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OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Championship 2009Jan 6, 2009Tthe OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Championship is being conducted fom 6th - 11th January 2009. Fourth time lucky, Riou describes Le Cam’s rescueJan 6, 2009
[Source: Vendée Globe] Vincent Riou (PRB) and Armel Le Cléac’h (Brit Air) spoke to the Vendée Globe organizers in Paris this evening, and described their successful rescue of Jean Le Cam from the capsized VM Matériaux…Vincent Riou (PRB): Jean Le Cam is doing fine, after what was probably a most difficult experience. A few hours ago the rescue... Sailing by the numbers - Portimao Global Ocean RaceJan 6, 2009In his spare time in the Portimao Global Ocean Race Felipe Cubillos is at his navigation station, calculating. Russell Coutts talks about the RC44'sJan 6, 2009
[Source: RC44] Yachting journalist Andy Rice caught up with Russell Coutts during the RC 44 Gold Cup, in Puerto Calero. He shares his vision about the Class and its future.Why did you choose Lanzarote for the Gold Cup? What do you think of the venue? As a sailing venue this place is just awesome. Most of the racing we do is usually under 16 knots of... Vendee Globe - Racing OnJan 6, 2009Vendee race leader Michel Desjoyeaux is skirting the Falklands Islands with 135 miles lead America's Cup: Bill Koch talks about his Amicus Curiae, Bertarelli, Coutts and moreJan 6, 2009In an exclusive interview with BYM News editor, Marian Martin, Bill Koch talks about the Amicus Curiae he filed on New Year’s Day in support of GGYC’s appeal against an Appellate Division decision that the Spanish yacht club, CNEV, ... Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta: Maritime Heritage to come aliveJan 6, 2009An armada of vintage, classic and modern day pleasure, racing and work vessels will set the pace on Monday, January 26, in New Zealand’s oldest sporting event, the Oceanbridge Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta. First held 169 years ago as ... Portimao Global Ocean Race: Felipe Cubillos takes about the numbers gameJan 6, 2009In his spare time, when he is not pushing his red hot racing machine across Southern Ocean waters, Felipe Cubillos is at his navigation station, calculating. Every three hours he gets an updated poll showing the position of his ... New : Fourth time lucky — Riou describes Le Cam’s rescueJan 6, 2009Vincent Riou (PRB): Jean Le Cam is doing fine, after what was probably a most difficult experience. A few hours ago the rescue wasn't certain. Le Cam's boat partly filled with water, so he was in the bow. Riou waited with Armel throughout the day to make sure they were there when he came out. They couldn't contact him. On one sail past... Great Oranges, but Don't leave your Yacht there!Jan 6, 2009They make great oranges, hold a good Americas Cup, produce Popes and Kings -but don't leave your boat in Valencia! Le Cam safe and sound on board PRB!Jan 6, 2009
JEAN MARIE LIOT / DPPI / Vendée GlobeJean Le Cam has been rescued safe and sound aboard PRB, but Vincent Riou’s yacht suffers damage in the process.This evening a full-scale rescue operation was in place to retrieve Jean Le Cam from the upturned hull of VM Matériaux – a Chilean Navy tug boat equipped with divers was on its way, a helicopter had been... Vendee Globe: Jean Le Cam rescued, but Vincent Riou yacht damagedJan 6, 2009This evening a full-scale rescue operation was in place to retrieve Jean Le Cam from the upturned hull of VM Matériaux, a Chilean Navy tug boat equipped with divers was on its way, a helicopter had been deployed and ... Le Cam safe and sound on board PRB!Jan 6, 2009Jean Le Cam has been rescued safe and sound aboard PRB, but Vincent Riou's yacht suffers damage in the process. Newswire : Special radio session with Vincent and ArmelJan 6, 2009At 20h10 (UTC) you will be able to hear us talking (in French) to Vincent Riou and then at 20h20 (UTC) to Armel Le Cléac'h. We will bring you a summary of what they say later this evening New : Le Cam safe and sound on board PRB!Jan 6, 2009This evening a full-scale rescue operation was in place to retrieve Jean Le Cam from the upturned hull of VM Matériaux – a Chilean Navy tug boat equipped with divers was on its way, a helicopter had been deployed and the tanker Sonangol Kassanje was standing by — but in the end it was Vincent Riou who successfully recovered fellow... All thoughts with Jean Le CamJan 6, 20091900hrs GMT There is nothing that can be said today as the fleet await news of Jean Le Cam's rescue. A story that has sent shivers down my spine and a stark reminder that this race is far from over and clearly the south has not stopped claiming it's victims just yet. Day 3 of the Flying Fifteen Pre-Worlds 2009Jan 6, 2009Todays report covers Flying Fifteen Pre-Worlds heat 4 and 5. Jonny’s Passage to Auckland - 6 Jan 09Jan 6, 2009
Jonny is moving steadily towards Auckland and his team who will arrive there tomorrow from UK. He is beating up against a steady 20+ knots in awkward seas and finding, not unexpectedly, that the fatigue that has built up over the last 58 days is taking its toll. At present he is just passing the southern end of North Island. Seb Josse... Le Cam - rescuedJan 6, 2009VM Materiaux skipper swims to PRB, but Riou's yacht sustains damage Vendee Globe - Contact with Jean Le Cam in upturned hullJan 6, 2009Vincent Riou (PRB) had arrived at the scene and made contact with Jean Le Cam inside the upturned hull Vendee Globe: Michel Desjoyeaux skirting the FalklandsJan 6, 2009Michel Desjoyeaux is now skirting the outlying edges at the north-west of the Falklands Islands. Foncia is being chased hard on the route north by Roland Jourdain (Veolia Environnment), who is currently 135 miles behind, having regained some of ... Sunseeker sales beat credit crunchJan 6, 2009Sunseeker London have announced turnover of more than sixty million pounds for their financial year ending November 2008. New : Signs of life… but the waiting continuesJan 6, 2009The pink IMOCA 60 is floating upside down around 200 miles west of Cape Horn (56° 17’ S, 73° 46’ W), with the bulb of her keel detached, in a slightly stern-down position — possibly due to the ballast tanks being full at the time of the capsize. Riou was able to spot a ‘flag’ poking out of one of the through-hull... Volvo Ocean Race: Green Dragon announces new crew ahead of in port raceJan 6, 2009Green Dragon have announced crew changes ahead of the forthcoming In Port race this Saturday 10th January. As part of their planned crew rotation, Volvo and America’s Cup sailor Ian Budgen will step onboard in place of watch leader ... RC44: An interview with Russell CouttsJan 6, 2009Yachting journalist Andy Rice caught up with Russell Coutts during the RC 44 Gold Cup, in Puerto Calero. He shares his vision about the Class and its future. Why did you choose Lanzarote for the Gold Cup? What do ... Vendee Globe: Vincent Riou on scene, Jean Le Cam responds, naval tug en routeJan 6, 2009Huge relief all round as Vincent Riou made contact with missing skipper Jean Le Cam this afternoon. At 1421 (GMT) Vincent Riou on PRB arrived at the scene of VM Matériaux’s capsize. Riou reported that he found the yacht ... Hungary And Spain Tie For Lead At Start Of Flying Dutchman WorldsJan 6, 2009Hungarians Szabolcs MAJTHENYI and Andras DOMOKOS and Spain's Gines ROMERO and Alvaro MORENO hold first equal points after first day of 2008 Flying Dutchman Worlds in Napier, New Zealand. Contact made with Le CamJan 6, 2009There has been huge relief all round as Vincent Riou has managed to make contact with missing Vendee Globe skipper Jean Le Cam this afternoon, Tuesday, 6 January. Vendée Globe: Contact made with Le CamJan 6, 2009Fellow Vendée competitor Vincent Riou has made contact with Jean Le Cam Innovation in production: SmartRiggingJan 6, 2009
The R&D department at Smart Rigging have indicated that product improvement will become progressively important over the next couple of years as the worldwide market for fibre rigging is expected to grow exponentially. Therefore an improvement to stay ahead of the competition was a necessity.By using cutting-edge technology in our production process,... Contact Made With LE CAMJan 6, 2009Contact has been made with Vendée Globe competitor Jean LE CAM, who sent a distress signal early this morning as his boat VM Matériaux capsized close to Cape Horn. UPDATE: Contact made with Le CamJan 6, 2009Huge relief all round as Vincent Riou made contact with missing skipper Jean Le Cam this afternoon. At 1421 (GMT) Vincent Riou on PRB arrived at the scene of VM Matériaux’s capsize. Riou reported that he found the yacht floating upside down, missing its keel bulb, but a small ‘flag’ was visible at one of the through-hull fittings on the bow of the... A Cat WorldsJan 6, 2009
Glenn Ashby A-Cat Worlds 2009 - Photo by Andrea Francolini Australia’s Glenn Ashby performed brilliantly today in Races 4, 5 and 6 of the A-Cat Worlds at Belmont, on Lake Macquarie. All three races for the 94-boat fleet were sailed in similar 10-12 knots conditions, perfect for these high performance catamarans. -... New : Contact made with Le CamJan 6, 2009At 1421 (GMT) Vincent Riou on PRB arrived at the scene of VM Matériaux’s capsize. Riou reported that he found the yacht floating upside down, missing its keel bulb, but a small ‘flag’ was visible at one of the through-hull fittings on the bow of the upturned yacht. Riou shouted for Le Cam and heard a response from the French... Photos Volvo Ocean RaceJan 6, 2009
Equipo Telefonica Shore Manager Campbell Field mucks in with boat maintenance.Ericsson 3 is prepared to be lifted back into the water. Delta Lloyd undergoes major repairs in the Singapore haul-out area after sustaining damage during Leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09Ericsson 4 in the Singapore haul-out area, having been returned to the warehouse for... Crew Changes for Green DragonJan 6, 2009
Photo by Dave Kneale/Volvo Ocean RaceGreen Dragon have announced crew changes ahead of the forthcoming In Port race this Saturday 10th January. As part of their planned crew rotation, Volvo and America’s Cup sailor Ian Budgen will step onboard in place of watch leader Damian Foxall for the next leg to Qingdao.Also re-joining Green Dragon for the In Port... VENDEE GLOBE 2008/09: VM Matériaux spottedJan 6, 2009
The Chilean search and rescue plane deployed to assist VM Matériaux, following Jean Le Cam’s distress call at 0140 (GMT), this morning flew over the area at 0945 and has confirmed sight of the IMOCA 60. The yacht is reported to be upside down, however it is not clear whether the keel is still attached.The cargo vessel Sanangol Kassagie, a 180-tonne... Diving south again in the Portimao Global Ocean RaceJan 6, 2009Now that Beluga Racer and Desafio Cabo de Hornos are past the eastern end of the ice gate, both boats are on a deep dive south to catch the outer edge of a passing low pressure system, writes Brian Hancock. Weather - Resume : A disturbed westerly flowJan 6, 2009The wind is continuing to blow on the rear of the fleet in the extreme west of the Pacific with gusts reaching 45/50 knots and with heavy seas. Conditions will only start to calm on Wednesday as the low fills to the south of New Zealand. The high just to the east of New Zealand is moving away from R Wilson to catch S White, so the former is accelerating... Newswire : Riou approaching, extra means being put in placeJan 6, 2009Vincent Riou will be reaching VM Matériaux at around 14h30 GMT and Armel Le Cléac’h thirty minutes or so later. The two sailors will then be focusing on one goal: entering in contact with Jean Le Cam to get a reaction from him, hoping to obtain some sign of life, as it would appear that Jean did not hear the foghorn on the oil... Aviva Ocean Racing update: Thoughts with Jean Le CamJan 6, 2009The Aviva Ocean Racing team's thoughts are with the VM Matériaux team following this morning's news of Jean Le Cam's capsize. Shark lessons for Ainslie at Etchells championshipsJan 6, 2009Participants in the 2009 Etchell Australian Championship, including triple Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie will receive instructions on what to do if they come face-to-face with one of the large sharks responsible for over a dozen recently reported sightings. Vendee Globe: Brian Thompson, on board Bahrain Team Pindar, expresses concern for Jean Le CamJan 6, 2009Hi All, Like everyone, very anxious about Jean Le Cam till he is safely on a rescue craft and heading for land. Sounds like he will be down below, having set off his EPIRB, perhaps with a keel failure causing ... Vendee Globe: Sam Davies blasting out the classicsJan 6, 2009Today has been a good day! Roxy is through the last gate and her bow is pointing directly at Cape Horn!!! Good thing number one! Yesterday I had lighter winds which enabled me to do a thorough check all ... Solent sailor joins the DragonsJan 6, 2009Yachtsman Ian Budgen, based in Hamble in the south of England, will join the Green Dragon squad for leg four of the Volvo Ocean Race, replacing Damian Foxall, who is stepping down for the leg from Singapore to Qindao. The old man and the seaJan 6, 2009He may have just celebrated his sixtieth birthday, but Magnus Olsson is fitter than most men half his age. Now, for the first time, he's been given command of a Volvo Ocean Race boat, while Ericsson 3 skipper Anders Lewander recovers from surgery. Airon Marine 400 T Top: high classJan 6, 2009
01/2009 - Showed for the first time during last Cannes Boat show, the new Airon 400T-Top both meets high class and exceptional navigability standards, whatever the chosen engine. Soft on the waves, easy to handle, the new Airon 400 T-Top has everything to conquer demanding and careful customers. The new Top provides a special lighting which gives a... Vendee Globe: Tanker Sanangol Kassagie alongside VM Matériaux, but unable to launch boatJan 6, 2009Latest news is that the tanker Sanangol Kassagie is alongside VM Matériaux but unable to launch a rescue boat due to the sea state. Armel Le Cléac'h (Brit Air) and Vincent Riou (PRB) expect to be on the scene ... New : On their way… French skippers updateJan 6, 2009Latest news is that the tanker Sanangol Kassagie is alongside VM Matériaux but unable to launch a rescue boat due to the sea state. Armel Le Cléac'h (Brit Air) and Vincent Riou (PRB) expect to be on the scene in around four hours, around 15h (GMT). News from Armel and Alain Gautier, plus updates from the latest press conference,... New official charity for Cowes WeekJan 6, 2009Cowes Week is to have a new official charity with the organisers announcing that the RNLI will be its nominated charity for 2009. Contract awarded to remove stern of MSC NapoliJan 6, 2009A major contract to remove the stern of the container vessel MSC Napoli has been awarded to the newly-established company Global Response Maritime B.V., based in The Netherlands. Three Protest in the VOR 2008-2009 |1Jan 6, 2009There are three 'protests' pending in the VOR 2008-2009. I've placed the parenthesis around protest because as far as I can see, there are only two, plus a report from the measurer about a replacement bow on Ericsson 4. (This is according to rule RRS 78.3)The rule book says a report from the measurer to the race committee is not a protest. The RC must... WSSR Council announces the ratification of a new World RecordJan 6, 2009Record: World C class recordYacht: Macquarie InnovationName: Simon McKeon. AUSDates: 19th December 2008Start time: 12:37:54.8Finish time: 12:38:14.9Elapsed time: 20.01Distance: 500 metresCurrent: 0.42 ktsAverage speed: 48.14 ktsVenue: Sandy Point. AUS Previous record: 1993: Yellow Pages: Simon Mckeon AUS: Sandy Point. ... Newswire : Shrimps for SteveJan 6, 2009"It is strange to be torn between wanting to go fast and catch up the others in front, and really needing to slow down to get the pilot calibrated in order to be able to go fast! It is really nice up here at these higher latitudes - quite warm and often sunny. The shrimps seem to think so to, there are countless millions of them, and every wave... Major rescue operation underway in Vendee GlobeJan 6, 2009The most serious incident so far in the Vendee Globe involved third placed Jean Le Cam aboard VM Matériaux who this morning informed his shore team that he was in distress about 200 miles west of Cape Horn. Ericsson 4 - almost a VO70Jan 6, 2009More embarrassment as Volvo Ocean Race leader is found to be 2mm too long... Vendee Globe: VM Materiaux spotted by search and rescue aircraftJan 6, 2009Chilean search and rescue plane deployed to assist VM Materiaux flew over the area and has confirmed sighting the yacht 12 foot skiff Interdominions: Australian Team still leads with only 2 heats leftJan 6, 2009A mid range 3rd rig Southeaster of 15-20kts hit the bay for heats 7 & 8 yesterday. Yabba Dabba made the best of it winning both races. Garde and Nuplex finished second and third respectively in heat 7. Nuplex ... Vendée Globe: VM Matériaux capsizesJan 6, 2009Third placed Jean Le Cam has capsized and triggered two distress beacons since morning Portimao Global Race: leaders dive southJan 6, 2009The leading pack of the ocean race have headed south to find the low pressure system Vendee Globe: VM Materiaux spotted by plane; tanker Sanangol Kassagie has yacht in sightJan 6, 2009The Chilean search and rescue plane deployed to assist VM Matériaux, following Jean Le Cam’s distress call at 0140 (GMT), this morning flew over the area at 0945 and has confirmed sight of the IMOCA 60. The yacht is ... New : VM Matériaux spottedJan 6, 2009The yacht is reported to be upside down, however it is not clear whether the keel is still attached. The cargo vessel Sanangol Kassagie, a 180-tonne petrol tanker, diverted to the scene is currently less than one mile from VM Matériaux’s location and has also got the yacht in sight. No contact has yet been made with VM Matériaux,... Nick Rogers leads but Russians win on day two of Prince Philip CupJan 6, 2009Russian boats won both races on day two of the Prince Philip Cup sailed on Sydney Harbour. Hart continues to lead Flying 15 Worlds Pre-eventJan 6, 2009Grant Alderson and Dean Mcauley of Australia move into second place at Flying 15 Worlds Pre-event Prince Philip Cup Dragon championship: Tasmanian leads, but Russians win on day twoJan 6, 2009Tasmanian Dragon class skipper Nick Rogers has opened up a commanding points lead, but Russian boats won both races on day two of the Prince Philip Cup sailed on Sydney Harbour. In flukey easterly easterly breezes ranging from 10 ... Vendee Globe: Tanker making all possible speed to Jean Le Cam last positionJan 6, 2009Those called to assist Jean Le Cam (VM Matériaux) are rushing to the location as quickly as possible, whilst the leaders who have rounded Cape Horn are now racing north. Approximately 200 miles in west of Cape Horn, between ... ASHBY Has One Hand On Sixth A-Cat CrownJan 6, 2009Australia's Glenn ASHBY performed brilliantly today in races four, five and six of the A-Cat Worlds at Belmont, on Lake Macquarie to extend his overall lead and close in on his sixth championship title. Newswire : Séb Josse in AucklandJan 6, 2009One week after officially pulling out of the competition due to rudder damage, Sébastien Josse (BT) reached New Zealand and the safe waters of Viaduct Basin in Auckland yesterday January 5 at 23.45 GMT. "Of course, it's great to see the guys from the team, and I really enjoy their welcome, but I can't help thinking that my former rivals in... LE CAM In Difficulty Near Cape HornJan 6, 2009At 00:26 UTC this morning, Vendée Globe competitor Jean LE CAM informed his shore team that he was in distress 200 miles west of Cape Horn. New : As fast as possibleJan 6, 2009Approximately 200 miles in west of Cape Horn, between 56° 17 ' South and 73° 46 ' West Jean Le Cam’s EPIRB was activated this Tuesday at 02h40 (French time). Immediately, the Chilean and French maritime rescue services (MRCC) were alerted and a 180-tonne tanker has been diverted to the scene, it should be in the area around 11.30 (French... B14 Worlds: Opening races abandoned in TasmaniaJan 6, 2009Winds gusting to 30 knots this afternoon caused the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania race officer to abandon the scheduled opening heats for the B14 skiff class on Hobart’s Derwent River. The wind consistently was over 20 knots and ... Vendee Globe: BT safely moored in AucklandJan 6, 2009Just one week after having notified the Vendée Globe Race Committee he was officially pulling out of the competition due to rudder damage, Sébastien Josse reached New Zealand and the safe waters of Viaduct Basin in Auckland yesterday January ... Glenn Ashby has one hand on sixth A-Cat Crown; James Spithill lies 7thJan 6, 2009
[Source: A-Cat Worlds Media Center] Australia’s Glenn Ashby performed brilliantly today in Races 4, 5 and 6 of the A-Cat Worlds at Belmont, on Lake Macquarie.All three races for the 94-boat fleet were sailed in similar 10-12 knots conditions, perfect for these high performance catamarans.The fourth race of the 2009 A-Cat Worlds was one for the history... Sébastien JOSSE : “It's hard to step back ashore when the guys have just started to go back up the Atlantic”Jan 6, 2009Just one week after having notified the Vendée Globe Race Committee he was officially pulling out of the competition due to rudder damage, Sébastien Josse reached New Zealand and the safe waters of Viaduct Basin in Auckland yesterday January 5 at 23.45 GMT. BT, which was knocked down by a wave (...) First two around, but at what cost?Jan 6, 2009Vendee Globe community waits to hear the fate of stricken skipper Jean le Cam Vendée Globe: Rescue teams set up for Jean Le CamJan 6, 2009[Source: Vendée Globe] Following Jean Le Cam's (VM Matériaux) distress call to his shore team this morning at 00h26 GMT the Chilean and French MRCC have been setting up a rescue operation using the resources available in the area.A cargo ship and a plane are on their way to the area to intervene as quickly as possible.Chile is three hours behind GMT:... Weather - More : Weather forecast for January the 6thJan 6, 2009General synopsis by January 6, 2009 at 00h Low 979 hPa 55S 124E moving northeast and filling, expected 997 hPa 50S 151E by 07/12 utc. Low 955 hPa 59S 157E, moving southeast and filling, expected 963 hPa 63S 169E by 07/12 utc. Low 1005 hPa 55S 156W moving northeast and filling. Low 1003 hPa 51S 123W moving southeast and deepening, expected 987 hPa 60S... Glenn Ashby has one hand on sixth A-Cat CrownJan 6, 2009Australia's Glenn Ashby performed brilliantly in Races 4, 5 and 6 of the A-Cat Worlds at Belmont, on Lake Macquarie. Devine and Furlong claim International 14 Class Aust ChampionshipJan 6, 2009International 14 Class 93rd Australian Championship being held in Perth, Western Australia report. Vendee Globe: Cargo ship en route for Jean Le Cam positionJan 6, 2009Following Jean Le Cam's (VM Matériaux) distress call to his shore team this morning at 00h26 GMT the Chilean and French MRCC have been setting up a rescue operation using the resources available in the area. A cargo ship and ... Vendee Globe: Jean Le Cam in distress west of Cape HornJan 6, 2009At 00h26 GMT Jean Le Cam informed his shore team that he was in distress two hundred miles west of Cape Horn. Jean Le Cam (VM Matériaux) was able to telephone his shore team in France to inform that ... Ashby surges aheadJan 6, 2009Two more bullets for class legend at the A-Cat Worlds Le Cam - possible capsize?Jan 6, 2009Something has happened to the VM Materiaux skipper - the wrong side of Cape Horn VENDÉE GLOBE : Le Cam in distress 200 nm from Cape HornJan 6, 2009At 00h26 GMT Jean Le Cam informed his shore team that he was in distress two hundred miles west of Cape Horn. Jean Le Cam (VM Matériaux) was able to telephone his shore team in France to inform that he was experiencing serious difficulties on board his monohull. It was possible that he was (...) Bob Baier (GER) wins A-Cat Worlds Race 6Jan 6, 2009Another race was held in perfect conditions on Lake Macquarie this afternoon. 2009 Masport NZ UIM World Grand Prix Hydroplane ChampionshipJan 6, 2009Less than two weeks to go before the first round of the 2009 UIM World Grand Prix Hydroplane Championship New : Le Cam: rescue teams set upJan 6, 2009A cargo ship and a plane are on their way to the area to intervene as quickly as possible. Chile is three hours behind GMT: in Punta Arenas, the sun goes down at 22h (local time, or 01h GMT) and comes up at 05h30 (local time, or 08h30 GMT). It was therefore dark where Jean Le Cam was located (200 miles west of the Horn) when his distress beacon was... GREEN DRAGON ANNOUNCE NEW CREW AHEAD OF IN PORT RACEJan 6, 2009Green Dragon have announced crew changes ahead of the forthcoming In Port race this Saturday 10th January. As part of their planned crew rotation, Volvo and America’s Cup sailor Ian Budgen will step onboard in place of watch leader Damian Foxall for the next leg to Qingdao. Green Dragon have announced crew changes ahead of the forthcoming In Port race... Museum team finds historic shipwreck off North Queensland coastJan 6, 2009ANMMarchaeologists have almost certainly found the site of an intriguing 1829 shipwreck on the Great Barrier Reef Hungary and Spain on equal points after Day 1 Flying Dutchman WorldsJan 6, 2009Hungarian sailors Szabolcs Majthenyi and Andras Domokos (HUN 70) hold joint lead at Flying Dutchman Worlds in Napier B14 Worlds Day 1 abandoned due to high windsJan 6, 2009Winds gusting to 30 knots caused the scheduled opening heats for the B14s on Hobart's Derwent River to be abandoned Newswire : Perfect for the tortoiseJan 6, 2009"It's really nothing new. La Fontaine used it to make people laugh. Sometimes you just have to accept that you need to go slowly to advance rapidly. Damned sailboats, which depend on the wind. When there is some, they advance and when there's none, they don't.. The only thing is it's always bizarre, when you're stopped with no wind to tell... Jean Le Cam (VM Materiaux) in difficulty in Vendee GlobeJan 6, 2009At 00h26 GMT Jean Le Cam informed his shore team that he was in distress two hundred miles west of Cape Horn. Portimao Global Ocean Race leaders dive south to low pressure systemJan 6, 2009Portimao Global Ocean Race: Beluga Racer and Desafio Cabo de Hornos are past the eastern end of the Ice Gate Newswire : Five good things for SamJan 6, 2009"Roxy is through the last gate and her bow is pointing directly at Cape Horn! Good thing number one! Yesterday I had lighter winds which enabled me to do a thorough check all over Roxy, inside, underwater and on deck, before our last run into the Horn. All seems well and Roxy and I are in good shape! Today started well, as the wind began to build and... New : Jean Le Cam in difficultyJan 6, 2009Jean Le Cam (VM Matériaux) was able to telephone his shore team in France to inform that he was experiencing serious difficulties on board his monohull. It was possible that he was capsizing, as the phone went dead at that point. The boat was located at 56° 17’ S and 73° 46’ W, or around 200 miles West of Cape Horn. At the... A-Cat Worlds: Ashby continues on winning way in Races 4 and 5Jan 6, 2009Australia's Glenn Ashby performed brilliantly today in Races 4 and 5 of the A-Cat Worlds at Belmont, on Lake Macquarie A 'budgie' joins the DragonsJan 6, 2009Ian Budgen, or 'Budgie' to his friends, will join the Green Dragon squad for leg four, replacing Damian Foxall, who is stepping down for the leg from Singapore to Qindao. Vendee Globe : Skirting South AmericaJan 6, 2009For Desjoyeaux just off the coast of South America the visibly eased conditions have brought a sudden deceleration Boat builders up there with car salesmen!Jan 6, 2009The top 10 most vulnerable industries for 2009 includes car sales, boatmaking, international airlines and prawn fishing. Marine algae shows promise as bio-fuel optionJan 6, 2009Within 10 years we may be fuelling our cars and boats with marine algae - easy to grow and no fresh water required. George W. Bush declares green zone in the PacificJan 6, 2009US President George W. Bush will announce the creation of the world's largest marine protection area in the Pacific. Weather Report: 6 JanuaryJan 6, 2009"ind speeds will remain around 10 knots for the next several days, with a slightly decreased chance of rain and a slightly more steady NNW'ly wind direction; however, for Friday and Saturday there may be heavy rain showers and stronger wind gusts. Gunns must deliver marine reportJan 6, 2009The Gov demands a hydrodynamic study to prove Gunns pulp mill in Tas will not impact on Bass Strait marine life. London Boat Show tempts the top endJan 6, 2009This week's London International Boat Show (LIBS) is aiming to tempt millionaires from Europe and the Middle East. Bringing sailing to the city - Audi King of the DocklandsJan 6, 2009Which Australian sailor will be crowned the new 'Audi King of the Docklands'? Anchor Etiquette,The Eight Rules(Why is that guy glowering at me?)Jan 6, 2009Anchoring is a matter of etiquette, and if you don't get it right, you may not have many friends left in the anchorage |
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