Canada Wins at 2009 Six Metre World Cup Over five days, September 8-12, competitors at the 2009 Six Metre World Cup encountered every condition that Narragansett Bay could serve up, and then some. The sunshine and light air that opened the regatta on day one yielded to heavy winds and leaden skies for the balance…
2009 Soling Worlds, Light Winds at the Second Day of Racing A sunny day with light winds from the southeast greeted competitors at the 2009 Soling World Championship. Two races were completed for the day. In race one, the right outside part of the lake paid as there seemed to be a bit more wind…
Racing Around the World Alone is the story of the 2008/2009 Vendée Globe race. 30 skippers embark on a quest to be the fastest to sail 27000 miles around the world, non stop, without assistance and alone on 60 foot sailboats.
This is one of the most extreme challenges a human being can face. The sailors are alone at sea for months and physical and emotional strength are essential. Growlers (Icebergs), sea mammals, and massive waves are a constant danger.
