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Clipper Round the World Yacht Race teams unveiled
By Ruth Harrington, ,
9:13 AM Sun 12 May 2013 GMT
For the 2013-14 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, more than 400 of the 650 crew members taking part, the largest ever assembled for the biennial event, attended the Crew Allocation ceremony at Portsmouth Guildhall where they met their new team mates for the first time and discovered which skipper had been chosen to lead their team around the globe. ... [more] 
Olympic Garda Week 2013 + Pre Medal Race video interviews
By SailCoach, ,
8:18 AM Sun 12 May 2013 GMT
The Olympic Garda Week 2013, Eurosaf Champions Sailing Cup will experience a new format that could be adopted in the next Olympic games. Yesterday was important because it was the last chance for sailors to qualify for the Medal Race. Gold fleet racing was held in extremely tricky conditions. ... [more] 
America's Cup: Artemis Racing's damaged AC72 is pulled from the water
By pressure-drop.us,
4:36 AM Sun 12 May 2013 GMT
Artemis Racing's first AC72 has been hauled from the water in San Francisco after it destructed during a bearaway on its final sailing day on May 9, 2013. The wreckage and incident is now the subject of two inquiries - one by San Francisco Police Department, and the other by America's Cup Events Authority. ... [more] 
Fremantle to Bali Race and Rally - General Lee slows on final approach
By Bernie Kaaks, ,
3:50 AM Sun 12 May 2013 GMT
On day seven of the Wonderful Indonesia Fremantle to Bali Race and Rally, the combination of no wind and adverse tide has broken more than a few hearts of sailors racing into Bali. ... [more] 
Eurosaf Champions Sailing Cup - Perfect day for AUS multihull sailors
By Craig Heydon, ,
1:38 AM Sun 12 May 2013 GMT
On day four of the EUROSAF Champions Sailing Cup the Australian multihull sailors Jason Waterhouse and Lisa Darmanin have had the perfect day’s racing on Lake Garda in Italy with three wins from three starts in the Nacra 17 class. ... [more] 
America's Cup: Artemis Racing seek a cessation in media speculation
By Sail-world.com,
12:38 AM Sun 12 May 2013 GMT
Artemis Racing has requested a cessation on speculation in the media on the causes of the fatality on April 9, 2013: They have issued a statement: Out of respect for Bart's memory and his family, we ask that the broader sailing community and others reserve judgment until all the facts are known, and not persist in unnecessary rumor. ... [more] 
America's Cup: Am-Cam Video of Artemis Racing's final run *Feature
By Sail-World,
12:38 PM Sat 11 May 2013 GMT
Video shot on May 9, 2013 of Artemis Racing's final run on San Francisco Bay, before she had her fatal capsize later in the day. Second shows Oracle Team USA sailing very quickly in a fresh breeze, easily the fastest we have seen to date. ... [more] 
1O1O 4G Match Racing International Regatta - Day 2
By Koko Mueller, ,
11:28 AM Sat 11 May 2013 GMT
The second day of the 1O1O 4G Match Racing International Regatta saw race officer Inge Strompf-Jepsen start flight eight on time just off Hung Hom, however the wind dropped away just as the three matches were completed. After waiting for thirty minutes a decision had to be made to move the course outside the harbour in the hope for more wind. ... [more] 
Eurosaf Champions Sailing Cup - Light winds on Day 3
By Craig Heydon, ,
12:57 AM Sat 11 May 2013 GMT
On day three of the EUROSAF Champions Sailing Cup on Lake Garda in Italy light winds have kept a number of classes on shore. While the conditions kept the Laser, 470 and RS:X classes on shore Australians were in action in the Nacra 17 and Finn classes on another part of the lake. ... [more] 
America's Cup: Tributes flow after Gold Medalist dies in AC72 capsize *Feature
By Richard Gladwell,
12:38 AM Sat 11 May 2013 GMT
Artemis Racing have confirmed that 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist and 2012 Olympic Silver Medalist in the Star keelboatclass, Andrew 'Bart' Simpson has died in a training incident in San Francisco. Simpson was pulled from the water after the incident, and CPR was attempted on the water and ashore, but was not successful, and he was pronounced dead. ... [more] 
America's Cup: Second AC72 capsize - San Francisco Police investigate
By Richard Gladwell,
11:09 PM Fri 10 May 2013 GMT
Regatta Director Iain Murray will lead a review into the events surrounding the capsize of Artemis Racing’s first AC72 and the subsequent tragic death of crewman Andrew Simpson. During training on San Francisco Bay yesterday, Artemis Racing capsized in winds between 18 and 20 knots. The boat broke apart and Simpson, 36, became trapped. ... [more] 
Fremantle to Bali - Line honours record a testament to teamwork
By Event Media, ,
10:38 PM Fri 10 May 2013 GMT
The exciting stories behind Super Sled’s record breaking line honours win today will become the stuff of legend long after the race is run. But for today the spirit of the race can perhaps be best summed up through the combined eyes of skippers and crew with all praising the teamwork on the canting keel super maxi as it drove towards the finish and a new race record. ... [more] 
America's Cup: Two inquiries underway in fatal capsize - Updated *Feature
By Richard Gladwell,
10:34 PM Fri 10 May 2013 GMT
At an international media conference today, America's Cup Events Authority, Stephen Barclay, announced that two inquiries were running into the Artemis incident. The first is being conducted by the San Francisco Police Department, as is standard practice in any fatality. The SFPD have impounded the boat as part of their accident investigation. ... [more] 
Kirby files to cancel Laser Trademark and Sunburst Logo for Boats *Feature
By MarineBusiness-World.com, ,
9:58 PM Fri 10 May 2013 GMT
Bruce Kirby Inc. today filed the below petition to cancel US trademark registrations directed to both the word LASER and the Sunburst logo for boats. According to US Trademark Office records, these US registrations are owned by Karaya (Jersey) Limited based in St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. ... [more] 
Ulsan PWA World Cup - The king and queen of Jinha beach
By Chris Yates, ,
9:22 PM Fri 10 May 2013 GMT
he 2013 Ulsan PWA World Cup will be an event that Alberto Menegatti will remember forever as the Italian snagged his maiden PWA event victory after a stunning performance. Whilst Karin Jaggi (Patrik / Severne) produced a superb display to be crowned the Queen of Jinha beach, as she became the first woman since 2010 to prevent Valerie Arrighetti (Tabou / Gaastra / Mystic) from claiming the top spot ... [more] 
America's Cup: Andrew Simpson MBE remembered
By Bob Fisher, Lymington, England ,
8:55 PM Fri 10 May 2013 GMT
Andrew Simpson died doing what he did well – sailing a high-end racing craft. He was a leading figure in the development of the Artemis Racing 72-foot wing-sailed catamaran for the upcoming America’s Cup. Simpson, known universally among his fellow sailors as 'Bart', was trapped under the boat when it capsized on San Francisco Bay during a routine training exercise. ... [more] 
Fremantle to Bali Race and Rally - Super Sled thrives!
By Bernie Kaaks, Bernie ,
10:20 AM Fri 10 May 2013 GMT
Barely had the armchair admirals written off any chance Super Sled had of breaking the record for the Wonderful Indonesia Fremantle to Bali Race and Rally. ... [more] 
Eurosaf Champions Sailing Cup - Successful day 2 for Australians
By Craig Heydon, ,
9:37 AM Fri 10 May 2013 GMT
During the second day of the 2013 Eurosaf Champions Sailing Cup on Lake Garda, in Italy, Australian sailors have had a successful day , with a number of crews working their way up the leaderboard. ... [more] 
Italian Olympic Week Day 2 + Video interviews
By © SailCoach, ,
7:22 AM Fri 10 May 2013 GMT
The second day of the Garda Trentino Italian Olympic Week 2013, the reliable 16 knots Ora breeze blew across the course ... [more] 
Artemis Racing's Andrew Simpson dies in training accident
By Lindsey Bell,
11:44 PM Thu 9 May 2013 GMT
The RYA and British Sailing Team are devastated to confirm the death of Olympic gold and silver medallist Andrew Simpson after a training accident involving his Artemis Racing AC72 boat in San Francisco today. Simpson became trapped underneath the boat and despite attempts to revive him, by doctors afloat and subsequently ashore, his life was lost. Tributes from John Derbyshire and Stephen Park ... [more] 
Global Ocean Race - 500 days and counting to The Solent start
By GOR Media, ,
7:42 PM Thu 9 May 2013 GMT
The 2014-15 Global Ocean Race has surpassed the 500 days-to-go barrier until the start with eight teams from six different countries having already registered their full intention to be on the start line in The Solent on Sunday 21st September 2014. ... [more] 
Fremantle Bali Race and Rally - Sailing resumes
By Bernie Kaaks, Bernie ,
6:14 PM Thu 9 May 2013 GMT
In the Wonderful Indonesia Fremantle Bali Race and Rally, with the exception of the dismasted Walk on the Wild Side, all yachts are now back at sea. All six yachts that were anchored in the Batavia Coast Marina in Geraldton have now left. ... [more] 
Black Betty tames Easy Tiger at Platu Coronation Cup, Thailand
By Lulu Roseman, Pattaya ,
5:27 PM Thu 9 May 2013 GMT
Easy Tiger IV has been tamed at the 2013 Platu Coronation Cup at Top Of The Gulf Regatta in Thailand by Perth based sailing team, Black Betty. ... [more] 
Ulsan PWA World Cup - Menegatti and Jaggi victorious at Jinha beach
By Chris Yates, ,
5:26 PM Thu 9 May 2013 GMT
On the final day of the Ulsan PWA World Cup, a promising forecast never quite materialized as hazy skies and cooler air temperatures inhibited the local thermal effect from kicking in. With winds blowing anywhere between 3-23 knots the competitors had to wait until 5:30pm before the racing began. ... [more] 
One Design Update 2013 – North Sails Australia + Video
By North Sails, Sydney ,
4:39 PM Thu 9 May 2013 GMT
Even though the winter months are here, there has been plenty happening in one design racing around the country. Some top performances have been achieved in the recent Optimist state championships held over the last couple of months and some special mentions must be highlighted. ... [more]
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