Luna Rossa overcame a penalty incurred before the start of the race to beat AmericaOne and grab the first, vital, point in the Louis Vuitton Cup yachting finals on the…
Yachting World
Semifinals Drama Boosted Prada’s Experience, Says De Angelis
Prada's last-gasp entry into the Louis Vuitton Cup yachting finals after their drama-packed semifinals has given the team invaluable experience for the best-of-nine series against AmericaOne, skipper Francesco de Angelis…
Key West: Day 4 brings stronger winds
After two days of light-air racing, winter winds of 14 to 18 knots descended on the 261-boat fleet competing at GMC Yukon Yachting Key West Race Week, bringing the kind…
Auckland Diary
Despite being out of the running the French are offering their services as a trial horse
Olympic Medalist Drives Prada Fitness Regime
He has only one leg, but grinder Umberto Panerai jumps when Prada jumps.
US Trimmer Sees Future For Two NZ America’s Cup Boats
Two of New Zealand's great America's Cup boats are being resuscitated by an America True sailor.
March 2000 issue Preview
On Sale 10 February, 2000
February 2000 Contents
YW Editor Andrew Bray sea trials his innovative Rob Humphrey’s YW H42.
Volvo Ocean Race: Jim Close announces new syndicate
Since departing the Oceanic Challenge, the Whitbread veteran has set up his own two boat team
Key Week day 2: Laidlaw leads class 1
True champions are those who excel in all conditions, and this week, some 2,500 racers competing at GMC Yukon Yachting Key West Race Week are getting their chance to shine…
Auckland Diary
Dockside parties mark the end of the Louis Vuitton Semi finals
Read Says Prada Under Pressure
Prada's attempts to use the protest room to beat Stars & Stripes has met a scathing response
Umpires In Line Of Fire
Umpire John Standly said officials do not control the destiny of races and nor are they influenced by the hearty abuse thrown at them by sailors during Louis Vuitton Cup…
It Looks Like Sayonara Asura
Nippon are not yet waving sayonara to their dreams of sailing for the America's Cup, but they are struggling to survive after a communication breakdown on board Asura yesterday.
New RYA SOLO webpage
Want to try single-handed offshore racing? This site tells you how to go about it.
Consistency Key To Kiwi Slater Winning 49er Title
New Zealand sailor Daniel Slater won the South Pacific 49er yachting championships here today.
Tacticians Call The Shorts
The tactical skills of Torben Grael and John Kostecki cemented Prada and AmericaOne as firm favourites to battle for the right to become Team New Zealand's challenger for the America's…
Press Conference Quotes
Francesco de Angelis, skipper of Luna Rossa, on the dismasting.
Oyster chairman buys America’s Cup yacht
IACC boat is to be shipped to the UK to help generate interest in a future challenge
Stars & Stripes Only Unbeaten Team
An inspirational speech from non-sailing Dennis Conner has been credited with boosting Stars & Stripes to the top of the leaderboard