Ship’s Log

National The National Sailing Hall of Fame inducted thirteen sailors as its Class of 2022 on November 5 in Newport, Rhode Island. This was the U.S. institution’s 12th ceremony, with the new members joining 101 current inductees, all of whom are featured in the Legends of Sailing exhibition at The Sailing Museum, which recently opened in Newport. Providing introductory and congratulatory remarks, US Sailing President Richard Jepsen welcomed inductees and guests. “Recognizing sailors who history would otherwise…

NEWPORT, R.I. (November 1, 2022) – Next week, representatives from the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean will be putting on Team Clagett colors to represent Clagett Sailing, which has supported disabled sailing in North America for the last 20 years at the C. Thomas Clagett Jr., Memorial Clinic and Regatta. “Clagett Sailing is thrilled to be able to introduce the members of the inaugural Team Clagett. These sailors earned their place on this team through perseverance and…

The 25-year-old yacht design firm is preparing for new projects  NEWPORT, RI (Nov. 3, 2022)—Long-time business partners Tom Degremont and Sam Howell are happy to announce that their yacht design firm has grown with the addition of design engineer Alex Donlan. Alex came to Langan Design Partners in late June with a solid background in design and hands-on engineering skills. “Alex hit the road running and has already helped move several of our projects forward. We have…

Bored with winter? Don’t sell your soul to the crowded slopes quite yet.. Come join NEIYA members and interested individuals. When: Saturday, October 29th, 10:00am Where: Thompson Speedway Golf Course, 205 E Thompson Rd, Thompson, CT 06277 https://goo.gl/maps/DbGpTekm4ZLNnV8n7 If you enjoy the thrill of adrenalin, the beauty of all things polar extreme, have an environmentally balanced need for speed and in fact are still pining for more sailing then look no further. Ice yachting season is just beginning!…

Tonight at 7:00 PM, our friends at the Herreshoff Marine Museum & America’s Cup Hall of Fame in Bristol, RI are presenting a special virtual event celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the 12 Metre yacht Weatherly’s AC Win over Gretel in 1962. Join host Gary Jobson and members of the Weatherly crew including Vincent “Bizzy” Monte-Sano, Ned Hall, Billy Kelly, Bruce Mosbacher and other special guests for a vivid look at Weatherly’s exciting defense of the Auld…

By Preston Anderson KINGS POINT, NY (October 16, 2022) – Eighteen women’s collegiate sailing teams arrived at Yocum Sailing Center for the Women’s Atlantic Coast Championship Finals. The regatta was hosted by the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York. Yale University took the win with Carmen Cowles, Catherine Webb, Helena Ware, Mia Nicolosi, Anisha Arcot, and Ximena Escobar on the water for the Bulldogs. On Saturday, racing started around noon. Competitors saw conditions starting with a…

Wisconsin Badgers Dominate, and First-Ever All-Female Team from Charleston win their Division Larchmont, NY – After the 2020 Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta was canceled due to COVID, hopes were high for 2021, but were dashed when the racing was called off due to strong wind and waves.  Fortunately, 2022’s rendition of the co-hosted event between Storm Trysail Club and Larchmont Yacht Club ran in absolutely perfect conditions, allowing the race committee to get off 7 windward-leeward races over two…

Our friends at The Herreshoff Marine Museum / America’s Cup Hall of Fame are pleased to welcome Larry Ellison, Dirk Kramers, and Dawn Riley as Class of 2022 inductees of the America’s Cup Hall of Fame. They will be inducted on Friday, October 14 at the 2022 America’s Cup Hall of Fame Induction gala at the New York Yacht Club in New York City. Tickets for this Black Tie Optional event are available at the link below and you, dear WindCheck…

The Manhasset Bay Challenge Cup stays at Manhasset Bay Yacht Club in Port Washington, New York…but not for the reason the locals were hoping for. After a valiant attempt by PRO Paul Nardone, Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club, the two-day event did not comply with the Deed of Gift, drafted in December 1902. Needing three races to complete the regatta, one race was finally sailed and on the books by end of the day Saturday. As several teams…