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Charlie Enright, Christina Wolfe Receive US Sailing’s 2023 Rolex Yachtsman & Yachtswoman of the Year Awards

By Chris Szepessy

Charlie Enright, Christina Wolfe Receive US Sailing’s 2023 Rolex Yachtsman & Yachtswoman of the Year Awards

Two other Northeast sailors also honored at NSPS On Thursday, February 1, 2024, as part of US Sailing’s National Sailing Programs Symposium in Savannah, GA, the best U.S. sailor athletes of 2023 were honored among family, friends, peers, competitors, and contributors to the sport of sailing.  Charlie Enright (Barrington, RI) and Christina Wolfe (Orcas, WA) were awarded the 2023 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Award and were celebrated along with fellow 2023 award finalists Betsy…

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New York Yacht Club American Magic Women’s Team for the Puig Women’s America’s Cup 2024

By Chris Szepessy

New York Yacht Club American Magic Women’s Team for the Puig Women’s America’s Cup 2024

Our friends at New York Yacht Club American Magic are proud to introduce the groundbreaking women’s team set to make history while representing the United States at the Puig Women’s America’s Cup, scheduled from October 10 to 16 in Barcelona, Spain. Among the half-dozen athletes on the squad are four Olympians, two former winners of US Sailing’s Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year award, and a recent winner of The Ocean Race. Collectively, they bring to this challenge…

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FORMER LASERPERFORMANCE EXEC WANTS TO CHANGE SAILBOAT DESIGN

By Chris Szepessy

FORMER LASERPERFORMANCE EXEC WANTS TO CHANGE SAILBOAT DESIGN

Bill Crane Launches the Storm Marine Group to Build Versatile, Affordable Institutional Sailboats Weston, CT – Bill Crane and a group of influential marine industry experts and professionals today announced the launch of the Storm Marine Group (www.stormmarinegroup.com), a highly specialized organization that will dramatically change the approach to building and maintaining institutional sailboats in the United States. “My partners and I have all grown up sailing and racing institutional boats,” said Crane, who was the Chairman…

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2022-2023 ICSA All-Academic Team Announced

By Chris Szepessy

2022-2023 ICSA All-Academic Team Announced

October 20, 2023 – The 2022-2023 ICSA All-Academic team has been reviewed and selected. This year an impressive 277 student athletes have been named to the team. The ICSA All-Academic Sailing Team recognizes Juniors and Seniors who have participated as a competitor or alternate in seven regattas (2022-2023) and have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale. ICSA All-Academic Committee Chair: Dan Thompson  Theodore Lutton, Bates College – NEISAHarry Stevenson, Bates College – NEISALilly Mathieu,…

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With No End to Scorching Temps in Sight, Boaters Must Be Prepared

By Chris Szepessy

With No End to Scorching Temps in Sight, Boaters Must Be Prepared

5 tips from the BoatUS Foundationfor protecting you and your crew while boating in severe heat ANNAPOLIS, Md., July 24, 2023 – As the country continues to bake under record high temperatures, boaters often head to the water for respite. However, some may be unprepared for what it takes to withstand a high-heat day. Here are five tips from the nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water that can help ensure everyone’s safety as temperatures climb….

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New partnership in the boating industry. Coboaters is now affiliated with NauticED

By Chris Szepessy

New partnership in the boating industry. Coboaters is now affiliated with NauticED

Coboaters, the Rhode Island-based co-boating club of North America, is now affiliated with NauticED. NauticED is an online sailing school. This new partnership will allow Coboaters members to access online sailing lessons and will help NauticED students find boats and crew and start their co-boating adventures.   Coboaters introduced the concept of co-boating in North America in early 2022. Co-boating means sharing time on the water and sail more and better with friends. Skippers share their boat while crew…

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Cup Pathway Opens for Women’s and Youth Sailors

By Stuart Streuli

Cup Pathway Opens for Women’s and Youth Sailors

Photos: Nancy Restrepo, NYYC American Magic W&YAC Task Force Newport, R.I. — Over the past nine months, the New York Yacht Club American Magic Women’s & Youth America’s Cup Task Force has assembled a talented core roster of sailors with the drive and ability to claim the inaugural editions of the Women’s and Youth America’s Cup regattas in late summer and early fall of 2024. “It should come as no surprise that the United States has a wealth of…

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11th Hour Racing Team wins Leg 4 of The Ocean Race

By Chris Szepessy

11th Hour Racing Team wins Leg 4 of The Ocean Race

Victory for Rhode Island’s home town means the leaderboard is close heading into the transatlantic leg NEWPORT, RI; May 10, 2023: 11th Hour Racing Team won Leg 4 of The Ocean Race, leading the fleet into their hometown of Newport, Rhode Island today on a spectacular spring afternoon in New England.  Skipper Charlie Enright was beaming as he stepped ashore, moments after his team held off Team Malizia to cross the finishing line for their first leg…

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Clarisse Crémer, Bouncing Back Hard and Fast!

By Joe Cooper

Clarisse Crémer, Bouncing Back Hard and Fast!

Editor’s note: We’re pleased to share great news about one of our favorite sailors, courtesy of our friends at French sailing media Tip & Shaft. A little over two months after announcing Banque Populaire’s decision to part company with her, Clarisse Crémer is once again focused on the Vendée Globe 2024, with a boat, the ex-Apivia, a team, Alex Thomson Racing, and a partner,L’Occitane en Provence.Tip & Shaft tells you the story of this express return from the…

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Call for Captain and First Mate with Rozalia Project

By Chris Szepessy

Call for Captain and First Mate with Rozalia Project

Our friends at Rozalia Project for a Clean Ocean are looking for a Captain and First Mate for their flagship research vessel American Promise. Here’s the info from Gigi Veve, Rozalia Project Visual Arts and Media Director: Hi Friends! Happy New Year! We hope everyone is having a fantastic start to 2023. As we spend the winter months preparing and planning, our expedition season begins to take shape with an exiciting schedule on the horizon that continues our work impacting…

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