Netherlands to Host 2017 Hobie Worlds
The Dutch Hobie Cat class association together with Coastal Sailing club Noordwijk (ZVN) are inviting all Hobie Cat sailors and aficionados to attend the 2017 Hobie® Multi Worlds & Europeans. The beautiful village of Noordwijk will be the playground for all...
Teams Announced for Red Bull Youth America’s Cup
Red Bull Youth America´s Cup Sport Directors Roman Hagara and Hans Peter Steinacher have announced the 12 teams of sailors aged 19–25 that have been invited to compete in the 2017 Red Bull Youth America’s Cup in Bermuda. The two Olympic legends from Austria introduced...
Why I will watch the America’s Cup, Sadly
by David Salter Like millions of sailing enthusiasts around the world, I will be watching the America’s Cup racing on television, not because I admire the current version of this great event, but because my 50-year allegiance to the sport demands it. The fundamental...
Managing the Stream of Innovation
What the America’s Cup does well is foster innovation, which often sees performance gains trickle down into the sport. However, performance gains rarely come at a discount, so it is then up to the sport in how it manages itself. Increased costs tend to discourage...