Well the racing is over, the dust has settled, and we have a new America's Cup champion: Emirates Team New Zealand. In stunning fashion, they crushed Oracle Team USA 7-1 in the finals to take the Auld Mug back to Auckland. You have to hand...
The 35th America's Cup, taking place now in Bermuda, is truly a spectacle on many levels. First you have the boats - 50 foot foiling catamarans that fly across the water at speeds up to 50 knots. Second is the location - the clear turquoise...
Here in the northeast US, sailing season is (finally!) here. And that means spring sail racing starts too. Are you ready for racing season? Whether you're a regular Wednesday night series racer or competing in weekend regattas, good preparation is key to your success. As...
Sailing season is coming soon in the Northeast, thank goodness. One of our annual spring rituals is to brush up on The Racing Rules of Sailing. So last Sunday found me at Oakcliff Sailing for the North U. Rules + Tactics Seminar. Talking about rules...
From 1870 to 1920, the America's Cup was contested in the waters of New York Harbor. 96 years later, the Auld Mug returned to NYC. And New Yorkers welcomed the America's Cup World Series with a triumphant roar. It was thrilling to see these space-age...
Like many in the sailing world, I've been engrossed in the progress of the Volvo Ocean Race. When the boats are at sea, I check the tracker more than I care to admit. This week I watched the live arrivals in Brazil as the boats...