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The end of an era: Decommissioning the North American Loran-CFeb 9, 2010Transmission of the Loran-C signal and phased decommissioning of the LoranC infrastructure was due to commence on Feb 8 33rd America's Cup - Race 1 - Preview: Postponement ashoreFeb 9, 2010It's Tuesday, 10pm in Valencia and our preview of the 33rd America's Cup's 1st race isn't encouraging. Harold Bennett, Principal Race Officer, announced he will hold the yachts ashore for an additional two hours since the rescheduled race will not take place before Wednesday noon. A combination of strong winds and rough seas will make it difficult to hold... Jules Verne Trophy - Groupama 3 faces dilemmaFeb 9, 2010Jules Verne Trophy - Groupama 3 record attempt latest news. 33rd AMERICA'S CUP : 260.000 unique visitors to americascup.comFeb 9, 2010The leap in technology and fascination with this historic match, as well as the accessibility of real time images and information has almost certainly seen a spike in interest for this 33rd edition. Over 260,000 people logged on around the world to watch Monday's live coverage of Race (...) America's Cup racing postponedFeb 9, 2010Media are being advised in Valencia that tomorrow's attempt to start racing in the 33rd America's Cup has been postponed America's Cup: No Race 1 start before middayFeb 9, 2010No Race 1 start before midday Wednesday On the strength of the weather forecasts for overnight Tuesday and early Wednesday the decision has been taken that there will be no warning signal for Race 1 prior to 1154hrs on Wednesday. This applies only to Wednesday. Harold Bennett (NZL) Principal Race Officer explained: “We have issued an amendment that... Fisher's View: Luncheon Day in ValenciaFeb 9, 2010Bob Fisher reviews the first rest day in the 33rd America's Cup: Why BMW Oracle think they will winFeb 9, 2010
john Kostecki next to an image of the wing rig against a jumbo jet A very interesting visit to the BMW Oracle Racing base this afternoon, to hear the skipper, tactician and navigator explain various aspects of the American campaign for the 33rd America’s Cup. John Kostecki, tactician for BMW Oracle in the 33rd America’s Cup, talked about the... 33rd America's Cup: BMW Oracle try to Catch the Wind....Feb 9, 2010One of the most talked about gadgets at the 33 rd America’s Cup is the Racer’s Edge wind finding device produced by the company Catch the Wind Inc. The device, which is claimed to be able to provide instant, accurate measurements of wind velocity and direction up to a thousand metres away by using laser technology, has... DSK countdown to RORC Caribbean 600Feb 9, 2010In just over a week’s time, Danilo Salsi’s DSK Sailing Team will return to the Caribbean to defend their title in the RORC Caribbean 600. Having won the IRC Super Zero Class in the inaugural edition of this offshore race organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), DSK returns to Antigua ready to take on the impressive international fleet of... Around Australia Ocean Race and Rally Entries Tops 250!Feb 9, 2010Another major milestone reached in what is being hailed as Australia's 'Tour de France' on the water. America's Cup - Looking around ValenciaFeb 9, 2010It was a rest day and on top of that some gusty wind were forecasted, prudently both teams decided to stay in port. 33rd America's Cup: BMW Oracle give an insight into sailing their trimaran...Feb 9, 2010Image by Andy Rice www.sailjuice.com . With no actual sailing to watch, this afternoon we got an insight into the psyches of BMW Oracle sailors John Kostecki (tactician), James Spithill (skipper and helmsman) and Matteo Plazzi (Navigator) as they answered questions from the assembled media. I have paraphrased some of... 33rd America's Cup: AC33 at the whim of the weather gods...Feb 9, 2010Image by Veronique Teurlay. Day two of the 33 rd America’s Cup was always a scheduled lay day and in time honoured regatta style the rainy windless conditions which prevented race one taking place yesterday have given way to sunshine and twenty plus knots of breeze. The conditions were so fruity in fact that both the... BMW Oracle press conferenceFeb 9, 2010On the eve of the 1st race of the 33rd America's Cup, BMW Oracle held a conference at their base where skipper James Spithill, tactician John Kostecki and navigator Matteo Plazzi talked to the press.Like most of the press conferences so far in this edition of the world's oldest sports event, we didn't learn anything we didn't knew except for the... Valencia Maritime Authority keeps America's Cup VIP's ashoreFeb 9, 2010The Valencia Maritime Authority has caused a major kerfuffle by restricting luxury craft hired to take corporate VIP's t Employment Opportunities At The ISAF SecretariatFeb 9, 2010ISAF UK Ltd, secretariat of the International Sailing Federation (ISAF), the world governing body for the sport of sailing, is currently inviting applications for a Website and Media Co-ordinator to join us in our modern offices overlooking the water in Southampton. Shetland Round Britain and Ireland entries closeFeb 9, 2010Fifty skippers, the largest fleet for many years, have signed up for what has become known as one of the toughest maritime races. Chandlery opens miles from the sea.Feb 9, 2010The launch of Landlocked Chandlery is just such a business. Officially launched on the 1st February 2010, Landlocked Chandlery is a natural offshoot of Westerly Design which has been designing bespoke parts, Grey Water Systems and installations for Marine, industrial and utility customers for over 7 years. Matthew Crook, the MD of Westerly Design said... RC 44 Championship Tour ahead of a new and exciting seasonFeb 9, 2010The RC 44 Class Association announces a new and exciting program, as well as updated rules for the fourth edition of its Championship Tour.The season will start in two weeks in Dubai with the Al Maktoum Sailing Trophy (February 22 – 27). The fleet will then be transported to central Europe for the Austria Cup (29 April – 4 May), the Copenhagen... The RC 44 Championship Tour ahead of a new and exciting seasonFeb 9, 2010
The fourth edition of the RC 44 Championship Tour will begin in Dubai on February 22 with the Al Maktoum Sailing Trophy. Terry Hutchinson and Adam Minoprio join the Class for this event.February 9, 2010 - The RC 44 Class Association announces a new and exciting program, as well as updated rules for the fourth edition of its Championship Tour.The season... UKSA at Youth Sports Trust Conference in Telford.Feb 9, 2010Meet up with UKSA on stand E117 at this years Youth Sports Trust Conference in Telford, and find out about how UKSA engages youngsters in maritime activities, and increases their chance for successful employment in the leisure and tourism market. <span style=“font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px;”><div... Into the South China SeaFeb 9, 2010As the Clipper Round the World Race yachts sail towards the next scoring gate, skippers and crews are anticipating what lies ahead in one of the roughest stretches of water on the planet. Clipper Round the World Race - Cape Breton Island given a penaltyFeb 9, 2010Clipper Round the World Yacht race - Singapore to Qingdao, Race 6, Day 8 report. Clipper Round the World Yacht Race - What lies aheadFeb 9, 2010Clipper Round the World Yacht race - Singapore to Qingdao, Race 6, Day 8 report. 2010 OK Dinghy Worlds day 3 imagesFeb 9, 2010This gallery of action images from day 3 of the 2010 OK Dinghy Worlds is supplied by photographer Adrian Rumney. A New and Exciting Season for the RC44 Championship Tour 2010Feb 9, 2010The fourth edition of the RC 44 Championship Tour will begin in Dubai on February 22 with the Al Maktoum Sailing Trophy. Terry Hutchinson and Adam Minoprio join the Class for this event. RC 44 CHAMP TOUR : 4rth season to begin in DubaiFeb 9, 2010The season will start in two weeks in Dubai with the Al Maktoum Sailing Trophy (February 22 - 27). The fleet will then be transported to central Europe for the Austria Cup (29 April - 4 May), the Copenhagen Cup (8 - 3 June) and a fourth venue to be confirmed soon. The Championship Tour will (...) 50 for RBRFeb 9, 2010Entry list closes on the Royal Western YC's Shetland Round Britain & Ireland Race A Tribute to Jim Mc – A Top Commodore of the Clyde Cruising Club.Feb 9, 2010I found this video of Past Commodores of the Clyde Cruising Club, CCC and thought, hey I know them they used to be mates and loved Sailing and helped anyone they could, to be better sailors and have lots of fun at the same time. Listen to the words four or five times and you get it. If you don’t you’re not here in the first place A Tribute to Jim Mc... Game On at the 2010 OK World ChampionshipsFeb 9, 2010The start of Day 3's racing emulated the America's Cup - with flat water and sailors just hanging around. Unlike Valencia, the wind came in and Race 5 of the 2010 OK Dinghy World Championships was able to get away. Sell up and cruise the inland waterwaysFeb 9, 2010Living afloat on inland canals, rivers and waterways is a popular and growing choice throughout the UK and Europe, and a new book from Adlard Coles Nautical tells you how to get the most out of the inland cruising lifestyle. Winging ItFeb 9, 2010The day’s racing may be on hold, but BMW Oracle is still competing 24/7 Matthew Sheahan reports The RC 44 Championship Tour ahead of a new and exciting seasonFeb 9, 2010[Source: RC 44 Championship Tour] The fourth edition of the RC 44 Championship Tour will begin in Dubai on February 22 with the Al Maktoum Sailing Trophy. Terry Hutchinson and Adam Minoprio join the Class for this event.The RC 44 Class Association announces a new and exciting program, as well as updated rules for the fourth edition of its Championship... 33rd America's Cup weather for the WeekFeb 9, 2010With the first race delayed because of lack of wind, the second race doesn't look much better. RC 44 Championship Tour ahead of a new and exciting seasonFeb 9, 2010The fourth edition of the RC 44 Championship Tour will begin in Dubai on February 22 with the Al Maktoum Sailing Trophy. New Zealanders hit form in Hardy CupFeb 9, 2010New Zealanders Josh Junior, Adrian Short and Will Tiller hit form on a shortened day of sailing in the 2010 Hardy Cup Masters Regatta - Royal Geelong Yacht ClubFeb 9, 2010Masters sailors from all over the country are about to embark on Geelong for this years Morris Finance Masters Regatta. 18ft Skiffs - Rugby League comes to Sydney HarbourFeb 9, 201018ft Skiffs De'Longhi and Sharks/Coldwell Banker Real Estate do battle in the JJ Giltian Trophy Championship Lymington's Scorpion RIBs wins RYA Offshore Sponsors TrophyFeb 9, 2010Powerboating champions from across the UK came together over the weekend for the annual RYA National Powerboat Racing Awards ceremony. Entries racing ahead for ARC 2010Feb 9, 2010The 25th edition of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers has already signed up its 150th member, nine months before the rally sets off. 'Activate Your Laser Fleet' Off To A Flying StartFeb 9, 2010The first Activate Your Laser Fleet workshop took place at Staunton Harold Sailing Club, Derbyshire on Sunday 7 February. A full house of ten "Activators" attended, representing six sailing clubs from the region. Hanging a leftFeb 9, 2010Groupama 3 prepares to skirt the South Atlantic high Hong Kong to host Louis Vuitton Trophy - Jan 2011Feb 9, 2010When Louis Vuitton and the World Sailing Teams Association (WSTA) conceived the Louis Vuitton Trophy regattas they were designed to take the best sailing teams in the world sailing some of the largest and most impressive racing yachts to some of the most spectacular parts of the world and compete at the highest level in the discipline of match racing. One... The Tiger that wasn'tFeb 9, 2010This weekend saw an small fleet of Moths up at the Tiger Trophy at Rutland. Unfortunately the weather forecast was dire which meant that only myself, James Phare and newcomer Gareth Davies made the racing.Saturday's racing got off to a slow start with the racing delayed while waiting for the mist to clear (which it didn't!). It was pretty marginal... "Family Feuds" at the Giltinan 2010Feb 9, 2010Kennedy brothers compete against each other Entries open for The Blue MileFeb 9, 2010In Plymouth this July OCS for defending champFeb 9, 2010Karl Purdie over early at the OK Worlds This week on Purple TuesdayFeb 9, 2010A selection of offers AC33 | America’s Cup Umpiring (1)Feb 9, 2010
Besides the Jury, Measurers and Race Committee there’s a fourth group of ISAF officials active at the AC 33. I’m talking about the Umpires! We all are in the dark about how these impressive sail machines will perform against each other, but imagine how difficult it must be, having to umpire them. When these boats were first revealed to the public and... America's Cup - Over it? But watching it!Feb 9, 2010The web went into meltdown, with the official America's Cup site amongst those that fell over. Cayard Reports from Valencia - 33rd America's CupFeb 9, 2010No wind, no race, no good. I feel like we let everyone down today.Too often when we have big events where Television, sponsors, sailing fans and media have planned on following a race, the race doesn’t happen on time or at all. Some of it I can accept. I know that we need wind to race and even with the best of planning and venues, there are going to... New onboard camerasFeb 9, 2010For Velux 5 Oceans Italy's passion playFeb 9, 2010The Italia 70 entry for 2011-12 will herald the return of an Italian team to the world's premier ocean race - the first since the 1993 Whitbread. Carla Anselmi reports on the men behind the mission. JULES VERNE TROPHY • Cammas : Post-tropical dilemma • lead = 393 milesFeb 9, 2010Since crossing the Tropic of Capricorn at around 0700 UTC this Tuesday, Groupama 3 has been confronted with two differing options as a result of a cold front. Indeed the speed at which she makes headway will depend on the choice between a succession of gybes or a longer hook towards the (...) Feedback invited on Special Regulations Audit FormsFeb 9, 2010Yachting Australia is seeking feedback on the draft Yachting Australia Special Regulations Audit Forms KarmaFeb 9, 2010
At risk of being to Blog-ish, here’s a look at the bad karma CampbellSailing.com is getting thanks to last month in the 95 degree Rio sunshine. 26 inches yesterday plus 6-12 more tomorrow here in DC. Oops! 2010 Radial Women's North American ChampionshipsFeb 9, 2010
Despite The Waves, There Was Some Close RacingPhoto: (c) John Payne, February 2010Ft. Lauderdale, FL By Anna Tunnicliffe -This past weekend was the 2010 Radial Women's North American Championships in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. I competed in the event in the hopes of qualifying for a spot at the 2010 Radial World Championships, and of defending my title from... All at Sea in the AndamanFeb 9, 2010Warm safe water, spectacular scenery, fiery cuisine, friendly folks and some great sailing. Sailing Stuff from Twitter.Feb 9, 2010We won't be tweeting every second of the America's Cup. It's not what we do. Many will though: a collection at http://bit.ly/bolciO #ac33 # BMW ORACLE beat the official live feed to air. Pre-Race show streaming now. Live feed still showing Saturday press conference. ~Ac33 # Pundit estimates America’s Cup impact takes 10 per cent hit, before... Dickson to compete at Port Nicholson RegattaFeb 9, 2010Jim Farmer's IRC 52 Georgia heads south Clipper Round the World Race - Cape Breton Island preparesFeb 9, 2010Clipper Round the World Yacht Race - Cape Breton Island prepares for the rough conditions ahead. Clipper Round the World Race - Team Finland's perseverance pays offFeb 9, 2010Clipper Round the World Yacht Race - Team Finland's perseverance has paid off |
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