Revitalize Racing Between Key West and Cuba
Sailing teams racing monohulls and multihulls are to compete in races from the Florida Keys to two Cuban cities during the 13-day Conch Republic Cup. The event, also known as Key West Cuba Race Week, starts Sunday, Jan. 22 and continues through Friday, Feb. 3. The...
Transitions in the South Pacific
In their bid win the Jules Verne Trophy for fastest outright time around the world, Francis Joyon (FRA) and his five crew on the 31.5m VPLP-designed trimaran IDEC SPORT have done well to manage a weather transition. Their latest 24 hour run of 678 nm has...
Addressing the Problem of Marine Life Strikes
In May 2012, CAMPER helmsman Roberto ‘Chuny’ Bermudez found himself nearly face to face with a whale in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean. During a rainy day on the Miami to Lisbon leg of the 2011-2012 Volvo Ocean Race, Bermudez quickly turned the boat, which had...
Star Midwinters in Miami
The third event of the Miami Star Winter Series got underway today with 26 teams vying for the Walker Cup and Midwinters Championship. After a postponement on shore, the sailors were able to get in two races before the breeze died on Biscayne Bay. The light breeze...