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Easy Does It For Hong Kong Sailor Chun Leung Michael ChengAug 18, 2010

Chun Leung Michael Cheng (HKG) qualified for the Youth Olympic Games sailing competition by winning Techno 293 gold at the Asian Championships in Pattaya, Thailand, in April.

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WSTA Kills Hong Kong Louis Vuitton Trophy Event.Aug 9, 2010

The series that was designed to give America’s Cup teams something to do between protocols has been wound up. The World Sailing Teams Association, together with Louis Vuitton and the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club have announced that the Hong Kong event, which was to be raced in January 2011, will not go ahead. There is some doubt as to whether the...

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No Louis Vuitton Trophy Hong Kong regattaAug 7, 2010

The World Sailing Teams Association (WSTA), together with Louis Vuitton and the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, will not be developing the proposed Louis Vuitton Trophy Hong Kong any further.

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Preparations cease for Louis Vuitton Trophy Hong Kong regattaAug 6, 2010

The proposed world class sailing event, featuring some of the top racing teams in the world competing in Version 5 America’s Cup class boats, would have been scheduled for Victoria Harbour in January 2011. It has become clear however, that many of the teams involved are focusing their resources on their preparations for the 34th America’s Cup.The...

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Preparations cease for Louis Vuitton Trophy Hong Kong regattaAug 6, 2010

The proposed world class sailing event, featuring some of the top racing teams in the world competing in Version 5 America’s Cup class boats, would have been scheduled for Victoria Harbour in January 2011. It has become clear however, that many of the teams involved are focusing their resources on their preparations for the 34th America’s Cup.The...

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Louis Vuitton Trophy Hong Kong scrappedAug 6, 2010

WSTA scraps LV Trophy Hong Kong and cites 'lack of interest'

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Sailors from Maine to Hong Kong to sail the 102nd Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, presented by Veuve ClicquotJul 23, 2010

CHICAGO – Sailors from 15 different U.S. states as well as Ontario, Switzerland, and as far off as Hong Kong, are preparing for the race of a lifetime – the 333 mile  Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, presented by Veuve Clicquot. The Mac, as it is affectionately known, kicks off Saturday, July 24th, 2010 with 3,000 sailors competing in this...

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Pro-Wrestling in the Third-WorldJul 16, 2010

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  • This video is a little overview of pro-wrestling in the Third World (an antiquated term of sorts, but apropos here) including both the local stars and notable stars that came in from the outside. While I surely left many people out in between, I hope this sheds some light on the parts of the world that have rich pro-wrestling lineage. The opening reel...

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Trofeo SAR Prinesa Sofia MAPFRE - interview Chan Hei Man.mpgJul 6, 2010

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  • Interview with RS:X Sailor Chan Hei Man from Hong Kong during the Trofeo SAR Prinesa Sofia MAPFRE, the third regatta of the 2009-2010 ISAF Sailing World Cup in Palma, Spain.

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Etchells Australasians: Bertrand blew it - Hong Kong and Kiwis leadJun 11, 2010

2010 Musto Etchells Australasian Winter Championship - Mooloolaba - sensation at the start of race one

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New Markets – New Sponsors. Zoke to Support RHKYC Round Island Race.May 13, 2010

For the sport of sailing to grow, it has to become relevant in new markets. Luckily, at the commerical end of the sport, promoters have woken up to the opportunities to the east of the traditional markets of Europe and are testing the waters of Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam and Korea. Of course this model only works if all the pieces are in place. Local...

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Hong Kong Middle Island RegattaApr 19, 2010

Gusty winds stop racing on Saturday

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The Power of Sport ImagesApr 12, 2010

Hong Kong team setMar 25, 2010

For the youth 4.7 worlds in Thailand

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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?

Etchells Hong Kong ChampionshipsFeb 10, 2010

The odd hellish lightning strike

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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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Hong Kong Etchells Showdown Race Day 1Feb 6, 2010

Hong Kong Etchells Showdown Race Day 1

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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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Louis Vuitton Trophy Hong KongFeb 5, 2010

To be sailed on Victoria Harbour in January 2011

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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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Hong Kong Around The Island RaceNov 22, 2009

216 strong fleet take part

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Extreme 40s in Hong Kong day 3Nov 22, 2009

BT wins Around the Island Race

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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 40s in Hong Kong day 1Nov 21, 2009

Racing metres from the shoreline

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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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Hong Kong Around The Island RaceNov 19, 2009

Around 200 boats to compete

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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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Hong Kong Optimist nationalsOct 7, 2009

Malaysia's National team dominate

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