Barcelona America’s Cup and Seattle
In Barcelona’s waters, the Cup will take place, With hopes for technology to advance the recreational sailing space. Hydraulic mechanisms that replace winches, And electronics that trim sails without glitches.
Cowes Week
Cowes Week, the oldest and largest sailing regatta in the world, has a rich history spanning over two centuries. Here are some notable moments and milestones in the history of Cowes Week: 1788 – Sea bathing became popular at West Cowes and early sailing matches took place. 1794 – Report that the harbour was full…
Fastnet 2023
The Fastnet Race is a prestigious offshore yacht race that has been held since 1925 1. It is closely linked to advances in yacht design, sailing technique, and safety equipment 1. The race has been sponsored by Rolex since 2001, and the prize is known as the Fastnet Challenge Cup1. The old race course covers…
Scots Children of the Mist
The number of boats bearing the MacGregor brand outnumbers the number of people named MacGregor still living in Scotland. The boats are a significant part of the MacGregor legacy and continue to be popular among sailing enthusiasts.
The Jones Act
The Jones Act was purposely designed to help businesses in the Salish Sea. Today it is important world wide.
The Ocean Race
Held every three years, The Ocean Race is one of the most popular spectator sports after Formula 1 and the World Cup. The boats use water as the primary form of ballast.
Tall masts were desirable
Lady Washington On the east coast of the United States the warming and cooling land mass does not create winds that fully overcome the ocean weather or trade winds that a very tall mast can capture. Hence, for some commercial sailing vessels following the same courses trip after trip, the taller masts were desirable even though…