World Sailing has appointed David Graham, a 20-year veteran in the sailing industry, as its new Chief Executive Officer, starting 13 July 2020
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American Magic head to New Zealand
American Magic, the New York Yacht Club’s challenger team for the America’s Cup has shipped their AC75 to New Zealand
Georgie Ainslie looks at how INEOS Team UK has been effected by Covid-19
Georgie Ainslie takes a look at how the Ineos America’s Cup team is navigating through COVID-19 . . . Video here
STOP PRESS – – SailGP pull the plug on 2020 season
Following my earlier post today that SailGP were considering a Cowes event decision . . . They have now decided to scrap the rest of the 2020 season events
SailGP considering Cowes Week event decision
SailGP is reported to be considering the status of the Cowes event scheduled to take place on over 14 to 15 August.
Professional sailing – A reality or a House of Cards
The recent shutdown of the Big-Boat regatta scene and the postponement of the Olympic Games by the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the fragility of professional sailing
World Beach Games postponed to 2023
Due to the pressures on National Olympic Committee (NOC), the 2021 World Beach Games has beeen postponed to 2023
Ireland reveals Roadmap for multi-crewed boats to return to sailing
On Friday the Taoiseach published its five-level plan for lifting Ireland’s COVID-19 restrictions, the Roadmap for reopening society and business
Lights-Camera-Carlo, Passion and Art in Sailing – Carlo Borlenghi
Join Carlo for a voyage through some of his amazing pictures, detailing the techniques used and also the story behind the scenes
It’s not Necker Island but it’s free
A floating platform designed by Marshall Blecher and Fokstrot seeks to provide a new type of public space in Copenhagen Harbour for a post-coronavirus world
Iain Murray is Regatta Director for the 36th America’s Cup
Iain Murray appointed independent Regatta Director for the 36th America’s Cup presented by Prada
Fast Rig Calibration made easy with colour
Most racing dinghies, particularly smaller ones like a 5O5 that don’t change to smaller rigs or sails as wind increases, have a way of reducing power as wind increases