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Rolex Fastnet Race - Capturing the hearts and souls of millions
By Louay Habib, ,
10:32 AM Thu 23 May 2013 GMT
Royal Ocean Racing Club's iconic 608-mile race around the Fastnet Rock has captured the hearts and souls of millions of people since 1925. This August, The Rolex Fastnet Race will have the largest number of participants in its 89-year history. Over 350 yachts, and as many as 380 yachts, from five continents and over 22 different countries will be taking part. ... [more] 
Images from the 2013 Mauritius Regatta
By Coralie Rassinoux, ,
10:26 AM Thu 23 May 2013 GMT
Images from the 2013 Mauritius Regatta ... [more] 
Delta Lloyd Regatta - Breezy day in Medemblik + Video
By Iasonas Georgaris,
10:12 AM Thu 23 May 2013 GMT
Second day of racing in the Delta Lloyd Regatta tested sailor's fitness and the equipment. Wind averaging 25 knots and picking at 30, throughout the day made for physical racing ... [more] 
Finn Masters, Maier makes most of moving day
By Robert Deaves, ,
9:15 AM Thu 23 May 2013 GMT
Moving day at the Finn World Masters in La Rochelle; is day everything changes, the day between the beginning and the end. ... [more] 
America's Cup: Regatta Director presents safety recommendations early
By Richard Gladwell,
8:37 AM Thu 23 May 2013 GMT
Iain Murray, wearing the dual hats of America's Cup Regatta Director and Head of the Golden Gate Yacht Club's AC Review Committee has presented a series of findings, more than a week sooner than expected. ... [more] 
Day two of EFPT Aqualeto Cup + video
By Hanna Poschinger,
11:41 PM Wed 22 May 2013 GMT
Not enough wind but a bunch of motivated riders and an awesome organisation. ... [more] 
Southern Spars and the new era of Grand Prix racing yachts
By Josh Impey,
10:20 AM Wed 22 May 2013 GMT
With an order book bursting with projects – four America’s Cup AC72 wing sails, up to ten Volvo 65’ One Design rigs, multiple superyacht rigs and a new era of Grand Prix racing rigs, all in 2013 – it’s clear that Southern Spars is leading the way with design, technology and manufacturing of composite spars and rigging. ... [more] 
The General’ outflanks the fleet and wins the War in the West
By Sail-World,
9:24 AM Wed 22 May 2013 GMT
Only weeks after securing a dominant season of offshore IRC racing and receiving the prestigious Siska trophy for their efforts, the ‘General Lee’ team have dominated the 1440nm Fremantle to Bali Race. The 11m Bakewell-White design stunned the fleet by leading around the first two rounding marks but eventually had to concede line honours to the 29m canting keel maxi 'Super Sled' ... [more] 
Tahiti Pearl Regatta - Night time Soirees and action packed racing
By Morgan Rogers, Raiatea ,
11:37 PM Tue 21 May 2013 GMT
Tahiti Pearl Regatta X Edition day two - With overnight rain keeping the temperature relatively cool (28 deg) and while the festivities went on well into the night, the promise of an early start saw competitors make their way back to the yachts via the local fishing fleet and supported by a number of speed boats from Raiatea ... [more] 
Finn World Masters - German sailor claims narrow lead
By Robert Deaves, ,
8:51 PM Tue 21 May 2013 GMT
With little respite in the weather, the Finn World Masters fleet in La Rochelle completed two more great races in moderate, cold winds. Three time champion Andre Budzien (GER) takes the lead from Erik Lidecis (USA) and Michael Maier (CZE). Race wins went to Budzien, Maier, Paul Blowers (GBR) and Karl Purdie (NZL). ... [more] 
Delta Lloyd Regatta - Intense first day on the water + Video
By Delta Lloyd Regatta, ,
7:46 PM Tue 21 May 2013 GMT
On the first day of the 2013 Delta Lloyd Regatta, despite the rain and cold, the sailors put on all the warmest gear to start the first races. It was an intense day on the water with a tight programme. Olympic and Paralympic classes sailed three races apart from the 49ers and RS:X who had four races back to back. ... [more] 
Mauritius Regatta - Fierce battle in the Northern Islands
By Coralie Rassinoux, ,
7:22 PM Tue 21 May 2013 GMT
On day three of the Mauritius Regatta, the Northern Islands of Mauritius were the background to a fierce battle! Michel Desjoyeaux onboard Champagnes Nicolas Feuillatte crossed the start line moored in front of Hotel 20° Sud first. He proved once again his great racing experience by leading at the first mark in Grand Baie. ... [more] 
Musto Vice Admiral's Cup - Victory for the British Keelboat Academy
By Matt Carter,
3:11 PM Tue 21 May 2013 GMT
In the 2013 Musto Vice Admiral's Cup, British Keelboat Academy sailors made the most of some mixed conditions this weekend as the young competitors on-board Farr 45 Kolga and Ker 40 Magnum three were crowned Class one and Class six champions respectively. ... [more] 
Instructional video on the BIC Techno 293
By Patrik Pollak, ,
2:41 PM Tue 21 May 2013 GMT
Many kids around the world join the biggest windsurfing class every day, but not all of them have an experienced coach who can help them to learn. ... [more] 
Finn World Masters images with reverse mounted Go-Pro camera
By Robert Deaves, ,
2:31 PM Tue 21 May 2013 GMT
We placed a Go-Pro camera in a stern mount on the back of a Finn and rather than facing forwards, it was pointed aft and set to snap time lapse images every three seconds. ... [more] 
RYA seeks to broaden NHC appeal
By Emma Slater, ,
2:29 PM Tue 21 May 2013 GMT
Since its launch at the beginning of March 2013, the RYA’s new National Handicapping scheme for Cruisers (NHC) has gone from strength to strength. The base list published has grown from 1200 boats to nearly 1350 boats. Enquiries and interest have come in from clubs all around the UK as well as boat owners looking to get racing as simply as possible. ... [more] 
Match Race Germany - Team GAC Pindar claims first win of 2013 Tour
By Nicolle Bloomfield, ,
2:21 PM Tue 21 May 2013 GMT
At the Alpari World Match Racing Tour’s Match Race Germany, reigning Match Racing World Champion and Skipper of Team GAC Pindar Ian Williams has secured victory in this first regatta of the season. ... [more] 
Warsash Spring Series prizegiving
By Flavia Bateson, ,
2:11 PM Tue 21 May 2013 GMT
Warsash SC was packed on 17th May for the prize giving at the end of the thirtieth year of this premier racing event. It was also an opportunity to thank the 120 members who contributed to making it such a success and for giving enjoyment to over 1,000 sailors. ... [more] 
Mauritius Regatta - Micheal Desjoyeaux`s advantage
By Harry Spedding, ,
1:34 PM Tue 21 May 2013 GMT
The Mauritius Regatta race start was at 11am. The fleet left the moorings in Bénitier at 10am this morning to go to Mont Choisy, on the North-western side of the island. For the first time in this edition, boats sailed upwind to round the first mark near the Balise Marina. ... [more] 
America's Cup: Artemis damage and possible causes revealed on haulout
By Richard Gladwell and Natasha Pyle,
10:51 AM Tue 21 May 2013 GMT
Sail-World has obtained images of Artemis Racing's damaged AC72 as it was hauled from San Francisco Bay at Alameda. The images show the main beam broken at about mid-way to the port hull. It is not known if this broke before, during, or after the capsize. Or indeed, if some other part failed before the main beam fractured. ... [more] 
2013 Finn World Masters - Fantastic racing on opening day
By Robert Deaves, ,
3:08 AM Tue 21 May 2013 GMT
The 2013 Finn World Masters opening day got underway on Monday in La Rochelle, France. They said come to France, it will be sunny and hot. They said the water will be warm and they said it never rains here. They lied. However they were right about one thing. The racing on the opening day was simply fantastic. Despite the cold inclement weather, with low cloud, non-stop drizzle and temperatures ar ... [more] 
Delta Lloyd North Sea Regatta - Weather halts action in Scheveningen
By Diana Bogaards, ,
8:57 PM Mon 20 May 2013 GMT
The final day of the Delta Lloyd North Sea Regatta 2013 showed a repeat of last year, when a persistent sea fog made an early end to the competition. This time it was a lack of wind that happened to be the game breaker. After two hours postponement, the breeze filled in a little bit and the marks were laid out. ... [more] 
Delta Lloyd Regatta - New challenges for event's 29th edition
By Delta Lloyd Regatta, ,
7:40 PM Mon 20 May 2013 GMT
The Delta Lloyd Regatta, second stage of the Eurosaf Champions Sailing Cup, has taken on the challenge to bring the event to a new dimension where media presentation is playing a big part. For Event Director, Arjen Rahusen, this is the way forward ' We are concentrating our efforts to take sailing closer to the public especially through social media. ... [more] 
RYA Spring Series - Champions crowned at Hayling Island
By Lindsey Bell,
6:03 PM Mon 20 May 2013 GMT
The 2013 RYA Olympic Classes Spring Series winners were crowned this weekend, following the final event of the three-weekend series at Hayling Island (18-19 May). The annual Series provides home-grown talents the chance for some early-season racing against Olympic and Paralympic classes competitors, and some of the British Sailing Team’s top performers. ... [more] 
Sailors gather in Plymouth ahead of the Ostar Transatlantic Race
By Sam Joseph, Hamble ,
5:58 PM Mon 20 May 2013 GMT
OSTAR sailing race will leave Plymouth bound for Newport, Rhode Island a week from today. This classic event, organised by the Royal Western Yacht Club ... [more]
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