It’s clear from this video of the new IMOCA 60 Edmond de Rothschild that a new era of offshore sailing is upon us. Foils that add righting moment enabling the …
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To nobody’s surprise, the R2AK beat will go on….. PORT TOWNSEND, WA – Organizers have given a second Race to Alaska the green light. “After numerous debriefs with safety personnel, …
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They did it! Team Elsie Piddock wins in 5 days 55 minutes from Victoria to Ketchikan
A challenge was presented and Team EP simply cut it to shreds. At the finish they were about 175 miles ahead of the second place Hobie 33 Por Favor who …
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The Soggy Beavers may have already won the unofficial “had the most fun” part of the R2Ak Race. Check out the wardrobe – apparently they changed clothes just before arriving …
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R2AK Stage 1 and “They’re All Safe”
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneWhen I asked Race Director Jake Beattie about his thoughts for the first leg of the R2AK Race, his response was an emphatic, relieved “They’re All Safe.” All things considered, …
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It’s a little hard to fathom how hard these Volvo Ocean Race boats, and crews, are being pushed. Yet, here’s video evidence. And if the video doesn’t do it for …
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So, you want to do the Volvo Race? Here’s a video of yesterday’s broach-to-leeward by Mapfre. She’s down for a long time, it takes a while to get the canting …
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If you’re into the Volvo Ocean Race, you might want to check out volvooceanrace.com for the finish of leg 4 in Auckland, New Zealand. It’s as close as many a …
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The Big Split, and 60 mile gain in 10 hours!
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneRacers, Routers and Risk Takers brace yourselves. The Volvo Ocean Race just got interesting. It’s been exciting with close finishes, and it’s been dramatic with a boat getting its bottom …
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Even today with the way cool boats and amazing sailors, you have to finish to win. From the Barcelona World Race web site: Alex Thomson and Pepe Ribes, skippers of …
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The Barcelona World Race started today in light winds and bright sunshine. No doubt Peter Marsh will be following it closely, but you can follow all the action yourself here. …
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After all the talk of the boat having to be pulled off the reef in pieces, this is pretty amazing. The Team Vestas Volvo Ocean Race that went aground in the …