Tag: sailing

Kirsten Neuschäfer - Golden Globe Skipper 2022

“Women on the Water” Premiere–Wednesday, July 8th LIVE with Kirsten Neuschäfer–Solo Sailor, Expedition Skipper, & Golden Globe 2022 Racer

7/6/2020 - On Wednesday, July 8th at 12:00pm ET, the fourth video in US Harbors “Women on the Water” series will premiere LIVE on YouTube with Kirsten Neushcäfer, a solo trans-ocean sailor. Kirsten talks about what it takes to tackle the high-seas alone, share her experiences as the skipper Skip Novak’s research… SEE MORE

Live “Women on the Water” Premiere on Weds, May 6th with Carol Newman Cronin, Olympic Sailor & Novelist

5/4/2020 - The 2nd episode in US Harbors' new video series - "Women on the Water" - debuts live on Wednesday, May 6th at Noon ET with Carol Newman Cronin, Olympic sailor and novelist. Carol talks about how her worlds of competitive sailing and writing come together, and the profound important of… SEE MORE

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Self Isolation Hacks from Offshore Sailing

Boating

3/30/2020 - By Amory Ross. As the world around us slips into Coronavirus isolation the concept of confined spaces and limited freedoms can be daunting. I remember the first time I sailed across an ocean and the first time I had those same feelings. The reality is that, since then, isolation has… SEE MORE

Tips for Taking Your Dog Boating

Boating

7/30/2019 - Nothing is more exhilarating that the smell of the sea and the wind in your hair as you sail carefree under a warm sun. If you enjoy boating, there’s no reason not to take your best friend with you. After all, dogs love going places with their owners. Most dogs… SEE MORE

Summer’s Must-See Feminist Sailing Documentary

7/1/2019 - By Paul Chi. In 1989, British sailor Tracy Edwards made history—and defied critics—by leading the first all-female crew to successfully complete the Whitbread Round the World yacht race, one of the longest and most grueling competitions of its kind. Her inspiring story is featured in Alex Holmes’s exciting new documentary,… SEE MORE

San Francisco Bay with Spinnaker Sailing

Boating

6/24/2019 - By Zeke Quezada. Spend any time in San Francisco and you’ll be hard-pressed to ignore the Bay. While the sourdough bread bowls and cable cars get a lot of press along with the world-class dining and Golden Gate bridge; the sailing in the Bay is what should attract you to… SEE MORE

Skippers Reveal the Challenges of Racing on the Hudson River

Coastal News

6/24/2019 - By Dave Reed. Phil Robertson, the animated New Zealand skipper of SailGP's China Team, shares his feelings about racing on the Hudson River, which flows through the heart of New York City. Barely a 1.5-miles wide, it's the smallest, most confined racecourse of the new SailGP series, with the New… SEE MORE

Buzzards Bay Regatta to be held August 2-4, 2019

BEST HARBOR – 47th Annual Buzzards Bay Regatta Notice of Race Issued

Boating

4/17/2019 - SOUTH DARTMOUTH, MA - The Notice of Race for the greatly anticipated 2019 Buzzards Bay Regatta has been issued. Hosted jointly by the Beverly Yacht Club and the New Bedford Yacht Club, the 47th edition will feature Shields, J 80s, H12s and Bullseyes Racing in Marion and, in Padanaram, there… SEE MORE

Sperry Charleston Race Week 2019, Set To Unfold April 11-14

Boating

4/10/2019 - CHARLESTON, S.C. - Sailors don't need too much arm-twisting to get them to agree to a trip to Charleston, SC and they're even more excited to contest the big event: Sperry Charleston Race Week 2019, set to unfold April 11-14. This year's edition will be packed with Chesapeake talent with… SEE MORE

Hinckley Images Now Digitized and Available Online

Boating

3/20/2019 - Lovers of classic Hinckleys have a new visual source to fuel their dreams. Thanks to a partnership between the Hinckley Co. and the Southwest Harbor Library, over 1,400 photographs from the boat building company have been digitized and are available for viewing online. The project was made possible by a… SEE MORE