by Natalie | Sep 2, 2020 | Daily News, Features
Until the racing begins, the 36th America’s Cup will be known for disruption. Understanding the new class of boat, the delay in provided parts which then delayed the launching of boats, the cancellation of training time and regattas due to COVID-19 … it’s all been...
by Natalie | Aug 31, 2020 | Daily News, Features
The America’s Cup stirs up plenty of commentary, and we found in the archives this report from 100 years ago by Mme. Futura Imperfect in which she shared strong feelings about the 13th edition. Held in 1920 under the Universal Rule of measurement, the match was...
by Natalie | Aug 31, 2020 | Daily News, Features
Preparing for the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics amid COVID-19 health guidelines and restrictions prompted Canada to organize the first Canadian Sailing Team Invitational Training Camp/Event at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour in Kingston, ON. The 9-day event for Laser...
by Natalie | Aug 27, 2020 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
METSTRADE and RAI Amsterdam announce with great sadness that the Marine Equipment Trade Show, which was scheduled on 17-19 November in RAI Amsterdam, has been cancelled. For more than 32 years, METSTRADE has been providing the most complete meeting place for...
by Natalie | Aug 26, 2020 | Daily News, Features
The introduction of the AC75 for the 36th America’s Cup accomplished three things: the return to monohulls, the pursuit of high performance, and the guarantee there’d only be a few teams which would submit entry. A new class of boat always comes with apprehension, but...
by Natalie | Aug 26, 2020 | Daily News, Features
When forecasters with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service, released its annual August update to the Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook, it detailed how the 2020 season had been off to a rapid pace with the potential to be one of...
