Year: 2022

SailGP

SailGP Season 2 Grand Finalists decided as Japan join Australia and United States in race for $1 million

March 26, 2022

San Francisco, California – 3/26/2022 – By SailGP – The line-up for the Season 2 Championship Final Race was eventually determined this afternoon –following a season-long contest – on San Francisco Bay. A strong performance from Nathan Outteridge’s Japan team saw it book its place in Sunday’s three-way battle for $1 million, against Tom Slingsby’s Australia team and home favorites, Jimmy Spithill’s United States SailGP Team. On a day of mixed fortunes for many teams on the bay, Outteridge’s Japan team managed a top-three finish in two of the three races, to sit alongside Australia at the top of the […]

SailGP

New Zealand SailGP Team focusing on strong finish

March 26, 2022

San Francisco, California – 3/26/2022 – by SailGP – The New Zealand SailGP Team will be looking to finish off the season in style when it hits the water for the Mubadala United States Sail Grand Prix in San Francisco tomorrow. Taking place on an iconic racecourse between the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz, five races will be contested across Sunday and Monday (NZDT) before the winner-takes-all, season-deciding final race where the overall season champion will be crowned. Australia and the United States are guaranteed a place in the Grand Final and the chance to win USD $1 million, with […]

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Capsizes, repairs and mind games ahead of SailGP Season 2 Grand Final

March 25, 2022

San Francisco, California – 3/25/2022 – Teams are pushing themselves to the limit ahead of the Mubadala United States Sail Grand Prix in San Francisco, with two of the three Grand Finalists capsizing on San Francisco Bay during training. Overall leader and reigning champion – Tom Slingsby’s Australia team – was the latest F50 to overturn on the bay last night. It followed a dramatic capsize by the U.S. team earlier in the week, as driver Jimmy Spithill aims to claim his first SailGP title. Taking place on an iconic racecourse between the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz, five races […]

SailGP

Australia capsize during San Francisco practice with wing damage suffered ahead of Mubadala United States Sail Grand Prix

March 25, 2022

San Fransisco, California – 3/24/2022 – By Billy Hawkins-Yale, Senior Digital Editor, Sail GP – The Australia SailGP Team’s bid for Championship glory took an unfortunate turn on Thursday as the Flying Roo capsized in San Francisco Bay during a practice session for the Mubadala United States Sail Grand Prix. The Aussies, who lead the Championship and have already booked their place in the three-team winner-takes-all Grand Final, took their F50 out as the fog descended on San Fran and unfortunately keeled over – with damaging consequences. Whilst no injuries were sustained by any of Tom Slingsby‘s crew, the F50 […]

Global Solo Challenge

Women who marked the history of offshore sailing

March 21, 2022

Global Solo Challange – 3/21/2022 – by Helena De La GandaraIt – It may not be very common to see women accepting – or having the opportunity to accept – challenges such as that of sailing single-handed around the world non-stop, but more and more are following in the footsteps of some brave female sailors who broke all sorts of barriers. Ocean sailing accounts for many great sailors who for one reason or another have earned a place in history. However, it is striking how few female seafarers embark on such great adventures and, in most cases, their little visibility. […]

SailGP

First F50s hit the water as countdown to the SailGP Season 2 Grand Final begins

March 21, 2022

San Francisco, California – March 20, 2022 – With exactly one week to go until the SailGP Season 2 Champion is crowned, teams took to the iconic San Francisco Bay for the first time in preparation for the Grand Final, March 26-27. First to hit the bay was the home team, with Jimmy Spithill returning to the scene of his incredible comeback in the America’s Cup in 2013 for the first time. With his place in the Championship Final Race guaranteed, Spithill and his U.S. team wasted no time getting to grips with the F50 and the conditions. Spithill said: […]

Boat US Tips

21 Gas Saving Tips for Boaters

March 18, 2022

USA – 3/17/2022 – By BoatUS – Gas prices are up. What can boaters do to prepare for a summer of boating? The 800,000-plus member Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has 21 fuel-saving tips boaters can do to help save on fuel and still enjoy a fulfilling season on the water. While some of these techniques may sound obvious, there may be some you never considered. Before Heading Out: Tune your engine now. A once a year for a tune-up and service will help it run more efficiently.  Match the boat’s prop to the boat and activity. Propellers are […]

Boat US Tips

New U.S. Coast Guard fire extinguisher regulation effective April 20

March 18, 2022

12-year expiration for disposables and different carriage requirements for older, newer model year vessels. USA – 3/2022 – By BoatUS – A rite of passage for every boater is the annual spring commissioning. Newly added to the boat owners’ to-do list this spring will be to check all disposable (non-rechargeable) fire extinguisher dates of manufacture, as well as the label for their U.S. Coast Guard classification. That’s because a new U.S. Coast Guard regulation beginning April 20 for disposable fire extinguishers mandates a 12-year expiration date from the date of manufacture. Boaters can find the manufacture date stamped into the bottom of […]

SailGP

Two new venues added to SailGP Season 3 calendar as more 2023 dates are revealed

March 16, 2022

United Kingdon – 3/16/2022 – SailGP’s Season 3 calendar has expanded into 2023 with the announcement of two further events including fan-favorite destination San Francisco and a debut trip to Christchurch for the purpose-led, global championship. The ten teams competing in Season 3 – new franchises Canada and Switzerland and returning nations Australia, Denmark, France, Great Britain, Japan, New Zealand, Spain, and the United States – will now be contesting at least nine events in an impressive array of iconic, global destinations. SailGP heads to New Zealand on March 18-19, 2023, as part of a major four-season partnership with New Zealand Major […]

Palm Beach International Boat Show

Eco-Conscious and Vegan-Friendly EMOCEAN Explorer Yacht, to Make Its U.S. Debut at the Palm Beach International Boat Show

March 16, 2022

Palm Beach, Florida – 3/16/2022 – Making its U.S. debut is the 125-foot EMOCEAN, a Camper & Nicholsons’ managed charter that represents the first eco-conscious and vegan-friendly explorer yacht from Rosetti Superyachts. Uniquely designed for the eco-conscious charterer, EMOCEAN boasts an extremely fuel-efficient engine and a “full vegan ethos” – being that there are no leathers or furs incorporated into the design and nothing of animal origin is allowed on board. Truly eco-friendly, everything from her interior rugs to the sofa fabrics are made using recycled ocean plastic or biodegradable products. This ethos — which is a true representation of […]