ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the
Year Award Nominees

Rolex and the ISAF recently announced the award nominees for the ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards 2007. Sailors from around the world who display “outstanding sailing achievement” during the period of September 1, 2006, to August 13, 2007, are eligible for nomination. One female and one male sailor will be chosen based on votes from the ISAF Member National Authorities. ...

Sonar Worlds Wrap-Up

Sailors enjoyed a five- to seven-knot easterly breeze on the last day of racing during the Sperry Top Sider Worlds in Marblehead, Masschusetts. More than 50 boats competed in the event. Skipper Bill Lynn won the regatta with crew Ed Keller, Doug Sabin, and Chris Hufstader. Greg Anthony came in second place and Rick Dominique placed third. ...

2008 Miami OCR

The 19th edition of the Miami Olympic Class Regatta (OCR) will see some changes, namely a reduction in the number of classes competing. Scheduled to take place January 27 through February 2, the OCR will see competition from four Olympic classes–Laser, Laser Radial, Star, and Yngling–and three Paralympic classes–2.4mR, SKUD-18, and Sonar. ...

ICSA Sailing Team

The Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) has selected 20 student-athletes who demonstrate success both on the water and in the classroom for its 2007 ICSA All Academic Sailing Team. In order to be eligible for the honor, students maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a scale of 4.00, were a key starter or reserve member of their school’s sailing team and had reached junior standing. ...

J/30 North American Championship

The J/30 North American Championship, hosted by the Annapolis Yacht Club, saw 20 boats competing. David McConaughy and crew sailing out of the Hampton Yacht Club aboard White Boat won the championship. ...

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