Sailing Blog
Harken Radial Winches Break through to the Next Level
(harken ) Winches haven’t seen changes like these in more than 20 years!
Combining advanced technology and materials with the creative minds of
Harken Italy engineers, Harken’s Radial winch line is revolutionary and
breaks through to the next level in winch design. READ MORE
Post to Twitter30th Annual Classic Yacht Regatta in Newport over Labor Day Weekend
(bymsailing) The
Museum of Yachting will host the 30th Annual Classic Yacht Regatta
sponsored by Panerai and presented by Land Rover North America from
September 4-6. To mark the 30th running of this classic Newport event,
regatta organizers and sponsors have included events so Rhode
Islanders, Newport visitors, and other classic-boat enthusiasts can
enjoy the regatta's festivities over the Labor Day weekend. READ MORETall Ships begin arrival in foggy Boston Harbor
(boston.com) The first of more than 40 Tall Ships motored through the rainy fog of Boston Harbor this morning for Sail Boston 2009. The Libertad, a 356-foot full-rigged ship from Buenos Aires, led the way. READ MORESail Boston 2009 Executive Steering Committee welcomes Tall Ships to Boston
(coastguardnews) Member agencies of the 2009 Sail Boston Executive Steering Committee
are completing final preparations as Boston gears up to welcome back
Tall Ships for the first time since 2000. READ MOREWhat is a Yachtmaster Certification and what can it do for me?
The Royal Yachting Association's (RYA) Yachtmaster Offshore Certification is an intense three-week program designed for those with significant maritime experience who are looking to enhance their skills and hold a certification that is recognized and admired worldwide. Upon successfully completion of the program, Confident Captain students join the elite group of Yachtmasters whose certification is recognized by over 22 countries, including all “Red Ensign” countries, and are certified to captain vessels up to 200 tons.
Privateer Overall Winner in 2009 Pineapple Cup – Montego Bay Race
Congratulations to Confident Captain Graduates Jon Desmon,Affinity and Bill Winthrop,Privateer who both finished extremely well in the 2009 Pineapple Cup- Montego Bay Race.
Notice of Race Posted, Online Registration Open; Major Championships to be Decided
February 11, 2009: One of summer's most cherished regattas, the Storm Trysail Club's biennial Block Island Race Week presented by Rolex, is set for its 23rd running from June 21-26, 2009. The regatta, which traditionally features five days of racing in both handicap and one-design classes, will also serve as the inaugural North American championship for the J/122 class and the East Coast championship for the J/109 class. The Notice of Race and online registration are available on the official event site www.blockislandraceweek.com.
Ida Lewis Distance Race Set for Friday, August 21:Two Courses to Satisfy Distance Appetites
NEWPORT, RI (February 11, 2009) -- The 2009 edition of the Ida Lewis Distance Race will feature a 177nm and a 150nm race course over some of the most storied and beautiful sailing grounds in the world. With a spectacular start off Newport, R.I., the race includes turning marks at Castle Hill, Brenton Reef, Block Island, Montauk Point, Martha's Vineyard and Buzzards Tower on its way to a signature champagne finish off the historic Ida Lewis Yacht Club in Newport Harbor.
HYDROFLUX SHOES FOR MEN AND WOMEN
Pewaukee, WI—Harken introduces the HydroFlux sailing shoe in men's and women's sizes. This performance deck shoe made of synthetic quick-dry materials is perfect for any sailor. Harken's unique one-way drainage system draws water away from the foot at nine separate drainage points while keeping feet dry. The system also prevents water and debris from reentering the shoe through these drainage points.2008 Rolex Farr 40 North American Championship:Fleet heads to Miami Beach for three days of fleet racing
Miami Beach, Florida, USA (November 17, 2008) – The world’s most popular one-design racing sailboat class returns to Miami Beach this week for the 2008 Rolex Farr 40 North American Championship. The regatta straddles two seasons – the concluding summer schedule in the U.S. and Mediterranean and the upcoming winter events in Florida. To date, eight of the 40-foot racing machines are registered to compete with nine-person teams of the world’s best sailors. Scheduled for November 21-23, the regatta will be preceded by the Farr 40 Match Race Invitational, November 18-19. Racing will be run by the Storm Trysail Club with Principal Race Officer Peter “Luigi” Reggio and can be viewed in the waters off Miami Beach. At the conclusion of the Rolex Farr 40 North American Championship, the winning helmsman will receive a Rolex timepiece.
Defending champions Warpath, owned by Fred & Steve Howe (San Diego, Calif.), and the 2008 World Champion Mascalzone Latino, owned by Vincenzo Onorato (Portoferria, Italy) will not be competing. However, any of the boats have a chance at winning in this strict owner-driven, one-design class, including two-time World Cup holder Jim Richardson (Boston, Mass. /Newport, R.I.) on Barking Mad; 2003 World Champion Massimo Mezzaroma (Rome, Italy) on Nerone; and HRH Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark on Nanoq, who finished fourth in the 2008 Worlds held on the same waters last April.
