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 Offshore and inshore action—Sailing News from the U.S. and Beyond
 | | Groupe Edmond de Rothschild races upwind during offshore racing on day 1 in Porto - Extreme Sailing Series 2012 © Roy Riley / Lloyd Images |
The Extreme Sailing Series 2012 Act 4 is currently taking place in Porto, Portugal, with eight teams vying for top honors aboard their Extreme 40 catamarans. Currently, skipper Leigh McMillan and his The Wave, Muscat team are sitting in pole position after seven races that were contested in a strong breeze and big swells. 'We have had a good start but we need to not get carried away with today's results,' said a cautious McMillan. 'We have lot of races still to go in Porto including offshore racing and racing in this very small confined harbor here in Porto, so it is going to be very exciting but there are a lot of challenges. I think we can expect lots of action.' Conditions are expected to remain boisterous in Porto, so be sure to stay current with the website as news unfurls.
And speaking of big waves, fast boats and torrents of spray, don't miss the sizzle reel of iconic moments from this year's Volvo Ocean Race. Also VOR-related, check out the image galleries from this week's practice race, which allowed teams to become familiar with the local conditions before the Galway, Ireland in-port race, which takes place this Saturday. Stay tuned to the website for racecourse updates, as they become known.
 | | Audi Azzurra Sailing Team, Quantum Racing and Gladiator in action during 52 Super Series Xaume Olleros/52 Superseries |
In inshore news, the third regatta in the new 52 Super Series kicks off next week (July 10-14) in Palma, Mallorca. Racing will take place amongst boats that were built to the TP52 box rule and will be contested amongst eight teams. Interestingly, some 'new' faces are arriving on the block, namely TP52s that have been optimized for the new race series. More inside.
 | | The brand new STIG72 has been launched. Valencia, 5 July 2012 Pierre Orphanidis/VSail.info |
For anyone who craves some floating eye candy, don't miss the story and images on STIG72, the new Judel/Vrolijk-designed mini-maxi. The boat was built for an Italian owner—a recent transplant from the Melges 20 class—in Finland at Baltic Yachts, and was recently launched in Valencia, Spain, just prior to her maiden regatta. No drooling allowed!
 | | Peter Gilmour at the Stena Match Race Sweden 2012 - Stena Match Cup Sweden 2012 Greg Nicoll |
And finally, get the latest news on Emirates Team New Zealand's 'cross-training' with their rugby mates to see how professional athletes prepare for battle; get the post-regatta report from the Laser Radial Youth Worlds, where Mitchell Kiss of the US SAILING Development Team won a proud Bronze medal, and don't miss Katie Nicoll's great conversation with match-racing great Peter Gilmour, all inside.
May the four winds blow you safely home,
David Schmidt, Sail-World USA Editor
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