Racing
Local Sailors to Race in Leukemia Cup Regatta
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has announced May and July dates for this year’s Leukemia Cup Regatta, a series of boat races that combines the joy of sailing with the satisfaction of fundraising for a cure.
Crewmember Killed In America’s Cup Boat Capsize off SF
A 72-foot America’s Cup catamaran capsized during training on San Francisco Bay around 1 p.m. May 9, killing one member of the Swedish America’s Cup team Artemis Racing. It was reported to be only the second fatality in the entire 162-year history of the America’s Cup.
Italy’s Simone Ferrarese Takes Congressional Cup
The 25-year-old skipper found speed in light wind like nobody else could, taking the Cup in a 54-second win over Ed Baird, in a one-race championship showdown. “It was the best win of my life,” Ferrarese said.
Border Run 2 Set for First Day of Summer
The new event planned off Long Beach combines a trifecta of ocean races run over three days, yet allows most sailors to race back to their homeport on the final day.
New MdR-to-Newport Beach Race Set for April 20
The Del Rey-to-Newport “Race To The Start,” set for April 20, is a new race for PHRF, ORCA, ORR and Cruising classes -- hosted jointly by Del Rey Yacht Club in Marina del Rey and Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club in Newport Beach.
Full Week of Festivities Set for Ensenada Race
Newport Ocean Sailing Association (NOSA), host of the 66th annual Newport-to-Ensenada Race, has announced a weeklong series of pre-race events in April designed for spectators, racers and locals alike.
Border Run Rolls Back Entry Fees for Sailors
For sailors who have already registered and those registering between now and the April 6 race start, all late fees will be waived. There is still time to enter, and the entry fees now range from $39 to $159 -- depending on the course and the size of the boat.
Britain’s Ian Williams Hopes for Third Straight Congressional Cup Win
The first thing followers and fellow competitors want to know about Long Beach Yacht Club’s 49th Congressional Cup: Is the Brit coming back?
America’s Cup Champion Oracle Sailing Again
America’s Cup champion Oracle Team USA returned to the water, three-and-a-half months after its 72-foot catamaran was heavily damaged in a spectacular capsize on San Francisco Bay.
Sailors of All Ages Were Big Winners in SCYA Manning Regatta
The Southern California Yachting Association’s E.E. Manning Regatta for little boats was founded in 1935 to boost youth sailing, which it has done -- but it’s also shown that you’re never too old for the sport.
The Border Run Celebrates Its Fifth Year
The core group that launched this race -- which runs from Newport Beach to San Diego -- is still intact, and they say they are as energized as ever about this year's April 6-7 event.
Challenged America to Compete in Transpac
When Urban Miyares was a young boy, he dreamed of sailing around the world. His entry in the 2013 Transpacific Yacht Race -- a 2,225-mile ocean adventure -- puts him just a little closer to accomplishing his goal.
Francois Gabart Wins Vendee Globe Race in Record Time
French sailor Francois Gabart has won the Vendee Globe round-the-world race in record time, shaving six days off the previous record held by countryman Michel Desjoyeaux.
Registration Begins for the Border Run, April 6-7
The Border Run International Sailing Event announced Feb. 6 that world-renowned America’s Cup designer Gino Morrelli will be giving a presentation at the event’s send-off party on April 5. Registration is now open for this year’s race.
Racing Seminars Planned for Newport-to-Ensenada Race
The Newport Ocean Sailing Association has announced its racing seminar schedule for the 66th annual Newport-to-Ensenada Race, set to start April 26.
