Mariners' Guide Marinersguide.com May 2, 1999 News
World Racing News
America's Cup
While things are kind of quiet in New Zealand, Gary Jobson calls for an America's Cup Commissioner, among other things. Our first editorial reflects another opinion and offers a challenge to Gary.
America's Cup 2000 News.
Around Alone
1000 miles to go and Soldini is out in front by 300 miles. Van Liew got his mast replaced and is bringing up the rear. Petersen sets his personal best 24 hour record, but lost much of his food rations when a crate broke. This race will be ending this week. Position reports are posted daily on Today's news.
Clipper Racing
The fleet is racing to Seychelles and Ariel is out front ...again. David Cullen files daily reports.
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Weather
We brought back the current weather observations for the Chesapeake Bay and we'll be adding the same features for the rest of the regions over the next few weeks.
Racing
Our first in a series of monthly articles about yacht racing looks into why sailors do it. In May we will discuss how to get started and then a long series discussing every nut, bolt, sail and position on the boat. We promise this will be different from anything you have ever read.