Observing the sailing rivalry between the Winnings, father and son, on opening day of the ninth annual 18ft Skiff International Regatta, one could conclude it’s intense, but it doesn’t stop there. John Sr.—or, as he prefers, Woody, 58—has a conventional and successful household appliance business in Australia, while John Jr., 24, or Herman, as he [...]
Australia was their birthplace but San Francisco is a pilgrimage for the 18-foot skiffs that test some of the world’s most talented and bravest sailors. They’ll be competing in the ninth annual 18ft Skiff International Regatta starting Sunday, hosted by the St. Francis Yacht Club. “I always wanted to do this event,” said Michael Coxon, [...]
After two victories in the second day of racing, Miami sailor Luke Laurence takes the lead of the Finn Silver Cup. Josip Olujic (CRO) conserves his second place while Australian sailor Oliver Tweddell gains two places to third overall. Despite saying on the first day to prefer light conditions, Luke Lawrence mastered the increasing breeze [...]
An eighth place finish in the medal race at the Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta was enough for Giles Scott (GBR) to break the longest standing record in Finn sailing history. Ben Ainslie (GBR), undefeated in the Finn for six years, could only finish third, behind both Jonathan Lobert (FRA) and Ivan Kljakovic Gaspic (CRO) [...]
Day five of the Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta brought lighter and more fickle winds in Weymouth Bay and a real mix of results in the Finn fleet. After two more races Giles Scott (GBR) takes a very useful points lead into Saturday’s medal race against Ben Ainslie (GBR) and Jonathan Lobert (FRA). Race wins [...]
The summer sailing season is halfway through in the northern hemisphere. For some yachts their autumn schedule is coming to the fore. The Rolex Middle Sea Race has long been the season closing offshore race. At 606-nautical-miles it is a major test in anyone’s programme and once again, the 31st edition is attracting the usual [...]
After three more races for the Finns at the Skandia Sail for Gold in Weymouth, the points at the top have closed up. Jonathan Lobert (FRA) still leads but his points gaps is down to 5.4 from Ben Ainslie (GBR) while Giles Scott GBR) moves up to third after winning the first two races. The [...]