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The race to safeguard navigation
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Why true wind angle matters offshore
Why true wind angle is the core offshore reference, and when apparent wind still matters and why. Report by Yacht Racing Performance Coach Stuart Greenfield: Af
Line honors for Newport Bermuda Race
It was a beautiful and somewhat blustery day when the 2026 Newport Bermuda Race got underway June 19 for 150 competing boats, and it did not take long for Trist
Spain win at SailGP Halifax
All 13 SailGP teams were in Halifax for the seventh event of Season Six, returning to the Canadian port city on June 20-21 after the venue was not included last
Sled wins TP52 World Championship title
Takashi Okura’s Sled team clinched the 2026 Rolex TP52 World Championship title over 11 nations on June 16-20 in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. It is their second world
Curmudgeon’s Observation
Everything slows down with age, except the time it takes cake and ice cream to reach your hips. Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has
Race to Alaska: The winner has won
Team Northbound Nutters won the 2026 Race to Alaska, riding their Farrier F-32SR across the finish line at 7:04pm (local time) on June 22 in Ketchikan, AK. Whil
Sailfaster with Tom Slingsby
Pete Boland hosts Sailfaster, a podcast series where racing sailors discuss what it takes to sail faster and how races are won. In this episode, Olympic gold me
Inside AC: Women on the wheel
Inside America’s Cup with host Niall Myant-Best is the official podcast of the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup, with each episode going under the surface of on
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Williamsburg VA Boating on the James & York Rivers and Chesapeake Bay
Williamsburg, Virginia sits at the heart of one of the East Coast's most storied boating regions. With the James River to the south and the York River to the north, local boaters enjoy easy access to miles of tidal waterways, from quiet creeks perfect for kayaking to wide-open stretches ideal for sailing and powerboating.
Just downstream, both rivers empty into the magnificent Chesapeake Bay — offering world-class fishing, cruising, and water sports. Whether you're launching from Chickahominy Riverfront Park, docking at a York River marina, or heading out for a day on the Bay, BoatBurg.com is your daily source for Williamsburg boating news, marina guides, and gear recommendations.
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