by Natalie | Dec 19, 2019 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
The 12th edition of the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s RORC Caribbean 600 presently has an eclectic mix of 50 boats preparing for the start from Antigua on February 24, 2020. Previous overall and class winners are already committed to the 600nm course around 11 Caribbean...
by Natalie | Dec 18, 2019 | Daily News, Features
This week, Vitters Shipyard launches the J-Class Ranger after an extensive refit at the yard. Ranger, also known as J-5 underwent an extensive refit, bringing her again in top class operational condition with an improved performance level. The refit included the...
by Natalie | Dec 18, 2019 | Daily News, Features
Largest marina in Middle East due to open October 2020. As part of its joint venture with Meraas and Dubai Holding, D-Marin will, through its D-Marin Dubai subsidiary, operate the 1,100 berth Dubai Harbour marina complex due to open in October 2020. This new facility...
by Natalie | Dec 18, 2019 | Daily News, Features
Unlike windward leeward race courses where the emphasis is primarily on upwind/downwind tactics, crew work, and speed, the random leg or distance races expands the problem solving requirements. As race courses must adapt to the wind, competitors must determine their...
by Natalie | Dec 18, 2019 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
The 2021-22 edition of The Ocean Race has revealed it will make one stop in Asia at the city of Shenzhen, located directly north of Hong Kong, in an area known as the Great Bay. While the location of the finish line was not shared, the density of marine traffic in the...
by Natalie | Dec 17, 2019 | Daily News, Features
The complete schedule for the three-event America’s Cup World Series has been confirmed by the Defender and the Challenger of Record with teams visiting Italy, England, and New Zealand in 2020. Also confirmed was how the 2020 competition will see all participating...
