by Natalie | Oct 22, 2019 | Daily News, Features
As the 40th Rolex Middle Sea Race entered its fourth day, the south-easterly breeze that has filled the western half of the course has started to play a part in determining the outcome of the 606nm offshore classic. This morning at 08:13 CEST, George David’s American...
by Natalie | Oct 22, 2019 | Daily News, Features
As the eleven yachts of the Clipper 2019-20 Round the World Yacht Race were along the final stretch of the 5,195 nautical mile Race 2 from Portimão, Portugal to Punta del Este, Uruguay, they were greeted by the notorious Pampero wind which is a meteorological...
by Natalie | Oct 21, 2019 | Daily News, Features
The 20th anniversary of the Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez was September 28 to October 6 in Saint-Tropez. The 2019 edition once again welcomed Modern and Classic craft to this coastal town on the French Riviera. Photos by Michael Kurtz. Published on October 20th, 2019...
by Natalie | Oct 21, 2019 | Daily News, Features
For a second year in a row the first 36 hours of the Rolex Middle Sea Race have proved extremely challenging, testing the patience and commitment of the 113 crews participating. Yesterday’s light wind start, was followed by a light wind passage north to Sicily....
by Natalie | Oct 21, 2019 | Daily News, Features
Go Earth is introducing an Automated Fender System (AFS) to handle deployment and lifting of fenders on any size boat at the touch of a button using a smart phone or tablet app and Bluetooth. The company’s website describes the system as easy to install in 30-minutes,...
by Natalie | Oct 19, 2019 | Daily News, Features
The Caribbean regatta calendar and the support of management and participation of Caribbean Regattas was the central element of the presentations and discussions at today’s session of the Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) Conference. With 16 key regattas on the...
