Andy Kopetzky

2 months ago | latitude38.com | Andy Kopetzky |Christine Weaver

With Super Bowl LIX (that’s 59 for those of you rusty on your Roman numerals) coming up this Sunday, we thought it would be fun to compare one sport with another. Andy Kopetzky reports:Who says football and yacht racing have nothing in common? Here are some examples:False Start:Over early! (Offsides?)© 2025 Courtesy Andy KopetzkyPass Interference:Delay of Game:We’re curious about the photo of the race committee signal boat displaying what appears to be every flag they could find.

2 months ago | latitude38.com | Monica Grant |John Arndt |Andy Kopetzky |San Francisco Bay

SailGP is racing in Sydney this weekend as the last stop before the world tour makes its way to California in March. The current standings have Emirates GBR in first, New Zealand in second, and three-time world champions Australia in third. Despite a 12th-place finish in the last event, Taylor Canfield and the United States team are in seventh place overall for the 2025 season after taking third in the first event in Dubai.

Apr 1, 2024 | latitude38.com | Andy Kopetzky

The skipper looked over his new crew. “Good morning, everyone. I’m Louis Kannen and this is the H.A.F.-designed sprit yawl Waggen. I don’t know why that’s her name; perhaps she was fleet pooch for many years. So, let’s get on with introductions. “This is Bert Wood, my first mate. Mr. Wood’s experience is entirely with plastic boats, the latest one looking somewhat like a carry-out container with canvas. “During my previous journeys on this boat, we did many MOB drills.

Apr 1, 2024 | latitude38.com | Timothy Henry |Monica Grant |Andy Kopetzky |John Arndt

The skipper looked over his new crew. “Good morning, everyone. I’m Louis Kannen and this is the H.A.F.-designed sprit yawl Waggen. I don’t know why that’s her name; perhaps she was fleet pooch for many years. So, let’s get on with introductions. “This is Bert Wood, my first mate. Mr. Wood’s experience is entirely with plastic boats, the latest one looking somewhat like a carry-out container with canvas. “During my previous journeys on this boat, we did many MOB drills.

Mar 31, 2023 | latitude38.com | Andy Kopetzky |Monica Grant |John Arndt

While traveling through New Zealand, where everybody sails and sailing is part of the school curriculum, Del Rey Yacht Club race officials observed several races. The one that stood out for originality, participation and boldness was their mixed-fleet inverted start. Occupying a unique spot in the Southern Hemisphere, New Zealand has the resources for a proper inverted start as shown here:New AwardsThe club is planning new trophies. A benchmark and new standard in awards will be established.