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by Maura Flaherty

Maura Flaherty is SAIL's editorial intern from Northwestern University.

In Search of an Iceberg

by Maura Flaherty, Posted February 20, 2013
Teresa Carey and her husband, Ben, plan to release their documentary film, One Simple Question, to film festivals this summer. The film follows the couple as they move aboard their Bristol Channel Cutter 28 Elizabeth and set sail in search of a mammoth iceberg adrift in the North Atlantic. 

Liz Clark: Surfer, Sailor, Explorer

by Maura Flaherty, Posted January 14, 2013
Liz Clark, 32, longtime sailor and surfer, spent the last six years fulfilling her lifelong dream of sailing around the world, or just about. While Clark didn’t make it all the way around, she navigated most of the South Pacific Ocean solo on board her Cal 40 Swell.

Seventh Skipper Retires from Vendée Globe

by Maura Flaherty, Posted November 26, 2012
Vincent Riou of France surrendered his spot in the 2012 Vendee Globe Sunday morning, becoming the seventh skipper to retire from the race. After he collided with a FO (floating object) Saturday, Riou damaged his boat’s monohull and the shroud underneath his outrigger.

Rolex Renews US Sailing Sponsorship

by Maura Flaherty, Posted November 25, 2012
Rolex Watch U.S.A. and US Sailing announced Monday Rolex will renew their long-standing sponsorship of US Sailing, the sport’s national governing body.

Sailrocket Takes New Speed Record

by Maura Flaherty, Posted November 19, 2012
  "That's it... We've smashed the arse off it!” tweeted the Vestas Sailrocket 2 team on Friday. The team broke the 500 meter speed record, with an average of 59.38 knots Friday in Ludertiz, Namibia.

Two Television Appearances for Tartan Yachts

by Maura Flaherty, Posted November 13, 2012
Tartan and C&C Yachts have been making “World Class, Heirloom Quality Yachts” for 50 years, and this month they are gaining recognition with appearances on two television shows.

Windsurfing Remains Olympic Sport in 2016

by Maura Flaherty, Posted November 12, 2012
The 2012 ISAF Annual Conference wrapped up Sunday and released the decision that windsurfing, not kiteboarding, will be included in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Mild Weather and Heavy Crowds Mark Start of the Vendée Globe

by Maura Flaherty, Posted November 9, 2012
The 20 solo sailors preparing for the 28,050-mile Vendée Globe race around the world that begins tomorrow can breathe a momentary sigh of relief tonight, as the weather forecast for the start of their journey looks mild.

Ben Ainslie and Lijia Xu Receive ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Award

by Maura Flaherty, Posted November 7, 2012
The 2012 ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards were presented to Ben Ainslie, 35, of Great Britain and Lijia Xu, 25, of China yesterday at the Mansion House in Dublin, Ireland. 

What Sandy Means to Sailors

by Maura Flaherty, Posted November 6, 2012
Ten days after Superstorm Sandy raged up the East Coast, residents are still surveying the damage and beginning to rebuild. Staggering images of railcars on highways and rollercoasters in the ocean complement staggering numbers...
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