by Natalie | Mar 19, 2018 | Daily News
Auckland, New Zealand (March 18, 2018) – It was a spectacular start to Leg 7 of the Volvo Ocean Race as the fleet left Auckland at 1400 local time (0200 UTC) in perfect conditions. The sun was out, the wind was near 20 knots, and as they have for 10 stopovers, the...
by Natalie | Mar 16, 2018 | Daily News, Features
Svea may be the J Class’ ‘newcomers’ launched last year and racing at their first St Barths Bucket, but their two hard won first places from today’s two windward-leeward races is a perfect opening to the popular Caribbean regatta. Racing...
by Natalie | Mar 13, 2018 | Daily News, Features
(March 12, 2018; Day 8) – As the Clipper 2017-18 Round the World Yacht Race leaders approach the final 500 nm of the race from Sanya to Qingdao, the Scoring Gate has posed a tactical headache overnight, with the five leading teams making a contrast of moves in their...
by Natalie | Mar 12, 2018 | Daily News, Features
To succeed as an Olympic sailor, you must become comfortable at being uncomfortable. You must sail your best amid the challenges of international travel, remaining calm as you navigate local foods, customs, and languages. Familiarity breeds confidence, an advantage...
by Natalie | Mar 12, 2018 | Daily News, Features
(March 11, 2018; Day 7) – As the 11 teams in the Clipper 2017-18 Round the World Yacht Race push north up the Taiwanese Coast, a real contrast in wind and conditions have been reported over the last 24 hours, resulting in a vast range of fortunes and emotions in the...
by Natalie | Mar 9, 2018 | Daily News, Features
After winning the 1995 America’s Cup in San Diego, which saw 11 teams scattered across two harbors, the New Zealand team set about creating a venue in Auckland like no other to stage the 2000 America’s Cup. With government development dollars, the waterfront was...
