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SERO Sailing to Build the Viper 640
A new era with the same class energy and culture The Viper 640 Class has appointed SERO Sailing as the new official class builder, marking an exciting new chapter for the popular high-performance one-design class.
Solo for 28 Hours: Irish Viper Owner Tackles the SilverRudder Challenge
While most Viper racers are mostly racing one design, some owners are interested in using the Viper in handicap racing and other formats. Recently, the 1st Viper participated in what is becoming a quite famous solo regatta in Denmark, the SilverRudder Challenge. Ian “Paddy” Paterson raced Viper 224 (Previously Black Adder) for over 28 hours…
In March it was Back To Bacardi for the Vipers
After a spectacular winter series in Sarasota, 23 Vipers migrated east to race in Miami in the Bacardi Cup from March 7-9. Day 1 found the boats ashore in the morning waiting for the breeze to fill in, but once it did, the fleet was off and running. Three races were completed on Thursday with…
Viper Worlds wrap-up video
Icarus Media did a bang-up job covering the All State Sugarbowl 2023 Viper 640 World Championship two weeks ago at Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans. Here’s their wrap-up video. Viper 640 Worlds videos
Allstate Sugarbowl 2023 Viper 640 World Championship – Final Report
Jackson Benvenutti Goes Wire-To-Wire to Win Allstate Sugar Bowl 2023 Viper World Championships
Grace Howie and Meredith Killion win inaugural Viper 640 Women’s North American Championship
After four races on Day 1 of the Championship, Grace Howie and Meredith Killion had a solid lead going into the second and final day. Sailing with Cardwell Potts and Ted Ferrarone, after the completion of six races (two on the final day), they reported a scoreline of 1-4-3-1-1-2, by far the most consistent performance…
Marcus Eagan wins Viper 640 World and North American Championships
Congratulations to Marcus Eagan, Andrew Eagan, and Jackson Benvenutti (Mandeville, LA) for winning both the Goslings 2019 Viper 640 World Championship and the 2019 Viper 640 North Americans. Hosted by Alamitos Bay Yacht Club (Long Beach, CA), the four-day Championship consisted of 13 races in atypical Long Beach conditions – light, 8-10 knots except for…
Sharon Green Photos from the Goslings 2019 Viper 640 World Championship
Award-winning photographer did an absolutely superlative job capturing the color, flavor, and texture of the Goslings Viper 640 World Championship. Many have been posted in low resolution on this website and on Facebook, but if you want a photo from Sharon, simply click on this link. 2019 VIPER 640 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PHOTOS Great images, great…
Faces in the Crowd – Goslings Viper 640 Worlds
From 1958 to 2006, in the back of Sports Illustrated was a column of editorial called Faces in the Crowd. These started out being the super stars…but transitioned into both pro and amateur athletes who made a difference in the world of sports. In the world of sailing, particularly in the world of the Viper…
Goslings Viper 640 World Championship – Day 3 – Moving Day!
Day three of the Goslings Viper 640 World Championship is what the sailors called “moving day.” The Catalina High was predicted to suck the air out of the race course mid-afternoon and, after two good races in 8-10 knots, the High’s effect was felt, and the third race was finished in very light conditions. With…