by Ian Holtzworth | Jan 28, 2018 | Sailing Events
Leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race is notorious for the doldrums. This 6,000 mile leg from Melbourne, Australia to Hong Kong, China enters an area of the world oceans with light winds, unpredictable thunderstorms and extreme heat near the Equator. Team Vestas 11th Hour...
by Ian Holtzworth | Jan 25, 2018 | Sailing Events
“What a great first race for Wizard.” It was none other than the Rolex Sydney Hobart race. Led by long-time Foundation supporters, David & Peter Askew, along with crew and Foundation president, Ralf Steitz, Wizard took first in her division and fifth...
by Ian Holtzworth | Nov 30, 2017 | Sailing Events
A strong start for Team Vestas 11th Hour Racing with a win on Leg 1 of the 2017-2018 Volvo Ocean Race. The team is now on their way from Lisbon to Cape Town. Here are some notable quotes along the way: “You always have to balance how hard to push to get a jump...
by Ian Holtzworth | Oct 28, 2017 | Sailing Events
Marking the 16th anniversary of the original event, Sail for Hope is a display of patriotism and generosity on and off the water. This year the event raised funds for Hurricane Relief (Harvey, Irma & Maria), the Tad Sanchez Youth Sailing Program and Warrior...
by Ian Holtzworth | Oct 27, 2017 | Sailing Events
Hosted by the Newport Shipyard in Newport, RI the Annual Pumpkin Regatta benefited Sea Mercy, Antigua & Barbuda Search & Rescue and Warrior Sailing. But this is not your typical fund-raising regatta. For a nominal entry fee, participants raced across the...
by Ian Holtzworth | Oct 26, 2017 | Sailing Events
Saturday, November 11 is Veterans Day. Celebrate our service members with a bike ride for a patriot or with a patriot along the beautiful Pinellas Trail in St. Petersburg, Florida. The event will be hosted by American Freedom Distillery and sag support from ABC...
