Around the ocean or around the buoys:
An interview with mike sanderson
Mike Sanderson has done it all—from multiple America’s Cup campaigns, to helming the Volvo 70 ABN AMRO ONE to a win in the Volvo Ocean Race. Beside his opinions on the America’s Cup, Volvo Ocean Race, Open 60s, learn some Sanderson fun facts: Why did he build a powerboat? How did he get the nickname Moose? Complete Story
With four records already under its belt, the G Class multihull Groupama 3 is on stand-by for an attempt at the big one —the Jules Verne Trophy, a coveted prize for the fastest circumnavigation around the world. To learn more about the Harken gear that controls and transforms this beast’s power into forward motion: Complete Story
In this don’t-miss interview, Dean Brenner discusses funding, support, selection trials and other plans for the development of the US Olympic team. Dean also discusses his initiatives for elite youth development. “”we are taking a group of elite younger sailors and giving them access to Olympic-calibre coaching, giving them some funding, team gear and exposure to our Olympic athletes." Complete Story
Why do over 400,000 junior sailors sail the Optimist? Learn why this 8 ft, flat-bottomed kid’s boat has become the first trainer for many of the world’s best. And why this unassuming dinghy has brought more new sailors into the sport than any other. Complete Story
First in the 2007 ISAF World Rankings, Laser Radial star AnnaTunicliffe will represent the U.S. at the 2008 Olympics in Qingdao. How did college sailing prepare her for the international circuit, why did she choose the Radial over the 470, what would she miss most on the boat if she forgot it? Complete Story