD70

The first MOD70 campaign sets up shop in the United States. Orion Racing, with Cam Lewis, plans to train in San Francisco this summer.

Report on Youth Sailing Tragedy

A fatal accident in Annapolis, Md., in 2011 inspired sailing programs across the country to reevaluate safety standards and procedures. Find US Sailing’s Independent Panel Report on the incident here, a web extra from our March 2013 issue.

Alex THOMSON (GBR) on Hugo Boss

Third Time’s a Charm

After two failed attempts at the Vendée Globe, the Brit Alex Thomson takes third place in the solo nonstop ’round-the-world race. He’s the third ever British skipper to finish on the podium, and set a new non-stop ’round the world record for a solo British sailor.

America's Cup Organizers

America’s Cup “Remains On Track”

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.

Artemis AC72 Capsize

Artemis Capsizes AC72

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.

2009 Sailing Industry Study

2009 Sailing Industry Study

The annual report from the Sailing Company—publisher of Sailing World and Cruising World— includes studies on the bareboat charter industry, North American import sailboats, and North American sailing industries.

Sailing World

2013 Sailing Industry Study

The annual report from the Sailing Company—publisher of Sailing World and Cruising World— includes studies on the bareboat charter industry, North American import sailboats, and North American sailing industries.

Sailing World

Kirby v. Rastegar, The Complaint

Bruce Kirby, Inc., creator of the Laser, filed suit in a Connecticut District Court last month, the latest move in an attempt to claim past due royalties from the Laser’s American and European builder (LaserPerformance), and take ownership of the tooling. Here’s the official complaint in its entirety, which makes a compelling argument in his favor. LaserPerformance owner Farzad Rastegar, has not made any public statements regarding the complaint.

Cam Lewis

Cam’s MOD70

The first MOD70 campaign sets up shop in the United States. Orion Racing, with Cam Lewis, plans to train in San Francisco this summer.

Report on Youth Sailing Tragedy

A fatal accident in Annapolis, Md., in 2011 inspired sailing programs across the country to reevaluate safety standards and procedures. Find US Sailing’s Independent Panel Report on the incident here, a web extra from our March 2013 issue.

Alex THOMSON (GBR) on Hugo Boss

Third Time’s a Charm

After two failed attempts at the Vendée Globe, the Brit Alex Thomson takes third place in the solo nonstop ’round-the-world race. He’s the third ever British skipper to finish on the podium, and set a new non-stop ’round the world record for a solo British sailor.

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