Yachting & Sailing News from Sail World UK

Marine Rescue chief calls on skippers for greater boating safety care
Sail World - Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:22:00 GMT
A tragic run of drownings in recent boating accidents has prompted a call on skippers to take greater care when boating.
America's Cup - Over it? But watching it!
Sail World - Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:53:00 GMT
The web went into meltdown, with the official America's Cup site amongst those that fell over.
Riviera expands its United States, West Coast dealer network
Sail World - Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:37:00 GMT
Riviera and Emerald Pacific Yachts have joined forces to service the entire US West Coast.
Marina Industry Assoc of Australia looks ahead for 2010
Sail World - Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:01:00 GMT
The MIAA is looking forward to a raft of initiatives to benefit members and the boating community.
China Maritime ignites Hong Kong
Sail World - Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:44:00 GMT
Following its successful stagings in 2006 and 2008, China Maritime returns to Hong Kong for 16 - 18 March 2010.
Feedback invited on Special Regulations Audit Forms
Sail World - Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:08:00 GMT
Yachting Australia is seeking feedback on the draft Yachting Australia Special Regulations Audit Forms
Musto Skiff coaching at Blackwater Sailing Club
Sail World - Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:54:00 GMT
15 club boats and visitors of various skiff classes arrived at Blackwater Sailing Club for a weekend of coaching
SailJuice Global Warm-Up: Biggs & Hollis take Tiger victory at Rutland
Sail World - Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:22:00 GMT
Biggs and Hollis have now scored consecutive wins in the SailJuice Global Warm-Up
Velux 5 Oceans - Lights, cameras, action! Fleet to go state of the art
Sail World - Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:11:00 GMT
Velux and Clipper invest in new onboard cameras and media systems across fleet
Powerboat racing champions honoured at RYA gala awards ceremony
Sail World - Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:02:00 GMT
Powerboating champions came together over the weekend for the annual RYA National Powerboat Racing Awards Ceremony.
All at Sea in the Andaman
Sail World - Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:45:00 GMT
Warm safe water, spectacular scenery, fiery cuisine, friendly folks and some great sailing.
SY Drumbeat first entry for NZ Marine Cup
Sail World - Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:40:00 GMT
The organisers of the New Zealand Marine Cup: Kiwi Kawau Challenge have secured the first entry from SY Drumbeat.
Paul Cayard - No wind, no sailing and a let down
Sail World - Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:15:00 GMT
Paul Cayard is in Valencia and here is his latest report.
Sail to Noumea ends in sinking off Moreton Island
Sail World - Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:14:00 GMT
A sailor was rescued after his sailing boat sank off the coast of Moreton Island on a voyage planned to end in Noumea.
Registration for 2010 Newport Bermuda Race open
Sail World - Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:04:00 GMT
Registration for the 2010 Newport Bermuda Race is open.
New Zealand's Salthouse Marine Limited in receivership
Sail World - Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:27:00 GMT
New Zealand motor yacht building company Salthouse Marine Limited is in receivership. Receiver John Price of HPL Partner
Exhibitors cautiously optimistic for Miami
Sail World - Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:51:00 GMT
Boat dealers in Miami said there were signs business could pick up in 2010 after a serious sales slump in 2009.
Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC):150 entries and still 9 months to go
Sail World - Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:37:00 GMT
Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) 2010 registrations are flying along as World Cruising Club signs up the 150th entry.
12ft Skiffs hit Woollahra Sailing Club
Sail World - Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:37:00 GMT
12ft Skiffs hit Woollahra Sailing Club
Anna Tunnicliffe - At Stake, a World's spot and last year's Title
Sail World - Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:18:00 GMT
Anna Tunnicliffe - This past weekend was the 2010 Radial Women's North American Championships in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Clipper Round the World Race - Team Finland's perseverance pays off
Sail World - Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:57:00 GMT
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race - Team Finland's perseverance has paid off
Laser Radial Women's' North American Champs and Finn Midwinter Champs
Sail World - Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:33:00 GMT
Americans Anna Tunnicliffe and Zach Railey take the titles in the Laser Radial and Finn respectively.
Jules Verne Trophy - Slow progress for Groupama 3
Sail World - Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:23:00 GMT
Jules Verne Trophy Groupama 3 record attempt lastest update.
Graham Biehl joins AlphaGraphics in Learn to Sail Regatta
Sail World - Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:02:00 GMT
It's not every day that one gets to meet an Olympic sailor, let alone race with one.
WPNSA host Natural Health Service Seminar
Sail World - Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:51:00 GMT
Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) was the venue of choice for the Natural Health Service Seminar
SORC's Solo Racing Festival takes place Saturday 6th March 2010
Sail World - Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:45:00 GMT
Fourth annual Solo Racing Festival will take place at the Solent University Conference Centre Saturday 6th March 2010
America's Cup Images - 2010 Day One as the Alinghi Team saw it
Sail World - Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:16:00 GMT
The Alinghi photographers were on the water and in the air on Day One of the 2010 America's Cup. Here is a selction of t
America's Cup Images: People on the Water on Day 1
Sail World - Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:33:00 GMT
More images from off the water on Day 1 of the 33rd America's Cup Match, including several personalities associated with
America's Cup Images: Alinghi 5 close-up
Sail World - Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:30:00 GMT
The four hour postponement of Race 1 of the 33rd America's Cup gave Sail-World a chance to have a look at Alinghi 5 up c
Images from Valencia: America's Cup - Day 1
Sail World - Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:17:00 GMT
Images for the first day of 'racing'in the 33rd America's Cup, Valencia. Racing was abandoned for the day after the star
BMW Oracle Racing: First race of America's Cup is abandoned
Sail World - Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:47:00 GMT
First race of America's Cup is abandoned - Race One rescheduled for Wednesday.
Alinghi: Unstable weather foils Race 1 of 33rd America's Cup
Sail World - Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:30:00 GMT
A passing cold front puts a halt to the much anticipated showdown between the giant multihulls...
America's Cup: Better weather prognosis for Wednesday + Video
Sail World - Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:40:00 GMT
While the weather prognosis for Wednesday is much better, than today, the dogs of Valencia, can expect a difficult day o
America's Cup: What one can see in the Valencia Darsena
Sail World - Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:54:00 GMT
Where's this cup going? For the Opening Day the Cup was spotted whizzing across the Village after it had impressed the c
Raymarine helps Geoff Holt achieve Atlantic Challenge
Sail World - Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:56:00 GMT
Disabled sailor Geoff Holt, says he could not have done it without support from Raymarine.
NanoShield protects Marine Craft and Race Car Drivers
Sail World - Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:52:00 GMT
NanoShield, suppliers of FoulOff for the racing winning Alfa Romeo, also supply glass treatment to race car drivers.
19th Annual Metung Etchells Regatta
Sail World - Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:48:00 GMT
Metung Yacht Club on the East Gippsland Lakes again held the traditional Gippsland Lakes Etchells regatta.
Wet And Wild F11 Fun Park At GRSC Finishes Off Flying Season
Sail World - Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:33:00 GMT
This weekend cracked a few milestones for the fastest growing youth sailing class in Australia at the NSW F11 Champs
Evan Walker's strong early bid for Hardy Cup
Sail World - Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Sydney sailor Evan Walker has thrown down an early challenge for the Hardy Cup
18 Footers League: Family feuds at the Giltinan 2010
Sail World - Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:26:00 GMT
The reason it is unusual with the Kennedy boys is because they will be representing two different countries
Camping will never be the same again with Stacer Proline
Sail World - Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:35:00 GMT
Stacer has made the average camping trip extraordinary with their Proline range, in particular the 349 Car Topper.
Brunswick to consolidate aluminum boat production
Sail World - Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:28:00 GMT
Brunswick has announced that it will consolidate a portion of its aluminum boat production.
Pew Coral Sea 'NO TAKE' agenda alive and well: Boswell
Sail World - Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:24:00 GMT
The agenda of US based environmental group Pew Charitable Trust to turn 972,000 square kilometres of the Coral Sea into
New Asia-Pacific Superyacht news service launched
Sail World - Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:12:00 GMT
A news service designed specifically to transfer superyacht news from east to west has been launched out of Singapore.
Cabin Fan is a Cool Option
Sail World - Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:05:00 GMT
Good ventilation can be achieved with this innovation - the Ultimate 757 fan from Outback Marine.
Kiwis here in strength for Hardy Cup 2010
Sail World - Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:36:00 GMT
Young New Zealand sailors have their sights set on again winning the prestigious Hardy Cup under 25 ISAF Grade 3 Match
GME Bonus Offer - Catch yourself a great Shimano deal
Sail World - Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:26:00 GMT
Purchase a GME GP450X marine GPS plotter during February and March 2010, and you will receive a Shimano fishing pack
Teen sailor update: Jessica Watson matures...Abby back at sea
Sail World - Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:49:00 GMT
There are many signs that Jessica Watson is maturing as a cruising sailor as she approaches her 13,000th nautical mile
America's Cup: Starts explained
Sail World - Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:40:00 GMT
Afficionados of match racing will quickly recognise a different starting procedure when Alinghi 5 and the challenger lin
America's Cup - Racing with Live Video on Sail-World.com
Sail World - Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:01:00 GMT
If you have fast internet speed, at least 1.5meg download, you will be able to watch the racing on Sail-World.com
Images from America's Cup Opening Ceremony
Sail World - Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:47:00 GMT
Sail-World's camera was at the Opening Ceremony for the 33rd America's Cup, as both teams were presented and the America
Fisher's View: America's Cup Insight
Sail World - Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:28:00 GMT
As the new day is yet to dawn for the start of the 33rd America's Cup, the battle of the handbags continues bilo-a-bilo.
Paul Cayard in Valencia - Less than 24 hours to go
Sail World - Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:44:00 GMT
Paul Cayard reports from Valencia - I had a chance to talk to Skipper James Spithill while the boat was being rigged.
America's Cup: Images from Valencia - BMW Oracle Racing Practice Day
Sail World - Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:42:00 GMT
First sequence of images from the final day of practice before the start of the 33rd America's Cup in Valencia
Global Ocean Race 2011-12 - New Zealand Team enters
Sail World - Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:25:00 GMT
Global Ocean Race 2011-12, entry #12 for the double-handed circumnavigation is from New Zealand.
Danes free ship, Somali Government appeals for release of sailors
Sail World - Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:23:00 GMT
A member of the Somali Government has appealed to pirates to free the British crew of a yacht now held over 3 months
Jules Verne Trophy - Groupama 3's highs and lows
Sail World - Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:07:00 GMT
Jules Verne Trophy - Groupama 3 is still not able to set a course due South.
Clipper 09-10: Hull & Humber and Cape Breton Island battle for lead
Sail World - Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:47:00 GMT
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race - Race 6 Singapore to Qingdao, Day 6 report
America's Cup 33 - Inauguration day
Sail World - Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:07:00 GMT
AC 33 - Inauguration day, the official toss permitted Oracle to have the starboard entry for the first start.
2010 OK Dinghy Worlds Day 2 images from photographer Adrian Rumney
Sail World - Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:35:00 GMT
2010 OK Dinghy Worlds Day 2 images from photographer Adrian Rumney
UAE National Sailing Championships Round 4
Sail World - Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:59:00 GMT
Khalid wins the UAE National Sailing Championships Round 4, ahead of Smith on equal points.
Australian 18 Footers League's Club Championship Race 12
Sail World - Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:33:00 GMT
Race 12 of the Australian 18 Footers League's Club Championship took place on Sydney Harbour today.
Bullot and Healy team up to launch dailydo.co.nz
Sail World - Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:53:00 GMT
Top New Zealand sailors Mike Bullot and Dave Healy plan to save Aucklanders $1m on activities and services
Undersea exploration with Branson's the Necker Nymph
Sail World - Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:40:00 GMT
Virgin Limited Edition enters the underwater world, welcoming Necker Nymph, a DeepFlight three-person aero submarine.
Pacific 2010 exceeds exhibitors expectations
Sail World - Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:34:00 GMT
AIMEX members recently exhibited at the 2010 Pacific International Maritime Exposition in Sydney.
America's Cup - One Hand Clapping
Sail World - Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:05:00 GMT
The intended press conference for owners Ernesto Bertarelli of Alinghi and Lawrence J. Ellison of BMW Oracle Racing was
18 footer legend Trevor Barnabas returns for Giltinan 2010 Worlds
Sail World - Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:14:00 GMT
Five times Giltinan Championship winner Trevor Barnabas called up to skipper Fisher & Paykel in the Giltinan 2010.
Rayglass NZ OffShore Powerboat action in Gisborne
Sail World - Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:08:00 GMT
NZ Offshore powerboat championship race in Gisborne was action-packed when 'Rayglass' caught a rogue wave and flipped
Paul Cayard at the AC: Doing stuff before Race 1 excitement hits
Sail World - Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:03:00 GMT
Kind of a quiet day here in Valencia today. No sailing by either team as the wind was still gusty from the west
Bruny Island: Line to The Fork in the Road; Auch & Wild West overall
Sail World - Sat, 06 Feb 2010 23:50:00 GMT
Provisional handicap results announced by The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania show Auch as winner of IRC division
America's Cup - Alinghi goes back in the water
Sail World - Sat, 06 Feb 2010 23:49:00 GMT
Last night, at T minus 2, Ernesto Bertarelli's Alinghi 5 catamaran went back into the water in Valencia.
Australian east coast passage planner - don't leave home without it
Sail World - Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:33:00 GMT
The new version of 'Rob's Passage Planner' 4.0 is out for the east coast of Australia, with many upgrades
Jules Verne Trophy - Groupama 3 into the Southern Hemisphere
Sail World - Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:08:00 GMT
Jules Verne Trophy - Groupama 3 record attempt latest update
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race - Today's word is zigzagging
Sail World - Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:46:00 GMT
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race - Singapore to Qingdao Day 5 race report
A Passion for cruising - a site for women cruising sailors
Sail World - Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:34:00 GMT
A new web site is devoted to the angles that interest the women who have become, or are becoming, cruising sailors.
33rd Americas Cup - Valencia T minus 2
Sail World - Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:02:00 GMT
Both teams are revising their boats, these were on the hard for the day, Alinghi launched by the evening.
33rd America's Cup, Valencia Press Conferences photos
Sail World - Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:59:00 GMT
Thierry Martinez sent these photos from the various press conferences for the 33rd America's Cup in Valencia
Donated sails on Sea Flower for Haiti - now a Monday departure
Sail World - Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:43:00 GMT
The Sea Flower with donated sails for Haiti is delayed because 2 observers accompanying the ship must have insurance
Hong Kong Etchells Showdown Race Day 1
Sail World - Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:43:00 GMT
Hong Kong Etchells Showdown Race Day 1
Announcing the 2010 CYA National Youth Team
Sail World - Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:40:00 GMT
The Canadian Yachting Association is thrilled to announce the members of the 2010 National Youth Sailing Team!
Brian Palfreeman Obituary
Sail World - Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:22:00 GMT
The Flag Officers and Members of the Pointe-Claire Yacht Club bid a sad farewell to Brian Palfreeman
Theory meets reality in Australia's Northern Prawn Fishery
Sail World - Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:33:00 GMT
According to a case study of Australia's Northern Prawn Fishery (NPF) there is a large gap between theory and practice
Evolution Class champion OSG recruits Fendi for 2010 season
Sail World - Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:23:00 GMT
Evolution Class champions Giancarlo Cangiano and Giovanni Carpitella have scored a massive coup ...
80 Mile Beach shark dumping prosecution warning to commercial fishers
Sail World - Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:20:00 GMT
Dumping of shark carcasses on 80 Mile Beach has resulted in another commercial fisher being fined, over breaches
Powerboat P1 SuperStock Championship - Round three to Galway
Sail World - Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:09:00 GMT
Powerboat P1 Management Ltd announced plans for round three of its 2010 series to take place in Galway
SolOceans One-design back in France
Sail World - Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
The SailingOne team are delivering the SolOceans One-design under jury-rig from Lisbon
Andrew Campbell's thoughts on 'Can Sports Save the World?'
Sail World - Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:45:00 GMT
On January 15th, The Atlantic Monthly ran an article online by author Adam Hofstetter titled Can Sports Save the World?
World Match Racing Tour announce new event - Vietnam Match Cup
Sail World - Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:33:00 GMT
World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) awarded Rainbow International Co. Ltd the rights to organise the Vietnam Match Cup.
Club Marine Series - testing times on Port Phillip
Sail World - Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:10:00 GMT
Yachting Victoria's Club Marine Series for Day Four, was always set to have a good breeze
Sydney Newcastle Race double to Cawse
Sail World - Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:03:00 GMT
Dick Cawse and his Lyons/Cawse 60, Vanguard, have provisionally wrapped up the 2009/2010 Ocean Pointscore series
Mr Kite and The Fork in the Road in Bruny Island Race duel
Sail World - Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:52:00 GMT
Tasmanian ocean racing rival yachts Mr Kite and The Fork in the Road tonight are tonight locked in a duel for line honou
Paul Cayard at Valencia AC: No racing, however what a wing mast!
Sail World - Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:35:00 GMT
It is the largest wing ever built, period, bar none. It is about twice the span of a 747 wing. It is 223 feet long!
OK World Championships Day 1 - Wellington NZ
Sail World - Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:32:00 GMT
12-15 knot breezes on the first day of the 2010 OK Dinghy championships on Wellington Harbour, New Zealand.
Flinders Islet race: Loki wins the double - Ragamuffin leads BW PS
Sail World - Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:05:00 GMT
'The Blue Water Pointscore is well named - it was a real blue water race - we saw 35 knots at one stage.' - Geoff Ross
Club Marine Series - Morning of the TPs
Sail World - Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:14:00 GMT
It may well have been mild and nice earlier on this morning, but by the time the gun went, there was a genuine 15 knots.
Grant Dalton sees light in AC gloom and pulls out of Volvo Ocean Race
Sail World - Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:51:00 GMT
Emirates Team New Zealand will not compete in the next Volvo Ocean Race, scuppering any chance of an Auckland stopover.
Plastiki setting sail for Sydney
Sail World - Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:28:00 GMT
The Plastiki made from recycled PET bottles is due to sail from San Francisco to Sydney within weeks.
Bruny Island fleet slow down after fast start
Sail World - Sat, 06 Feb 2010 03:40:00 GMT
The fleet in the Veolia Environmental Services 84th Bruny Island Race has slowed down in the d'Entrecasteaux Channel
Powerboat champ killed near Brisbane
Sail World - Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:59:00 GMT
Neil Coddington was killed yesterday when his boat, Blue Max, rolled on a dam near Ipswich, west of Brisbane.
President Obama raises the ire of US boating industry
Sail World - Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:54:00 GMT
President Obama has incensed the US boating industry, saying in tough times, buying a boat is an irresponsible decision.
EM 122 deep water multibeam for United States Coast Guard cutter Healy
Sail World - Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:02:00 GMT
Upgrade for high latitude research dedicated Coast Guard icebreaker
Lifeboat crew honoured - full story of dramatic rescue off Scotland
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:15:00 GMT
Members of a lifeboat crew will be honoured for their actions in the rescue of the crew of a yacht in October last year
No, MINE's bigger - Emocean
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:19:00 GMT
Roman Abramovich's oceanic supremacy with Eclipse may be over once the 656ft gigayacht by Emocean Yacht Design launches
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race - Hull & Humber in the lead
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:11:00 GMT
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race - Hull & Humber in the lead as fleet clears final Indonesian island.
Louis Vuitton Trophy regatta 2011 to be sailed on Hong Kong Harbour
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:05:00 GMT
The 14-day long Louis Vuitton Trophy regatta 2011, will take place on Hong Kong Harbour.
America's Cup - Alinghi 5 practicing ahead of Monday's Race 1
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:04:00 GMT
Winter Sunshine in Valencia and the the Swiss syndicate's Alinghi 5 multihull on the water. Here are some of the latest
Jules Verne Trophy - Groupama 3 leads but now for the Doldrums
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:57:00 GMT
Jules Verne Trophy - Groupama 3 already has more than a day's lead over the reference time...
Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship 2010 welcomed
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:48:00 GMT
Thursday night saw the city of Istanbul officially welcome the Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship 2010
Extreme Sailing Series Asia - Oman Sail Masirah on top
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:39:00 GMT
Oman Sail Masirah is crowned champion of the Extreme Sailing Series Asia.
America's Cup: 'May the best team win on the water' Ernesto Bertarelli
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:26:00 GMT
The 33rd America's Cup has been a long time coming, but after two years of litigation.
Alfa Romeo uses new product to preserve hull weight and design shape
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:49:00 GMT
The name Alfa Romeo evokes sensuous lines, One of the major concern in any race boats is unnecessary weight.
America's Cup 2010 - USA-17 more images from Valencia
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:28:00 GMT
America's Cup 2010 - USA 17 images from Valencia from Gilles Martin Raget from BMW Oracle Racing
Vicem Yachts names Gold Coaster as its Asia-Pacific contact
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:52:00 GMT
American expatriate to handle Asia-Pacific sales for luxury Turkish boat builder.
Qingdao Weta Sailing - 2009 Autumn Regatta
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:39:00 GMT
The Qingdao Weta Sailing - 2009 Autumn Regatta was recently held on Fushan Bay, outside Qingdao's Olympic Sailing Center
Americas Cup: Team BMW Oracle Racing's 'wind mapping' technology
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:20:00 GMT
Imagine somebody hands you a device that can quite literally map out the wind activity up to a kilometer in front of you
TowBoatU.S honours on-the-water boat towing captains for heroism
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:24:00 GMT
BoatU.S. Towing Services honored 11 of its captains for heroism at its annual BoatU.S. "Lifesaving Award" ceremony
Whitsunday warning as disaster hits six yachts
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:12:00 GMT
After 6 yachts were lost, Whitsunday Sailing Club Commodore says owners should move boats to Shute Harbour in storms
OK Dinghy World Championships Invitation Race
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:51:00 GMT
Wellington turned on more champagne sailing today for the Invitation Race of the OK Dinghy World Championships.
Changeable weather will keep Flinders Islet competitors on the go
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:42:00 GMT
A lot is riding on this evening's Flinders Islet Race, the race of the CYCA prestigious Series.
Fitzroy Yachts supports NZ Marine Cup
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:35:00 GMT
Fitzroy Yachts has confirmed its sponsorship of the New Zealand Marine Cup: Kiwi Kawau Challenge on 4 March 2010.
Young teenagers have crack at the Farr 727 National Championships 2010
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:31:00 GMT
Farr 727 National Championships 2010 on 06 and 07 February 2010
Welcome to this regular non America's Cup version sailing newsletter
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:21:00 GMT
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Harken NZ/Fosters Shipchandlery New Distributors for Tylaska Hardware
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:34:00 GMT
Harken New Zealand announces they are distributor for Tylaska Marine Hardware
King Island - Gastronomic delights signal the return to ocean racing
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:25:00 GMT
Notice of Race now available for Melbourne to King Island
NSW Maritime Operation 'Blue Water' targets coastal boating safety
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:57:00 GMT
Operation 'Blue Water' aimed at improving awareness of the safety requirements for boats on coastal waters
Mascalzone Latino Audi Team unveils its plans
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:27:00 GMT
Two of the best known names in the yachting world have chosen to join forces, creating the Mascalzone Latino Audi Team.
One week to go until Port Nicholson Regatta
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:22:00 GMT
We're now under a week away from the Port Nicholson Regatta 2010, and preparations for the event are well in hand.
America's Cup - Paul Cayard from Valencia
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:19:00 GMT
Paul Cayard - In Valencia. I have just arrived in where I will be part of the television coverage team from EuroSport
2010 Long Beach Yacht Club Wet Wednesday Series NOR
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:04:00 GMT
Long Beach Yacht Club is pleased to announce a new Wet Wednesday Series format for 2010
Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac: Registration is now open
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:57:00 GMT
550 invitations were issued to past competitors on Feb 1, Chicago Yacht Club anticipates another big fleet
NMMA Calls on President Obama to clarify boating comment
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:40:00 GMT
NMMA President Obama to clarify his remarks in Nashua, New Hampshire yesterday about purchasing a boat
Hong Kong Etchell Nationals Showdown
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:40:00 GMT
Hong Kong Etchell Nationals Showdown
Indian Ocean Five Capes Race: Majan about to set off on a trace route
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:30:00 GMT
On Sat, Feb 6, Oman Sail's A100 'Majan' alongside their 75-ft multihull 'Musandam' will embark on tracing out the route
SB3 class: Overview of the upcoming international regatta events
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:21:00 GMT
SB3 World Council sets Calendar of World and European Championships Events for the next three years
Glowfast Marine - official supporter of the Sydney 38 Nationals
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:52:00 GMT
Glowfast is proud to announce that it is an Official Supporter of the 2010 Sydney 38 National Championship Regatta.
Plastiki: David Rothschild's dream becoming a reality - slowly
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:20:00 GMT
Plastiki, made of 12,000 plastic bottles, was to cross the Pacific a year ago but now March is the planned departure
Warren Jones International Youth Regatta win to Tiller
Sail World - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:11:00 GMT
William Tiller from Auckland's Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, won the Warren Jones International Youth Regatta
Extreme Sailing Series Asia lives up to its name
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:15:00 GMT
Extreme Sailing Series Asia - Thousands gathered on the beach on the first public day of the Muscat event
New theory could help save biodiversity
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:59:00 GMT
Australian scientists have announced a major new finding that helps explain how natural systems like coral reefs ....
Jules Verne Trophy - Groupama 3 ahead of reference time
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:40:00 GMT
Jules Verne Trophy - Groupama 3 is ahead of the reference time.
What's in a name? Plenty if it's your boat
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:01:00 GMT
In the US, 'Bail Out' has made the list of Top Boat Names in number five position - a wry reflection of the times.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race entries pour in
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:34:00 GMT
Entries for this year's J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race are coming in thick and fast
UAE National Sailing Championship
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:27:00 GMT
UAE National Sailing Championship. The majority of the fleet over the weekend will be juniors sailing single-handed
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race - Close racing to Qingdao
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:13:00 GMT
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. Some close match racing has taken place in Race 6 to Qingdao over the past 24 hrs
Mercury Marine honours one of its own
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:01:00 GMT
'Who's who' of the boating industry pays tribute to Mercury veteran Ken Evans.
Major development program ahead for Maritimo Offshore team
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:55:00 GMT
New hull design boasts enormous potential, but needs further development.
Cape Breton Island begins Race 6 to Qingdao, China, after festive fare
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:40:00 GMT
Cape Breton Island, winner of Race 5 set sail from Marina at Keppel Bay, Singapore
Gold Coast GFC's light tackle tournament a winner
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:32:00 GMT
No shortage of Black marlin for the Gold Coast Game Fishing Club tournament.
Louis Vuitton Trophy will run with Auckland International Boat Show
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:05:00 GMT
Louis Vuitton's Bruno Trouble has confirmed that the next Louis Vuitton Trophy regatta will take place in Auckland
OK Dinghy World Championships 2010 about to start
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:09:00 GMT
Purdie certainly looks to be in good form going into the OK Dinghy World Championships , Wellington, New Zealand this w
Historic times for The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:40:00 GMT
The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, is currently in an historic mode
Close racing on Day 1 of Singapore Airlines Sail Auckland
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:35:00 GMT
Day 1 of the Singapore Airlines sail Auckland Regatta was characterized by some close racing.
Across the blue Pacific, Miami in my sights
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:18:00 GMT
The Miami International Boat Show remains a vital cog in the marketing of the United States boating industry.
Ireland's bid to host Volvo Ocean Race stopover
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:12:00 GMT
Irish Government support Let's Do it Global's (LDIG) bid to host a port stopover in the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12.
Ostar Lecture in aid of RNLI
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:06:00 GMT
Ostar class winner, Barry Hurley, of the Royal Irish Yacht Club, is presenting a series of lectures on his experiences
Volvo Ocean Race appoints new Director of Television
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:54:00 GMT
Adam Binns (35) is the latest new recruit to join the Volvo Ocean Race
Special Olympics (AUS) 2010 National Games - The debut of sailing
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:12:00 GMT
In an exciting 'first' sailors with an intellectual disability can now demonstrate their skill and talent
Warren Jones Int'l Youth Regatta 2010 - Kiwis versus Aussies in semis
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:46:00 GMT
William Tiller of Auckland's Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, heads the leaderboard
St. Croix Yacht Club Hospice Regatta commences in two weeks
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:30:00 GMT
So far, eighteen boats have registered online, including three Optimists and two large multihulls
RS Tera World Championship 2010 Notice of Race
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:11:00 GMT
The second RS Tera World Championship will take place this summer 24th-31st July at Carnac YC in South Brittany, France.
Geographe Bay Race Week - Last chance to enter
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:59:00 GMT
The State's best yachts will contest the Geographe Bay Race Week starting in Busselton on 20th February.
29erXX Seiko Superbowl Regatta 2010: Nattrass and Biehl take title
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:49:00 GMT
Regatta winners Hannah Nattrass (AUS) and Graham Biehl (USA) continued their winning ways.
Les Voiles de Saint Barth - Programme details and new partners
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:48:00 GMT
St Barts gives details of its programme and welcomes some new partners
RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010: What is on at this year
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:23:00 GMT
Over the weekend of 6-7 March 2010; Alexandra Palace, London once again becomes home of the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show
Marine Discovery Centre WA to host underwater photography exhibit
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT
The Marine Discovery Centre at Hillarys will come alive with reef life in February
Brisbane to Gladstone crews monitor the weather
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:55:00 GMT
Brisbane Gladstone Ocean racing crews will continue to monitor the active monsoon season
It's working! Used sails for Haiti are arriving
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:45:00 GMT
The Sea Flower will depart Miami as soon as Thursday and no later than Saturday
ISAF Sailing World Cup series - Bumper medal haul to USA in Miami
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:40:00 GMT
The US team collected a bumper haul of 10 medals as the 2009-2010 ISAF Sailing World Cup series
Riviera launches first 5800 Sport Yacht with lower galley option
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:35:00 GMT
Riviera's 5800SY has taken design to a new level.
Jules Verne Trophy - In the line of sight
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:22:00 GMT
Jules Verne Trophy - A last gybe is scheduled this Wednesday evening to take the crew around the outside of Cape Verde
Sunseeker selects Raymarine E Series Widescreen for show boats
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:17:00 GMT
Sunseeker selects Raymarine E Series Widescreen Multi-Function Displays on show boats
The Club Marine Series is back on Watch
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:04:00 GMT
The Club Marine Series returns to Melbourne's Port Phillip, this Saturday.
Clipper 09-10: Teams focus and get back into the routine
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:18:00 GMT
Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race - Teams regain their sea legs following a fantastic Singapore stopover
Extreme Sailing Series Asia - Match Racing in multihulls works
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:27:00 GMT
Extreme Sailing Series Asia - Extreme 40s demonstrated match racing in multihulls is not only viable, but spectacular
Yachting Australia Funding available for International Classes
Sail World - Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:58:00 GMT
Yachting Australia Funding available for ISAF recognised International Classes World Championships.
Your old sails needed for Haiti
Sail World - Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:09:00 GMT
Haiti needs your used sails,Tents, Rice, Cooking Oil, Beans, Pasta, Water Purifiers, Water Makers, Medical Supplies
The VHF Antenna - the weak link?
Sail World - Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:18:00 GMT
When your VHF fails, where do you look first? The antenna of course, but is it really the weak point? and why?
Sail-World's America's Cup coverage - we're taking you to Valencia!
Sail World - Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:17:00 GMT
Sail-World will again be producing a special newsletter for the 33rd America's Cup.
Challenger has a good day in America's Cup Jury Room
Sail World - Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:14:00 GMT
Other significant issues have been ruled on by the International Jury for the 33rd America's Cup in Valencia
Telefonica's testing times
Sail World - Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:37:00 GMT
Telefonica Blue is back in the water carrying out equipment and materials tests
OK Dinghy Nationals: Karl Purdie is New Zealand and Interdom Champion
Sail World - Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:14:00 GMT
Karl Purdie has provisionally become the NZ OK Dinghy Association champion for 2010
America's Cup Jury rules that there will be no wind limits for Match
Sail World - Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:40:00 GMT
The five strong International Jury has ruled that the wind limits written into the rules are illegal
29erXX Superbowl - Day 2, Nattrass (AUS) and Biehl (USA) hold lead
Sail World - Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:45:00 GMT
3 different teams able to record wins as first day winners Hannah Nattrass (AUS) /Graham Biehl (USA) continue to lead
J.J. Giltinan Trophy Championship 2010
Sail World - Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:33:00 GMT
18ft Skiff Racing's greatest challenge begins on Sydney Harbour on 12th February
NZ Marine Cup secures more support
Sail World - Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:20:00 GMT
Integrated Marine Group (IMG), Yachting Developments and Villa Maria Wines to sponsor NZ Marine Cup
IC Midwinters won by Vineyard Vines; Baxters with Pletsch and Magill
Sail World - Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:48:00 GMT
Interclub Midwinters won by Vineyard Vines; John and Molly Baxter in A division with Danny Pletsch & Meagan Magill in B
All systems are go for Formula action at Grafton
Sail World - Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:48:00 GMT
Australian Formula Powerboat Association action moves north to the Clarence River.
Tracking Sydney Harbour sharks, it's no bull
Sail World - Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:30:00 GMT
NSW State Government scientists are another step closer to unlocking the mysterious underwater world of Sydney's sharks
National Officiating Program - Club Race Officers course in February
Sail World - Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:55:00 GMT
Yachting Australia will be conducting a National Officiating Program - Club Race Officers course at the end of February
Eight Bells - David Linacre
Sail World - Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:48:00 GMT
David Linacre, a long-time member of, and contributor to, the Australian yachting community passed away last week.
Peter Burling and Blair Tuke's NZL 49er Miami OCR regatta report
Sail World - Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:44:00 GMT
Three race wins and 4 second places to finish 8th overall
Mahurangi Regatta Image portfolio
Sail World - Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:37:00 GMT
Mahurangi Regatta Image portfolio by Paul Gilbert
Largest Marine online news network does major site upgrades
Sail World - Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:30:00 GMT
All the Sail-World.com.Powerboat-World.com and MarineBusiness-World.com sites were offline for 30 mins today.
Global Ocean Race: OC Technology joins as a valued Race Partner
Sail World - Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:01:00 GMT
Global Ocean Race enters into a partnership with OC Technology to supply their OC Tracker as used by Volvo Ocean Race
Jules Verne Trophy - Groupama 3 devours deficit
Sail World - Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:30:00 GMT
Jules Verne Trophy - Groupama 3 has already made up the deficit she accumulated during the first day
Clipper Round the Worlds Yacht Race - Singapore farewells fleet
Sail World - Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:18:00 GMT
Clipper 09-10: The 68-foot ocean racing yachts competing in race set sail from Singapore.
Eight teams to compete at Louis Vuitton Trophy Auckland in March
Sail World - Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:20:00 GMT
In just six weeks time, during the Southern hemisphere Summer, eight of the best sailing teams in the world will race a
Powerboat P1 - Acanfora asserts arsenal on old adversary
Sail World - Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:55:00 GMT
Such is his enthusiasm and eagerness to get back inside the Baia Attolini cockpit, Stefano Acanfora said he would race .
RYA Instructor Conference deemed a success
Sail World - Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:30:00 GMT
200 RYA Yachtmaster and Cruising Instructors from across the UK and as far as New Zealand at RYA Instructor Conference
2010 North American Course Racing Championships NOR published
Sail World - Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:10:00 GMT
The Notice of Race for the 2010 North American Course Racing Championships has just been published
Hamilton Island Audi Race Week 2010 accommodation options
Sail World - Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:09:00 GMT
Have you booked your accommodation for Hamilton Island Audi Race Week 2010? Great options still available!
NZ OK Nationals and Interdominions - Cat and Mouse on day two
Sail World - Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:01:00 GMT
NZ OK Nationals and Interdominions - 57 boats took to the water today
Classics of the Mahurangi
Sail World - Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:25:00 GMT
Auckland, New Zealand boasts one of the best fleets of classic yachts in the world.

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A Veteran's Story: 'Lucky ship' led to 6 Bronze Stars - Mansfield News Journal
MANSFIELD - Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:44:00 GMT
- James Chipman remembers the day in 1943 when his father signed a release that would allow his underage son to join the Navy. "My mother was there and she was angry and pointing her finger at my Dad. She was telling him that 'If anything ...
Billionaire brats - New York Post
... pharmaceutical heir Ernesto Bertarelli have dug in their heels for nearly three years in a grudge that now has scared away sponsors and other yacht teams, and has virtually dismantled sailing's oldest competition. The long - Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:59:00 GMT
running spat so far ...
What about writing an alternative ?what if? history... - Today's Zaman
- Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:06:00 GMT
t is a worthwhile exercise within the imaginative abilities of most of us to ponder alternative histories of such pivotal figures such as ?smet ?nönü (L) or Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (R). Most people do not engage in the mental luxury of ...
Disabled veterans hit the slopes - WHEC TV-10
- Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:17:00 GMT
here will also be sailing lessons for five more veterans. The president of OASIS says over the next few years, he also hopes to offer other activities and eventually reach about 60 to 70 veterans each year.
America's Cup opener is postponed until Wednesday | Sailing - Seattle Times
The opening race of the eagerly anticipated America's Cup sailing showdown between two - Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:49:00 GMT
time defending champion Alinghi of Switzerland and American challenger BMW Oracle Racing was postponed from Monday to Wednesday because of light, unsteady wind ...
Thirty Knots, With the Wind at Your Wings - New York Times
VALENCIA, Spain ? USA - Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:23:00 GMT
17, the challenger for the America?s Cup, and Alinghi 5, the defender, may be stripped-down, lean racing machines, built purely for speed. But both are fully loaded. LEAN MACHINE The America's Cup challenger USA-17, above in ...
Hog Tusk Takes Farmers Cay Sloop Sailing Title - jonesbahamas
The annual Farmers Cay, Exuma C - Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:42:00 GMT
Class Regatta got off to a great start on Friday (Feb. 5th) with the Hog Tusk skippered by captain Huey Lloyd winning the first of three scheduled series races. The annual Farmers Cay, Exuma C-Class Regatta got off to ...
America?s Cup opener postponed - Biloxi Sun Herald
- Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:23:00 GMT
he teams are finally settling their differences on the water after the sailing classic was disrupted by a bitter court fight over rules, dates and the venue.
Change at the top for Montreal Canadiens as GM Bob Gainey resigns - Contra Costa Times
Montreal Canadiens general manager Bob Gainey stepped aside Monday and was replaced by assistant Pierre Gauthier in a surprising front - Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:06:00 GMT
office shake-up for hockey's most storied franchise. Team president Pierre Boivin ? with Gainey and Gauthier on ...
Light winds deal another blow, race postponed - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
VALENCIA, Spain - Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:37:00 GMT
- Having two of the fastest, most technologically advanced sailboats ever built doesn't do much good if there's not enough wind to sail them. It's almost as if Mother Nature pulled a fast one on the two bickering billionaires ...