by Natalie | Jul 11, 2017 | Daily News
Thessaloniki, Greece (July 10, 2017) – The 2017 470 World Championships got underway today with three qualifying races for the 132 teams from 32 nations. After a two-hour postponement ashore waiting for the thermal breeze, patience was rewarded with 8-10 knots for the...
by Natalie | Jul 10, 2017 | Daily News
The AMELS 180 named LILI is the latest on-time and on-budget delivery from the Dutch luxury yacht builder’s busy yard in the Netherlands. After her christening on 23 June, LILI departed the yard on 5 July – AMELS’ fourth delivery this year from its popular Limited...
by Natalie | Jul 7, 2017 | Daily News
Carlos de Beltrán Gutiérrez has been appointed Director of Technical and Offshore for World Sailing. De Beltrán Gutiérrez joins the sport’s International Federation after 2.5 years working at the America’s Cup World Series events, the Challenger Series and the 35th...
by Natalie | Jul 6, 2017 | Daily News
The march toward Bermuda and the defense by Oracle Team USA included five Challengers seeking to relocate the oldest trophy in international sport. With the cards dealt on May 25, it was Emirates Team New Zealand that walked away with all the chips on June 26. To...
by Natalie | Jul 5, 2017 | Daily News
(July 5, 2017) – Emirates Team New Zealand landed today in Auckland, bringing the America’s Cup back to New Zealand after 14 years. “It’s fantastic to be home, we just so proud of being New Zealanders,” said CEO Grant Dalton in front of hundreds of fans gathered at...
by Natalie | Jul 4, 2017 | Daily News
World Sailing President Kim Andersen offers his monthly update on what is occurring within the international governing body for the sport of sailing. June has proven to be a very productive month, with the World Cup Series Final and the Para World Sailing...