by Natalie | Oct 19, 2020 | Daily News, Features
We picked up again sailing our 38-foot test boat, the MULE, on December 1st in Pensacola and then the week before Christmas, we put DEFIANT back in the water, gave her another shakedown, and began sailing her January through the end of February 2020. During that time,...
by Natalie | Oct 19, 2020 | Daily News, Features
Luna Rossa (ITA), Challenger of Record for the 36th America’s Cup, will be christening their second AC75 at a ceremony on October 20 at 10:15 NZDT in Auckland, New Zealand. The event will be broadcast live on Instagram. The Italian team will be joining the USA and...
by Natalie | Oct 19, 2020 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
The 2020 Rolex Middle Sea Race got underway for the 50 boats registered to take on the 606 nm clockwise circumnavigation of Sicily. Divided into seven start groups, the smallest yachts cross first with the final two starts reserved for the fastest monohulls and...
by Natalie | Oct 19, 2020 | Daily News, Features
Caribbean Regatta organizers have confirmed their 2021 racing calendar despite the challenges presented by COVID-19. While consistent protocols and requirements across the region are unlikely as each island is an independent country, the Caribbean governments are...
by Natalie | Oct 19, 2020 | Daily News, Features
With each America’s Cup team permitted to build two boats, New York Yacht Club American Magic, the U.S. Challenger for the 36th edition, were the first to launch their second AC75 into Auckland’s Waitematā Harbor this morning. Named PATRIOT, it is the boat the team...
by Natalie | Oct 16, 2020 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
American Magic revealed a significantly refined second boat, officially launching Patriot in Auckland today in their quest to win back the America’s Cup for the New York Yacht Club. As expected, the sleek blue 75-footer sees the syndicate move their hull design from a...
