Jules Verne TrophyAt 15°S, Groupama 3 is 900 miles from the switch of hemispheres, but the sun is at its zenith as the crew approach the boreal spring: the Doldrums, it too stretched across the equator, is already in the sights of navigator Stan Honey and the onshore router Sylvain Mondon. As such the trimaran can now set a direct course for this point...

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If operating a passenger vessel during the Olympics, ensure it is legally operated, advises the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

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The RYA has launched its newest membership categories, dedicated to Youth and Junior members, promising to be educational, informative, and fun with lots of freebies and activities which will keep youngsters interested in the sport.

Image by   Paul Todd/outsideimages.co.nz   With the America's Cup at least moved past the Valencia Deed of Gift Match now, the Louis Vuitton series of regattas have become a little more important in identifying potential future AC contenders. The latest iteration of the Louis Vuitton Series is taking place right now down in Auckland New...

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Statement 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...

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I doubt there is anyone better suited to talk about the modifications on the TP52 yachts for 2010 than Marcelino Botín, designer of Quantum Racing (Medcup & World Champion in 2008 and Medcup & World runner up in 2009) and Emirates Team NZ (Medcup chamion in 2009). So, here's what Botín had to say about his two designs:The main modifications to both our...

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But what about 2011?

In Staffordshire and North Warwickshire

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Hull & Humber skipper safely medevaced

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Rahiem 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...

Rahiem 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...

The injured Hull and Humber skipper has been safely medevaced to a Japanese Coastguard vessel, and Spirit of Australia's skipper has now taken command of the British Clipper Round the World Race yacht.

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...

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Following 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...

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