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Conditions changed shortly after 2 p.m., when a passing cold front abruptly brought gusts in the 30-knot range.
Hampton YC PRO John McCarthy with his wife Lin on RC at the Screwpile Regatta.
“This is a very complete approach to race management. We cover everything from preparation to running a regatta."
Frostbiting in Annapolis on the Severn River. Photo by SpinSheet
The summer sailing season has wrapped up, but you’re still on the water. Why? Because you’re a raving lunatic. 
A great video from the Finn Club of Holland shows what happens when you decide to take your dinghy out for some practice in 50 knots of wind. 
Annapolis sailors Zeke Horowitz, Brendan Healy, and Ian Coleman have won the Aspen Viper 640 International Championshi...
Zeke Horowitz, Brendan Healy, and Ian Coleman. Photo courtesy of the Aspen Viper 640 International Championships Facebook page
It was definitely light, but three Annapolis sailors are on top of the fleet with two bullets. 
"I was starting to get concerned because we had gone from a performance run where you push the boat to ultimately somewhat of a survival situation for the second half of the trip."...
Photo by Bermuda Aerial Media
Participants in the 2016 Newport Bermuda Race were recently surveyed, and their results bring insight into many decisions surrounding the race (and future races).

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