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The General’ outflanks the fleet and wins the War in the West
By Sail-World,
9:24 AM Wed 22 May 2013 GMT
Only weeks after securing a dominant season of offshore IRC racing and receiving the prestigious Siska trophy for their efforts, the ‘General Lee’ team have dominated the 1440nm Fremantle to Bali Race. The 11m Bakewell-White design stunned the fleet by leading around the first two rounding marks but eventually had to concede line honours to the 29m canting keel maxi 'Super Sled' ... [more] 
Dangerous surf conditions for mid NSW coast
By Roads and Maritime Services, ,
6:24 AM Wed 22 May 2013 GMT
An alert has been issued by Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) after a Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) warning about dangerous surf conditions from Seal Rocks to Coffs Harbour from Friday. ... [more] 
Vale Marion French – the passing of a determined lady sailor
By Eric Wegman, Melbourne ,
4:17 AM Wed 22 May 2013 GMT
The Royal Brighton Yacht Club community is sad to announce the passing of Marion French (nee Austin), this last Saturday. ... [more] 
Delta Lloyd Regatta – Strong start for Australia on opening day
By Craig Heydon, ,
3:38 AM Wed 22 May 2013 GMT
Delta Lloyd Regatta is currently underway in the Netherlands. On the opening day Australian sailors have made a strong start with four crews ending the opening day of racing inside their respective top threes ... [more] 
Tahiti Pearl Regatta - Night time Soirees and action packed racing
By Morgan Rogers, Raiatea ,
11:37 PM Tue 21 May 2013 GMT
Tahiti Pearl Regatta X Edition day two - With overnight rain keeping the temperature relatively cool (28 deg) and while the festivities went on well into the night, the promise of an early start saw competitors make their way back to the yachts via the local fishing fleet and supported by a number of speed boats from Raiatea ... [more] 
Finn World Masters - German sailor claims narrow lead
By Robert Deaves, ,
8:51 PM Tue 21 May 2013 GMT
With little respite in the weather, the Finn World Masters fleet in La Rochelle completed two more great races in moderate, cold winds. Three time champion Andre Budzien (GER) takes the lead from Erik Lidecis (USA) and Michael Maier (CZE). Race wins went to Budzien, Maier, Paul Blowers (GBR) and Karl Purdie (NZL). ... [more] 
Delta Lloyd Regatta - Intense first day on the water + Video
By Delta Lloyd Regatta, ,
7:46 PM Tue 21 May 2013 GMT
On the first day of the 2013 Delta Lloyd Regatta, despite the rain and cold, the sailors put on all the warmest gear to start the first races. It was an intense day on the water with a tight programme. Olympic and Paralympic classes sailed three races apart from the 49ers and RS:X who had four races back to back. ... [more] 
KTA China - The Finals at Pingtan
By KTA China, ,
3:33 PM Tue 21 May 2013 GMT
It the 2013 KTA Chinal Finals, after the whirlwind start to the season that gave us rounds one to three in just six weeks, everyone had the chance to kick back for a month, repair and recover before psyching themselves up for the Finals in Pingtan, China. ... [more] 
Instructional video on the BIC Techno 293
By Patrik Pollak, ,
2:41 PM Tue 21 May 2013 GMT
Many kids around the world join the biggest windsurfing class every day, but not all of them have an experienced coach who can help them to learn. ... [more] 
Finn World Masters images with reverse mounted Go-Pro camera
By Robert Deaves, ,
2:31 PM Tue 21 May 2013 GMT
We placed a Go-Pro camera in a stern mount on the back of a Finn and rather than facing forwards, it was pointed aft and set to snap time lapse images every three seconds. ... [more] 
America's Cup: Artemis damage and possible causes revealed on haulout
By Richard Gladwell and Natasha Pyle,
10:51 AM Tue 21 May 2013 GMT
Sail-World has obtained images of Artemis Racing's damaged AC72 as it was hauled from San Francisco Bay at Alameda. The images show the main beam broken at about mid-way to the port hull. It is not known if this broke before, during, or after the capsize. Or indeed, if some other part failed before the main beam fractured. ... [more] 
Delta Lloyd Regatta - Australian sailors head to Holland
By Craig Heydon, ,
9:54 AM Tue 21 May 2013 GMT
The Delta Lloyd Regatta, taking place 21-25 May, has consistently been a successful event for Australian sailors, with the team winning 12 medals in Medemblik over the last 4-year Olympic cycle. While a smaller team than some previous years has made the trip to Holland in 2013, Aussie sailors will be in medal contention in a number of classes. ... [more] 
2013 Finn World Masters - Fantastic racing on opening day
By Robert Deaves, ,
3:08 AM Tue 21 May 2013 GMT
The 2013 Finn World Masters opening day got underway on Monday in La Rochelle, France. They said come to France, it will be sunny and hot. They said the water will be warm and they said it never rains here. They lied. However they were right about one thing. The racing on the opening day was simply fantastic. Despite the cold inclement weather, with low cloud, non-stop drizzle and temperatures ar ... [more] 
Delta Lloyd Regatta - New challenges for event's 29th edition
By Delta Lloyd Regatta, ,
7:40 PM Mon 20 May 2013 GMT
The Delta Lloyd Regatta, second stage of the Eurosaf Champions Sailing Cup, has taken on the challenge to bring the event to a new dimension where media presentation is playing a big part. For Event Director, Arjen Rahusen, this is the way forward ' We are concentrating our efforts to take sailing closer to the public especially through social media. ... [more] 
AWMRT Match Race Germany - Williams and crew emerge victorious
By Alpari World Match Racing Tour, ,
5:42 PM Mon 20 May 2013 GMT
At Match Race Germany, Lake Constance left it right until the last moment to get uncooperative. An ominous-looking rain cloud was on its way across the third largest lake in Europe from Switzerland, sucking all the wind out of the vicinity and causing PRO Rudi Magg to draw proceedings to a close. ... [more] 
Tahiti Pearl Regatta - Record fleet assembles in Uteroa
By Morgan Rogers, Raiatea ,
5:27 PM Mon 20 May 2013 GMT
A record fleet of 54 yachts will assemble in Uteroa, Raiatea, Tahiti for the tenth edition of the famous Tahiti Pearl Regatta and prepare for exciting racing this year with 20 plus knots predicted on the first race promising to raise the normally peaceful heart rate above maximum for this part of the world. ... [more] 
52 Super Series action on the way with the Trofeo Conde de Godo
By 52 Super Series,
5:20 PM Mon 20 May 2013 GMT
The Trofeo Conde de Godo, third event on the 2013 52 Super Series calendar, is coming up and Quantum Racing look to return to winning ways with Terry Hutchinson and Jordi Calafat set to sail in the 52 Super Series European regattas. ... [more] 
North Sails to provide one-design sails for VOR Teams in 2014-15 Race
By Sail-World,
11:16 AM Mon 20 May 2013 GMT
North Sails have been selected to provide one design sails for the 2014/15 Volvo Ocean Race, complementing the one design hulls and one design rigs being supplied by North's sister company Southern Spars. In keeping with the multi-national supplier theme of the 2014/15 Volvo Ocean Race, the sails have been designed and tested in New Zealand, built in USA and finished in France ... [more] 
Finn World Masters - Record opening in La Rochelle
By Robert Deaves, ,
8:05 PM Sun 19 May 2013 GMT
The 2013 Finn World Masters has been officially opened at the Société des Régates Rochelaises (SRR) in La Rochelle, France, though Sunday's practice race was cancelled as strong winds, accompanied by incessant rain, kept the sailors ashore all day. A few sailors did venture out for some last minute practice, while the rest preserved their energy for the racing which starts Monday. ... [more] 
AWMRT Match Race Germany - Mixed bag on Lake Constance + Video
By Alpari World Match Racing Tour, ,
7:16 PM Sun 19 May 2013 GMT
Light, strong, shifty, stable winds, rain and shine is what Lake Constance threw up to test the skippers at Match Race Germany. Today, it was the turn of 25 knot winds, sharp seas and driving rain in the morning only for these to peter out leading to a long delay before the Semi Finals could start ... [more] 
Women's Int'l Match Racing Series - Macgregor claims St Quay victory
By Joakim Hermansson,
5:48 PM Sun 19 May 2013 GMT
In the finals of the Women's Int'l Match Racing Series, local sailor Julie Bossard gave the French crowd at the pier some hope after beating former Olympian Lucy Macgregor in the first match. But then the supreme sailor from Great Britain fought back, winning three consecutive matches to secure the title in this first event of the inaugural 2013 Women's International Match Racing Series. ... [more]
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