Wanted: Owners interested in having fun

by | Jan 28, 2020 | Daily News, Features

Since its launch in 2001, the TP52 Class Association strived for a Grand Prix sailboat that was fun, safe, and reliable. While its DNA is rooted in California, the box measurement rule set this exciting performer on a journey where it enjoys both elite level racing in...

America’s Cup: Italy crossed line, lose rig

by | Jan 28, 2020 | Daily News, Features

Cagliari, Italy (January 27, 2020) – While the defender Emirates Team New Zealand was the first team to capsize the new AC75 to be used in the 36th America’s Cup, this afternoon the Challenger of Record Luna Rossa (ITA) became the first team to lose a rig, happening...

Clipper Race: Life in the Corridor

by | Jan 27, 2020 | Daily News, Features

Day 8 – It was another busy day in Race 6 for the Clipper 2019-20 Round the World Yacht Race fleet as it continued its way through the Doldrums Corridor and across the Solomon Sea. The battle for first place remains an intriguing contest as the two front runners...

SEAir unveils flying RHIB at Düsseldorf

by | Jan 27, 2020 | Daily News, Features

The company is now working with the French government to develop paramilitary versions. French company SEAir exhibited its unique Flying 5.5m RHIB powerboat at last week’s Düsseldorf Boat Show. Hailing from Lorient in southwest France, the SEAir concept is a result of...

Clipper Race: Getting it right and wrong

by | Jan 24, 2020 | Daily News, Features

Day 6 – Well, it has been an extremely busy 24 hours for the Clipper 2019-20 Round the World Yacht Race fleet as slow conditions during Race 6 continue to frustrate and this has caused a really close-fought battle between Seattle, Imagine your Korea, Unicef, WTC...