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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 Advertising As Art: ‘No Passion Without Risk’
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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 Reliving the Best Moments of AC35 – On and Off the Water
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‘Capturing the Power’ at the Northern California Women’s Sailing Seminar

by Kara Hugglestone
Have you ever wished for a sailing seminar taught by women for women that was also tailored to your interests and skill level? Meet the Northern California Women’s Sailing Seminar – an educational, fun and motivating weekend hosted by the Island Yacht Club, in Alameda, San Francisco’s East Bay. northern california women’s sailing seminar on [...] View Post ‘Capturing the Power’ at the Northern California Women’s Sailing Seminar
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Ella Vickers Sailcloth Collection: Carry Your Passion for Sailing with You

by Kara Hugglestone
Ella Vickers Sailcloth Collection makes sailcloth bags you will love as much as sailing. A passionate sailor herself, Ella was one of the first to repurpose sails into bags. Twenty years later she continues to make captivating items out of this unique medium. Each year Ella expands her collection of designs. It’s exciting to see [...] View Post Ella Vickers Sailcloth Collection: Carry Your Passion for Sailing with You
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Lifestyle Sailing

From Fashion to Foulies, Kristy Hinze-Clark Takes Sydney Hobart by Storm

by Kara Hugglestone
History was made when Kristy Hinze-Clark, the beautiful Australian model who co-owns the 100-foot supermaxi Comanche with husband Jim Clark steered the yacht across the Rolex Sydney Hobart finish line on December 28. It was a double first: The first female owner to take line honors in the history of the Rolex Sydney Hobart, and [...] View Post From Fashion to Foulies, Kristy Hinze-Clark Takes Sydney Hobart by Storm
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North Sails and Saks Fifth Avenue Host Regatta Viewing Party on San Francisco Bay

by Kara Hugglestone
The North Sails Collection pop-up shop is soon to conclude a successful run at Saks Fifth Avenue in San Francisco. Everyone knows North Sails makes beautiful, state-of-the-art sails, but did you know they make stylish sportswear too? The North Sails Collection is as attractive, functional, and innovative as you would expect from the venerable sailmaker, though [...] View Post North Sails and Saks Fifth Avenue Host Regatta Viewing Party on San Francisco Bay
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Pac52 Invisible Hand Brings High-Performance Racing Back to the Bay

by Kara Hugglestone
A sleek and sexy yacht is turning heads slicing across San Francisco Bay—the stunning new Pac52 Invisible Hand. Invisible Hand is the second hull completed in the exciting new Pac52 Class. The Pac52 sailboats are similar to the TP52 Class, but with a lighter engine, more stability, and a taller mast supporting more sail area—Invisible [...] View Post Pac52 Invisible Hand Brings High-Performance Racing Back to the Bay
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Sailing for a Cure: The Leukemia Cup Regatta

by Kira Maixner
Every year Leukemia Cup Regattas are hosted at Yacht Clubs across North America. Last year, 10,000 sailors came together nationwide to raise $4 million dollars for research, patient and community support, public health education, and professional education. greater bay area leukemia cup regatta, photo by: ellen hoke photography greater bay area leukemia cup regatta, photo [...] View Post Sailing for a Cure: The Leukemia Cup Regatta
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Sailing into a Dream: The Corsica Classic 5th Edition

by Kara Hugglestone
The 5th Edition of the Corsica Classic that took place August 22-30th is far away my favorite one. Aboard Oiseau de Feu ©Katia Kulawick-Assante The official Corsica Classic Polo by Lacoste, from the “Marine Alphabet” line ©Lacoste Sebago, always on the dock(side) ©Sebago Probably because the casting was fantastic, probably because the week was made [...] View Post Sailing into a Dream: The Corsica Classic 5th Edition
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Oscar de la Renta Resort Dazzles on the Shore of Lake Tahoe

by Kara Hugglestone
Oscar de la Renta’s Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia unveil their 2018 Resort Collection at the League to Save Lake Tahoe’s annual fashion event and fundraiser. Once a year, a beautiful stretch of beach along Lake Tahoe’s Incline Village turns into a high-fashion runway. It’s the League to Save Lake Tahoe’s 48th Annual Fashion on [...] View Post Oscar de la Renta Resort Dazzles on the Shore of Lake Tahoe
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What It’s Like to Sail One of the World’s Fastest Yachts: Aboard Super Maxi Lending Club

by Kara Hugglestone
Recently the Super Maxi Trimaran Lending Club 2, one of the biggest, fastest and renowned sailing yachts on the water, took a break in between breaking records and visited San Francisco Bay. Some sailors got to experience her firsthand and we were two of the lucky ones. Flying an ama, photo: Lending Club Lending Club [...] View Post What It’s Like to Sail One of the World’s Fastest Yachts: Aboard Super Maxi Lending Club
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Silly Costumes and Serious Fun at RYC Beer Can Opening Day

by Kara Hugglestone
All too often sailing is perceived as snobbish. This year Richmond Yacht Club reminded sailors not to take it – or themselves – too seriously with Beer Can Opening Day, a ‘hoity-toity-themed’ beer can race that fortuitously fell on April 1st. merrick cheney and beer can opening day organizer john dukat in their hoity-toity finery [...] View Post Silly Costumes and Serious Fun at RYC Beer Can Opening Day