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 Dragon Worlds, Velux 5 Oceans, Barcelona World, Moth videos, lots more
Welcome to the latest edition of Sail-World.com's European newsletter.
Pit stops for the previous leaders of the Barcelona World Race, Vibrac-Paprec 3 and Foncia. Estrella Damm Sailing Team now leads the fleet, followed by Groupe Bel and Mapfre. Jean Le Cam and Bruno Garcia on President were forced to retire after being dismasted.
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Polish sailor Zbigniew Gutkowski, Operon Racing, has crossed the line in Wellington in second place after finishing Sprint 2 of the Velux 5 Oceans race.
Markus Wieser, Bunker Queen, finished second on a countback at the Dragon Worlds, held in Melbourne Australia. A good European contingent made the trip 'down under' with over 30 European crews contesting the championship.
We have the latest on the America's Cup including pictures and images of the AC 45 test sailing.
There is lots more local and international news, including some great video from the Moth World Championship which has just concluded in Australia.
We hope you enjoy this week's edition.
Have a great week.
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Dragon Worlds: How the last race unfolded
Stavros, 
As the boats lined up for the start of the final race of the Championship on a Black Flag, many interested onlookers were surprised not to see UKR 7 'all over GBR 751 like a rash' as by stopping Lawrie, Tim and Ossie from having a good start, Markus could have guaranteed victory........ But such was the respect that the German Sailor has for his British counterpart, the predicted engagement never eme... [more]
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America's Cup: More images from AC45 prototype's first sail
Gilles Martin-Raget, 
More images from top international photographer, Gilles Martin-Raget, was on hand to capture the first sail of the prototype AC45 in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour. The AC45 is the forerunner to the AC72 which will be used in the 34th America's Cup. The 45ft long yacht will feature a wingsail, the same as the larger 72ft yacht to be used in the September 2013 Match in San Francisco. The yacht is... [more]
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America's Cup: AC45 hits 20kts on maiden sail on Hauraki Gulf
Gilles Martin-Raget, 
Top international photographer, Gilles Martin-Raget, was on hand to capture the first sail of the prototype AC45 in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour. The AC45 is the forerunner to the AC72 which will be used in the 34th America's Cup. The 45ft long yacht will feature a wingsail, the same as the larger 72ft yacht to be used in the September 2013 Match in San Francisco.... [more]
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Key West 2011 draws strong international fleet
Bill Wagner, 
Key West 2011 draws strong international fleet - One of the world's hottest new one-design racing sailboats will compete for the first time at Key West 2011, which begins Monday and runs through Friday on the azure waters off the southernmost tip of Florida.... [more]
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America's Cup World Series 2011-2012 has new Cat class centerpiece
Jane Eagleson, 
America's Cup future was showcased by Auckland's Viaduct Harbour with the debut of the wing-sailed AC45 catamaran. The forerunner to the next generation of America's Cup boats, the AC45 made its maiden voyage, the first of many sea trials planned over the coming weeks.... [more]
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Velux 5 Oceans sprint two taken by Polish ocean racer Gutek
Sarah Hames, 
Velux 5 Oceans sprint two has been taken by Polish solo sailor Zbigniew Gutkowski in the solo round of the world race. The 36-year-old skipper from Gdansk crossed the finish line in Wellington, New Zealand, on his Eco yacht Operon Racing at 6.27am local time (5.27pm UTC).... [more]
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Dragon Worlds images by John Curnow
John Curnow, 
John Curnow images from the Dragon World Championships in Melbourne... [more]
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Barcelona World Race - Foncia back down to business
Agence Blanco Negro, 
Foncia onboard mindset can be summed up by, 'We're still in the race and in a position which is far from dramatic. We're in good spirits and happy to be sailing again'. Offshore of Brazil, in a tropical heat, François Gabart and Michel Desjoyeaux have taken up where they left off in the Barcelona World Race. They're on the attack, in a new role as the hunter, 200 miles astern of the leaders.... [more]
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Barcelona World Race - Ghost Busters?
Barcelona World Race, 
Barcelona World Race - As Spain's Estrella Damm consolidate their lead at the head of the Race fleet this afteroon, after Pepe Ribes and Alex Pella telegraphed their steady but obvious move to the east on a more direct route towards the Atlantic Gate which lies some 2000 miles to the south east... [more]
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Key West Sailing Week - Mascalzone Latino Audi will race
Mascalzone Latino Audi, 
Key West Sailing Week - After their fine victory in the ORACLE RC44 Cup in Miami last December, Mascalzone Latino, is preparing to race at the Key West 2011... [more]
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Barcelona World Race: Virbac-Paprec 3 is back on track
Barcelona World Race, 
Barcelona World Race - Virbac-Paprec 3 was back on the race course last night after leaving Récife at midnight (UTC) after replacing their mainsheet track. Jean-Pierre Dick and Loick Peyron are in sixth position now... [more]
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Zac Sunderland talks to full houses at Toronto International Boat Show
Greg Nicoll, 
Featured speaker, world solo circumnavigator Zac Sunderland gave the audience attending the annual boat show in Toronto a very descriptive and often humorous rendition of his exploits sailing around the world.... [more]
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Broo Premium Lager Musto Performance Skiff Worlds - Final Day
Paul Manning, 
The Port Phillip Bay seabreeze, for which Melbourne is renowned, stayed away today until after the Broo Premium Lager Musto Performance Skiff Worlds, and then it came in and played with a vengeance. Following a brief postponement ashore, the AP flag was lowered at 11:30 and the competitors launched into an 8 knot southerly breeze. Race 10 was general recalled at 12:32 with the wind at 190 degr... [more]
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America's Cup: Images of the AC45 launch in Auckland
Gilles Martin-Raget, 
Top international photographer, Gilles Martin-Raget, was on hand to capture the launch of the prototype AC45 in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour. The AC45 is the forerunner to the AC72 which will be used in the 34th America's Cup. The 45ft long yacht will feature a wingsail, the same as the larger 72ft yacht to be used in the September 2013 Match in San Francisco.... [more]
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SpeedDream Prototype to be built
Brian Hancock, 
SpeedDream design and engineering continues to advance, and a decision has been made to build a scaled down 35-foot version of the record setter monohull. Hundreds of hours of computer engineering and analysis has already been completed for the design, but there is nothing like a scaled prototype version out sailing in actual conditions to test the unique ideas and technical solutions.... [more]
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America's Cup: AC45 launched in Auckland
Chris Cameron, 
Top international photographer, Chris Cameron, was on hand to capture the launch of the prototype AC45 in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour. The AC45 is the forerunner to the AC72 which will be used in the 34th America's Cup. The 45ft long yacht will feature a wingsail, the same as the larger 72ft yacht to be used in the September 2013 Match in San Francisco... [more]
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Two World titles for young British sailor in Broo Musto Skiff Worlds
Richard Gladwell, Sail-World, 
Young British sailor, Daniel Henderson (21) has scored the double in the Broo Premium Lager Musto Performance Skiff World Championships, sailed from the Black Rock Yacht Club on Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne. After 11 of the 12 races sailed, Henderson won the World title and the Youth title backing up compatriot Lawrie Smith, who yesterday won the World Dragon Championships, from the Royal Bright... [more]
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Barcelona World Race - Spaniards enjoy the moment
Barcelona World Race, 
Barcelona World Race - Traffic separation - Somewhat predictably there was a sharp contrast in moods today between the two Spanish duos which now lead and the two French crews who are making a pit-stop in Recife, Brazil to make technical repairs.... [more]
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America's Cup: Principal Race Officer named
America's Cup Media, 
America's Cup Regatta Management have announced that John Craig (USA) has been appointed Principal Race Officer of the 34th America's Cup. A native Californian, and a resident of San Francisco, Craig will be responsible for conducting the races of the America's Cup World Series, the Louis Vuitton Cup and the America's Cup Finals.... [more]
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Musto Skiff Worlds images by Shane Barker
Shane Barker images, 
Images from today's Musto Skiff Worlds action at Black Rock Yacht Club presented by photographer Shane Barker.... [more]
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Broo Premium Lager Musto Performance Skiff Worlds - blue skies return
Paul Manning, 
Following a postponment ashore, the first start of race 8 got under way at 13:30 in 6-8knots from 170 degrees. This was promptly general recalled by the race management team and the fleet returned to try again.... [more]
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America's Cup AC45 arrives in Auckland for launch - The Assembly
Gilles Martin-Raget, 
Top international photographer, Gilles Martin-Raget, was on hand to capture the assembly of the prototype AC45 in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour. The AC45 is the forerunner to the AC72 which will be used in the 34th America's Cup. The 45ft long yacht will feature a wingsail, the same as the larger 72ft yacht to be used in the September 2013 Match in San Francisco.... [more]
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Images of Melbourne - Final day 2011 Dragon Worlds
Alex Mckinnon, 
In between working on a rescue boat local Melbourne photographer, Alex Mckinnon, took some great shots of the final day of the 2011 Int Dragon Worlds, and presents the following image gallery... [more]
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Dubai Traditional 43ft Sailing Dhow Championships
Sharon Allison, 
Dubai Traditional 43ft Dhow Sailing Championship organised by Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC) had Al Zeer swoop through the finish line next to the Burj Al Arab this afternoon (Friday) to score a win in the second round. Dahees narrowly beat Al Adeed to take second and third places as the fleet seemingly descended from every direction at the finish line.... [more]
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Barcelona World Race in the pits
Barcelona World Race, 
Barcelona World Race ship Foncia were first to arrive in Recife, Brasil last night at between 2330hrs and midnight UTC and, according to reports, was on to the crane straight away ready to examine closely and then make the repairs to their sacrificial bow section.... [more]
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America's Cup skipper John Bertrand wins Australian Etchells title
Etchells Australian Championship 2011 Media, 
Brilliant sunshine and seven knots of breeze greeted competitors on the final day of the Rex Gorell Prestige Etchells Australian Championship, being sailed from the Royal Geelong Yacht Club. America's Cup skipper John Bertrand has won the Australian Etchells Championship for the fifth time.... [more]
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Int Dragon Worlds: Sunshine, winners and results in 2011 Worlds.
John Curnow, 
Against most weather predictions, the final day of racing in the 2011 International Dragon World Championship started with glorious sunshine and by mid-morning, a consistent, if gentle Southerly breeze began to make it's way up Melbourne's Port Phillip Bay.... [more]
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GBR's Lawrie Smith takes Dragon World title by closest of margins
John Curnow, 
Apparently, not since 1978, when he was sailing a Fireball, has Britain's Lawrie Smith won a World Championship. Today on Melbourne's Port Phillip, the sun came out finally with enough of a Southerly breeze and the crews were very much ready for the last on-water action of their World Championship. It is little surprise then that there was no one taking bets on whether there would be a clean st... [more]
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Offshore Racing Congress 2011 rules now available
ORC Press, 
Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) is pleased to announce the following 2011 ORC rules are available for download from the ORC website: the International Measurement System (IMS), the ORC Rating Rules systems, and the ORC 'Green Book' of Championship rules and ORC Class guidelines... [more]
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America's Cup AC45 arrives in Auckland for launch - First Pictures
Chris Cameron, 
Top international photographer, Chris Cameron, was on hand to capture the arrival of the prototype AC45 in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour. The AC45 is the forerunner to the AC72 which will be used in the 34th America's Cup. The 45ft long yacht will feature a wingsail, the same as the larger 72ft yacht to be used in the September 2013 Match in San Francisco.... [more]
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Zhik Moth Worlds 2011 Finals Race 5 - Absolute Carnage everywhere
Lizzi Rountree, 
It's the battle of the breeze as the steady 24 knot East-Northeasterly tore down the racecourse, with max gusts recorded during the first (and only race so far) at 27 knots. With Silver Fleet postponed on shore, Gold Fleet danced the 'You Launch First, Mate' before the daunting trek to the start line.... [more]
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The American Tea Cup Regatta - where it all began
Rob Kothe, 
As sailing tries to broaden its base, the most desirable Olympic boats for the new and developing sailing nations are the single person boats, one-designs which are relatively inexpensive to build, the Laser and the windsurfer.... [more]
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Australian 18 footer Championships - Gotta Love It 7 comes to Grief
Simon Brown, 
Race favorite Gotta Love it 7 misses out... Coming to grief with the committee boat in the first race of the Australian 18 footer Championships.... [more]
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More Images from Broo Premium Lager Musto HP Skiff Worlds - Day 2
Richard Gladwell, 
Sail-World's camera was out on the water for the action in the only race sailed on Day 2 of the Broo Premium Lager Musto HP Skiff Worlds - Day 2. Two races were initially to be sailed however the ever changing Melbourne weather patterns put paid to that plan - and only on was sailed. Here is the second of two galleries of the action.... [more]
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Brits lead Broo Premium Lager Musto Performance Skiff Worlds - Day 1
Rick Perkins, 
After a postponement for the wind to settle, racing got underway at 15:55 at Black Rock Yacht Club on Port Phillip Bay. A fleet of 42 competitors from 7 nations have gathered fro the classes first World championships to be held outside Europe. With the fleet growing strongly in Australia, the home nation was expected to show towards the front.... [more]
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Images of Melbourne - Day 3, 2011 Dragon Worlds
Alex Mckinnon, 
In between working on a rescue boat local Melbourne photographer, Alex Mckinnon, took some great shots of the third day of the 2011 Int Dragon Worlds, and presents the following image gallery:... [more]
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Moth World Championship images from Howard Wright
Howard Wright IMAGE Professional Photography, 
Howard Wright, IMAGE Professional Photography, presents this gallery of images from the Moth World Championship at Belmont, on Lake Macquarie NSW.... [more]
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Zhik Moth Worlds 2011 Final Series - Crashes and comebacks
Zhik Moth Worlds, 
Rarely dropping below a healthy 18 knot East by Northeasterly, sailors across the fleet had their share of stacks, crashes and comebacks that has opened up the scorecard.... [more]
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Images of Melbourne - 2011 Dragon Worlds - Day 2
Alex Mckinnon, 
In between working on a rescue boat local Melbourne photographer, Alex Mckinnon, took some great shots of the second day of the 2011 Int Dragon Worlds, and presents the following image gallery:... [more]
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Images from 2011 Dragon Worlds: Day 1 on Port Philip Bay
John Curnow, 
John Curnow was on the water for the first day of racing in the 2011 International Dragon Worlds on Port Philip Bay, Melbourne and presents this image galleries of the day.... [more]
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Zhik Moth Worlds - a Postcard day
Sail-World.com, 
Zhik Worlds 2010 - A glorious summer day, a 20 knot north easter, 110 foiling moths - we have lots more pictures but here is just a taste of the action.... [more]
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