March 2023 - Sail Couture

Battle of Generations, Gender at 6 Metre NAs

by Kara Hugglestone

Russ Silvestri topped the 2016 North American Championships ahead of 6 Meter newcomer Eliza Richartz in an action-packed three-day event highlighting the best of the San Francisco sailing lifestyle. The International 6 Meter Rule has been around for more than 100 years making the 6 Meter one of the oldest performance racing yachts and longest [...] View Post

Sailing

Advertising As Art: ‘No Passion Without Risk’

by Kara Hugglestone

Great advertising can be art. One example is the Pantaenius Yacht Insurance campaign ‘No Passion Without Risk’. Martin Baum, Managing Director of the Pantaenius Group, set out to create a campaign that merged the passion for luxury yachts with the power of seduction. He succeeded completely. The sexy, sophisticated ads captivate. He chose a perfect [...] View Post

Food & Wine Lifestyle

Champagne Chairs – A Creative New Year’s Craft Project!

by Kara Hugglestone

How are you going to remember the special bubbly you enjoy this New Year’s Eve? A unique, crafty and fun memento would be a champagne cage chair. They are made from wire cork cages and are a clever way to recycle or up-cycle and make a delightful party favor, name card holder, ornament or gift. [...] View Post

Sailing Travel

Cruising the Caribbean on Windstar’s Splendid Sailing Ship

by Kara Hugglestone

What’s it like to sail on a cruise ship that actually sails too? Come along as we find out cruising the Caribbean on Windstar Cruises’ flagship Wind Surf! Windstar Cruises is known for imaginative itineraries and last year’s Hurricane Irma inspired them to get even more creative. As someone who enjoys traveling off the beaten [...] View Post

Sailing

America’s Cup 34!

by Kara Hugglestone

The 34th America’s Cup had a little something for everyone: the world’s best sailors, incredibly fast boats, achingly beautiful vistas, cutting-edge technology both on and off the water, controversy and of course the most dramatic come from behind victory in sports history. Many initially questioned Larry Ellison and Russell Coutts’ grand plan to redefine professional [...] View Post

Food & Wine Sailing Travel

Reliving the Best Moments of AC35 – On and Off the Water

by Kara Hugglestone

For sailing, shopping, dining, and entertainment, Bermuda was a perfect venue for the 35th America’s Cup. It’s only been a week since the Auld Mug flew south for only the third time in its 166-year history, and here at Sail Couture, we’re already nostalgic for the spectacle and excitement that only a battle between nations [...] View Post

Lifestyle Sailing Travel

America’s Cup Sets Sail in the Windy City

by Kara Hugglestone

After a slow start, the Windy City lived up to its name for the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Chicago with Land Rover BAR setting a new speed record of 34.17 knots. But the excitement wasn’t restricted to the racing. From the onshore activities to the incredible hospitality of the city as a whole, [...] View Post

Lifestyle

A Taste of Cruising the British Virgin Islands

by Karen Lile

There are challenges to doing adventure photography underwater off the back of a 40’ Beneteau sailboat while island hopping in the British Virgin Islands. But a Pain Killer rum drink, an Italian chef’s specially prepared meal and a beautiful sunset is a rewarding end to each day of sailing and snorkeling. The afternoon sunlight illuminates [...] View Post

Food & Wine

The Best Places in the Bay Area to Dock and Dine

by Kara Hugglestone

Sail Couture’s picks for the best waterfront dining locations on San Francisco Bay. How to improve waterfront dining? Arrive by boat, of course; the fare is that much more flavorful, the views more dramatic, and the experience more memorable. Looking for quick nosh or out for a special occasion, our 2017 edition is sure to [...] View Post

Sailing

Beau Geste Beautiful in Pac52 Cup

by Kara Hugglestone

Karl Kwok’s Beau Geste is now on a two-event winning streak after taking the inaugural Pac52 Cup with six bullets in seven races. When legendary skipper Karl Kwok learned there could be up to seven yachts racing in the inaugural Pac52 Cup, he put Beau Geste on a ship bound for San Francisco. Although new [...] View Post