Atlantic Cup Staff Note: Rob Windsor has raced in every edition of the Atlantic Cup and has logged hundreds of thousands miles offshore. He has also prepared multiple Class 40s and the odd Open 60 for racing. He wrote this after winning the 2015 Pineapple Cup on board Amhas. Preparation is the Key to Success By Rob[…..]
Two months after hitting a rock #54 Dragon returns to the water Michael Hennessy will race Dragon in the Ida Lewis Distance Race to start on Friday, August 15, 2014 NEWPORT, R.I. – For the first time since May 24th, #54 Dragon went back into the water on Sunday, August 10th. In the 2014 Atlantic Cup[…..]
For the very first time in the US, the top two offshore short-handed classes in the world will be together in Newport, Rhode Island. From May 19-24th, the Class 40 and IMOCA 60 fleets will be docked at the Newport Shipyard for what will be a great opportunity for any offshore sailing fan to get an up[…..]
Third Annual Atlantic Cup to stress Carbon Neutral competition by using biodiesel, hydro-generators, solar and fuel cells to limit fuel use during competition; 2012 Atlantic Cup was first carbon-neutral sailing event in the USA saving over 23,000 pounds of CO2 New York events include “Living on the Edge”, a celebration of the race’s environmental commitment[…..]
2013 Atlantic Cup to take same course as 2012: Charleston, New York, Newport. 11th Hour Racing returns as presenting sponsor & St. Mary’s Hospital for Children will be official charitable partner. NEW YORK, N.Y. – Manuka Sports Event Management is pleased to announce the third edition of The Atlantic Cup presented by 11th Hour[…..]
