“Before you leave today, I will ask you, ‘who do you think got more out of the visit, you or the kids?’” That is what Ron Hingst, of Racing for Kids, a unique international charity that draws on the popularity of motorsports to bring attention to the health care needs of children and child health institutions, said before the Morning Light kids paid ... MORE

By Lynn FitzpatrickAs Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge approaches Bermuda, the Peter Von Danzig, a sail-training vessel representing the universities of Kiel, Germany is about to take line honors once again. No one can hazard a guess as to how many sea miles the 17-year old purpose-built boat, designed by Georg Nissen, has on her. Ask any of ASV-Kiel’s 400 cl... MORE

High School Sailors win Commodore’s Cup at the International Rolex RegattaStan Lorbach didn’t have much time to prepare his 1972-vintage Cal 30, Winds Glory, and crew for the International Rolex Regatta 2009 hosted by St. Thomas Yacht Club, but at least he didn’t have to scour the coves, beaches and docks of St. Thomas for a pick-up crew. Lorbach took ... MORE

The IC 24 Division at the International Rolex Regatta 2009 hosted by St. Thomas Yacht Club is by far the most exciting to view. As the final division in the starting sequence, the 14-boat fleet studied the other five divisions fight for the pin during the first start. It seems as if everyone shared the “win the pin” strategy. It was a blood bath, no one ... MORE

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By Lynn FitzpatrickThe future of the most widely followed sailing event will not be held up in the courts forever and when the America’s Cup challenger series and a location is announced Argo Challenge will be among the cadre of high-powered teams competing. Argo, with its eye-catching graphics and compelling message has been catching the attention of... MORE