If racers were getting a little antsy about this week’s racing conditions, they certainly got their fill in when Penn Cove delivered its patented conditions for the final day. PRO …
From Whidbey Island Race Week PRO Charley Rathkopf, who reported in last night: Finally some wind, but lots of rain came with it. That allowed for an on-time start in …
It’s one of those years when the Penn Cove conditions are slow to come through. On Monday just enough breeze came through to get a race started, which was later …
The Riptide 35 Mk 2 Longboard was first to finish the 2014 Vic-Maui Race, and if she hasn’t already, will surely save her time on the next closest boat, New …
This may be my last update, as I’m camping over the weekend and participating in Whidbey Island race week next week. The two lead boats, Longboard and New Haven, are …
Charlie Buckingham of Maui and Michael O’Brien of Seattle became the new Laser Master North American champions over the weekend in atypical Columbia River Gorge conditions, Buckingham in the standard …
Brad Baker of Swiftsure Yachts continues to track the Vic-Maui fleet and analyze – and even predict! Thanks, Brad. -KH After three days of toughing it out in light winds, …
The renown winds of the Columbia River came through for the Laser Masters, sort of. Master sailors (over 35 years old) came from around North America to enjoy the epic …
For the boats in the first start, we are now 7 days into the race and 5 days for the second start. Life on board should have fallen into a …
Brad Baker, perennial Vic-Maui winner and owner of Swiftsure Yachts, is sitting on shore for this year’s race. But of course his navigator’s mind is out there working its way …
Sailor Anna Tunnicliffe made a lasting impression on sailors and non-sailors alike when she posed for ESPN The Magazine’s Body issue in 2012. Apparently it made a lasting impression on …
Six boats were set to start off Victoria, BC to begin their 2300-mile race to the island of Maui. Class Three and the lone cruising class entry headed out the …
