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We have video and stills of the biggest wing, or in this case wingmast in the world.

By the way, don't slit your throat yet, the 33rd America's Cup might still be in Oz. Lots more in that conversation yet.

We will keep you posted..

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America's Cup challenger's giant wingsail raised for the first time Sail-World sources, The giant wing sail on the Golden Gate Yacht Club's team BMW Oracle Racing's America's Cup Challenger, BOR90/USA was raised for the first time off San Diego today. Currently the crew are doing final fitting out and pre-flight checks before going in the first test sail.... [more] Onsend this story

Alinghi confirms 33rd America's Cup for Valencia in February 2010 Daphne Morgan Barnicoat, In a letter written today to New York Supreme Court Justice Kornreich following the unsuccessful discussions with the Golden Gate Yacht Club (GGYC), the America's Cup Defender, Société Nautique de Genève (SNG), has confirmed that it will conduct a Deed of Gift Match with GGYC in February 2010 in Valencia... [more] Onsend this story

Round the World Jessica Watson in the doldrums Nancy Knudsen, It was bound to happen, and it's going to happen again. Australian 16-year-old Jessica Watson, setting off to be the youngest circumnavigator non-stop and unassisted, is in the doldrums. As most ocean-going sailors know, the doldrums - or, as it is nattily known these days, the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) - is an area of confused wind conditions on each side of the equator.... [more] Onsend this story

Queensland Etchells State title - Young champ Gough gets his chance Ian Grant, Queensland Hobie 16 Youth champion skipper Andrew Gough (16) will mix with some elite sailors when he contests The Wharf Tavern Queensland Etchells State title off Mooloolaba Beach this weekend. He will be sailing in good company with skipper Mark Bradford veteran Etchells sailor Brian Hillier and Australian Olympic team coach Adrian Finglas.... [more] Onsend this story

Images from San Diego: BMW Oracle Racing flies with wingsail +video! Giles Martin-Raget, Images just in from Giles Martin-Raget of BMW Oracle Racing's first sail using the wingsail on the America's Cup Challenger, BOR90. The rig was rolled out of the shed, hoisted while on a mooring, and then test sailed in San Diego bay for several hours this afternoon.... [more] Onsend this story

America's Cup challenger's sails with wingsail - Live coverage Fox 5 San Diego, BMW Oracle's America's Cup Challenger has been sailing on San Diego Bay. You can watch all the action via the Fox 5 live webcam of this spectacular event... [more] Onsend this story

Jules Verne Trophy - Groupama 3 holding in the Doldrums Cammas-Groupama 3 media, Jules Verne Trophy - Groupama 3 finally hit the zone around 0400 hours this Tuesday. At the time there was still a little crescent of a moon to light up a seascape in the throes of a major reshuffle. 'There's not too much cloud in the sky: we weren't able to take a shower, but the crew is on deck in boxers! There's an intense tropical heat here... We've changed season.'... [more] Onsend this story

Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race - Two into Stealth mode Clipper Ventures, Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race - Team spirit remains high as California attempts to repair steering gear, while mid-fleet a battle rages between Jamaica Lightning Bolt, Spirit of Australia and Qingdao. The last 24-hours on Spirit of Australia have also been spent with a focus on repairs.... [more] Onsend this story

North South Yachting Open Day Jamie Millar, North South Yachting is holding an Open Day at Quays Marina on Saturday November 14. Showcasing a range of new Bavaria Yachts, quality brokerage listings and syndicate shares, this is an opportunity to view a large selection of boats, encompassing a wide variety of ownership options, in a friendly and informative environment.... [more] Onsend this story

America's Cup Challenger rolls out wingsail in San Diego Gilles Martin-Raget, BMW Oracle Racing have rolled out the wingsail for their America's Cup multihull, BOR90/USA, prior to it fitting onto the platform for the first time later today. Gilles Martin-Raget presents this gallery of images from the occasion... [more] Onsend this story

Golden Gate YC pleased over America's Cup venue confirmation Sail-World, Golden Gate Yacht Club have responded with a terse, short statement in response to the announcement that valencia will now be the venue for the 33rd America's Cup, to be sailed on the dates originally prescribed by Justice Herman Cahn.... [more] Onsend this story

Grael and Tunnicliffe named 2009 ISAF Rolex World Sailors of the Year ISAF Media, ISAF and Rolex are proud to announce that the male and female winners of the ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards 2009 are Torben Grael (BRA) and Anna Tunnicliffe (USA). Torben Grael (BRA) received his award tonight, and in his winning speech said, 'It's an honour to be here. It's not the first time I've attended this award ceremony, but it's truly a different feeling to stand here,'... [more] Onsend this story

Louis Vuitton Trophy Nice Cote d'Azur - Close matches highlight Day 4 Louis Vuitton Media, Seasonal conditions returned today to the Bay of Angels off Nice and allowed race organisers for the Louis Vuitton Trophy Nice Côte d'Azur to reel off four flights of races, eight matches overall. Seven of the eight matches have an average delta of 31 seconds. The flurry of races has helped give shape to the event scoreboard. Emirates Team New Zealand won its lone match of the day and remains the... [more] Onsend this story

Regional News from Sail-World on Twitter Brendan Maxwell, Sail-World.com, the largest online marine news network in the world is now delivering regional news on Twitter. Publisher Rob Kothe said today ‘Now sailors can get an exciting mix of Sail-World local news and major international news via local Twitter feeds, rather than getting more sailing news than they can possible handle via a one size fits all world news channel.'... [more] Onsend this story

Perth Beachcombers Education Kit released Department of Fisheries WA, The new Perth Beachcombers Education Kit released on Monday 9th November will be a great tool for schools and community groups to discover and understand more about Western Australia's coastal and marine life in a fun and interactive way.... [more] Onsend this story

Book now and secure great accommodation for Hamilton Island Race Week Kristie Kaighin, Early Bird Special!! Book now and secure some great accommodation for Hamilton Island Race Week 2010. We specialise in luxury self-contained apartments and homes and we have many options to choose from ranging from 2 bedroom apartments through to 6 bedroom private luxury homes! The best choices do get snapped up quickly, so book now to avoid disappointment!... [more] Onsend this story

Clubs hail NSW Try Sailing Day a total success Bob Wonders, Hundreds turn out to try their hand under sail. An initiative of the Sailing Industry Association (SIA), a sub-group of the Boating Industry Association (BIA) of NSW, Try Sailing Day sets out to encourage everyone from rank beginners to the experienced to enjoy time under sail.... [more] Onsend this story

Moths back on Perth's Swan River Guy Skinner, The 2010 Moth Nationals brings the foiling moth back to where it first appeared on the world stage - Perth's Swan River. Local Sailors and boat builders Brett Burvill and John Ilett are probably the most two important people in the technical development of today's foiling moth - Brett for his entry in 2000 worlds, and John for his attention to detail that got the boats to the winners podium.... [more] Onsend this story

Sail or cruise the Whitsundays then relax at a Luxury Resort Deni Linforth, Enjoy the exhilaration and freedom at the helm of your own sailing yacht or motor cruiser for five nights or more, as you explore and discover the beauty of the Whitsunday Islands, Australia on a boating holiday package. Follow this with three nights ashore at the magnificent Daydream Island Resort and Spa.... [more] Onsend this story

The Best of YouTube: More America's Cup and aboard Groupama 3 Richard Gladwell, Sail-World is pleased to present a selection of video taken from YouTube. We have two with an Alinghi theme, a couple from Groupama 3 and the BMW Oracle wing mast unveiling... [more] Onsend this story

Asian Match Racing Championship Day 1 - Robertson and Yamada flawless Event Media, The 2009 Asian Match Racing Championship in Terengganu, Malaysia is underway. New Zealand's Phil Robertson and Japan's Kan Yamada sailed into the lead on day one of the 2009 Asian Match Racing Championship in Terengganu, Malaysia.... [more] Onsend this story

Asian Match Racing Qualifiers Day One - Early results Event media, New Zealand's Phil Robertson and Japan's Kan Yamada are the early leaders at the Asian Match Racing Qualifers in Terengganu.... [more] Onsend this story

Breaking News - Geoff 'Megga' Bascombe has died at sea John Curnow, Breaking News - Geoff 'Megga' Bascome has died at sea doing a yacht delivery off Borneo. The Australian Sailing community has lost possibly its most colourful character.... [more] Onsend this story

NZ led building team hand over America's Cup wingsail + video Peter Rusch, BMW Oracle Racing, Two New Zealanders led the building team for the wingsail developed for BMW Oracle Racing's America's Cup Challenger, BOR90/USA. Tim Smyth (NZL) and Mark Turner (NZL), the managers at Core Builders who completed the wing project, handed over the 'keys' to their baby in front of an assembly of the full team on site in San Diego.... [more] Onsend this story

Transat Jacques Vabre - Foncia leads the way Transat Jacques Vabre, Transat Jacques Vabre - Foncia was leading the pack out of a ridge of high pressure early this afternoon, in close company with Groupe Bel – which has remained resolutely south since the start yesterday – Akena Vérandas, which on board has Arnaud Boissières partnered by past Vendée Globe winner Vincent Riou, and record breaking British double-circumnavigator Dee Caffari with Brian Thompson well pl... [more] Onsend this story

Louis Vuitton Trophy - Paul Cayard images of Artemis from up the mast Paul Cayard, Louis Vuitton Trophy - We got in our boat, Mascalzone 90, and began to train before our start. But as the race committee prepared for the starting sequence the wind died completely and never returned. I was up the mast in my new position and took a couple of photos to try to give you an idea of the perspective from 100 feet up. It is like being in a helicopter.... [more] Onsend this story

Oman Sail's Majan departs Tuesday on first leg of Tour of Arabia OC Events, Oman Sail's A100 trimaran, Majan, will depart Kuwait City on Tuesday, 10th November, on the first leg of the new Tour of Arabia race. Majan, Oman Sail's new 105-ft A100 trimaran will be tracing out the route of this new professional sailing event organised by OC Events.... [more] Onsend this story

Steve Clark gives an expert view on BOR90's America's Cup wingmast Richard Gladwell, Steve Clark is widely acknowledged as one of the most astute and most experienced inshore multihull technologists and sailors on the planet. His is a family pedigree stems back to the early days of the Little America's Cup. With the release of the first images of the wing mast for BOR90, Sail-World asked Steve Clark for his analysis of the largest wing mast ever built.... [more] Onsend this story

Clipper 09-10: Spirit of Australia suffers in tough conditions Clipper Ventures, Clipper 09-10 fleet has spent the night in the toughest conditions they've faced so far in this edition of the race. The yachts are under huge pressure. The night hasn't been kind to Spirit of Australia.... [more] Onsend this story

Louis Vuitton Trophy - Win to Azzura Azzura Media, Louis Vuitton Trophy. Azzurra has taken victory in her first regatta held this morning against BMW Oracle Racing.... [more] Onsend this story

Azzurra joins unbeaten at Louis Vuitton Trophy Nice Côte d'Azur Louis Vuitton Trophy Media, Italy's Azzurra of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda won today its first match of the Louis Vuitton Trophy Nice Côte d'Azur while Emirates Team New Zealand survived a hair-raising finish to keep its record perfect. Azzurra scored the victory it was denied on Saturday when it defeated BMW ORACLE Racing of the U.S. Two days ago the Italian crew, led by skipper Francesco Bruni, was 200 metres from th... [more] Onsend this story

Jules Verne Trophy - Groupama 3 off Cape Verde + video Cammas-Groupama 3, Groupama 3 crossed the starting line three days ago and since then has managed to clock up 708 miles in 24 hours. Weather conditions are still favourable for Groupama 3, which is already at the latitude of the Cape Verde archipelago this Monday morning. By gaining nearly ten miles an hour on the reference time since midnight, the lead has stretched to over 360 miles...... [more] Onsend this story

Dragons - New South Wales Championship to Whitnall Peter Campbell, Dragons - New South Wales Championship has been won by Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron member Matt Whitnall. Whitnall, a successful skipper in the International Etchells class, is now concentrating on a program aimed at winning the Dragon World Championship on Melbourne's Port Phillip in the summer of 2011.... [more] Onsend this story

Images from Nice: Louis Vuitton Trophy Days 1 and 2 Outside Images and Chris Cameron, Paul Todd, Bob Greiser and Chris Cameron present a selection of images from the first of the Louis Vuitton Trophy regattas at Nice, France, covering the first two days racing.... [more] Onsend this story

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