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Fri, 9 May 2008 10:19:00 GMT

Court won't stay ruling in America's Cup case

New York -- The Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court refused to stay a lower court's ruling that the Golden Gate Yacht Club of San Francisco is the challenger of record in the America's Cup, according to the U.S. syndicate. America's Cup
Fri, 9 May 2008 10:19:00 GMT

Hornet Welsh championship

The 2008 Hornet Welsh Nationals were held in a variety of conditions with tight racing throughout the fleet. Race one, was sailed in gusty conditions. Lewis Woodland and Jon Bailey port tacked the fleet and developed a good lead by the windward mark.
Thu, 8 May 2008 23:49:00 GMT

GP14 Scottish championship

Twenty-two GP fourteens included fourteen visitors from as far as Chelmarsh in the south and Arran in the north competed for their Championship of Scotland on Castle Loch. The south easterly wind was not as strong as predicted, but fluctuated from force
Thu, 8 May 2008 23:49:00 GMT

full report and photo gallery from the massive RS Anniversary event

"Now I know what everyone means when they talk about the RS family" commented one first timer. When all the RS classes get together there is something very special about it. Old friends, new adversaries, tons of enthusiasm - you could not wish to spend
Thu, 8 May 2008 23:49:00 GMT

day four of the Finn Europeans in Scarlino

Mixed fortunes for Ainslie, but Florent still leads How do you respond to someone who is proving reliably consistent and not making any mistakes? Simple. You go out and win the next two races. And that is exactly what Ben Ainslie (GBR) did today at the
Thu, 8 May 2008 23:49:00 GMT

See the new Southerly 32 sail

May.Included in a jam-packed issue is great advice on getting afloat for under 5,000 and using a PC to navigate at sea.There's also a test of the new Southerly 32 - the exciting new lift-keel cruiser.Buy the issue to read the YM verdict and click on the
Thu, 8 May 2008 20:32:00 GMT

Explore the Amazon from your desk

The June issue of YM includes a report on The Rally You've Never Heard Of.Miles Kendall went to the mouth of the Amazon to meet up with the 35 yachts of the Ile du Soleil - a rally that takes in the Canaries, Senegal, Cape Verdes, Salvador and the
Thu, 8 May 2008 20:32:00 GMT

Shambler

A sailor's guide to attracting the opposite sex By David Schmidt "Ooohhh, is that a Rambler shirt?" It was a female sailor cooing to the rest of her all-female crew at Antigua Sailing Week as I walked past their charter boat at Jolley Harbor.
Thu, 8 May 2008 20:30:00 GMT

Hull & Humber win race 9

Hull & Humber has won Race 9 of the Clipper 07-08 Round the World Yacht Race, crossing the revised finish line at 2022 GMT on Tuesday 6 May. It is the team's third individual stage victory of the 35,000-mile race. Skipper Danny Watson says, 'It was
Thu, 8 May 2008 15:20:00 GMT

New Dynamic Sailing System tested

Swing, lift, pump or dump, canting keels or water ballast. You might have thought all possible methods of achieving more stability had been explored. Apparently not. A new design concept claims to provide a novel solution to one of the most fundamental
Thu, 8 May 2008 15:20:00 GMT

One in and one out of Artemis Transat

Steve White, aboard Spirit of Weymouth, has entered the Artemis Transat in the IMOCA Class - taking the number of IMOCA skippers to 13. Having completed his qualifying passage, the Brit takes his place amongst an impressive line-up of singlehanded
Thu, 8 May 2008 15:20:00 GMT

9 boats, 5 venues for 2008 iShares Cup

The final pieces are now in place for the 2008 iShares Cup Sailing Series. The venue for the German leg of the European tour has been confirmed as Kiel, on the Baltic Sea, and Tommy Hilfiger has been announced as the ninth entry in the series.Kiel, in
Thu, 8 May 2008 15:20:00 GMT

RNLI unveils memorial design

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution has selected a design for a sculpture to pay tribute to the hundreds of volunteer crew members who have lost their lives while saving others at sea over the last 184 years.The sculpture, by Sam Holland ARBS, will
Thu, 8 May 2008 09:28:00 GMT

Golding to fire starting gun for Artemis Transat

Mike Golding will officially start The Artemis Transat from onboard the Royal Navy's HMS Argyll on 11th May at 2.00pm. Mike won the 2004 edition of the race in the IMOCA 60 class, and was due to compete in this year's race, but has been forced to
Wed, 7 May 2008 20:35:00 GMT

King of Cowes returns to Cowes Week

LaserPerformance (Europe) Ltd and Volkswagen have announced that 2008 will see the return of the Volkswagen Touareg King of Cowes at Skandia Cowes Week.On Friday 1 August class winners from 2007 will race in identical Laser SB3s off Cowes in a one-day,
Wed, 7 May 2008 17:34:00 GMT

Last night at sea for Konyukhov

Having finally turned his back on the Roaring Forty and Furious Fifty latitudes, the 56 year old adventurer was sweating to make more than 4 knots in the light head winds yesterday - produced by the high pressure system currently hanging over Cape
Wed, 7 May 2008 17:30:00 GMT

Hull & Humber wins Clipper leg nine

Hull & Humber has won Race 9 of the Clipper 07-08 Round the World Yacht Race, crossing the revised finish line at 2022 GMT on Tuesday 6 May. It is the team's third individual stage victory of the 35,000-mile race which is being contested by ten
Wed, 7 May 2008 11:48:00 GMT

Concern over proposed Marine Navigation Bill

The RYA has expressed concern over the proposed Marine Navigation Bill published today which would empower Harbour Authorities to make 'General Directions' for navigational and non-navigational purposes.Currently Harbour Authorities normally rely on
Wed, 7 May 2008 11:48:00 GMT

Jurassic Coast landslip 'worst in 100 years'

A landslip has destroyed more than 400 metres of Dorset's Jurassic Coast.Described as the worst for 100 years, the landslip blocked a stretch of beach between Lyme Regis and Charmouth but there are no reports of injuries.Portland Coastguard said the
Wed, 7 May 2008 11:48:00 GMT

BMW Oracle Racing partners with VPLP

The leading French multihull design firm Van Peteghem Lauriot Prevost (VPLP) is working with BMW ORACLE Racing's design team in developing its new mulithull boat for the America's Cup Deed of Gift match. Firm principals Vincent Lauriot Prevost and Marc
Tue, 6 May 2008 19:31:00 GMT

Artemis Transat Fleet arrive in Plymouth

The 13 IMOCA 60s and 11 Class 40 boats competing in The Artemis Transat 2008 are now all berthed at Sutton Harbour, Plymouth having arrived over the weekend. The Race Village has come alive with the arrival of the fleet and thousands of visitors enjoyed
Tue, 6 May 2008 19:31:00 GMT

Podium position for Phil Sharp

Phil Sharp (left) and David Krizek onboard Atlantick FT are celebrating moving up into third position in the Transatlantic AG2R race. With approximately 1,300 miles until the finish line in St Barths, the duo are looking forward to hoisting their
Tue, 6 May 2008 19:31:00 GMT

Beneteau Monte Carlo 32 Test in Monaco

March 2008 Beneteau Monte Carlo 32 in MonacoThe Monte Carlo 32 from Beneteau testing in Monaco.The Monte Carlo 32 looks just like it's bigger brother the Monte Carlo 37 that came onto the scene at the London Boat Show 2007. The modern contemporary looks
Tue, 6 May 2008 19:14:00 GMT

Malbon pulls out of Artemis Transat

Jonny Malbon today confirmed that Artemis Ocean Racing II has withdrawn from The Artemis Transat, starting on Sunday May 11 in Plymouth. The team has been working tirelessly to get the state of the art IMOCA Open 60 ready for her qualifier, and
Tue, 6 May 2008 17:17:00 GMT

Mermaid spotted in Cowes

A new sculpture has been unveiled to mark the completion of the Royal Yacht Squadron's Jubilee Haven in Cowes. The Mermaid, which was sculpted by Belgravia-based Jonathan Wylder, was presented to the members of the Royal Yacht Squadron by the Commodore
Tue, 6 May 2008 17:17:00 GMT

Bavaria office opens in East

Clipper Marine, the UK's official Bavaria dealer is opening their first East Coast office. Located in Wolverstone Marina, Ipswich, the dedicated Bavaria Yachts sales office will be run by Ian Brockwell and Johnny Cochran. The East Coast team will also
Tue, 6 May 2008 17:17:00 GMT

Fleet arrive in Plymouth ahead of Artemis Transat

The 13 IMOCA 60s and 11 Class40 boats competing in The Artemis Transat 2008 are now all berthed at Sutton Harbour, Plymouth having arrived over the weekend. The Race Village has come alive with the arrival of the fleet and thousands of visitors over the
Tue, 6 May 2008 17:17:00 GMT

Whitlock steering move to Lewmar in Havant

Lewmar has shifted production of its steering systems from Luton, Bedfordshire, to Havant, near Portsmouth. The company acquired Whitlock, established in Luton in 1928, 7 years ago, and has since rebranded its products under the Lewmar name.As Lewmar's
Tue, 6 May 2008 17:17:00 GMT

Daniel Strohmeier, 96; won '54 sailing race to Bermuda

Daniel D. Strohmeier, a retired Bethlehem Steel Born in Newton, Mr. Strohmeier was well known in the sailing world for winning the 1954 race from Bermuda to Newport. He raced his boat, Malay, to Bermuda 15 times and competed in the Marblehead-to-Halifax
Tue, 6 May 2008 14:58:00 GMT

Free sailing event tops Boston's list of things to do on Memorial Day weekend.

- In New England, Memorial Day marks the official beginning of the summer travel season. But with record gas prices putting a damper on weekend travel plans, many will be looking closer to home for things to do to celebrate the Memorial Day holiday.
Mon, 5 May 2008 18:51:00 GMT