Published on Apr 15, 2016 In this week’s WoW we look at Vincent Riou’s Vendee Globe IMOCA 60 PRB testing in big seas and winds, the wind-up at the Princesa Sofia Olympic regatta in Palma Spain, the Sydney Sailboat Expo where Aussie Tom Burton Olympic Laser champion popped in, the highlights of the Rolex China …
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Racing for the full fleet at Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, sponsored by Panerai, starts Friday 15th April. However, the 17th edition of the Single Handed Race was held off the south coast of Antigua in a light southwesterly breeze on Thursday 14th April. Starting off Windward Beach, outside Falmouth Harbour, the fleet enjoyed a reach …
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Mystic, Conn. (April 13, 2016) — Mystic Seaport will present its 2016 America and the Sea Award to Bob and Rod Johnstone – J/Boats. Given annually by the Museum, the prestigious award recognizes individuals or organizations whose contribution to the history, arts, business, or sciences of the sea best exemplify the American character. The Johnstones …
A magnificent fleet of yachts is now assembling for the 29th edition of Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, sponsored by Panerai. Nearly every yacht that will be competing has sailed to Antigua on its own hull and perhaps that is the true mark of the essence of Antigua Classics; these are not museum pieces, they are …
April 7, 2016: The Nantucket Race Week Committee and the Opera House Cup Committee are pleased to announce significant enhancements for classic yacht racing on Nantucket. Sail Nantucket Regatta (August 19-20) Restructured to better accommodate classic and spirit of tradition wooden yachts, as well as PHRF yachts. All yachts over 24’ LOA with a CRF …
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