Response to US Sailing statement on inclusion of kiteboarding in 2016 By .., Vineyard Haven, MA , 9:54 PM Fri 25 May 2012
It seems US Sailing didn’t have all the information before casting three votes for kitesurf course racing at the expense of windsurf racing for the 2016 Olympics. A more careful evaluation questions Dean Brenner’s explanation for the U.S. votes at the ISAF Council. ... [ more]

Atlantic Cup adds experienced skippers to final leg By Jeff Pomeroy, Atlanta , 9:27 PM Fri 25 May 2012
The 2012 Atlantic Cup presented by 11th Hour Racing, the first carbon-neutral sailing event in the United States, has announced additional crew members with a wealth of sailing experience that will be joining the premier U.S. sailing event for its final leg - inshore series racing in Narragansett Bay in Newport, R.I. this Saturday and Sunday (May 26 – 27). ... [ more]

A Swiss challenge to the Little America’s Cup in 2013 By Jean Philippe Jobé, Geneva , 9:19 PM Fri 25 May 2012
Today, the group behind the Hydroptère.ch announced three new projects, one of them being a challenge to the Little America’s Cup to take place in Falmouth, UK during the summer of 2013. This competition is raced on Class-C catamarans with wings. Interestingly, it will take place a couple of weeks before the final of the America’s Cup in San Francisco. ... [ more]

Summer Sailstice is on again - June 23 By Sail-World Cruising, , 3:57 PM Fri 25 May 2012
Every year thousands of people sign up to go sailing on the weekend nearest the solstice for a global celebration of sailing called Summer Sailstice. Don't be left out this year! ... [ more]

The ultimate flying machine By Rosalie Taylor, Sanctuary Cove , 2:20 PM Fri 25 May 2012
The Jetlev R200 is revolutionizing the way we see water sports in the form of a jetpack providing the power of flight in a new and exciting way. ... [ more]

Boat in a box - Seawind opens market with new catamaran cruiser By Sarah Ruggiero, Sanctuary Cove , 1:56 PM Fri 25 May 2012
Seawind Catamarans revealed a revolutionary strategy for tackling the international market with the launch of their latest catamaran during the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show Thursday. Marketed as a ‘boat in a box’, the Seawind 950 Catamaran is intentionally designed to ship anywhere in the world in two 40ft containers. ... [ more]

Delta Lloyd Regatta - Crews challenged on day 3 By Craig Heydon, , 10:57 AM Fri 25 May 2012
At the Delta Lloyd Regatta in Medemblik, light winds challenged crews on day three but the lack of breeze couldn’t slow down Australia’s Paralympic Games bound Sonar crew with Colin Harrison, Stephen Churm and Jonathan Harris continuing their march up the leader board, moving to second overall. ... [ more]

America's Cup: Oracle Racing move wingsail for shipping to USA By Richard Gladwell, Auckland, New Zealand , 10:36 AM Fri 25 May 2012
US America's Cup Defender, Oracle Racing, have moved their wingsail from the construction facility in Core Builders Composites at Warkworth to the Port of Auckland ready for shipping to USA. The hour long journey from the facility north of Auckland was completed about noon, local time. ... [ more]

New York Yacht Club Race Week preview By Marby Macgowan, , 10:33 AM Fri 25 May 2012
The New York Yacht Club (NYYC) Race Week has become a favorite regatta on Newport, R.I.’s busy summer racing schedule, due to its tough competition on Narragansett Bay and Rhode Island Sound, the host venue of NYYC’s Harbour Court clubhouse, and a unique format, which allows competitors to choose whether they participate for some or all of seven full racing days. ... [ more]

Crewed Farallones preliminary findings released by US Sailing By Jake Fish, , 8:19 AM Fri 25 May 2012
A US Sailing Independent Review Panel has now released a set of preliminary findings and recommendations from the research conducted on the 2012 Crewed Farallones Race that resulted in the deaths of five sailors from sailboat, Low Speed Chase, on April 14, 2012. ... [ more]

Volvo Ocean Race - Unexpected twist for the fleet By Volvo Ocean Race, , 8:06 AM Fri 25 May 2012
In the Volvo Ocean Race, the quick Atlantic crossing to Lisbon, Portugal, has taken an unexpected twist, as the cold front the fleet had been hoping to hook into for a fast ride across the North Atlantic was moving too quickly, slamming the door shut and forcing some quick thinking. ... [ more]

Protecting Hammerhead sharks By NSW DPI, 7:03 AM Fri 25 May 2012
NSW Primary Industries Minister, Katrina Hodgkinson, stated that the Great Hammerhead Shark has been listed as a Vulnerable Species and the Scalloped Hammerhead Shark as an Endangered Species in NSW. 'Following a detailed assessment, both species are now totally protected, meaning that they may no longer be taken by recreational or commercial fishers,' Ms. Hodgkinson said. ... [ more]

Finn World Masters - Pwlhelli action preview + Video By Robert Deaves, , 6:45 AM Fri 25 May 2012
The Finn World Masters 2012 will get underway next week in Pwlhelli, Wales, and not only will this be the first time the event has been sailed in UK waters for 12 years, but it is also only the second time it has ever been held in the UK. The large British Finn fleet and the Pwllheli Sailing Club were really keen to invite all the Master Finn sailors to the UK once again, especially in this ... [ more]

Collinson FX Market Commentary: 25 May 2012 - ANZAC Banks unconvincing By Collinson FX, 6:38 AM Fri 25 May 2012
Collinson FX market Commentary: 25 May 2012 - Equity markets weakened again overnight with news from Asia and China failing to inspire confidence. In Europe the EU Summit confirmed Greece as a member of the EURO and endorsed a growth platform. NZ interest rates should have been lower earlier to stimulate economic growth. Similarly across the Tasman as Banks try to expand margins with higher rates ... [ more]

Europa Warm'Up - Nail-biting victory for Virbac-Paprec 3 By Anne-Charlotte Meyer, , 6:23 AM Fri 25 May 2012
Following a nail-biting finale in the Europa Warm'Up, worthy of any match racing event, Virbac-Paprec 3 crossed the finish line off Cascais, Portugal, on Wednesday evening at 20:44 hrs (French time). Jean-Pierre Dick and his team secured the first leg of the Europa Warm’Up after four days three hours and 44 minutes of intense racing. ... [ more]

Trofeo Conde de Godó - Azzurra on top form during day 1 By Giuliano Luzzatto, , 6:10 AM Fri 25 May 2012
The 39th Trofeo Conde de Godó got underway in Barcelona in a brilliant way for Yacht Club Costa Smeralda's flagship. Three races were held in ideal conditions, with a breeze blowing between 12 and 16 knots, that saw Azzurra's unequivocal domination thanks to a combination of great starts, excellent tactics and flawless crew work. ... [ more]

Volvo Ocean Race: North or East? That is the Question. By Sail-World and Volvo Ocean Race, 5:59 AM Fri 25 May 2012
Overall race leaders Team Telefónica extended their Leg 7 advantage to nine nautical miles on Thursday, as a pair of high pressure systems threatened to create a north-south split in the fleet. However at 1300 UTC both Telefónica and second placed Groupama were being closed down by rapidly charging third and fourth placed Abu Dhabi and Puma, 18 and 21 nautical miles (nm) behind respectively. Fi ... [ more]

A marriage of history, heritage and on-water activity in the works By Cynthia Goss, , 5:58 AM Fri 25 May 2012
The Museum of Yachting (MoY) and Sail Newport will join together to create a new type of public sailing facility in Newport—one that marries maritime history, heritage and on-water activity. Both organizations will share space beneath a single roof, in the building that has been home to the museum at Fort Adams State Park. ... [ more]

PSA Factory Clearance Sale – 2 days only - June 15-16 By Jason Goulding, 5:45 AM Fri 25 May 2012
Performance Sailcraft Australia are having their first ever Factory Clearance Sale. We are throwing open the doors to our factory showroom and letting you in for some great never to be repeated bargains. Huge savings on….. ... [ more]

Delta Lloyd Regatta - Dutch favourite seeks Olympic gold + Video By Delta Lloyd Regatta, , 5:30 AM Fri 25 May 2012
At the Delta Lloyd Regatta in Medemblik, Thierry Schmitter is leading the 2.4mR class after two days of competition. The Dutch sailor is the big favourite for Olympic gold later this year during the Paralympics in London. His preparation involves competing in Medemblik. 'I want to win the last Dutch World Cup. A race is a race, a title is a title. I’m very motivated in Medemblik. It’s the last ... [ more]

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