Star Junior Worlds – Different fleet, same weather!: Star Junior Worlds - Different fleet, same weather at Coral Reef YC in Miami, USA ... Full Article: Sailweb - Star Junior Worlds – Different fleet, same weather!, G J New Free … [Read more...]
Optimist – Malafemmina in cloudy weather
A Sailing Regatta tagged image from photographer - Stefano Liboni as published on Flickr. Malafemmina in cloudy weather Malafemmina in cloudy weather by Stefano Liboni I did not take this photo. I was on the boat. … [Read more...]
Weather conditions look good for Sydney to Hobart race
Weather conditions look good for Sydney to Hobart race: SYDNEY (AP) — Comanche skipper Jim Cooney is predicting a quick Sydney to Hobart yacht race but believes his 100-foot super maxi’s line honors record will probably stand from last year. … [Read more...]
Solo yachtswoman awaits cargo ship rescue amid poor weather
Solo yachtswoman awaits cargo ship rescue amid poor weather: A British solo yachtswoman drifting in the Southern Ocean in the wreckage of her boat is waiting to be rescued by a cargo ship that is planning to winch her to safety....... Full … [Read more...]
Unstable Weather for Cressy Nationals
Unstable Weather for Cressy Nationals: The 2018 ISSA Cressy Singlehanded National Championship took place on Lake Michigan over October 28-29 2018. In the Laser Radial, Cameron Giblin (’19 Ranney School) led the fleet. The Laser Full Rig fleet was … [Read more...]
Good weather, less hilly course equal smooth sailing for thousands of participants in 41st Tulsa Run
Good weather, less hilly course equal smooth sailing for thousands of participants in 41st Tulsa Run: Adele Mahoney's inspiration for participating in her first Tulsa Run didn't run in Saturday's race, but she was with her for all 9.3 miles. “It was … [Read more...]
The Role of Weather in Sailing
The Role of Weather in Sailing: In the October Mainsail, Shirley Robertson travels around the world to investigate the role of weather - and the trouble it brings - in sailing - Video here... Full Article: Sailweb Sailing and Yachting News - The … [Read more...]
Wicked weather for Resolute Cup opener
Wicked weather for Resolute Cup opener: Newport, RI (September 12, 2018) - Good sailors start a regatta fast. The best sailors, however, are the ones that finish a regatta sailing faster than they began it. This is particularly true of the Resolute … [Read more...]
New Satellite for Weather Forecasting
New Satellite for Weather Forecasting: Named after the figure in Greek mythology that the gods appointed “keeper of the winds,” a new satellite built by the European Space Agency named Aeolus has been launched into orbit to improve our … [Read more...]
Fickle weather continues at 470 Junior Worlds
Fickle weather continues at 470 Junior Worlds: Bracciano, Italy (August 22, 2018) - The second day of the 2018 International 470 Junior World Championship brought SSW light breeze of 7 to 8 knots that built by late afternoon, allowing the men and … [Read more...]
Pacific Cup: Sporty weather for first wave
Pacific Cup: Sporty weather for first wave: (July 10, 2018) - Fresh winds, reported by weather authorities as sustained in the high 20s on the beam made for a demanding first night of the Pacific Cup to Hawaii. The 20th edition has its first … [Read more...]
RORC Easter Challenge – Balmy weather?
RORC Easter Challenge - Balmy weather?: For day two of the RORC Easter Challenge there were 6-12 knots of wind, the temperature on the water was just 5°C, but seemed balmy compared to yesterday's Siberian conditions... Full Article: Sailweb … [Read more...]
Weekend weather forecast: Met Office issues weather warning for snow on Bank Holiday Monday
Weekend weather forecast: Met Office issues weather warning for snow on Bank Holiday Monday: Forecasters have said there could be snow in some areas on Easter Monday ......... Full Article: WN.com - Sailing News - Weekend weather forecast: Met … [Read more...]
Andalusia Olympic Week – Closed by weather
Andalusia Olympic Week - Closed by weather: The Andalusia Olympic Week in Cadiz, Spain, was wrapped up Tuesday due to the very poor weather forecast for the rest of the week... Full Article: Sailweb Sailing and Yachting News - Andalusia Olympic … [Read more...]