After borrowing and lending to the fleet two months ago, the Bank of the Doldrums is open again. Francois Gabart (MACIF) entered overnight and has logically been giving away miles to those behind, the next few days will show whether they will be able to bank them.
US Sailing's Rolex Yachtsman And Yachtswoman Of The Year
15 Jan 13
Johnny Heineken, the 2012 Kiteboarding Course Racing World Champion, and Jennifer French, the 2012 Paralympic Silver Medalist in the SKUD-18 class, have been named US Sailing's 2012 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year.
New Zealand's Peter Burling took gold at the Australian Moth Championships in a competitive fleet at the Wangi RSL Sailing Club, north of Sydney in New South Wales, Australia.
The World Sailing Speed Record Council has ratified Francois Gabart's 60ft Monohull and Singlehanded Monohull 24 Hour Distance records, established during the current version of the Vendee Globe
The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) invites applications to the ISAF Athlete Participation Programme for the 2013 ISAF Youth Sailing World Championship.
Racing has wrapped up at the 2013 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Championship in Hobart, with new national champions crowned and positions on the Australian Sailing Youth Team secured.