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HMS Bounty Replica Sailing Ship
The full-masted tall ship looks exactly like the original HMS Bounty which was involved in the famous mutiny by Fletcher Christian in the 1780s.
Learn to Sail at Community Boating Programs
Community Boating Inc. Boston offers inexpensive sailing lessons for adults, youth and an award-winning program for people who are physically challenged to learn to sail.
Sailing Aboard the America
The longest winning streak in sports history is The America's Cup, named after the yacht America.
What is a Ketch?
A ketch is a sailing boat with two masts, a taller main mast being forward of a shorter second (or mizzen) mast and the mizzen being forward of the rudder post.
The Spinnaker
The spinnaker has been a staple on competitive sailboats for over a century. Both sail types, symmetrical and asymmetrical, are used today on a wide variety of boats.
Traditions of the Annual Race to Mackinac
This annual summer spectacle offers breathtaking moments for those lucky and close enough to catch views of the boats leaving Chicago, arriving in Mackinac, or enroute!
Cowes Week, Famous 8-Day Yacht Regatta
First held in 1826, the eight days of yacht racing off the Isle of Wight coast at the end of July is the regatta no self respecting yachtie will miss.
Advantages of the Bareboat Charter
Have you ever thought you would like to skipper a boat? Bareboat charters allow the experienced boater to take the helm.
Learn a New Summer Hobby in Toronto, Canada
Summers in Toronto are best spent on its many golf courses, at Toronto Harbourfront, or on the waters of Lake Ontario learning to golf, sail, kayak, canoe or row.
Castle Semple Sailing Club, Lochwinnoch Scotland
Just 20 minutes from Glasgow, whether you are an experienced sailor or just looking to try a new sport, Castle Semple Sailing Club could be just the place.
Rich Wilson Finishing 2008/09 Vendée Globe
After months at sea, the last nine sailors are racing north up the Atlantic. Rich Wilson, the only American and the oldest racer, still has almost 4000 miles to go.
Ocean Race Visits Boston's Fan Pier
The last few legs of the 2008-09 Volvo Ocean Race are underway and before the event concludes in St. Petersburg Russia, teams will spend nearly a month in Boston, MA.
Ocean Conservation Yacht Club
Established in 2008 and currently registered with the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association; this club hopes to make a positive change one sailor at a time.
Simon Fisher And The Volvo Ocean Race
A savvy sailor with an education in Law and Chemistry finds professional offshore sailing a balance of science and building good relationships.
Matthew Gregory
It's this American sailor's ambition to own his own sailing campaign, but in the mean time he makes the critical tactical team decisions for this prestigious yacht race.
Delta Lloyd and Volvo Ocean Race
Building a foundation for a strong sailing program in the Netherlands, Delta Lloyd invest in Volvo Ocean Race Winning Boat, ABN AMRO ONE.
We Sail For The Whale
Racing around the world in 70 foot carbon fiber sailboats is a unique adventure and using the event to raise cultural and environmental awareness a touching story.
Green Dragon Racing Team
For the first time in 35 years there will be a Chinese title sponsorship of a team for this prestigious global event.
Telefónica Sailing Team
With His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain to bid them his blessing, Team Telefónica, a two boat team of international sailing talent takes on the Volvo Ocean Race.
Ericsson Racing Team
In 2005 Ericsson Racing Team was created to participate in the 2005-'06 Volvo Ocean Race. They finished fifth and are back with two boats, one team and one goal. To Win.
Puma Ocean Racing
The race is on and Team Puma leads the fleet of eight internationally sponsored teams in Leg One of the 2008-09 Volvo Ocean Race. Can skipper Ken Read keep pace?
The Advantages of Owning a Smaller Boat
Bigger is not always better, when it comes to sailboats, anyway. Smaller vessels have a lot of advantages over their larger counterparts, including safety at sea.
Enjoy Sailing From The Comfort Of Home
Eleven crew per team and eight teams on the line for 37,000nm race around the world. The ultimate adventure race people can comfortably watch from home.
Skiff Sailing in America
Sailing offers something for everyone. Skiff sailing offers everyone interested in sailing a mix of athletic fun and inshore entertainment.
Learn to Sail in North America
Learning to sail in North America is easier then ever before.There are many web based resources to help individuals find a public sailing facility close to home.