by Natalie | Feb 12, 2019 | Daily News, Features
Alex Alley (GBR) is now riding the southern latitude freight train that will send him eastward in his pursuit to break the Solo Non-Stop Around the World Record in his 40-foot yacht – Pixel Flyer. Located at 40°S (at 22:00 UTC) in the South Atlantic, his position is...
by Natalie | Feb 11, 2019 | Daily News, Features
While the first two events of the 2018-19 Viper 640 Winter Series provided winds that were either too light or two strong, the third and final event on February 9-10 delivered ideal conditions for the racing in Sarasota, FL. Marcus Eagan dominated the 14 race circuit,...
by Natalie | Feb 11, 2019 | Daily News, Features
In the absence of an independent league office to manage the mischief, the complicated dynamics of the America’s Cup can lead to… complications. While the rules in the Protocol seek to keep the competition in the middle of the course, the actions of the players often...
by Natalie | Feb 8, 2019 | Daily News, Features
Eelco Blok was formerly CEO of Dutch telecoms provider KPN Eelco Blok, a former CEO of Dutch telecoms provider KPN, has been named managing director of DutchSail, the company behind the Dutch challenger in the 36th America’s Cup in 2021. Simeon Tienpoint, the skipper...
by Natalie | Feb 7, 2019 | Daily News, Features
Multihulls have been racing in the RORC Caribbean 600 since the very first race in 2009 when Claude Thelier’s (FRA) Region Guadeloupe, skippered by John Burnie (GBR), set a record that was not bettered until 2015. In recent years the multihull fleet has been on the...
by Natalie | Feb 6, 2019 | Daily News, Features
More than 10 brands already onboard for new event that runs from May 8-12 at St Katharine Docks The newly relaunched London Yacht Show, to take place from May 8-12 at St Katharine Docks in the heart of London, is being billed as a ‘boutique’ event, with a VIP preview...
