In a way, the America’s Cup can be compared to the Olympics. Not of the same worldwide magnitude, but a gargantuan event nonetheless. An entire city has to prepare for the America’s Cup in much the same way an entire country prepares for the Olympic Games. For the 34th America’s Cup 2013, San Francisco needs […]
America’s Cup World Series San Diego AC45 Catamaran Photos
The America’s Cup World Series took over San Diego starting last weekend when the torrential rains put a damper on racing. The weather throughout the weekend improved a bit, but was riddled with crazy morning fogs. Good thing the weather cleared up by Saturday November 19 went the FloatWays crew was coming down to […]
Kiteboarding Speed Freaks at the North American Speed Sailing Invitational
2011 is the year for kiteboarders to sail faster… AGAIN! On October 13, 2010, during crazy windy conditions at Luderitz Bay in Namibia, two speed-sailing records were set. The event was called the 2010 Luderitz Speed Challenge. The sailing speed record was set by a kiteboarder, Alex Caizergues clocking in 54.10 knots over the required […]
World’s Fastest Sailboats – The Catamaran, Trimaran, Windsurfer and Kiteboarder
Photo by: CultivArte Any time someone mentions a sailboat as being fast, the non-sailors cringe at the thought of 12 knots being fast. Can you say 50 knots? Teach them a lesson about fast sailboats… While 12-15 knots is actually quite fast for a racing sailboat in good windy conditions, high-caliber racing sailboats can do […]