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New York Yacht Club nails colours to mastJan 9, 2009
Source The New Zealand Herald:Club weighs in on America's Cup dispute to support BMW Oracle, says Mike RoseIn a move that has surprised even experienced America's Cup watchers, the New York Yacht Club has filed an amicus curiae ("friend of the court'') brief with the Appeal Court in New York, supporting the arguments of the Golden Gate Yacht Club.San... No 'Land Ahoy!' for 1000 DaysJan 9, 2009Rick Stowe has been at sea for over 600 days now, and is going for achieving 1000 days without sighting land Vendee Globe: Redress for Vincent RiouJan 9, 2009Following a request from the Vendée Globe Race Directors, Vincent Riou changed course and, as laid down in rule 1.1 of the Race Rules (“A boat or competitor shall give all possible help to any person or vessel”), helped ... Vendee Globe: Michel Desjoyeaux makes a calculated switch to the eastJan 9, 2009With the passage around Cape Horn, you breathe… With Le Maire Strait, you see… With the E’ly separation, you keep an eye on things… with the Uruguayan anticyclone, you count the points… It’s been an important week in FONCIA’s ... Vendee Globe: Michel Desjoyeaux (Foncia) continues to increase his leadJan 9, 2009With 12 boats left on the race course, Michel Desjoyeaux (Foncia) continues to increase his lead to 178 miles as second place Roland Jourdain is forced to follow in the leader’s wake constrained by the narrow passage around the ... Vendee Globe: Cape Horn beckons for Roxy skipper Sam DaviesJan 9, 2009Sam Davies and her bright pink boat Roxy have now passed through the third and final compulsory race Ice Gate, signalling their impending transition from the depths of the Southern Ocean to the home waters of the Atlantic. Roxy’s ... Vendee Globe: Brian Thompson reflects on a productive week on board Bahrain Team PindarJan 9, 2009Having just crossed the East Pacific Ice Gate, sixth placed Brian Thompson is now just four days from Cape Horn after a productive week aboard Bahrain Team Pindar. Brian has covered 1373 miles since Monday afternoon, and now has ... Vendee Globe: Roland Jourdain making repairs to cracks after hitting sea mammalJan 9, 2009Roland Jourdain’s Veolia Environnement team have just reported that he believes he hit a sea mammal early yesterday evening while racing some 800 miles off the Argentine coast. The collision with this mammal led to several cracks, which forced ... Bouwe Bekking switches to Singapore in-port race modeJan 9, 2009Bouwe Bekking's TELEFONICA BLUE were invincible in Alicante, taking two bullets, J24 Australian Championship Fleet ResultsJan 9, 2009Superb sailing conditions in South Australia ensured exciting one design racing this week for the J24 Nationals. New : Jourdain making repairs after hitting sea mammal Thursday eveningJan 9, 2009The collision with this mammal led to several cracks which forced Roland Jourdain to continue under reduced sail in order to effect repairs at sea While he was sleeping in his bunk Jourdain was woken up by a violent shock early yesterday evening. After leaping outside to ease off the sails and get Veolia Environnement back on course after she... Vendee - Cape Horn Beckons for Roxy Skipper Sam DaviesJan 9, 2009Day 61 onboard Roxy in the Vendee Globe - Am I going mad? Vendee - Redress given to Vincent Riou after dismasting incidentJan 9, 2009International Jury agrees to Redress for Vincent Riou following his boats damage during Le Cam's rescue Pointing towards Cape HornJan 9, 2009Today began with passing the final ice gate. The remarkable thing about it is that I passed it alongside Akena. After all these miles we were able to see each other, it is incredible. Glenn Ashby, six times A-Cat World Champion, to join BMW Oracle in San DiegoJan 9, 2009
[Source: The Bendigo Advertizer] Glenn Ashby is about to embark on a one-month trial in the United States that could lead to a role in the world’s most prestigious sailing event - the America’s Cup.Later this month the Strathfieldsaye sailor will head to the world-famous San Diego Yacht Club where he will begin a four-week stint with the BMW Oracle... Vendee Globe: Dee Caffari closing in on Arnaud BoissieresJan 9, 2009Despite fatigue from an exhausting forty-eight hours, Dee Caffari has successfully closed the gap between Aviva and Akena Vérandas, skippered by long term race rival Arnaud Boissières. Shortly after the 10H00 polling, which placed her just one mile behind ... Clipper Round the World Race: Official countdown beginsJan 9, 2009The countdown clock to the start of the Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race was ceremonially set in motion at the London International Boat Show today. Terry Hodgkinson, Chairman of Yorkshire Forward, the regional development agency responsible for ... Yacht Club Challenge Brings New Dynamic to 101st Race to MackinacJan 9, 2009Chicago Yacht Club announced plans for the Race to Mackinac Yacht Club Challenge, which will be organized in connection with the 2009 Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac. 2009 marks the 101st running of ‘the Mac,’ the world’s longest annual freshwater sailing distance race. The 101st Mac will start off Chicago’s lakefront on... New : Sticking to the taskJan 9, 2009The leaders’ pace has slackened predictably as they balance the desire to sail the shortest route past the system with the need to stay away from lighter winds towards its centre. This evening Michel Desjoyeaux, who saw his lead evaporate in the South Atlantic in 2001, is making less than 10 knots, but appears to be steadily negating any... Newswire : Happy birthday, Vincent!Jan 9, 2009It would have been nice to be able to wish him a happy birthday under better circumstances, but today is the 37th birthday of the skipper of PRB, who is spending it in Puerto Williams, more than 10,000 kilometres from his home… Veolia Environnement suffers a collisionJan 9, 2009Second placed Vendee Globe runs over a whale, cracking her keelbox, but is continuing Clipper Round the World Race: Henri Lloyd continues official technical clothing partnershipJan 9, 2009Following on from the successful partnership, which has been in force since the Clipper 05-06 Round the World Yacht Race, Henri Lloyd and Clipper Ventures are delighted to announce the continuation of their loyal partnership for the Clipper ... Vendee Globe: Sam Davies planning a safe, fast route past Cape HornJan 9, 2009“Hello everyone! I’ve passed the 60 day mark! That’s amazing, time goes so quickly! In one sense I can't believe that we have been out here for two months, but at the same time it seems so long ago ... London International Boat Show OpensJan 9, 2009
Kelly Brook alongside the representatives of the crew of HMS Westminster opens the 55th London International Boat Show.Photos onEditionModel Kelly Brook greets solo sailor Mike Golding on the opening day of this year's London Boat Show. Mike had just got off of a plane from Australia after sailing there when he lost his mast on the Vendee Globe race. Mike... Volvo Ocean Race Practice DayJan 9, 2009
A few photos from our friend Juerg Kaufmann in Singapore for the start of the Volvo Ocean Race inshore series. - http://www.go4image.com/ http://www.sailkarma.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss GOLDING BACK IN THE UKJan 9, 2009Mike Golding arrived back in the UK early this morning and headed straight for the London International Boat Show which opened today at Excel. GOLDING BACK IN THE UKJan 9, 2009Mike Golding arrived back in the UK early this morning and headed straight for the London International Boat Show which opened today at Excel. Magazine : 2000: the mainsail starterJan 9, 2009Consternation In ocean racing, the generator is absolutely vital for the production of electricity, which is required for the instruments and particularly when sailing solo, the autopilot. PRB does have a wind generator and solar panels to make up for a temporary loss of power, but without a starter, the problem is not just temporary. The wind generator... Telefonica ready for Saturday's in-port race in SingaporeJan 9, 2009[Source: Bouwe Bekking] After the Christmas break, the Volvo Ocean Race resumes competition tomorrow, Saturday, 10 January. The in-port race of Singapore will be the second race around the buoys since the start of the race in October last year. Bouwe Bekking's TELEFONICA BLUE were invincible in Alicante, taking two bullets, and now faces the next round of... 'Tis the season for ice sailing!Jan 9, 2009A British entrepreneur will soon step onto the surface of a vast frozen lake in Montana, USA with a machine that is part sailboat, part aeroplane and part Formula One car in an attempt to beat one of the toughest speed records in the world. READY FOR THE FIGHTJan 9, 2009After what we saw in Alicante, some may say TELEFONICA BLUE is comfortable racing around the buoys. Bouwe, who will call the tactics while Iker Martínez drives, like he did in the first in-port race, agrees, although this time there will be some differences compared to Alicante, which was the team's home for some months before the start of the race. "The... Magazine : The lighthouse at the end of the worldJan 9, 2009While Cape Horn is just a bare rock, the Island at the end of the world is a piece of land fully deserving its name. With 125 lakes dotted around it, its relief is very hilly with its highest peak at around 800 metres. For twenty-five days a month, rain and more often snow, falls on its black rocks and its lush greenery is constantly swept by very... OSTAR: Limited spaces remain with deadline loomingJan 9, 2009The deadline for entries to compete in the OSTAR (Original Single-handed Trans-Atlantic Race) 2009 - Saturday 31st January - is just weeks away. With 33 places already secured only a limited number of spaces are available to compete in the ... Shoretalk podcast: Mike Golding at the London Boat ShowJan 9, 2009And Guy Swindells reports back on the latest from the VOR Volvo Ocean Race: Crew lists for UBS In Port Race dayJan 9, 2009DELTA LLOYD 1. Roberto Bérmudez de Castro ESP, skipper 2. Guillermo Altadill ESP, navigator 3. Stu Wilson NZL 4. Ryan Houston NZL 5. Ed van Lierde NED 6. André Fonseca BRA 7. Edwin O’Connor IRE 8. Dave Miller NZL 9. Bert Schandevyl BEL 10. Martin Watts GBR 11. Gerd-Jan Poortman ... Weather - Resume : No significant changeJan 9, 2009This expression frequently used in weather bulletins applies perfectly to today, because all of the competitors are in identical weather patterns to those we saw yesterday. The biggest change is the one that concerns the duo at the front, who are currently entering the high-pressure area. The strong SW'ly winds are moving eastwards and the lighter winds... Dekker races to BrazilJan 9, 2009Alinghi's Jan Dekker joins the 100-foot British super maxi, ICAP Leopard, a line honours favourite for a record sprint from Capetown to San Salvador OAMPS Australian Youth Championship: Selection event for Australian Youth TeamJan 9, 2009The boat park comes alive first thing in the morning with enthusiastic sailors readying themselves and their equipment for the days racing. With three races scheduled each day, long days on the water are to be expected so plenty ... Aviva Ocean Racing update: Caffari closing in on eighth placeJan 9, 2009Despite fatigue from an exhausting forty-eight hours, Dee Caffari has successfully closed the gap between Aviva and Akena Vérandas Redress for Vincent RiouJan 9, 2009After sustaining damage to his rigging during Jean Le Cam's rescue operation Vendee Globe skipper Vincent Riou has informed the Chairman of the International Jury that he is requesting redress. Ten Teams Will Contest Louis Vuitton Pacific SeriesJan 9, 2009The organizers of the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series confirmed today that ten international teams from nine countries will match race on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour for a special trophy created by Louis Vuitton. America's Cup: Anarchy Challenge could become sole American entryJan 9, 2009On December 15, SAYC, the yacht club associated with the popular sailing forum, Sailing Anarchy, submitted an entry for the 33rd America’s Cup. The Club & its representative syndicate have now received a letter from America’s Cup Management, pointing ... Calshot lifeboatman's camera skills voted picture perfectJan 9, 2009A volunteer from Calshot RNLI's lifeboat crew in Hampshire has scooped a prestigious accolade thanks to a photograph he took during a complicated rescue at sea. New : Redress for Vincent RiouJan 9, 2009After sustaining damage to his rigging during Jean Le Cam's rescue operation Vincent Riou informed the Chairman of the International Jury, Bernard Bonneau, in writing that he was requesting redress. Riou considered that he could in no way be held responsible for the damage that occurred to his monohull, PRB during Le Cam's rescue. He added that... New : From the radio vacs todayJan 9, 2009There has been a small gain to Armel le Cléac’h on Brit Air who is sailing upwind in 25-30 knots of breeze. Sam Davies reported this morning that she is up to full strength for the final 700 miles push to Cape Horn which will be in tough conditions, after a day of eating and a day of good rest, the Roxy skipper was on great form this... 55th London Boat Show opensJan 9, 2009The London International Boat Show has returned to ExCeL to celebrate 55 years of bringing the best of boating to the nation's capital. A German and Chilean duel south of TasmaniaJan 9, 2009A crucial weekend lies ahead as the battle for pole position in the Portimao Global Ocean Race increases towards the turning point south of Tasmania, writes Oliver Dewar. Meanwhile in Valencia... Damiani Italia and Shosholoza train in "polar" conditionsJan 9, 2009
This is probably the closest we can get to "polar" conditions, at least for the taste of most Valencians. It's freezing and raining in Valencia while it's snowing 50 km from here and roads are closed. Yet, at least four America's Cup teams are training or are about to do so and probably a couple more are expected in the next few days, in view of the... Australians Lead B14 Worlds Going Into Final DayJan 9, 2009Australia's Guy BANCROFT and Nick DARLOW hold a narrow four point lead going into the final day of the B14 World Championship in Hobart, Australia. All systems go for Singapore in-port raceJan 9, 2009On Saturday, 10 January in Singapore, for the second time in this edition of the Volvo Ocean Race, the teams will take to the race course for the short, sharp, intense action of an in-port race day. All Systems Go At Volvo Ocean Race For Singapore In-Port RaceJan 9, 2009On Saturday afternoon in Singapore, for the second time in this edition of the Volvo Ocean Race, the teams will take to the race course for the short, sharp, intense action of an in-port race day. Three weeks until OSTAR deadlineJan 9, 2009The deadline for entries to compete in the OSTAR 2009, 31 January, is just weeks away and with 33 places already secured only a limited number of spaces are available to compete in this oldest of solo ocean challenges. Three Protest in the VOR 2008-2009 |3Jan 9, 2009
An official decision is published on the VOR notice board about the protest from RMG against Ericsson 4:decision-jury-notice-09.pdfAs you perhaps already have read in Scuttlebutt, VOR-website or elsewhere, the protest was dismissed.The final (and only) issue decided by the jury was if E4 should have informed the Measurer of the change.They looked at the... Still a chance for the recordJan 9, 2009The 105 foot maxi-trimaran SodebâO crossed the equator for the second time in her journey around the world on 7 January, after 50 days, five hours and 39 minutes of racing against the clock to set a new solo record. Guy Bancroft back into lead in B14 WorldsJan 9, 2009McRae Yacht Club's Guy Bancroft has regained the lead in the B14 skiff World Championship Prince Philip Cup: Dragons set for cliffhanger finishJan 9, 2009The final race on Sydney Harbour tomorrow will decide the 2009 winner of the prestigious Prince Philip Cup, the Australasian championship for the classic International Dragon class yachts between champion skippers from Sydney and Hobart. Going into the seventh ... Prince Philip Cup: Sunken Dragon forces substitute for Sayonara CupJan 9, 2009The International Dragon class yacht Liquidity, which sunk after a collision with another boat during yesterday’s heat five of the Prince Philip Cup on Sydney Harbour, has been located in Chowder Bay, but at a depth of 30 metres. ... Slow weekend ahead for the front runnersJan 9, 2009Desjoyeaux and Jourdain now look set to be nailed by the South Atlantic high Volvo Ocean Race: Puma crew line confirmed for Singapore In Port race this weekendJan 9, 2009After a hot Christmas in Singapore, the PUMA Ocean Racing team are set for the second In Port race of the Volvo Ocean Race this weekend. Two short 50 minute races are scheduled for Saturday 10th January, with racing ... King of the Docklands: Audi takes on naming rightsJan 9, 2009Luxury German carmaker Audi has taken on naming rights of the King of the Docklands, which will be in its second running from 21-22 January, 2009 – an announcement that is sure to delight the sailing fraternity. This two-day ... Ten teams to contest Louis Vuitton Pacific SeriesJan 9, 2009The organizers of the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series have confirmed that 10 international teams from nine countries will match race on Aucklandâs Waitemata Harbour for a special trophy created by Louis Vuitton. Audi Etchells Worlds: Olympic greatsJan 9, 2009Great Britain’s Ben Ainslie, one of the world’s most decorated Olympic sailors, has signed on to join America’s Cup winning skipper John Bertrand and Beijing Olympian Andrew Palfrey for an assault on the Audi Etchells Worlds to be ... Teams are set for Singapore Volvo In-Port RaceJan 9, 2009The schedule for the UBS Challenge for the In-Port Race in the Volvo Ocean Race comprises of up to two races on Saturday OAMPS Australian Youth Team 2009 Trials Leader Board going into Final Trials RegattaJan 9, 2009Laser Radial Girls: 1 - Ashley Stoddart (QLD) 23 points 2 - Alex South (NSW) 22 points Laser Radial Boys: 1 - Curtis Skinner (QLD) 30 points 2 – Christopher Jones (TAS) 28 points 3 – Mark Whittington ... OAMPS Australian Youth Championship: Queensland's Angus Rankin and James Dahl lead 29er ClassJan 9, 2009The Two-Person Skiff Event 29er Class will not be a part of the Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship this year but will be back the following year. As it is not a selection event for the OAMPS Insurance ... OAMPS Australian Youth Championship One-Person Dinghy Event, the Laser 4.7 ClassJan 9, 2009In the Laser 4.7 Class 30 boats are competing from 4 different Countries, AUS, NOR, FRA and SIN. There are 10 female and 20 male sailors. Last years winners, Ashlie Lane (NT) and Stephen Collings (TAS) are both back ... OAMPS Australian Youth Championship: 420 sailor Griselda Khng enjoys wind and wavesJan 9, 2009The Singapore Team has 11 boats competing in the 420 fleet of 45 entries, an impressive turn out. The 2006 Optimist World Championship Silver Medallist and Women’s World Champion, Griselda Khng wasn’t really happy with her days performance, but ... OAMPS Australian Youth Championship: Singapore sailor leads Laser Radial ClassJan 9, 2009The fleet of 30 sailors come from two different Countries and six different states and is being lead by the two sailors from Singapore with the 2008 Beijing Olympic representative, Elizabeth Yin having a 2 point lead over Scott ... Speeds drop but no let up in pressure as leaders battle in VendeeJan 9, 2009Speeds have dropped for leaders Michel Desjoyeaux (Foncia), 142 mls ahead of Roland Jourdain (Veolia Environnement) Dragons set for cliffhanger finish to Prince Philip CupJan 9, 2009The final race on Sydney Harbour tomorrow will decide the 2009 winner of the prestigious Prince Philip Cup Sunken Dragon forces substitute for Sayonara CupJan 9, 2009Liquidity's sinking has forced the RPEYC to find another Dragon for Sunday's defence of the Sayonara Challenge Cup Dragons set for cliffhanger finish to Prince Philip CupJan 9, 2009The final race on Sydney Harbour tomorrow will decide the 2009 winner of the prestigious Prince Philip Cup Speeds drop but no let up in pressure as leaders battle in VendeeJan 9, 2009Speeds have dropped for leaders Michel Desjoyeaux (Foncia), 142 mls ahead of Roland Jourdain (Veolia Environnement) OAMPS Australian Youth Championship: Entries up for BIC Techno 293Class windsurfing eventJan 9, 2009In the BIC Technos’ second appearance as the Windsurfing Class at this Championship the entries have increased from 5 to 9 with the Girls getting an event this year with 3 female entries. The competitors come from 4 different ... Vendee Globe: Derek Hatfield update on Spirit of CanadaJan 9, 2009Finally, I'm able to get to a computer and file a report to let everyone know how the Spirit of Canada team is doing. I apologize for taking so long to do this as I appreciate that people are ... Volvo Ocean Race: Singapore ready for in port racesJan 9, 2009On Saturday afternoon in Singapore, for the second time in this edition of the Volvo Ocean Race, the teams will take to the race course for the short, sharp, intense action of an in-port race day. The schedule for ... Newswire : New time for the radio sessionJan 9, 2009Please note that the radio session with the solo sailors will begin with the French competitors today at 10h30 UTC followed by the English-speaking sailors at around 11.10 UTC. Weather - More : Weather forecast for January the 9thJan 9, 2009General synopsis by January 9, 2009 at 00h Low 984 hPa 63S 166E moving east and filling, expected 996 hPa 64S 170W by 10/12 utc. New low expected 984 hPa 63S 153E by 10/12 utc. Low 1000 hPa 49S 170E , moving east and deepening, expected 994 hPa 54S 139W by 10/12 utc. Ex tropical storm HETA 983 hPa 30S 161E moving south and expected 986 hPa 32S 164W by... World Match Racing Tour Announces 2009 World Championship ScheduleJan 9, 2009The World Match Racing Tour has announced its schedule of events for 2009, the total prize purse for the 2009 Tour season now stands at over $1.5 million, the largest in the sport. Lining-up for the in-portJan 9, 2009Singapore in-port for the Volvo Ocean Race takes place tomorrow morning Nicholson stands downJan 9, 2009Puma watch leader must recover from knee injury for next week's fourth leg Vendee Globe: Speed drops for Michel Desjoyeaux and Roland JourdainJan 9, 2009Speeds have dropped for the leaders Michel Desjoyeaux (Foncia) who is 142 miles ahead of Roland Jourdain (Veolia Environnement) as they try to skirt the developing high pressure system but they maintain good speeds. Armel Le Cléac’h’s stock is ... Newswire : Steve, the pole dancing koalaJan 9, 2009"It was a great start to the day - a bit of steady breeze at last, all six knots of it! I cannot describe to you what a pleasure it was to hear the hiss of the water going past the hull again as I lay in bed, it seemed an age since I had heard it last. At least the calm conditions have given me chance to complete the repairs; the gooseneck is... Into the TasmanJan 9, 2009Portimão Global Ocean Race frontrunners begin their ascent towards Wellington Practice makes perfectJan 9, 2009On Friday the Volvo Ocean Race teams took to the water to practice for the in-port race. in shifty winds ranging from 15 to 20 knots. For the sailors, it was a great opportunity to shake off the rust on their short course skills. Ten Teams For Louis Vuitton EventJan 9, 2009A chance to see the Americas Cup teams on the water. While their New York legal teams squabble over amicus briefs and pedantic interpretations of the Deed of Gift, 10 teams will fight it out in Auckland, New Zealand. The Louis Vuitton Pacific Series confirmed today that ten international teams from nine countries will match race on Auckland’s... Newswire : Akena rocksJan 9, 2009"To motivate everyone aboard my veranda, I have found the perfect music on my i-pod for each manoeuvre: Dj ZEBRA, a bit of Star Wars and Joey Starr remixed: anyone with sensitive ears should avoid Noir Désir and the Doors ina remix. I've also got Ac/dc, Deep Purple, Red Hot, the Clash, Joy Division and some surprises (The Virgins, The Hives),... New : A long weekend?Jan 9, 2009That still puts them on the average speed they need to maintain to reach Les Sables in under 87 days, which was the time Vincent Riou took in 2004-2005. They are currently on the edge of the anticyclone with 12-knot SW'ly winds and are aiming to head north-eastwards to avoid the centre of the system, which has developed off Uruguay. Roland... Newswire : Derek's work continues in HobartJan 9, 2009"Here is a recap of events since my last filed report regarding landfall on the southern tip of Tasmania. I was able to motor the last 80 miles or so across the south side of Tasmania and then north to Hobart, arriving around 3 a.m. Sunday morning. A rigid inflatable with staff and volunteers from the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania met me at the mouth... ICAP Leopard to Start Heineken Cape to Bahia RaceJan 9, 2009At 1400 local time, Saturday 10th January, ICAP Leopard, the British 100ft supermaxi will begin the 2009 Heineken Cape to Bahia Race from Cape Town, South Africa. With two days to go before the start, final preparations are being made across the fleet, for what should be a classic offshore race. Having undergone a full refit and optimization treatment... Another Amicus - Team Origin and Royal Thames Yacht ClubJan 9, 2009The Royal Thames Yacht Club (RTYC) challenged for the first Americas Cup in 1870. Yesterday, the club together with TEAMORIGIN, the British Challenger for the 33rd America’s Cup, filed a request with the New York Court of Appeals to accept an Amicus Brief in support of the Société Nautique de Genève. The brief argues that as neither the GGYC or... Newswire : Sam preparing for Cape HornJan 9, 2009"60 days! That's amazing - time goes so quickly in one sense I can't believe that we have been out here for two months, but at the same time it seems so long ago that day we left the channel of Les Sables d'Olonne! So much has happened since! Today I have been sleeping, after my last two days of eating lots, my body has changed request to one for... New leader after day 3 at Admix B14 World ChampionshipsJan 9, 2009Australian's Rhys Bancroft and Joey Randell are new leaders after four races at the Admix B14 Worlds LOUIS VUITTON PACIFIC SERIES : Ten teams will match race on Auckland's Waitemata HarbourJan 9, 2009The organizers of the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series confirmed today that ten international teams from nine countries will match race on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour for a special trophy created by Louis Vuitton. Racing starts on 30th January and will continue for the next two weeks. (...) Bill back behind the wheelJan 9, 2009Maritimo Offshore team owner Bill Barry-Cotter back in the cockpit for Victorian rounds of Offshore Superboat Series. Ashby, Brewin and Landenberger A-Cat Worlds top threeJan 9, 2009Six time A-Cat World Champion Glenn Ashby was a relaxed spectator for the final race at Belmont today. Puma fired up for Singapore In Port race this weekendJan 9, 2009After a hot Christmas in Singapore, the PUMA Ocean Racing team are set for the second In Port race of Volvo Ocean Race Ericsson 3 penalised one point after breaching exclusion zone on Leg 3Jan 9, 2009Ericsson 3 has been penalised one point after the International Jury ruled they breached an exclusion zone Mumbai back with defiance to host SMIBSJan 9, 2009Organizers of the Mumbai International Boat Show are regrouping to host the third SMIBS, 19-22 February 2009. Day One at the OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth ChampionshipJan 9, 2009This years' pinnacle Australian youth sailing regatta, the OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Championship is unde Interview with six times A-Cat World Champion Glenn AshbyJan 9, 2009Interview with six times A-Cat World Champion Glenn Ashby Olympic great signs on for Audi Etchells WorldsJan 9, 2009Great Britain's Ben Ainslie, skipper John Bertrand and Beijing Olympian Andrew Palfrey will crew at Audi Etchells Worlds Building the race trackJan 9, 2009The business of creating a race track slap bang in the middle of one of the most congested shipping zones in the world is a large and highly intricate exercise the likes of which Singapore has never seen before. Operation Ski Safe targets dangerous towingJan 9, 2009NSW Maritime will clamp down on dangerous towing practices from boats in a State wide safety campaign this weekend. Audi takes on naming rights of King of the DocklandsJan 9, 2009Audi has taken on naming rights of the King of the Docklands, which will be in its second running from 21-22 Jan, 2009 Can Sodeb'O beat IDEC's record?Jan 9, 2009Sodeb'O has a deficit of 2 days, 3 hours and 18 minutes on Francis Joyon's time Volunteer Marine Rescue Safety Net 5 Point Checklist for safer boatingJan 9, 2009With more boats on the water more risk: Here is a 5-point checklist will help ensure you enjoy safe boating this summer Life jackets the key to boating safety: NZ to make mandatoryJan 9, 2009A rash of accidents on the waterways of Queenstown region in New Zealand could make wearing life jackets mandatory. America's Cup: GGYC/ BMW Oracle Racing Media News - 2Jan 9, 2009This is the second issue of 'GGYC Cup Newsline,' our regular report to interested in BMWOR's activities Another Teen Solo - 15 year-old Jessica is on her wayJan 9, 2009Jessica's preparation for her solo around the world attempt later this year is her current skipper's role to NZ |
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