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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:39:00 GMT

Hong Kong Hosts Spectacular Extreme 40 Display

The China Team, competing in Extreme 40s for the first time, finished the first day of competition in equal fourth position, 11 points behind the leaders, Oman Sail Masirah ©Extreme Sailing Series Asia Extreme Sailing Series Asia 2009-2010 Hong Kong
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:39:00 GMT

One Step Closer to Valencia in February 2010

Justice Kornreich took advice from three America's Cup experts and former jury members earlier this month on a number of technical issues. David Tillett (AUS), Graham McKenzie (NZL) and Bryan Willis (GBR) returned a unanimous opinion on each of the five
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:38:00 GMT

Azzurra Opens Semis With a Win as Light Winds Frustrate Competitors

Todays lone match began in winds between 8 and 10 knots from the north, but the velocity dropped to between 4 and 5 knots at the finish of the short, 5.2-nautical-mile race. We were hoping to get more racing completed but there just wasnt enough
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:38:00 GMT

Six Top Flight Teams Entered Into Inaugual Extreme Sailing Series Asia

The sailors have a myriad of sailing accolades amongst them including three double Olympic Gold Medals, 25 World and 31 European Championship titles, eight Round the World navigations, 19 Olympic Games attended, and from eight different nations. The
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:37:00 GMT

Transat Jacques Vabre: Chase into the Caribbean

The rewards for breaking from the Atlantic in to the Caribbean may be promising, but meantime the transition for the Transat Jacques Vabre leaders has been energy sapping and, at times, difficult. As they approach the passage between Guadeloupe and
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:51:00 GMT

US Match Racing Championships: Anna Tunnicliffe reports tight racing in St. Petersburg

Today was a tricky day for our team at the US Match Racing Championships. We had a successful morning, and a bit of an unsuccessful afternoon. We finished the day 3-4. The racing was very close and the results are too, with second place only at 5 points.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:51:00 GMT

Atlantic Race for Cruisers: Festival atmosphere in Las Palmas

The majority of the ARC fleet is now gathered in Las Palmas for what promises to be a spectacular start on Sunday November 22nd. The marina is packed to the gills and bustling with activity and colour as over 200 yachts display their courtesy and
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:51:00 GMT

Louis Vuitton Trophy: No racing for BMW ORACLE Racing team

Only one match was completed at the Louis Vuitton Trophy in Nice Thursday, as Azzurra beat TeamOrigin in their opening Semi Final tilt. BMW ORACLE Racing was scheduled to face Team French Spirit in the next match, but Principal Race Officer Peter Reggio
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:51:00 GMT

2010 Youth Olympic Games: Become a Fan of Reach-4-The-Top Training Program

From now on, Reach-4-The-Top will be generic. All Windsurfing Classes are now fully behind the initiative so whatever your favorite discipline, Reach-4-The-Top is for you whether you be Racing a Techno 293 Competing in IFCA Slalom Freestyling to stardom
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:51:00 GMT

America's Cup: GGYC's Tom Ehman comments on Justice Shirley Kornreich's ruling

The New York Supreme Court has moved the 33rd Americas Cup match another significant step closer to be being sailed under the normal, fair rules of sailing. Justice Shirley Kornreich has adopted the unanimous recommendations made by the Expert Panel
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:51:00 GMT

America's Cup: SNG statement following Justice Kornreich's latest decision

Fred Meyer, SNG vice-commodore: New York Supreme Court Justice Kornreich has brought a degree more certainty to the 33rd America's Cup today. It is good to at last have her decision on some of the pending issues. Alinghi continues to focus on its
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:51:00 GMT

Court backs America's Cup in Valencia in Feb

MADRID - A New York court Thursday backed the staging of the next America's Cup in the Spanish port of Valencia in February, but doubt still remains over the venue for the duel between defender Alinghi and US challenger Oracle. The Supreme Court of the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:41:00 GMT

Clipper 09/10 Round the World Yacht Race to restart from V&A Waterfront on Sunday 22 November

The ten identical 68-foot yachts participating in the internationally renowned Clipper 09/10 Round the World Yacht Race will be arriving at the V&A Waterfront on Friday 20 November, where they will be moored until they begin the next leg of their race to
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:50:00 GMT

Ruling on Americas Cup

A New York court backed the staging of the next Americas Cup in the Spanish port of Valencia in February, but doubt remains over the site for the duel between the defender Alinghi and the United States challenger Oracle.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:42:00 GMT

Court backs America's Cup in Valencia in February

MADRID (AFP) - A New York court Thursday backed the staging of the next America's Cup in the Spanish port of Valencia in February, but doubt still remains over the venue for the duel between defender Alinghi and US challenger Oracle. The Supreme Court of
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:41:00 GMT

Tasports Maria Island Yacht Race accepts first catamaran

The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania has accepted the entry of the catamaran Slingshot for the Tasports Maria Island Yacht Race, which starts at 7pm today from Hobarts Castray Esplanade. This will be the first time a multihull yacht has contested the 190
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:30:00 GMT

Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race - California receives award

Nov 2009 GMT 'Clipper Ventures PLC - The crew of California skippered by Pete Rollason, at the end of race 3 from Rio De Janeiro to Cape Town.' crews gathered at the Royal Cape Yacht Club for the prize giving ceremony. Capetonian group, the Conscious
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:48:00 GMT

US court backs America's Cup in Valencia

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:32:00 GMT

US court backs America's Cup in Valencia

A New York court on Thursday backed the staging of the next America's Cup in the Spanish port of Valencia in February, but doubt still remains over the venue for the duel between defender Alinghi and US challenger Oracle. The Supreme Court of the State
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:21:00 GMT

Dubai Muscat Offshore Sailing Race starts November 26th 2009

The annual Dubai-Muscat Offshore Sailing Race, organised by the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club, is set to start next Thursday 26th November. More than 30 boats participated in The Round the World race that launched from Dubai Offshore Sailing Club. It set
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:21:00 GMT

Solidaire du Chocolat: Groupe Picoty Progreso finish line

Jacques Fournier and Jean-Edouard Criquioche, the fun skippers of Groupe Picoty, crossed the Progreso finishing line on Thursday 19th November at 3h38 French time to take 8th place after sailing for 31d 10h 48min at an average speed of 6.33 knots from
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:06:00 GMT

Dubai-Muscat Offshore Sailing Race

The Dubai Muscat Offshore Sailing Race, along the coastline of Arabian Peninsular, covers 360 nautical miles. Passing through the shallows of the Arabian Gulf and into the deep water of the Indian Ocean via the Straits of Hormuz, one of the busiest
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:05:00 GMT

Solidaire du Chocolat Nantes: Rough night in Progreso

After a violent squall, two, of the seven boats berthed along the mole in Progreso slipped their moorings and ran aground in the sand: Palanad 2 and Initiatives-Novedia. Damien Grimont, race organiser, describes the situation as the means deployed by the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:05:00 GMT

RYA seek interest for 2010 Commodores' Cup

The Rolex Commodores Cup is one of the most prestigious events on the international yachting calendar And following the success of Team GBR Red claiming victory at the 2008 regatta, the RYA has opened the door for boats and their crews to express their
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:05:00 GMT

UIM WPPA Class 1 World Powerboat Championship: Class 1 makes debut in Abu Dhabi

Class 1 took to the waters of Abu Dhabi for the first time in todays first official practice session for this weekends Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, round 5 of the UIM WPPA Class 1 World Powerboat Championship, with the top-three protagonists setting the fastest
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:05:00 GMT

Court backs America's Cup in Valencia in February (AFP)

MADRID (AFP) - A New York court Thursday backed the staging of the next America's Cup in the Spanish port of Valencia in February, but doubt still remains over the venue for the duel between defender Alinghi and US challenger Oracle.The Supreme Court of
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:59:00 GMT

Court backs America's Cup in Valencia in February (AFP)

AFP © Enlarge photo MADRID (AFP) - A New York court Thursday backed the staging of the next America's Cup in the Spanish port of Valencia in February, but doubt still remains over the venue for the duel between defender Alinghi and US challenger Oracle.
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:54:00 GMT

Court backs America's Cup in Valencia in February

MADRID -A New York court Thursday backed the staging of the next America's Cup in the Spanish port of Valencia in February, but doubt still remained over the venue for the duel between defender Alinghi and US challenger Oracle. The Supreme Court of the
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:33:00 GMT

Court backs America's Cup in Valencia in February

A New York court Thursday backed the staging of the next America's Cup in the Spanish port of Valencia in February, but doubt still remained over the venue for the duel between defender Alinghi and US challenger Oracle. The Supreme Court of the State of
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:04:00 GMT

Court backs America's Cup in Valencia in February

A New York court Thursday backed the staging of the next America's Cup in the Spanish port of Valencia in February, but doubt still remained over the venue for the duel between defender Alinghi and US challenger Oracle. The Supreme Court of the State of
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:03:00 GMT