Sailing the ‘Pastime’ versus Sailing the ‘Sport’.

A flurry of pundits have weighed in again on the old argument of professionalism and sailing, triggered by an interview with ‘Saving Sailing’ author Nicholas Hayes. It’s a debate that will rage on for a while yet, and while it does, sailing is damaged a little more by it’s own stakeholders.
The statement that has offended [...]

Partnering Up. Deals from Around the Sailing World.

Germany & UK. Gleistein confirmed as Rope Supplier for TEAMORIGIN 34th America’s Cup challenge
There are certain things on a boat that are quite important – like ropes. Gleistein is the oldest family-owned industrial enterprise in the Hanseatic city of Bremen, perhaps not the most obvious choice for TEAMORIGIN, the British  Team intending to challenge [...]

Larry Ellison Talks to ABC about Boats, Budgets and Bases.

The America’s Cup is back in America. Celebrations over the weekend marked the arrival of the Auld Mug via a first class seat and the lobbying for host city began.
BMW ORACLE boss Larry Ellison gave an interview to ABC that touched on some of the issues that will define AC 34 including the venue and [...]

Can The America’s Cup Ever Lose the ‘Rich White Men’ Label?

The America’s Cup 33rd Edition might have been a triumph for technology, but it did nothing to dispel the perceptions that sailing is a sport for rich white men. Larry Ellison and Russell Coutts have said that the next edition will be fair and be run by independent management, but the consultation process will be [...]

BMW ORACLE America’s Cup Win Answers Some Questions and Asks More

Race two of the best of three America’s Cup ‘DOG’ match took place yesterday with minutes to spare. Fans spent hours waiting for racing to get underway in Valencia while the race committee tried to juggle the weather in Valencia with the Notice of Race issued by the defender.
As thousands sat by their computer screens [...]

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