Mariners' Guide Marinersguide.com March, 15 1999 News
World Racing News
America's Cup
Paul Cayard continues his winning ways with the Steinlager Line 7 title. Young America, Fox Sports and ESPN have settled their differences. Stay up to date with America's Cup 2000 News.
Around Alone
The last leg of the Around Alone Race starts in a couple of days and features the last two 60's battling for first. Position reports will be posted daily on Today's news.
Other Important News
USCG urges commercial licensing
After four accidents and 11 dead the Coast Guard is recommending increased safety inspections and licensing for commercial fishing vessels and crew. It is unlikely that a bill could get through Congress.
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Behind the scenes
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Mad Max
It's spring ... finally and we are working on Mad Max, our J/27 club racer. This year's upgrades will feature Lay Line tow-able Genoa cars, new Ullman/Skelley sails and a few other bits and pieces. We'll let you know how it all works out as soon as we splash the boat. Our first race is April 22 so I better get busy.