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June 20, 2016

It’s High Noon for the Last Sprint by a Surprisingly Young Crew 

By John Rousmaniere

As the fleet rushed to the finish line, they were led by a boat that had the unlikely combination of small size (just 41 feet) and a crew consisting of […]

June 20, 2016

Drive On! 

By John Rousmaniere

Stuart Streuli, racing in Defiance, reports the joys of steering a good boat in a good breeze--and the doubts and training that brought him there. “Whatever comes, we'll keep driving […]

June 20, 2016

The Road to Bermuda: So That’s How You Find the Gulf Stream! 

By John Rousmaniere

Chris Museler updates Aura's progress and morale as the race reaches midpoint, with Father's Day, steering lessons, and some insights into the Stream and navigation all coming together during one […]

June 20, 2016

Punching Through the Stream, the Pack Nears Bermuda 

By John Rousmaniere

Hamilton, Bermuda, June 20, 8AM. By John Rousmaniere. When dawn blessed Bermuda on Monday, Comanche was still a very lonely yacht in the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club marina a full […]

June 19, 2016

To Shower or Not to Shower, That is the Question (Oh, and Here Comes the Gulf Stream) 

By John Rousmaniere

Stuart Streuli continues his reports from Cruiser Division entry Defiance with reflections on ocean racing comfort, the next generation of sailors, and the frustrations of pressing hard through calms until […]

June 19, 2016

Comanche chops hours from Newport Bermuda line honours record 

By Rush Hambleton

Dateline- Hamilton, Bermuda: June 19, 2016— Comanche has set a Newport Bermuda Race record celebrating her line honours victory in the 50th Thrash to the Onion Patch, Newport Bermuda 2016. Jim […]

June 19, 2016

The Road to Bermuda: Chris Museler Reports from Aura 

By John Rousmaniere

Chris Museler’s usual ride to Bermuda is in a very hot boat, but this year, after his first ride opted not to race and the second had equipment problems, he’s […]

June 18, 2016

“Champagne Conditions” for Comanche, Seeking Race Record 

By John Rousmaniere

Less than 24 hours into the race, Comanche is already through the Gulf Steam and pressing to break Rambler's elapsed time record from 2012. “We’re in Champagne conditions, making 20-25 […]

June 18, 2016

Stu Streuli Reports from Defiance: Lots of Surprises Out There 

By John Rousmaniere

Skilled sailing journalist Stuart Streuli reports from the race course, where the living is easy, but the winds and the VMG aren't quite what was predicted.  And there's an important […]

June 18, 2016

Newport Bermuda Race Starts: Easy Sailing, More Weather Debate 

By John Rousmaniere

Newport, RI.  June 18, 2016. 10AM. By JOHN ROUSMANIERE. The first night of the 50th Bermuda Race found the 130 boats in the fleet reaching comfortably in a light westerly […]