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Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:07:00 GMT

Causeway Race - Difficult Decisions for the Singapore SB3 Fleet

Singapore has been going through a dry spell, however the weather gods decided that it was time to unleash a torrent of water on the island, unfortunately this coincided with the running of the Causeway Race on Saturday 20th March. No doubt the grey,
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:07:00 GMT

Koh Samui adds golf, jazz and Boot Camp to the Regatta programme

For the ninth consecutive year, this leading lifestyle and sporting event will attract competitive and social sailors from around the world. The five-day regatta is one of Asiaâs most glamorous sailing events and this year will reach even greater
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:11:00 GMT

Meridien Marinas Airlie Beach Race Week comes of age in 2010

A bit more breeze on Saturday night March 20th (by probably 85 knots) when Cyclone Ilui sailed over the Gateway to the Whitsundays, than entrants in the 2010 Meridien Marinaâs Airlie Beach Race Week will want to see in August, when this major Queensland
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:11:00 GMT

Antifouling: More than one way to think green

These days when it comes to antifouling paints we need to consider not just the cost to ourselves, but also the cost to the environment. With a little education, and as responsible yachties, we can make both a green and a cost-effective decision for our
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:10:00 GMT

Musto Etchells Winter Championship - King 2009 winner to defend title

Etchells 2009 winter champion, Melbourneâs Damien King, plans to return to Mooloolaba this June to defend his title in the Musto Etchells Australasian Winter Championship. King achieved a closely fought victory in the series in 2009 after taking on the
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:10:00 GMT

Airlie Beach, the Whitsundays and Cyclone Ului

The Whitsundays are the winter home of sailing in Australia. Cyclone Ului crossed the Australian coastline at Airlie Beach with winds of 200km per hour. Here is some of the coverage. Including some sad sad vision of Anaconda II on the rockwall. One of a
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:53:00 GMT

Laser Masters - Sailing a Laser from cradle to grave...

When Bruce Kirby, the Canadian born Olympic Finn sailor and dinghy designer along with another Finn sailor, sailmaker and Olympic medallist Hans Fogh and boat builder Ian Bruce launched the first ever Laser at the Playboy Club on Lake Geneva in Wisconsin
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:10:00 GMT

New PFD Standard for Australian Boaters

Australiaâs marine safety authorities have agreed to accept Personal Flotation Devices made to the new Australian Standard 4758 by 1 July 2010. The National Marine Safety Committee confirmed that this change will have a minimum impact on boaters as PFDs
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:09:00 GMT

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Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:09:00 GMT

60ft Plastiki sets sail from San Francisco

'Plastiki departs from San Francisco' The voyage of the Plastiki began in earnest yesterday as the 60’ man made plastic catamaran was towed unceremoniously out to sea of the San Francisco coast and released in calm condition and a gentle swell.
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:49:00 GMT

Home Team Wins Louis Vuitton Trophy

Emirates Team New Zealand takes the trophy after beating Mascalzone Latino 2-0 Racing under the colours of the host Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, Emirates Team New Zealand won the Louis Vuitton Trophy Auckland regatta Sunday.The Kiwi boat extended on
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:08:00 GMT

Groupama Sets New Record

Groupama sets a new record for the Jules Verne Trophy - 48 days, 7 hours, 44 minutes, 52 seconds The Jules Verne Trophy now belongs to ten men who have sailed around the globe at an average of 18.76 knots along the optimum course, beating the reference
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:08:00 GMT

Weekend Gallery additions

Gallery additions this weekend Groupama win the Jules Verne Trophy Videos, photos & audio - http://www.bymnews.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=270 FARR 30 Nationals - http://www.bymnews.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=782 Audi Sydney Offshore Newcastle -
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:24:00 GMT

Aussie Weta sailors complete 350km voyage off North Queensland coast

A couple of Aussie Weta sailors have recently completed a 350 plus kilometre journey from Townsville to Cairns. 'The voyage to Cairns was a complete success, had a great time and boat performed without issue. Weather was a bit light and lots of direct
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:19:00 GMT

Jules Verne Trophy - Groupama 3's Day-to-day round the world

Jules Verne Trophy - Groupama 3's Day-to-day on the round the world. Franck Cammas and his nine crew are the seventh team to win the Jules Verne Trophy which began in 1993! However, Groupama 3's circumnavigation of the globe in 48 days 07 hours 44
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:48:00 GMT

Mariner warning for drifting yacht Pacific Ocean NE of New Zealand

'Tafadzwa possible drift copy' . Seven days ago the yacht Tafadzwa left New Zealand for a two day sail off eastern coast of the north island of New Zealand. In spite of an intensive search and the EPIRBs on board, no sign of the yacht has been seen
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:21:00 GMT

Ian Thomson prepares to circumnavigate Australia

Timing is everything and due to Cyclone Ului heading towards Airlie Beach my last trip was cancelled allowing me to head to Brisbane a day early. Today Airlie Beach, my home town is in clean up mode and I do wish I was there to help with the massive
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:21:00 GMT

Groupama 3: Round The World In 48 Days, 7 hours, 44 Minutes, 52 Seconds

The Jules Verne Trophy now belongs to 10 men who have sailed around the globe at an average of 18.76 knots along the optimum course, beating the round the world record set by Orange 2 in 2005 by 2 days, 8 hours and 35 minutes, subject to ratification by
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:10:00 GMT

Emirates Team New Zealand Wins Louis Vuitton Trophy Auckland

Racing under the colours of the host Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, Emirates Team New Zealand won the Louis Vuitton Trophy Auckland regatta on Sunday. The Kiwi boat extended on every leg of the deciding five-mile race off Aucklands East Coast Bays
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:10:00 GMT

Louis Vuitton Trophy: Paul Catard reports from Auckland

With a light air forecast for today the two finalists, Team New Zealand and Mascalzone Latino were held at the dock for 2 hours hedging for a 1200 start. Race PRO Peter Reggio moved the racecourse out to the Hauraki Gulf once again to try to get steadier
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:04:00 GMT

Jules Verne Trophy: Groupama 3's record beating crew talk of their adventure

Franck Cammas and his men on Groupama 3 drew alongside under blue skies in the Port du Chteau this Sunday morning to the applause of an enthusiast local crowd. After having beaten the Jules Verne round the world record in a time of 48d 07h 44 52, the
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:04:00 GMT

Clipper Round the World Race: Pacific storm hits fleet

The Pacific Ocean is providing proof, if proof were needed, that you disrespect Mother Nature at your peril. The forecast deep low pressure system has reached the fleet and winds of more than 50 knots are producing some very challenging conditions for
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:32:00 GMT

Jules Verne Trophy: Groupama 3 day-to-day circumnavigation

Franck Cammas and his nine crew are the seventh team to win the which began in 1993! However, Groupama 3s circumnavigation of the globe in 48 days 07 hours 44 minutes 52 seconds was very distinctive in that she was only able to make headway in fits and
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:32:00 GMT

Yachting: Team NZ save their best for the last race

Team NZ crew (from left) Jeremy Lomas, CEO Grant Dalton, Tony Rae and Jeremy Dagg in action to defeat Mascalzone Latino Audi yesterday. Photo / Before dawn on Saturday, Grant Dalton walked into the Emirates Team New Zealand base and knew his team could
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:18:00 GMT

WILD OATS ELEVEN CLAIMS SYDNEY TO NEWCASTLE YACHT RACE

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Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:24:00 GMT

'Procedures website' for yachts visiting Hong Kong ticks all the boxes

The Hong Kong Immigration Department and Hong Kong Marine Department have produced a web page for visiting yachts outlining port procedures and requirements: http://www.mardep.gov.hk/en/pub_services/ocean/notes_ymaster.html Until now this information has
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:10:00 GMT

Sail Banda 2010 Regatta: NOR

The Regatta is a Indonesia Sailing event, organized by Indonesia Sailing Federation together with the Sail Banda Organizing Committee, Provincial Administration of Maluku, Ministry of Marine and Fishery Affair, Ministry of Culture and Tourism Republic of
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:10:00 GMT

have set a new Jules Verne Trophy record time

48 days 7 hours 44 minutes 52 seconds The Jules Verne Trophy now belongs to ten men who have sailed around the globe at an average of 18.76 knots along the optimum course, beating the reference time set by Orange 2 in 2005 by 2 days 08 hours 35 minutes.
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:08:00 GMT

Orange II's previous record set in 2005

Orange II and Bruno Peyron's crew have just set a new round the world record in 50 days, 16 hours, 20 minutes and 4 seconds, achieving an average speed of 22.2 knots. Ahead of Cheyenne (Steve Fossett), the previous outright record holder by 7 days 17h
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:08:00 GMT

won the Louis Vuitton Trophy Auckland finals

Emirates Team New Zealand wins Racing under the colours of the host Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, Emirates Team New Zealand won the Louis Vuitton Trophy Auckland regatta Sunday. The Kiwi boat extended on every leg of the deciding five-mile race off
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:08:00 GMT