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 22 Apr 2011
 


You're nobody these days unless you have a wing on your boat - and even Optimist sailors have to keep up with the times. And it's not even 1st. April!

The RHKYC's biennial San Fernando Race is under way right now, with two Abu Dhabi VOR crewmen, and Ian Walker, on board Sam Chan's FreeFire. Sounds like they are going to be toughing it a lot more than last time I did the SFR - memories of cold chicken salad, chilled white wine and laser disc movies - and, yes, we won our division!

We've news of a new regatta (rally?) from Langkawi to Sabang in Indonesia - line up here for your cash prizes - and reports from the China (Shanghai) International Boat Show, a preview of the Korean equivalent, snippets from the world of the AC and plenty more.

Enjoy the Easter weekend.

Guy Nowell, Editor


San Fernando Race 2011 - FreeFire still leads
RHKYC Media,
Xena, Strewth and EFG Mandrake are currently the boats giving FreeFire a run for her money in the 2011 San Fernando Race, but, run under the auspices of RORC, this 480nm Category 1 Offshore has proved time and time again that the race is won or lost in the final 20nm.... [more]
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San Fernado Race 2011 under starter's orders
RHKYC Event Media,
The 2011 San Fernando Race will get underway at 1210hrs on Wednesday 20 April, with Hong Kong's Director of Marine, Roger Tupper, firing the start gun off Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club's Kellett Island base.... [more]
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300+ boats entered for Top of the Gulf Regatta 2011
Bangkok Post,
Bill Gasson, founder in 2004 and organiser of the Top of the Gulf Regatta (TOGR) since its inception, is most positive about the development of this marine spectacular, to be held out off the Ocean Marina Yacht Club and related facilities in Jomtien, from April 30 to May 3.... [more]
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RHKYC Inaugural Nations' Cup - the Sevens, on water
RHKYC Media,
'It was like the Rugby Sevens on the water!' was the comment heard from more than one sailor after the inaugural Nations' Cup organised by RHKYC. 'I felt like Ban Ki-moon!' was the verdict of RO Jimmy Farquhar.... [more]
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Sabang International Regatta, 15-25 September 2011
Event Media,
Trophies and cash prizes will be given to the winners of Sabang International Regatta 2011 during the Closing Ceremony and Dinner Party at Sabang.... [more]
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China (Shanghai) International Boat Show Charity Regatta 2011
Al Skinner,
In spite of numbers being somewhat down this year in the 'full size' boat fleet, in part due to internal difficulties at one of the clubs and more particularly on account of the lake being unseasonably low due to lack of rain, the addition of a radio controlled class – well two actually, mean that overall numbers were relatively unchanged.... [more]
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RHKYC raises over HK$500,000 for the San Fernando Race Foundation
RHKYC Event Media,
Since 1987, the San Fernando Foundation has supported the Full Gospel Faith Orphanage in San Fernando, and on 15th April, 83 people enjoyed the wit and extraction ability of star auctioneer Fred Kinmonth to raise over HK$500,000 for the San Fernando Race Foundation, the charitable side of the biennial San Fernando Race.... [more]
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Korean International Boat Show 2011 - all sold out
Event Media,
The Korean International Boat Show held at Jeongok Harbour and Marina close to capital city Seoul is sold out. With seven weeks to the opening on 08 June, a total of just under 230 exhibiting companies will participate with 100 organisations from overseas.... [more]
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National Australia Bank Top Dog Trophy Series - HKRNVR Memorial Vase
RHKYC Media,
Going into today's race, Howard Willams was leading with 10.92 points on Flying Fifteen Squiffy, with Impala 1 less than 8 points adrift, and Puff'n'Stuff, Blondie IV and Ambush only 5 points further back. A bad day at the office for Williams allowed Impala 1 to leapfrog into first place, with Blondie IV and Ambush taking second and third place respectively.... [more]
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China (Shanghai) International Boat Show 2011
Alistair Skinner,
The show does appear to have reached capacity at its current site, with getting around from hall to hall requiring more weaving past others than at any show before, so it is fortuitous that from 2012 the show will be sited at the former World Expo site across the river in Pudong, where it will benefit from the massive infrastructure and transportation investment... [more]
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ADOR strengthen record-breaking intercontinental race outfit
ADOR Media,
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) has pulled together the most intercontinental sailing team ever entered for the gruelling nine-month, 39,000 nautical mile Volvo Ocean Race, signalling its intent to push for top honours in this 37-year-old ‘Everest of Sailing'.... [more]
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Raja Muda 22 - put it in your diary!
RMSIR Media,
The Notice of Race is now issued and available for download. Also available from the website is the Schedule of Events, plus links to subscribe to this year's newsletter along with some new additions... [more]
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The Coronation Cup, Top of The Gulf Regatta 2011, Pattaya.
Kev Scott, Ferret News,
The Coronation Cup started in 1996 when the fleet of Platus was based in Hua Hin. The owners wanted to name a regatta with a connection to Thailand, and John Weston - who was part of the original design team - was challenged to find a suitable name for the regatta. He decided to associate the regatta with the King's coronation.... [more]
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America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ score top international design talent
Richard Gladwell,
Emirates Team New Zealand have named some of their 30 strong team have assembled for the 34th America's Cup. The group was named yesterday, and has been on the project for over six months. It is now obvious that the initial funding to which the team had access ahead of securing major sponsor backing, has been used to pull together a very strong multi-national design team.... [more]
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America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ pick up Alinghi sponsor for campaign
Richard Gladwell,
New sponsors are hard to find in the America's Cup and it was to the surprise of many that Emirates Team NZ CEO, Grant Dalton was able to announce coffee maker, Nespresso as the fifth premium level sponsor at the teams entry confirmation announcement yesterday. Nestlé Nespresso S.A., is a worldwide pioneer and reference for highest quality premium portioned coffee.... [more]
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Transatlantic Race 2011 fleet finalized
Trish Jenkins,
While the water views from anywhere along Newport Harbor (R.I.) are already magnificent, they will be absolutely breathtaking in late June and early July when 32 ocean-going yachts set sail in the Transatlantic Race 2011.... [more]
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Young Alex Rice is new Oman Open Laser Champion
Tony van Thiel,
The Volvo 2011 RAHBC Oman Open Championship for Lasers was sailed for the 29th time last weekend off the Ras al Hamra Recreation Centre beach. 15 Sailors competed in the event organised by the Ras Al Hamra Boat Club (RAHBC) and the Oman Laser Association (OLA) with participants from Castaways (Civil Aviation Recreation Club) and RAHBC.... [more]
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America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ confirms campaign, announces sponsors
Warren Douglas,
Emirates Team New Zealand announced today that it was challenging for the 34th America's Cup to be sailed at San Francisco in 2013. Managing Director Grant Dalton said the team was now in a position to formally announce its campaign. 'We believe that we can mount a credible challenge which will have a very good chance of winning the America's Cup. That's our mission and that is the expectation... [more]
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PredictWind runs new technology aboard TVS
Zoe Hawkins and Sail-World,
Thanks to a light weather forecast there is no talk of blitzing records in the 130 nautical mile Auckland to Tauranga yacht race starting Thursday 21 April. But the crew and their supporters will have plenty of time to play with their new toy – a live tracker complete with camera and weather instruments.... [more]
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Wingsailed Optimist rig unveiled for 2011 Toyota Optimist Nationals
Richard Gladwell,
Members of the Oracle Racing America's Cup team have been busy ahead of the 2011 Toyota Optimist Nationals, due to get underway at Auckland's Wakatere Boating Club which get underway tomorrow. Several members of the various America's Cup teams live in the Devonport area, and took the opportunity to develop a wingsail rig suitable for the Optimist.... [more]
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Emirati stars ready for first competitive race - in Hong Kong
ADOR Media,
Running at 488 miles, the two UAE under-30s will be under the supervision of Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing skipper, Ian Walker, as they look to stamp their mark on the Category 1 Offshore Race, which starts in front of Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club's Kellett Island clubhouse today, Wednesday 20 April.... [more]
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A look at the Finn under the water
Mikko Brummer/WB-Sails,
Mikko Brummer from WB-Sails describes what was discovered in a recent Finn development cycle.... [more]
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Welcome to San Fernando - essential information for sailors
San Fernando Gweilo Mayor,
Clark Airport Authority has now removed the monopoly on access to the airport for taxis who used to charge about 550P from Dau bus terminal to/from the airport. They now run their own white aircon ‘stretched' jeepney service to/from Dau bus terminal (also stops at Main Gate). From the airport catch it at end of sheltered cover on the right.... [more]
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Dean's Diary: Extreme 40's in Qingdao - Dean Barker reports for Nexus
Dean Barker,
Dean Barker, Emirates Team NZ skipper and Director of Kiwi Yachting Consultants Nexus AB, reports from Qingdao on the recently concluded Extreme40 series, in which Emirates Team NZ finished second overall to Luna Rossa.... [more]
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Extreme Sailing Series Act 2 images of Oman Sail's final day
Nicky Moore,
Nicky Moore shares this gallery of Oman Sail images from the final day of Act 2 of the Extreme Sailing Series in Qingdao.... [more]
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Images of Qingdao: Heading down the mine on Day 3
Extreme Sailing,
It was a day collisions and capsizes on the Extreme Sailing course inside the seawall at Qingdao, China, venue for the so-called light air Olympics in 2008. Here's a galley of images of the day's action... [more]
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Mirsky determined to claim World Match Racing Championship
World Match Racing Tour,
Australian Torvar Mirsky is re-focused and ready to shed Mirsky Racing Team of their ‘nearly ran' tag by taking the 2011 Match Racing World Championship and making this year his defining year... [more]
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Telefonica returns to the Volvo Ocean Race
Volvon Ocean Race Media,
elefónica is back for the third consecutive edition to take part in the Volvo Ocean Race. The company will do so with a boat called 'Telefónica' which is undergoing construction at a shipyard in Valencia, Spain. The Spanish Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 team will include a latest generation yacht and an expert and competitive crew, aspiring to win this prestigious challenge.... [more]
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TP52 World Championship 2011 in Porto Cervo
TP52 World Championship,
2011 Audi TP52 World Championships will be hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda on the famous waters of Sardinia's Porto Cervo.... [more]
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