The New York Times – Sports:
It takes sailmakers, carbon specialists, hydraulics experts and workers “who can do anything” to keep these boats in racing shape. And don’t forget the chef.
Category: Sailboats and Sailing
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With Foils, the Flying Nikka Is a Boat That Can Indeed Fly
The New York Times – Sports:
If the wind is right, this new Maxi can rise on its foils and sail above the water, reducing the drag that slows other boats.
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A Classic Yachting Watch Gets a Second Wind
The New York Times – T Magazine:
TAG Heuer’s new timepiece is inspired by one that commemorated the 1967 America’s Cup.
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The Wind, the Water, the Islands: Exploring Stockholm’s Archipelago
The New York Times – Travel:
For Swedes, the archipelago, consisting of more than 20,000 islands, is a quintessential summer destination. Travelers can explore it, too, by ferry and rented boat.
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A Watchmaker Sponsors a New Classic Yacht Regatta
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The Richard Mille Cup, a England-to-France regatta, includes challenging conditions, vintage yachts and an under-30 crew.
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Talking With Kirsten Neuschäfer, the First Woman to Sail and Win the Golden Globe
The New York Times – Travel:
Kirsten Neuschäfer talks about winning the nonstop, round-the-world Golden Globe race and the possibility of another circumnavigation.
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Buddy Melges, American Sailing Champion, Dies at 93
The New York Times – Sports:
A product of a Wisconsin lake region, he was the first sailor to win both Olympic gold and sailing’s top prize, the America’s Cup. And his colleagues revered him.
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Jeff Bezos’ New Yacht, Koru, Is Finally Ready to Set Sail
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Amazon’s founder has been spotted on Koru, a massive schooner with a design that evokes the golden age of sailing in the early 20th century.
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Search Halted for 3 Americans Missing Off the Mexican Coast
The New York Times – Travel:
Kerry O’Brien, Frank O’Brien and William Gross, who were sailing aboard the Ocean Bound, were last heard from near Mazatlán, Mexico, on April 4.