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America's Cup Racing Schedule Now Firm | Sailing World
WEBJan 22, 2024 · America’s Cup 37 Regatta Dates. Preliminary Regatta: August 22 to 25. Louis Vuitton Cup Round Robins: August 29 to September 8. Louis Vuitton Cup Semi Finals: September 14 to 19. Louis Vuitton ...
America’s Cup Guide - Sailing World
WEB2 days ago · Time Frame: October 2024. The America’s Cup Match, raced in custom and highly developed AC75 Class yachts, is a one-on-one contest raced under mutually accepted racing rules. The winner of each ...
Sailboat Racing - Sailing World
WEBWith the return of Detroit, big breeze in Chicago and a dramatic race in Marblehead, the 2024 season delivers second-half highlights. This classic sloop has enjoyed a thorough refit and hundreds ...
The Cyclors of American Magic - Sailing World
WEBApr 25, 2023 · The Cyclors of American Magic. The AC75s of the America's Cup are power-hungry beasts. The human input required for sustained foiling and maneuvers on demand is a critical piece of the design ...
2024 Boat of the Year Best Dinghy: RS Toura - Sailing World
WEBDec 21, 2023 · Every control was easy to pull, and the nonskid had excellent grip.”. Sailing World Magazine’s Best Dinghy of 2024 is the RS Toura, a 15-foot rotomolded plastic dinghy designed for sailing ...
PHRF Racing: Choosing a Boat - Sailing World
WEBSep 18, 2013 · The Mark III model, which has a deeper keel and more modern rudder design, is a strong windward performer, but pays in the rating game and is typically a good deal more costly. If PHRF racing is ...
Sunfish Sail Dinghy Reborn - Sailing World
WEBApr 27, 2021 · Sunfish Sail Dinghy Reborn. A few Sunfish stalwarts set out to modernize the original lateen-like sail. The result is good. Sailmaker Kevin Farrar puts the finishing touches on one of his new ...
Progress to Perfect Tacks - Sailing World
WEBApr 26, 2022 · First, it helps turn the boat through the wind and down onto the new tack. And second, it helps blow the jib around. Without backing, the tack will be slow. However, too much backing and the jib ...
Sail-Shape Controls: What Does What | Sailing World
WEBJun 1, 2020 · Increases or decreases power and drag. Backstay: Changes the mainsail cambers more uniformly. It also changes the twist in the mainsail leech as the mast bends. It can rapidly affect power ...