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Latest NEEL 60 trimaran - certainly something to talk about
By Des Ryan, ,
10:10 PM Fri 3 May 2013 GMT
Just new and looking like a sleek alien which has just landed, the latest NEEL trimaran is certain something to talk about. The company calls it 'Sport Chic' navigation style and you certainly won't be missed on the water if you invest in one of these boats. ... [more] 
Cornell's new twin Atlantic Odyssey takes Transat rallies to four
By Sail-World Cruising,
9:01 PM Fri 3 May 2013 GMT
Once there was just the ARC - the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers, a transatlantic rally, started by cruising guru Jimmy Cornell over 25 years ago. Last year a new rally was announced, the 2013 Christmas Caribbean Rally, now Jimmy Cornell, who had long ago severed his relationship with the ARC, has announced not one, but two new transatlantic rallies. All four rallies leave from the Canary Islands. ... [more] 
Lightning kills one crewman on Philippines boat
By Nancy Knudsen, ,
1:54 AM Fri 3 May 2013 GMT
Lightning has killed one crewman in a boat off the waters of Tabina in the Philippines. It was a fishing boat, not a sailing boat, but just as tragic and serves to remind all leisure sailors that lightning is dangerous on any boat if the crew is not prepared and knowledgeable ... [more] 
Boats insure against collision with Loch Ness Monster
By Lee Mylchreest, ,
12:20 AM Fri 3 May 2013 GMT
Prudent cruising sailors might insure against collision with a whale in the ocean, but the owner of some boats that sail on Loch Ness is so worried about the reappearance of 'Nessie', the Loch Ness Monster, that she's taken out insurance against their boats being damaged by Nessie next time she surfaces. ... [more] 
US Sailing hosts First Safety at Sea Seminar in China
By Chuck Hawley,
1:06 PM Thu 2 May 2013 GMT
The event took place in Qingdao in front of 53 participants, including speakers Chuck Hawley and Bruce Brown, and organizer Doug Sparks. This is especially significant to the growing recreational marine market in China. ... [more] 
New World Record for 40ft circumnavigation set by Guo Chuan (CHN)
By John Reed, WSSR,
7:20 AM Wed 1 May 2013 GMT
The World Speed Sailing Record (WSSR) Council has announced the establishment of a new World Record, by Guo Chuan, the first Chinese sailor to have sailed completed a singlehanded circumnavigation. In doing so he also set a record for the singlehanded 40ft division maintained by the WSSR - reducing the previous mark set by Alain Maigan (FRA) by over 48 days. ... [more] 
Alpha 42 - new innovative performance cruising catamaran
By Des Ryan/ Sail-World Cruising round-up, ,
2:14 AM Wed 1 May 2013 GMT
There is a lot of hype around the introduction of a new Alpha 42 catamaran set to be introduced to the world yachting market in the next weeks. Reputed to be very cool looking and forecast to be produced at a very low price, can it really be true? ... [more] 
The Six Minute Safety Sailing Spiel
By BoatUS/Sail-World Cruising, ,
1:04 PM Tue 30 Apr 2013 GMT
It takes only six minutes to brief your new guests on board your boat for a day sailing, but could save the boat - or a life, and the briefing will make sure the day stays fun and relaxed. Here is the six minute safety briefing - six points, each taking only a minute: ... [more] 
Skipper missing, non-sailor rescued mid-Pacific, updated
By Sail-World Cruising Round-up,
6:54 PM Mon 29 Apr 2013 GMT
Update: The search has been called off. The only thing as horrifying as watching your boat sail away from you because you weren't clipped on could be realising your skipper has gone overboard and you, who can't sail at all, are left in the middle of an ocean alone. ... [more] 
US Sailors to vote on Loaner Kids Lifejacket locations
By BoatUS/Sail-World Cruising, ,
1:44 PM Mon 29 Apr 2013 GMT
USA sailors are being asked to vote for locations at which they would like to have loan life jackets available. BoatUS Foundation, which runs a Life Jacket Loaner Program for Kids at specific locations throughout the USA, is looking to expand their operations. ... [more] 
Old Gaffers gather to celebrate 50 years
By Nancy Knudsen,
4:37 PM Sun 28 Apr 2013 GMT
Gaff-rigged sailing boats have never really lost their charm - or their passionate followers, and this year the Old Gaffer Association is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. ... [more] 
Book Feature: Dag Pike's Cruising under Sail
By Des Ryan, ,
2:44 PM Sun 28 Apr 2013 GMT
This is a highly practical book, taking cruisers through all the steps from departure to arrival at their destination. ... [more] 
Words of wisdom from a Cruising Guru
By Jack Klang/Sail-World Cruising, ,
7:02 PM Sat 27 Apr 2013 GMT
These are the smartest words of wisdom that we've heard for a long time at Sail-World Cruising, and they come from a cruising guru of long standing. He's musing on the idea of 'Sailing with Confidence.' What does it actually mean - sailing with confidence? Here is what Jack Klang, of Quantum Sails, thinks: ... [more] 
World's fastest Hydroptere to go for Pacific record
By Des Ryan, ,
4:53 PM Sat 27 Apr 2013 GMT
The world's fastest sailing boat has announced that it will attempt to break the speed record crossing between San Francisco and Honolulu. ... [more] 
Sailor's boat confiscated for carrying cigars
By Lee Mylchreest, ,
3:49 PM Fri 26 Apr 2013 GMT
Long-range cruising sailors, be careful what you carry and be careful what you sign in unfamiliar ports. One American sailor has had his sailing boat confiscated because he was carrying some cigars on board. ... [more] 
Royal Yachting Association - some success on new harbour bill
By Des Ryan,
1:01 PM Fri 26 Apr 2013 GMT
Since 2008 there has been a bill before the British Parliament to give British harbour authorities additional powers. However, the Royal Yachting Association has been working hard to give harbour users some protection against the new criminal offences being introduced without any apparent right of defence. Now they have had a measure of success. ... [more] 
The moment 750,000 people won't forget
By Sail-World Cruising Round-up, ,
12:24 PM Fri 26 Apr 2013 GMT
This is the moment that 750,000 people will never forget and now the British ex-Naval Officer skipper has to stand trial on a maritime negligence charge. It was a yacht crewed by Royal Navy Officers who made this embarrassing mistake in August 2011 (See Sail-World story and video). ... [more] 
The Singles only Sailing Club - encouraging new sailors
By Barbara Thomas/Sail-World Cruising, ,
11:26 PM Thu 25 Apr 2013 GMT
Yacht Clubs are always dreaming up ideas to encourage new sailors who may be intimidated by the idea of sailing boats that tip and just might tip over - here's a great idea, used by the Shoreline Sailing Club, sailing on Long Island Sound. The Shoreline Sailing Club is geared for singles 35 and older, held regularly throughout the sailing season. ... [more]
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