Sailboat Racing

OSTAR: Finally back on the water May 19th 2013
After weeks of prep, Zest is finally ready to get reacquainted with the waves.

Boats on the Edge: The AC72 Catamaran May 18th 2013
The “platform” provided by the hulls, crossbeams and trampoline on the AC72 is the size of a tennis court.

Boats We Love: The Melges 24 is Pure Awesome May 11th 2013
This racing sailboat epitomizes the pain/pleasure metaphor.

British Sailing Legend Andrew Simpson Dies in Americas Cup Tragedy May 10th 2013
Our UK editor Gael Pawson wrote this very moving tribute to Bart Simpson.

OSTAR: Veteran skippers provide encouragement, instruction May 9th 2013
The community of sailors preparing for the Original Single-handed Trans-Atlantic Race band together over race logistics, providing support for each other.

Antigua Sailing Week: Regatta Wrap Up May 7th 2013
Jonathan Russo finishes up a regatta in Antigua and looks back on what everyone agrees was a fantastic week.

Antigua Sailing Week: Racing Even On the Lay Day May 4th 2013
What better way to spend your racing lay day than…racing? That is the question sailors in the Antigua Sailing Week Nonsuch Bay RS Elite Challenge must be asking themselves.

OSTAR Singlehanded Transatlantic Race: Getting To the Start Is the Hardest Part May 2nd 2013
Kass Schmitt is attempting to become the first American woman to finish the Original Single-handed Trans-Atlantic Race.

Antigua Sailing Week: Rewards of Paradise May 2nd 2013
Antigua Sailing Week gets a lot of things right, including the frequency (and content) of their awards.

Antigua Sailing Week: The Gloves Come Off May 1st 2013
Jonathan Russo takes us aboard Northern Child for the first day of buoy racing in Antigua.

Antigua Sailing Week: Fun Ashore and Around the Island April 30th 2013
Progress for the new team on the water and fun ashore highlighted activities for Jonathan Russo.

Antigua Sailing Week: Becoming a Team April 28th 2013
Jonathan Russo sails for the first time as part of a new race team.

Antigua Sailing Week: Practice Day April 27th 2013
Jonathan Russo reports in from his self-described heaven on earth, otherwise known as Antigua Race Week.

Talk Talk Talk: Magnus Olsson April 24th 2013
Even those of us who never met Magnus Olsson will remember his unique ability to entertain.