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A selection of the most interesting sailing news published today, Friday, March 12, 2010
Emirates Team NZ TP52 blazing in 28 knots!! 6 hours ago
There is no time to rest for the world's sailing powerhouse. As we said earlier today, Peter Reggio might have cancelled all Louis Vuitton racing due to the strong breeze but the Emirates Team NZ crew didn't spend the day barbequeing. Instead, they spent the morning testing their modified TP52 yacht on the Waitamata Harbour, in winds that ranged from 22... Puma Moth Worlds – Day Two – Dubai 6 hours ago
It’s great to see these boats in the water and it is great to see sailing pushing into new markets, but there is a certain disconnect between the Puma Moth Worlds and the Dubai International Boat Show, which opened on Tuesday just down the coast from where these pictures were taken. More on our experience in Dubai later, but in the mean time, enjoy... Statement by Captain Salvatore Sarno, Managing director Team Shosholoza 2 hours agoStatement by Captain Salvatore Sarno, Managing director Team Shosholoza:“I am shocked and outraged at the way Team Shosholoza has been treated this week and condemn in the strongest terms the audacious action taken by the Consortio Valencia 2007 who have used the Spanish Police to seal off the South African America’s Cup base in Port America’s Cup... Gill Named Official Clothing Sponsor of Cowes Week 6 hours agoFollowing the recent announcement that clothing brand Gill would replace Line7 as the clothing sponsor for Emirates Team New Zealand, the company has announced that it will become the official clothing sponsor of the well known UK regatta; Cowes Week. As part of the three year deal, Gill will supply event organisers with clothing as well as develop a... 2010 RS500 worlds preview 10 hours agoAt Aquavitesse in August Four of Bermuda's Sailors in Top Ten at Qualifier 4 hours agoRahiem SteedeBlustery conditions prevailed during the first day of the Byte North American Championships held on the North Sound, Grand Cayman, a regatta also serving as the Youth Olympic Qualifier for North America. Steady breeze ranging from 17 – 24 knots from the east south east kept the 32 Byte sailors on their toes, especially the lighter... A Tough Series in 2010 4 hours agoBut what about 2011? Swansea Channel looking good for 2010 HCW 24 hour charity yacht race 13 hours agoSwansea Channel dredging means boats in the 2010 HCW 24hr race on Lake Macquarie will have good access to the lake. Audi Melges 20 At Bacardi Miami Sailing Week 15 hours agoAn Incredible Start For The Audi Melges 20 At Bacardi Miami Sailing WeekMarch 11, 2010 (Miami, Fla.) - With breeze on conditions forecasted, 15 Audi Melges 20s made their way out on to the race course for the first day at Bacardi's Miami Sailing Week, hosted in part by Coconut Grove Sailing Club (CGSC), supported by Shake-A-Leg Miami and Melges... |