Hook Up with (Sailing) History By Vern Penner What do Alicante, Spain, Auckland, New Zealand and Galway, Ireland, have in common aside from being seaports? Give up? They are the start, midway point and finish line for the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012, the most famous round-the-world sailboat race. The 11th running of this [...]
Full Story »Driving for the Silver at Hospice Cup 2009
Driving for the Silver at Hospice Cup 2009 By Vern Penner There isn’t a sailor alive, young or old, who doesn’t revel in maximizing a boat’s performance. The yardstick is usually SOG (speed over ground) and the pleasure from optimal performance is greatly magnified when passing a slower boat. These things can [...]
Full Story »Be “Green” While Keeping Your Boat Clean
Be “Green” While Keeping Your Boat Clean By Leah Lancione Boat owners assuredly love the water. They get a rush from the smell of the salty air, the wind whipping through their hair and the sight of clean water lapping up against the hull. Therefore, a true sailor is also part conservationist. They undoubtedly [...]
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