Section: SAL

America's Cup challenger wings it

unknown@hometownannapolis.com (Unknown) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00

SAN DIEGO - It took all of one hour for the America's Cup to look decidedly 21st century.

In a preview of what the 33rd America's Cup might look like once the lawyers finally give way to the sailors, challenger BMW Oracle Racing debuted a radical 190-foot wing sail on its monster trimaran during a shakedown cruise yesterday afternoon on San Diego Bay.

Helmsman Jimmy Spithill steered the space age-looking craft up and down the har...

Rowing clubs to rumble on the water

unknown@hometownannapolis.com (Unknown) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00

The St. John's College Rowing Club will take on the Annapolis Rowing Club and the Annapolis Junior Rowing Association tomorrow during the 19th annual Lianne Ritter Memorial Regatta.

Spectators are guaranteed to see some dedicated athletes putting their hearts into a demanding sport, and can enjoy a continental breakfast for $5 while they're at it.

As evidence of their dedication, many of the rowers are on College Creek in the dar...

Murray on target in Annapolis

unknown@hometownannapolis.com (Unknown) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00

When Stephen Murray Jr. decides to focus on a regatta, he doesn't fool around.

Murray targeted the IRC East Coast Championship as an event he would like to win and realized that time on the water at the venue would be important. So the New Orleans resident had his TP52 delivered to Annapolis in early October for the purpose of competing in the Annapolis Yacht Club Fall Series, which is held over three weekends.

That extra e...

Mast of U.S. America's Cup entry collapses

unknown@hometownannapolis.com (Unknown) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00

SAN DIEGO (AP) - The 200-foot mast on the monster trimaran that will represent the United States in the America's Cup came crashing down during a sail on the Pacific Ocean yesterday, snapping in two as it hit the rear beam.

None of the crew were injured in the mishap, which happened some 20 to 30 miles off Point Loma, BMW Oracle Racing helmsman Jimmy Spithill said after the 90-by-90-foot boat was towed back to its downtown berth at ...

Alinghi plans to appeal America's Cup ruling

unknown@hometownannapolis.com (Unknown) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00

GENEVA (AP) - America's Cup champion Alinghi is still intent on defending its title in the Persian Gulf.

The Swiss-based syndicate said yesterday it will appeal last week's ruling rejecting United Arab Emirates as the site for the race against the American team BMW Oracle. Alinghi wants a speedy decision to avoid a delay in the best-of-three series between the rivals in February.

The New York Supreme Court said the Cup'...

Boating Calendar

unknown@hometownannapolis.com (Unknown) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00

SAFETY COURSE: Coast Guard Auxiliary "Herring Bay" Flotilla 23-7 is offering the Maryland Boating Safety course on Saturdays, Nov. 7, 14, 21 and Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tri-State Marine, Deale, MD. Final exam is Dec. 5.

The course fee is $25 per person, $10 for each additional family member (includes text and study guide). Contact Bob Gittings, cbgitts@aol.com or 3...

Annapolis' Larson puts wrap on Melges 24 World crown

unknown@hometownannapolis.com (Unknown) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00

Annapolitan Chris Larson continued his dominant run with his team aboard West Marine Rigging/New England Ropes to win a challenging 11-race, six-day series in the Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis 2009 Melges 24 World Championship under rainy skies yesterday.

Going into the day, Larson held a solid lead over his next closest competition, Italian Gabrio Zandona and his Joe Fly team, and knew that if only two races were sailed to complete the ser...

Larson in command in Melges

unknown@hometownannapolis.com (Unknown) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00

Annapolis professional Chris Larson tacked on two more single-digit results yesterday and takes a commanding 15-point lead into the final day of competition in the Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis Melges 24 World Championships.

Larson steered West Marine Rigging/New England Ropes to a second-place finish in Race 8, then added an eighth in Race 9 to bring his cumulative score to 32 points. That is 15 better than second-place Joe Fly, the Italia...

Sailing event brings mixed economic news

unknown@hometownannapolis.com (Unknown) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00

As the Melges 24 World Championship concludes today, downtown Annapolis hoteliers, restaurateurs and merchants are tallying up their profits from the international sailing event. Some are counting more dollars than others.

An informal survey of downtown businesses yesterday afternoon showed a mixed bag of economic news related to the world-class sailing championship.

While some businesses saw a healthy boost to the bottom line, other mer...

Larson retakes lead in Melges

unknown@hometownannapolis.com (Unknown) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00

Go figure. Chris Larson and his West Marine Rigging/New England Ropes team posted their poorest result of the Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis Melges 24 World Championship and still extended their lead. Such is the fickle and unpredictable nature of sailboat racing.

Larson recorded a 12th in the lone race held in light, shifty winds yesterday and promptly designated that as his throw-out. West Marine Rigging/New England Ropes replaced that res...