Sailboat racing is a weekday evening and weekend pastime for many at sailing clubs and yacht clubs around the world. There are also professional sailing boat racing teams who take part in races that vary from daytime inshore racing to single-handed and crewed teams who race around the world, ...
Round the buoy courses and offshore distance races One-design class competitions ensure uniform boat specs Major events – America’s Cup, Vendee Globe, Olympic Games Sailboats in Human History Beyond recreation, sail powered boats had huge global social and economic implications over the centuries....
This is a tribute site to the great dutch race veteran Bouwe Bekking that has participated in several Volvo Ocean Races. Bouwes first attempt was as early as back in 1985-86, since then he has participated in several races across the globe and as a captain for the Brunel team in Volvo ...
Has won multiple races around New England under her previous ownership. Survey, July 2022 available, Peter Hunt and The survey estimated value as $56K back in 2022. Heres a list of updates since 2022: New anchor chain and rode - 35 lb. Galvanized Delta Fast-Set Anchor New Life Raft - ...
Although Bird’s class is not framed around racing, she believes that ocean racing is a good way to learn all the sailing skills you need. Bird, originally from Pasadena, says she learned by sailing in local races, including the Newport-to-Ensenada race. When she was 18, she made her ...
TheMalizia is a kind of racing sailboat It generates electricity using solar panels and underwater turbines.Greta hopes to create zero carbon emissions on her 4 across the ocean.The 60-foot boat was built for ocean races, not for comfort. It has no toilet5shower. Passengers will eat freeze...
We sailed 11 races. I was 2nd in the first race and then had a string of firsts the next 5 races." "We have three of the six new suits of your sails on the water. Each of the guys are very pleased. I am ecstatic with mine. My new boat, in the water for the 3rd time is...
Exhausting skippers and crews drifted around between races while the race committee got set up for a 90-degree wind shift and winds building to over 15 knots. Once the race got underway, three boats reached the weather mark right off the bat. On the downwind leg, Oasis overtook Bromasole ...
Boat Race News, Reviews & Resources(30)Top 20 Major Boat Races SAILING is the propulsion of a vehicle and the control of its movement with large (usually fabric) foils called sails. By changing the rigging, rudder, and sometimes the keel or centreboard, a sailor manages the force of the...
by the RS Aero International Class Association 175 entries representing 18 countries are descending on Hayling Island Sailing Club for the 6th RS Aero World Championship. 14 races are scheduled over 5 days and Hayling Island, as always, promises a good variety of... read more RS Sailing to Ex...