Sally Helme, Marine Industry Icon Passes
Sailing World‘s influential publisher is remembered for her impact on the sport and her influence across the marine industry.
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Three Men Charged With Murder in Missing Sailors’ Deaths
Three Grenada men have been charged with two counts of capital murder in the deaths of American cruising sailors Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel. The three also have been charged with additional crimes and for escaping prison in February—the event that authorities believe led to them fleeing on …
Lawson Missing Off Mexico Coast
Donald Lawson, who hopes to become the first African American sailor to break a round-the-world nonstop singlehanded speed record, has been reported overdue off the coast of Mexico. He is sailing the 60-foot Ocean Racing Multihull Association class, VPLP-designed trimaran Defiant (formerly Groupama …
American Sailing Acquires North U
American Sailing, also known as ASA, has purchased North U. The move will enable ASA, which has more than 400 locations worldwide, to add performance sail racing to its education programs and expand its audience from recreational sailors and cruisers to include racers. The organization laid out the …
Newport-Bermuda Tragedy Report Released
At the request of the Newport Bermuda Race, US Sailing has conducted an investigation into the fatal crew-overboard incident during this summer’s race. Last week, US Sailing concluded their investigation and released a report. The report concludes that the fatality was the result of a failure of …
Patience Rewards Competitors In Annapolis
Team Mirage emerges from the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series as the overall winner, after battling tough and light conditions.
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