Here’s our roundup of top news from the week, as well as some news that we’ve just received today. Start reading below to catch up on everything that happened in sailing this week.
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An America’s Cup Update from Cascais
Tough Break for Oracle Racing’s Daubney Four-time America’s Cup winner Simon Daubney (NZL) is the unfortunate one to miss out due to a broken bone in his left hand sustained during Friday’s practice session in Cascais. He is replaced by the rigging/wing expertAndrew Henderson (AUS) from the shore team and one of ORACLE Racing’s reserves. “Hendo” has a … Continue reading »
RC44 Championships: First Day in Austria
The RC44 class had a mix of world class match racers along with match race novices fighting it out for honours at the RC44 Austria Cup today. Mathieu Richard (FRA) was runner up at the 2010 World Match Racing Tour, today he was at the helm of the new Aleph Sailing Team’s RC44. He finished … Continue reading »
GGYC Commodore Denies ORACLE Funding Control
SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT By Norbert Bajurin, GGYC Commodore Regarding your ‘Insider’ comments in Scuttlebutt 3322, you are correct that Golden Gate Yacht Club is the home club of ORACLE Racing, of which we are exceptionally proud. However, your suggestion that Mr. Ellison funded the club to gain control of our Board is false. As … Continue reading »
America’s Cup Confirms Dates for 2013
via America’s Cup Louis Vuitton Cup Starts In July, America’s Cup Match (Finals) In September of 2013 The 2013 race dates for the Louis Vuitton Cup and America’s Cup Match (Finals) were confirmed today by Regatta Director Iain Murray. Since 1983, the Louis Vuitton Cup – the America’s Cup Challenger Series – has been held … Continue reading »
Commentary: Is San Francisco the Right City?
In an 11th hour-type scenario, Newport emerged as a strong competitor for the 34th America’s Cup. It seemed they had everything going for them, even though they joined late in the game. But the city of San Francisco, long played as the favored venue, pulled out a victory. The question remains now, was the right … Continue reading »
Confirmed: San Francisco to Host 34th America’s Cup
As we reported throughout the evening, the city of San Francisco, California will host the 34th America’s Cup in 2013. A press release dated 1JAN was just sent to members of the media, indicating that it will be released to the public tomorrow. The press release goes into a bit of detail describing the race’s … Continue reading »
[Updated] Sources report San Francisco will host 34th America’s Cup
The Racing Winds Crew has moved the continuation of this blog to a new post. Thank you for your readership. 9:02 pm EST: The 34th America’s Cup Committee has issued a press release confirming that the America’s Cup will be held in San Francisco. 8:36 pm EST: Forbes is reporting that SF is the venue … Continue reading »
AC34: Newport will soon find out its fortune
by Kate Bramson, Providence Journal (story here) Friday’s the day Rhode Island expects America’s Cup news from BMW Oracle, the reigning champion in the yachting race, and its Event Authority, which is poised to decide whether Newport might host the next Cup in 2013. Event Authority officials remain firm that they will stick to their … Continue reading »
AC34: Newport is the Place to Be
As the December 31 decision deadline draws nearer, BMW Oracle Racing has a choice to make: Do they stick with the wishy-washy San Francisco, or do they choose Newport in the 11th hour, a place where home is where the sailing is.
