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Christmas Pressie Idea #1Sep 12, 2008
Christmas is just around the corner so it’s time to start thinking for the ideal gifts to give your family and friends. can603 is a new member to the LSD Forums and has posted this wallet in the form of sails which he is selling on ebay. This “RE-SAIL” wallet is made from scrap sail material that would otherwise be thrown into a land... Photo of the week! Swan WorldsSep 12, 2008
© ROLEX/Kurt Arrigo - Swan 45 Plentyhttp://www.sailkarma.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss Through the fogSep 12, 2008Tricky conditions for the Rolex Big Boat Series fleet Rolex Swan Cup - the Mistral finally arrivesSep 12, 2008Rolex Swan Cup - scheduled earlier start of 10 AM came and went without any sign of the wind that had been forecast Quantum Racing stick to their principlesSep 12, 2008Quantum Racing stick to their principles in their final quest to win the Audi MedCup Circuit 2008 Trieste Challenge Day ThreeSep 12, 2008Trieste Challenge Day Three report from Kinley Fowler - Mirsky Racing Team Tingley (CAN) leads in the 2.4mR's with a day leftSep 12, 2008Canadian Paul TINGLEY came back strongly in today's two 2.4 Metre races A Canadian Perspective: Leading in the 2.4'sSep 12, 2008Races 7 and 8 of the Paralympic Games Qingdao America’s Cup: Franck Cammas answers questions about sailing the BMW Oracle trimaranSep 12, 2008Franck Cammas (FRA) is skipper of the "Groupama" program and BMW ORACLE Racing multihull consultant. In an interview for the Groupama website, Cammas shares his thoughts about the new BMW ORACLE Racing 90. Franck, what is your feeling after ... Ok, So I Lied. One more post.Sep 12, 2008Shot some video yesterday. Inluding some tacking maneuvers, flying two hulls, silent running and overtaking a sailboat (sort of). Wind was 5-8 knots. We paced the boat in the mid 20 knot range. Next week she gets packed up for the move to San Diego, CA.That is it for now! (honestly and truly) Letter from Qingdao: The speed or stress monkey?Sep 12, 2008Denis Kiely of the Irish Paralympic Team writes from Qingdao Scandone and Mckinnon-Tucker take Gold in QingdaoSep 12, 2008Nick SCANDONE and Maureen MCKINNON-TUCKER of the USA clinched the first gold medal of the 2008 Paralympic Sailing Compet Spectacular Rhodia warm-up races at the Trophéeclairefontaine ValenciaSep 12, 2008
One couldn't have asked for better conditions on the opening day of the Trophée Clairefontaine Valencia. The Rhodia warm up races got underway at 3pm right inside Port America's Cup with a very nice breeze that reached 10 knots and gave the dozens of spectators the opportunity to watch 8 very close races.There is no doubt, wind allowing of course, that... USA wins Gold at ParalympicsSep 12, 2008Paralympic Sailing Regatta Day 4: Scandone and McKinnon-Tucker cwin Gold with two races Left Flying HighSep 12, 2008
As I'm not getting much sailing in at the mo (either too busy at weekends or can't be bothered to tackle the weed at the club) I have been getting my wind-powered-sport kicks from a touch of power kiting in the past couple of weeks. And it rocks!!Our friends, Dom and Barry, at UFO Kite Shop have been running sessions on Weston beach every Tuesday evening... Rolex Big Boat Series - Day 1Sep 12, 2008
Mayhem, Ashley Wolfe and Vincitore Jim MitchellPhoto by: Rolex / Carlo BorlenghiLeaders revel in classic Bay conditions[source: Event Media]San Francisco, CA, USA - The 44th annual Rolex Big Boat Series kicked off with classic San Francisco Bay conditions of early fog and building breeze. Over 1,000 sailors on 111 boats completed the first of four days of... French Lead Tight Battle For Paralympic Gold Ahead Of Sonar FinaleSep 12, 2008The French trio of Bruno JOURDREN, Jerve LARHANT and Nicolas VIMONT VICARY held on to overall Sonar lead, but it's very close at the top ahead of the final day of racing at the Paralympic Sailing Competition. Results from Friday at Paralympics in QingdaoSep 12, 2008Results from Friday at Paralympics in Qingdao - First Gold goes to USA Canada's TINGLEY Reclaims 2.4 Metre LeadSep 12, 2008Canadian Paul TINGLEY came back strongly in today's two 2.4 Metre races to reclaim the overall lead heading into the final day of the Paralympic Sailing Competition. DEFAULT : BRITAIN'S OLYMPIC SAILORS CRUISE INTO BOAT SHOW ON BOARD ECOVER 3Sep 12, 2008Britain's Olympic sailors today cruised into the Southampton Boat Show with Mike Golding on board ECOVER 3. Team USA Secure Paralympic Gold In SKUD18 FleetSep 12, 2008Nick SCANDONE and Maureen MCKINNON-TUCKER of the USA clinched the first gold medal of the 2008 Paralympic Sailing Competition in the SKUD18 event after another dominant performance in today's races. Last chance for medals at QingdaoSep 12, 2008Brits focused on final medal push on last day of sailing at Paralympics in Qingdao Latest America's Cup wannabe is a monstrositySep 12, 2008Will Haynie - Special to The Post and Courier Friday, September 12, 2008 The sailing world has seen the ghoulish unveiling of the boat built by BMW Oracle Racing, owned by Oracle software founder Larry Ellison, that has been built for a one-on-one challenge against America's Cup defender Alinghi. The challenge to a match race is currently slithering its... Million pound deal agreed at PSP Southampton Boat ShowSep 12, 2008On the first day of the PSP Southampton Boat Show, leading yacht charter company Fairview Sailing has announced the signing of a one million pound contract with Ancasta for a fleet of new Beneteau yachts. Team GB sailors open nominations for Club of the YearSep 12, 2008Skandia Team GB's 49er sailor, Stevie Morrison and 470 sailor Joe Glanfield, opened nominations for the RYA's 2009 Club of the Year Award at the 2008 PSP Southampton Boat Show. Victory Team appeal against WPPA rulingSep 12, 2008The Victory Team from Dubai has asked for a review of the recent WPPA decision taken against them in the Class 1 World Powerboat Championship. A flying start to Little Britain Challenge CupSep 12, 2008A steady southwesterly 15-20 knot breeze greeted the 250 boats in this year's Little Britain Challenge Cup in Cowes as they lined up for the first gun of the 21st anniversary regatta on Thursday, 11 September. Sometimes You Have a Long Headline and It's Important but What You Really Want to Say is Very SimpleSep 12, 2008Nick Scandone for Sailor of the Year. Thunderstorms and stackingSep 12, 2008Ericsson 3 reports:We had a fantastic start of the evening. The wind rapidly increased to 12-14 knots and we have been going steadily in16,5 knots. The performance of the boat is fantastic, we are cruising over the two metre swell like nothing.The wind has been gusty and much effected by the surrounding clouds. At one point we did 20 knots of boatspeed in... Day 1 Big Boat SeriesSep 12, 2008
Joe Fly Melges 32 Photo ROLEX/Carlo BorlenghiSan Francisco, CA, USA - The 44th annual Rolex Big Boat Series kicked off with classic San Francisco Bay conditions of early fog and building breeze. Over 1,000 sailors on 111 boats completed the first of four days of racing in nine classes -- four for IRC-rated boats and five one-designs, 1D35, Beneteau 36.7,... Grand finaleSep 12, 2008iShares Cup heads for Amsterdam next week with only one point separating the leaders Quantum Racing clings onSep 12, 2008Going into 2008's final regatta of the Audi MedCup in Portimao iShares Cup: TeamOrigin and Alinghi set for head to head showdown in AmsterdamSep 12, 2008Next week the iShares Cup Extreme 40 Sailing Series arrives right in the heart of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, for the grand finale of the European circuit. After four events and am amazing 61 fast and furious races this season, ... Countdown to start of Volvo Ocean RaceSep 12, 2008The countdown to the start of the 10th running of the Volvo Ocean Race, formerly The Whitbread Round the World Race has begun. Olympic Paralympic Sailing: Britain’s sailors focussed on final medal pushSep 12, 2008Britain’s Paralympic sailors will be looking for one final massive effort on the closing day of the Beijing 2008 regatta as they bid to upset the odds and clinch last-gasp sailing silverware for ParalympicsGB tomorrow. The Brits currently ... Autumn talks at Classic Boat Museum GallerySep 12, 2008The Classic Boat Museum Gallery in East Cowes is holding a series of evening talks on maritime subjects during the autumn. Brits focussed on final medal pushSep 12, 2008Britain's Paralympic sailors will be looking for one final massive effort on the closing day of the Beijing 2008 regatta as they bid to upset the odds and clinch last gasp sailing silverware for ParalympicsGB. Day 4 worlds afternoon updateSep 12, 2008Offshore breeze today very unstable, shifty and gusty. RC waiting for wind to stabalize before sending fleet out.3 races planned for each fleet.Wind looks stronger than yesterday but still in wrong direction.Check class website for up to minute updates.SteveSent from my iPhonewww.stevebodner.com USA wins Gold In QingdaoSep 12, 2008The Skud 18 crew of Nick Scandone and Maureen Mckinnon-Tucker are believed to have won the first Gold medal Rolex X-35 Worlds Head To ItalySep 12, 2008A total of 54 entries from 10 nations makes the X-35 Worlds the largest international one-design race for these exciting craft since the X-35 Class was launched and granted ISAF Recognized Class status in 2006. British Sailing Stars To Sail For Gold In WeymouthSep 12, 2008The ISAF Grade 2 Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta gets underway at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, featuring some of the British stars returning from their success at the Olympic Games in Qingdao. Definitely worth waiting forSep 12, 2008Maritimo's latest release did not make it to the Sydney International Boat Show as planned, but its been worth the wait NEWS : Head-to-head showdownSep 12, 2008One week to go until Round 5 and the grand finale of the iShares Cup 2008 Sailing Series in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from Friday 19th to Sunday 21st September. Paralmpic Sailing Regatta: Top three result for Irish sailors in QingdaoSep 12, 2008Ireland’s Paul McCarthy, Paul Ryan and Richard Whealey placed 3rd in race 7 today in the Sonar class. They followed this with a 4th and 10th place in race 8 and 9 respectively and now lie in 9th position ... Rolex Big Boat Series: John Porters Full Throtle leads Melges 32Sep 12, 2008The first day of racing at the Melges 32 Rolex Big Boat Series was stellar with two races completed and Lake Geneva's John Porter on USA-32 Full Throttle seated in first place overall. Porter carries four points overnight, tied ... Soling World Championship: Olympic medallist Alessandra Sensini to open evenSep 12, 2008The Soling World Championship is underway al La Marina di Scarlino in Tuscany Italy and measurement procedures have begun. 43 crews from 18 different nations and three continents will be facing off on the Tyrrhenian Sea in the Gulf ... Exclusive Interview from Tom Ehman (BMWOracle)Sep 12, 2008BMW ORACLE's team launched an awesome racing machine and the team has begun their testing campaign of the 90x90 multihull in preparation for racing. Sebastien Destremau has asked BMWO spokesman’s Tom Ehman for an update on sailing the American DogZilla as well as catching up on other America's Cup current issues. SD: We have seen the launch of... Interview Bertarelli Part 3Sep 12, 2008La Coupe de l’America vous passionne-t-elle toujours autant ? EB : Je suis toujours amoureux d’Alinghi, de l’équipe, des architectes. En fait Numbers fait partie du team Alinghi. Dan est un ami de Brad, qui nous a supportés en Nouvelle Zélande à chacune de nos victoires, un véritable fan de notre équipe. Toutes ces choses sont belles, lorsque... Bertarelli Interview Part 2Sep 12, 2008Sur le site de notre confrère ValenciaSailing.com il est possible de trouver une vidéo exclusive (malheureusement en italien) d’Ernesto Bertarelli, la patron d’Alinghi, au regard de l’America’s Cup. Le milliardaire suisse était à Porto Cervo en Sardaigne pour participer à la Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup qu’il a remporté dans la division des Mini... Interview exclusive de Tom Ehman (BMWOracle)Sep 12, 2008L’équipe BMW ORACLE Racing a lancé une incroyable machine cette semaine et s’est directement attelé à commencer leur campagne de tests du maxi trimaran de 90 pieds par 90. Sébastien Destremau est allé à la rencontre de Tom Ehman, le porte parole de BMW ORACLE Racing, pour en savoir plus sur les premières navigations de ce monstre... Exclusive Interview from Tom Ehman (BMWOracle) on www.adonnante.comSep 12, 2008BMW ORACLE's team launched an awesome racing machine and the team has begun their testing campaign of the 90x90 multihull in preparation for racing. Sebastien Destremau has asked BMW ORACLE Racing’s Tom Ehman for an update on sailing the American DogZilla as well as catching up on other America's Cup current issues. SD: We have seen the launch of what... Champion of championsSep 12, 2008Sailing stars pitch up for the 19th Trophée Clairefontaine, to take place in Valencia this weekend BoatU.S. and U.S. Fish and Wildlife sign AgreementSep 12, 2008BoatU.S. and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service joined forces today to reinforce the values of sport fishing World Match Racing Tour: Points mean prizesSep 12, 2008The Blu26, a narrow, low freeboard rocket ship that turned out to be a bit of handful for the four man crew. Paralympic Games Regatta: Conditions marginal for third day racing says Aussie coachSep 12, 2008The third day of racing at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Qingdao started with a 3 hour postponement on shore before the fleets were sent out in the gentlest of breezes, filling in to about 4 knots and only lasting long enough to get one ... Soling World Championship: 43 crews from 18 nations and 3 continents to race in MaremmaSep 12, 2008The Soling World Championship is underway al La Marina di Scarlino in Tuscany Italy and measurement procedures have begun. 43 crews from 18 different nations and three continents will be facing off on the Tyrrhenian Sea in the ... Rolex Big Boat Series: Reichel-Pugh 45 Criminal Mischief leads IRC A in San Francisco BaySep 12, 2008The 44th annual Rolex Big Boat Series kicked off with classic San Francisco Bay conditions of early fog and building breeze. Over 1,000 sailors on 111 boats completed the first of four days of racing in nine classes -- ... America's Cup: BMW Oracle answers some questions about its 90 foot trimaranSep 12, 2008BYM News put some questions to BMW Oracle about its 90 foot trimaran. The team has decided to answer some of those questions – and some that were not asked - in an “Answers to frequently asked questions” format. ... Figaro Cap Istanbul: Competitors preparing for warSep 12, 2008Victory is something which you get used to; something which in a certain sense is deserved. Of course you need talent, but that’s not all. To succeed, you need a lot of sweat, time and a wealth of experience. ... Tea Route: Gitana 13 back in the northern hemisphereSep 12, 2008Yesterday morning, 0146 UT, the maxi-catamaran in the colours of the LCF Rothschild Group crossed the equator and thus passed back into the northern hemisphere and the North Atlantic. This was a zone that Lionel Lemonchois and his men ... 43 campaigns from 18 nationsSep 12, 2008The Soling Worlds to begin soon in Scarlino, Italy UK. Sail 4 Cancer Teams set to sail around the clock on Marine Lake at SouthportSep 12, 2008For the 42nd time since its inception, the 24 Hour Race start signal will be given at midday on September 13th 2008 with a finish time expected at the same time on the following day. The 24 Hour Race, ... Trophee Clairefontaine: Alinghi skipper Ed Baird talks about the eventSep 12, 2008Ed takes a look at the upcoming Clairefontaine event this weekend, next weekend’s Amsterdam iShares racing and discusses what has been a busy multihull season! Alinghi.com speaks to Ed Baird about this weekend’s racing and what he’s been up ... Acme Racing out to recover '06 formSep 12, 2008Searle brothers determined to recover the form that won them the Australian Class I offshore title in 2006. Sinking of Asgard II video now on BYM NewsSep 12, 2008As reported on BYM News, the Irish sail training ship, Asgard II, sank at 8.30 CET on Thursday, about 22 miles off Belle Isle, in Brittany France. She had been on passage from Falmouth to La Rochelle. The cause ... Racing for RedcliffeSep 12, 2008'Ezy Does It' determined to defend Australian title as offshore racing's new season opens at Redcliffe on September 21. VOR confirmed 8th entrySep 12, 2008Dutch yacht Team Delta Lloyd is confirmed as the eighth entry in the Volvo Ocean Race at a press conference in Amsterdam, which starts in Alicante, Spain on 4 October. The team will be sailing the winning boat from the 2005-06 event and will sail under the Dutch flag with sail number NED -1. The Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09 will be the 10th running of this... Aussie action from Paralympic GamesSep 12, 2008The third day of racing at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Qingdao started with a three hour postponement on shore A Friendly Navigation VoiceSep 12, 2008Currently I’m sitting in a hotel room in Essen (GER) writing you this post. It’s 7.30 in the morning and I just got out of bed. For the next three days I’m Umpiring for the “Internationale Deutsche Meisterschaft der Frauen im Match Race”.For sure the one thing I’ve learned already at this event, is to get a car-navigation system. A friendly... Leaders revel in classic Bay conditionsSep 12, 200844th annual Rolex Big Boat Series kicked off with classic San Francisco Bay conditions of early fog and building breeze. Paralympic Sailing Regatta Day 3: Team USA Lead TwSep 12, 2008Light and variable air forced extremely tight racing today in the Paralympic Regatta, Dan Tucker reports on the Lay Day and Race Day 3Sep 12, 2008Dan Tucker reports on the Lay Day and Race Day 3 Todd on Qingdao - Race Day 3 or was it 4?Sep 12, 2008Brian Todd of the Canadian team reports on Race Day 3 in Qingdao Letetr from Qingdao: The lay daySep 12, 2008Denis Kiely reports on the second day of racing and lay day from an Irish Perspective: The future of dinghy sailing in ChinaSep 12, 2008Lynn Fitzpatrick discovered what's really happening with the development of sailing in China Blessing of the fleetSep 12, 2008Boats, power and sail of all shapes and sizes set to turn out for the Southport Yacht Club's 62nd season opening. Indian Chief - ex APC Max relaunched after capsizeSep 12, 2008The Grainger cat once known as APC Max has been relaunched as Indian Chief and is ready for its first real hit out. 2008 J24 North Americans - Day 3Sep 12, 2008
Photo by Dallas Johnson Rank Bow Sail Boat Skipper R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 Total Nett 1st 27 5277 USA 5277 Healy, Tim 4.0 (7.0) 1.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 6.0 22.0 15.0 2nd 34 5235 4235 Mollicone, John 1.0 (8.0) 7.0 4.0 5.0 2.0 1.0 28.0 20.0 3rd 16 5357 Beauty Fastiggi, Bill (8.0) 2.0 5.0 2.0 1.0 8.0 5.0 31.0 23.0 4th 18 5078 Paraloc Welles,... Chapman Marine Planning ComebackSep 12, 2008Chapman Marine is likely to reopen in the next 30 days following 'restructuring'. Day 3 formula worldsSep 12, 2008Today was about saving face.Normally I would be happy about a big breeze day but with the Z, it was a challenge to find the zone. I finished all 4 races in the mid 30'sWe raced another 4 races in a side/off shore breeze producing big gust and shifts around the course. In the first 3 races, the port end was so favored that more than 3/4 the fleet... First training session of the Trophée ClairefontaineSep 12, 2008
The 8 champions and their crews taking part in this year's edition of the Trophée Clairefontaine took possession of their boats and carried out their first test and training session, inside Port America's Cup Port in Valencia. Wind conditions during the training session could be defined as acceptable. Throughout the morning, a constant and quite strong... |
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