Posts Tagged ‘sailing’

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.

Skipping college for a career as a captain May 14th 2013
It seems this Frenchman's upbringing in St. Nazaire nearly destined him for the sea — although he's made some detours along the way.

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

Manic Monday Videos: How to squeeze an 80-foot mast into 65 feet May 6th 2013
Who said that math had no practical life applications?

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.

Living the Sailing Dream, Part Five May 1st 2013
Next stop: Finding valuable experience on a boat.

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

J/70 Meets Torqeedo: Family Wins Race to the Dock April 17th 2013
Brandon Flack recently took his family to Florida, and their regatta experience was far from the usual trip to Disneyworld.

Living the Sailing Dream, Part Three April 16th 2013
A drunken, inexperienced captain makes for a tumultuous adventure.

Picture This: Midnight Moonrise over Sarasota Bay April 14th 2013
A late night wakeup led to this picture.

Living the Sailing Dream, Part Two April 9th 2013
Opportunity knocks a second time for Leah — and this time she opens the door.

Manic Monday Videos: Sailing in 55 Knots April 8th 2013
Incredible gusts threaten to overpower this French sailor.

Living the Sailing Dream, Part One April 2nd 2013
An unconventional life calls as Leah begins to explore the world.