World Wide Sailing

John Meeks jokes that he seems to hit the red light on St. Johns Bluff Road every time he drives up to Florida 9A and Butler Boulevard. It is the only traffic light on 9A, and cars often end up getting backed up at the intersection because of …

DULUTH, Minn. — Three sailing ships, two replicas from the War of 1812 and the other representing the schooners that once sailed on Lake Superior, will sail into the Twin Ports this week as part of the Duluth Maritime Festival.

The drafting of thousands of troops to battle a massive algae bloom in Olympic co-host city Qingdao showed China’s resolve to hold a successful sailing event at all costs.

Three sailing ships, two replicas from the War of 1812 and the other representing the schooners that once sailed on Lake Superior, will

After six attempts at an Olympic berth, sailor John Dane has finally made it to the 2008 Games. The 58-year-old sails in the Star class with his son-in-law, Austin Sperry.

DULUTH, Minn. — Three sailing ships, two replicas from the War of 1812 and the other representing the schooners that once sailed on Lake Superior, will sail into the Twin Ports this…

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Three sailing ships, two replicas from the War of 1812 and the other representing the schooners that once sailed on Lake Superior, will sail into the Twin Ports this week as part of the Duluth Maritime Festival.

Plans for a sailing center at Blythe Landing on Lake Norman are still on, but those plans might be delayed slightly as park officials pursue other improvements there first. The Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department has sent an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission asking for seven more boat slips on the current dock at Blythe Landing, a county-operated boat launch …

The Celebration of Light has been around for years - and so have some of the problems that come with the event. However, this year, police say that’s changing thanks to fewer fights, arrests, and assaults …

The United States Olympic Sailing Program is in the midst of an exciting resurgence, fueled by unprecedented talent and a strong spirit. Under the new leadership of Olympic Sailing Committee Chairman Dean Brenner, Olympic Director Katie Kelly and High Performance Director Gary Bodie and a new generation of sailing talent, the sport is building a new program of strength on and off the water. The …