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Alinghi catamaran unveiled in VilleneuveJul 4, 2009Alinghi, the Defender of the 33rd America's Cup, unveiled its 90ft catamaran this weekend in Villeneuve, Switzerland. Mark Foy Trophy 18 footers Carnac- Britain, Australia USA -top threeJul 4, 2009Britain's Robert Greenhalgh, Dan Johnson and Phil Harmer sailed to victory on Quiberon Bay today in the Mark Foy series Video: James Spithill talks about the America's Cup and Alinghi's new catamaranJul 4, 2009James Spithill talks about the America's Cup and Alinghi's new catamaran. Hyères, 4 July 2009. Video copyright iShares Cup Spithill takes Womens title at Match Cup SwedenJul 4, 2009Katie Spithill emerged victorious after a five match slug fest which saw the Australian snatch victory 3-2. FAST AND FURIOUSJul 4, 2009It was a fast and furious day on the water in Hyeres today as the fleet set about Day 2 of racing. FAST AND FURIOUSJul 4, 2009It was a fast and furious day on the water in Hyeres today as the fleet set about Day 2 of racing. Katie Spithill takes women's title in Match Cup Sweden 2009Jul 4, 2009[Source: World Match Racing Tour] Day 5 of Match Cup Sweden was ladies day with the Women’s semi’s and finals scheduled. The fantastic weather continued today with a 10-12 knot sea breeze from the west north west which enabled a course to be laid right in the middle of Marstrand fijord in front of the VIP pavilion and the masses of spectators who... Photo Bites: Mark Foy TrophyJul 4, 2009
A few parting shots from the Mark Foy Trophy from Christophe:Additional reports and results.... Spithill sister clinches women's titleJul 4, 2009An update from the women's racing at Match Cup Sweden Le catamaran d'Alinghi dévoiléJul 4, 2009Alinghi, Defender de la 33e America's Cup, a dévoilé son catamaran de 90 pieds ce week-end à Villeneuve en Suisse. Ce bateau est l'aboutissement du savoir-faire suisse en matière de multicoques et constitue la première étape de la préparation d'Alinghi pour la 33e America's Cup prévue en février 2010. Le catamaran sera mis à l'eau par... Alinghi catamaran unveiledJul 4, 2009Alinghi, the Defender of the 33rd America's Cup, unveiled its 90ft catamaran this weekend in Villeneuve, Switzerland. This multihull represents a culmination of Swiss multihull heritage and is the first step in Alinghi's development process towards the 33rd America's Cup in February 2010. The boat will be launched by helicopter next week on Lake Geneva... Squib nationals at Weymouth overallJul 4, 2009Sparkling conditions on the final day NEWS : Next Americas Cup skipper in the making?Jul 4, 2009Yesterday 11-year-old Arthur Baurre, who came 2nd in the French National Optimist Championships, stepped onboard BMW ORACLE Racing's Extreme 40 for the Parade of Sail and James Spithill handed over the helm: "He steered the whole parade, said resident skipper James Spithill. Our French isn't that great, he understood the boat better than he understood us,... NEWS : Day 2: BMW ORACLE Racing pile on the pressureJul 4, 2009James Spithill and his crew onboard BMW ORACLE Racing will be much happier with their performance today - taking victory in the penultimate and final race of day 2 at the iShares Cup Hyères-TPM secured them second place on today's podium moving up 3 places from yesterdays leaderboard. However, Oman Sails Masirah had another strong day posting two... Alinghi catamaran unveiledJul 4, 2009[Source: Alinghi] Alinghi, the Defender of the 33rd America's Cup, unveiled its 90ft catamaran this weekend in Villeneuve, Switzerland. This multihull represents a culmination of Swiss multihull heritage and is the first step in Alinghi's development process towards the 33rd America's Cup in February 2010. The boat will be launched by helicopter next week... MacGregors take top places at Yokohama CupJul 4, 2009The 2009 International Access Class Yokohama AA Cup Regatta was held from June 12-14, 2009 Barry Coates finishes fourth at French Access Class ChampionshipsJul 4, 2009UK Team Report from the French Access Class Championships - 26 to 28 June 2009 Rick Get's CreativeJul 4, 2009<div class=“blogger-post-footer”></div> Only four yachts finished in Noumea RaceJul 4, 2009Four yachts have finished the Auckland to Noumea race, over a week after the 975nm race started. French Dominate At Match Cup SwedenJul 4, 2009French skippers Sebastien COL, Damien IEHL and Mathieu RICHARD all won through their quarter-final matches at Match Cup Sweden to line up in the final four with six-time champion Peter GILMOUR of Australia. Sneak Preview of Alinghi CatJul 4, 2009America's Cup Defender reveals its secret cat in Switzerland. Matthew Sheahan was there Clean Drinking Water?Jul 4, 2009Water Sterilisation Solution from Citroxx BioFor the effective control of germs and viruses, Citroxx Bio Water and System Steriliser couldn’t be easier to use. Add a measure of the the solution to your water system after each period of storage to sterilise tanks and containers. Citroxx Bio is DEFRA approved, and is used by major supermarkets and food... Sneak Preview of Alinghi CatJul 4, 2009America's Cup Defender reveals its secret cat in Switzerland. Matthew Sheahan was there Photos: Alinghi's giant catamaran during constructionJul 4, 2009
Valencia Sailing was not part of the media invited by Alinghi to have a sneak preview of their giant catamaran and as a result we cannot report on the yacht the Defender will use in the 33rd America's Cup. Alinghi's giant catamaran. Phot copyright Carlo Borlenghi / AlinghiAlinghi's giant catamaran. Phot copyright Carlo Borlenghi / Alinghi NEWS : "Agressive but sensible racing"Jul 4, 2009Most of the skippers and crew members commented yesterday on the "aggressive" aspect of the racing, and sure enough a lot of protest flags have been seen flying up at the mark roundings. We caught up with Bill O'Hara, Chief Umpire of the iShares Cup, who recently was working with the Volvo Ocean Race and has been involved in 6 Olympic Games - twice as a... Gladwell's Line: Alinghi let their Cat out of the bagJul 4, 2009The twin hulls of the catamaran are nearly 90-foot apart when measured from outside edge to outside edge. But it has a h iShares Cup 2009 Hyeres | First DayJul 4, 2009Friday was exiting. We did six races on he open water in front of the harbour with course configuration E: that mend Tim (the PRO) made one up, involving the grand-stand on the pier, a start line (doubling as windward passing gate), a leeward gate and of course a windward mark.Because of the nature of this event, these were laid out very close together: A... The latest Alinghi unveiled at lastJul 4, 2009thedailysail yesterday got to see the new monster catamaran in her tent at Villeneuve 2009 Laser & Radial North American ChampionshipsJul 4, 2009The North American Championships were hosted by Buffalo Canoe Club in Crystal Beach, Ontario over this past weekend. The Greatest Yacht Race on The Lakes Just Gets Greater!Jul 4, 2009July 18th, 2009 is the start date for the 20th running of the Lake Ontario 300 (LO300). EuropeansJul 4, 2009From one Europeans and on to another. I’m now in Kiel, helping out the Star team of Percy and Simpson in the week leading up to their Europeans so it is a good time to reflect on the Moth Europeans just gone. It is quite funny going from flying around in a Moth the other week to a spot of Star helming and crewing! I’ve always loved the Star, but at... Spectacular Chi-Mac Show On WGN Sat July 4Jul 4, 2009This Saturday, a visually stunning new video production focused on the 100th running of the Chicago Yacht Club’s Race to Mackinac debuts to a national television audience. Produced by Holland, Michigan based Grooters Productions, American Sailors takes a behind the scenes look at the stories of four West Michigan skippers racing in the 100th running... PWA Costa Teguise Freestyle World Cup Estredo and Offringa lead Day 4Jul 4, 2009PWA Costa Teguise Freestyle World Cup - Day 4. Untouchable at the top: World Champions Estredo and Offringa Video highlights: Match Cup Sweden 2009 - Day 5Jul 4, 2009Highlights from the 5th day of Match Cup Sweden. Marstrand, 3 July 2009. Video copyright World Match Racing Tour Mirsky Racing Team finishes Sixth in the 2009 Match Cup Sweden.Jul 4, 2009[Source: Mirsky Racing Team] MRT faced the inform Frenchman Sebastien Col who battled his way through the repechage to scrape through to the quarter finals in a best of 5 series. With an extra two days sailing under their belts, the French Match Racing Team came out firing in the first race to win the prestart and defend on the one sided course to sail to... Interview with MedCup Circuit Technical Director Nacho PostigoJul 4, 2009Long time MedCup Circuit Technical Director Nacho Postigo (ESP) has had time to look back at what has been learned |
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