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Tricky conditions Day 1 Delta Lloyd Regatta 2008
By Diana Bogaards,
9:24 PM Wed 21 May 2008 GMT
The Delta Lloyd Regatta started with tricky conditions on the IJsselmeer (Netherlands). Laser Radial sailor Anna Tunnicliffe (USA) leads, Dutchmen Dorian van Rijsselberge leads with two wins in the RS:X and so does Marina Alabau (ESP) in the women fleet and Gasper Vincec (SLO) in the Finn. Yngling trio Schuemann/Bleck/Hoepfner (GER) leads with a 1-1-3. The Tornados are tied for first place. ... [more] 
Anchor Information Evening at CYCA
By Jennifer Crooks,
8:47 PM Wed 21 May 2008 GMT
Marine Industries supports Cruising Yacht Club of Australia's Anchor Information Evening and have generously donated anchors and related equipment as 'lucky door prizes' for the evening, to be held on Tuesday 27 May 7.00pm. ... [more] 
Soldini makes his move - Class40 Artemis Transat
By OC Events,
10:01 PM Wed 21 May 2008 GMT
Race leader Giovanni Soldini made his move south last night, ripping across the front of the Class40 fleet as the wind went right to 10 knots NW. ... [more] 
Coutts requires stitches in BMW Oracle Training
By BMW Oracle media,
9:48 PM Wed 21 May 2008 GMT
During BMW ORACLE Racing’s in-house regatta in their two Extreme 40 catamarans today, one of the boats capsized during an exciting downwind luffing match. Russell Coutts (NZL) sustained a minor injury while the crew were attempting to right the boat. His leg was cut, and required nine stitches. ... [more] 
ISAF accepting Nominations for Committee Members
By ISAF,
9:39 PM Wed 21 May 2008 GMT
ISAF is currently accepting nominations for members of the Committees, Sub-Committees and Commissions of the International Sailing Federation for November 2008-November 2012. ... [more] 
Battle to be first Clipper to arrive in Jamaica
By Event media,
8:37 PM Wed 21 May 2008 GMT
Hull & Humber and New York have renewed their battle at the front of the fleet as the each try to gain the advantage. Just eleven nautical miles separate the first eight yachts so the other teams aren't far behind, waiting for one of the top two to make a mistake so they can pounce. ... [more] 
Earthrace reports on Pacific Ocean Rubbish Dump
By Earthrace,
8:35 PM Wed 21 May 2008 GMT
Biofuelled 78 foot trimaran Earthrace is heading into Hawaii on Day 24 of her 24,000 nautical mile round the world record attempt. She is more than 1800 miles ahead of the 1998 world record pace set by Cable & Wireless. Skipper Pete Bethune reports on the Pacific Ocean rubbish dump. ... [more] 
Alfa Romeo wins on Day 1 Rolex Capri Sailing Week
By Event media,
8:15 PM Wed 21 May 2008 GMT
Rolex Capri Sailing Week 2008 opened with a 33.4 mile coastal course that took all classes on a short beat to windward, followed by a fetch across the Golfo di Napoli from Capri to a mark off the equally glamorous island of Ischia and back again in a fresh south-south westerly, that at times was gusting upwards of twenty knots. A blistering pace set by Neville Crichton's supermaxi Alfa Romeo. ... [more] 
Peyron takes Musto gate and heads into Gale
By Media,
4:25 PM Wed 21 May 2008 GMT
Having crossed the Musto race gate (Cape Race longitude) yesterday at 22:42 GMT, Loick Peyron, captured the Artemis Transat, Musto Newfoundland Trophy. Now with Vincent Riou on board, from his abandoned PRB, he is heading into what will be the fiercest gale of the race. They're simply expecting to take a beating ... [more] 
Audi Hamilton Island Entries already nears 100
By Rob Mundle,
7:01 AM Wed 21 May 2008 GMT
The lure of the 25th Anniversary Edition of Audi Hamilton Island Race Week sees the entry list climbing rapidly towards 100, and two local owners purchasing Grand Prix level racing yachts in America so they can set their sights on the top prize. ... [more] .jpg)
Black Jack due to arrive next month to compete
By Suellen Hurling,
12:51 AM Wed 21 May 2008 GMT
The Australian yachting fraternity will welcome a new resident next month with the arrival of the Reichel Pugh 66 Stark Raving Mad. Built in 2006 at Westerly Marine in California, she is the sister ship to well known and very successful racer Wild Oats X. ... [more] The Smith boys - a talented family of sailors By Ian Grant, 12:39 AM Wed 21 May 2008 GMT Sunshine Coast parents Jeff and Linda Smith have been rewarded for the time and expense of making sure their sons Bucky, Godfrey, Casey and Yancy achieved the encouragement and education to follow a successful career in sailing. ... [more] 
Cammas and Spithill head to head in Extreme 40s
By BMW Oracle Racing,
12:15 AM Wed 21 May 2008 GMT
BMW ORACLE Racing skipper Russell Coutts and helmsman James Spithill are going head-to-head this week in Extreme 40 catamarans in a nine-race, in-house battle as part of the team’s race training for the 33rd America’s Cup. ... [more] Last 7 Days. For last month's complete news stories select Last 30 Days. Archive News
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