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CHN-95 in Hong Kong masted and ready to sail soon?Mar 5, 2010

Thanks to our friends at Tribormat we saw that China Team's CHN-95 is masted in Hong Kong, apparently ready to sail soon. Is China Team preparing for the Louis Vuitton Trophy scheduled to take place there next January? Is this a preliminary sign of something bigger for the 34th America's Cup?We might know something more about the current edition of the...

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CHN-95 in Hong Kong masted and ready to sail soon?

Hong Kong to host Louis Vuitton Trophy - Jan 2011Feb 9, 2010

When 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...

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Louis Vuitton Trophy regatta 2011 to be sailed on Hong Kong HarbourFeb 5, 2010

The 14-day long Louis Vuitton Trophy regatta 2011, will take place on Hong Kong Harbour.

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Louis Vuitton Trophy Hong Kong regatta to be sailed on Victoria HarbourFeb 5, 2010

[Source: Louis Vuitton Trophy - WSTA] Hong Kong Harbour with its unique skyline and 'always busy' waterways is one of the most iconic maritime settings in the world. The 14-day long Louis Vuitton Trophy regatta, scheduled for 9th to 23rd January 2011, will take place on this perfect natural arena.When Louis Vuitton and the World Sailing Teams Association...

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Extreme Sailing Series Asia : Round 1, Hong Kong - Day 5 HighlightsDec 12, 2009

Extreme Sailing Series Asia : Round 1, Hong Kong - Day 4 HighlightsDec 12, 2009

Extreme Sailing Series Asia : Round 1, Hong Kong - Day 3 HighlightsDec 12, 2009

Oman Sail Masirah take inaugural win in Hong KongNov 25, 2009

Oman Sail's Masirah won in convincing style in the Extreme Sailing Series Asia in Hong Kong with one race to spare and an 11 point lead over BT.

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BT Takes the Overall Lead in Hong Kong with a Hat-Trick on Day Two of the Extreme Sailing Series AsiaNov 21, 2009

BT controlled the fleet on day two of racing in Victoria Harbour at the inaugural Extreme Sailing Series Asia taking a hat-trick of wins to top the leaderboard two places ahead of European series champions Oman Sail's Masirah.

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Extreme Sailing Series Asia spectacular opener in Hong KongNov 20, 2009

There were six races this afternoon in 12-15 knots that gusted up to 18, keeping the skippers challenged

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Hong Kong Hosts Spectacular Extreme 40 DisplayNov 20, 2009

Racing just metres from the shoreline on both sides of the Harbour here in Hong Kong, the six Extreme 40s put on a spectacular display for the gathered international media on day one of the inaugural Extreme Sailing Series Asia.

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Red Bull Extreme Sailing Team to Compete in Hong Kong.Nov 16, 2009

OC Events, the organisers of the innovative Extreme40 series in Europe, have announced the teams competing in the exhibition event on Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong next week. Though billed as the first round of the new Extreme Sailing Series Asia, the 2010 edition of the event is designed to get certain potential partners interested in the concept rather...

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Red Bull Extreme Sailing Team to Compete in Hong Kong.

Extreme 40s in Hong KongNov 9, 2009

Extreme Sailing Series Asia next week

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Extreme 40 Format Heads to Asia.Oct 15, 2009

It was only a matter of time before the Xtreme 40 platform concieved by Herbert Dercksen and brilliantly executed by OC Events spread from Europe to other markets. The format was tested in the Middle East last year and yesterday, the company announced that a “winter” series would be run from November to March in Asia. Extreme Sailing Series...

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Louis Vuitton World Series: Hong Kong looks a Gift Horse in the mouthSep 11, 2009

Sail-World's Asian Editor, Guy Nowell takes a look at his home-port's reaction to the announcement of the Louis Vuitton

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Hong Kong Hobie Club Hosts Asia's No 1 Hobie EventAug 3, 2009

Major regional fleet expected at 4th Hobie Asian Champs

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Louis Vuitton World Series Shows Promise.Jun 24, 2009

A fascinating article from Richard Gladwell, writing for Sail-World about a new sailing World Series backed by long time America’s Cup sponsor (sorry - partner) Louis Vuitton. Our initial reaction to news like this is - do we really need another sailing competition? but it would seem that a lot of good thinking has gone into the concept, using...

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