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PWA Surf World Cup Podersdorf event summary
By Chris Yates, ,
1:03 PM Tue 30 Apr 2013 GMT
In the opening event of the 2013 PWA World Tour, Jose ‘Gollito’ Estredo (Fanatic / North) produce a supreme performance as he made the perfect start in the quest for an incredible sixth world title, by winning the opening event of the year ahead of Steven van Broeckhoven (JP / NeilPryde / Different). ... [more] 
America's Cup: Images of Oracle Team USA on San Francisco Bay
By Guilain Grenier,
12:46 PM Tue 30 Apr 2013 GMT
Oracle Team USA's photographer, Guilain Grenier presents this gallery of images of the America's Cup Defender's new ACX72 having her first sail on san Francisco Bay ... [more] 
RC44 Trapani Cup - Thirteen strong fleet prepare for battle
By Jo Grindley, ,
9:58 AM Tue 30 Apr 2013 GMT
The 13 strong RC44 fleet have arrived in Trapani for round two of the RC44 Championship Tour after having travelled more than 4000 nm across the Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, the Red Sea, through the Suez Canal and into the Mediterranean. The teams spanning eight nations are ready for the first day of racing in the 2013 RC44 Trapani Cup on Wednesday 1st May. ... [more] 
WPNSA Chief Executive to retire this year
By Jessica Francis, ,
5:29 AM Tue 30 Apr 2013 GMT
Mr. John Tweed, the Chief Executive of the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA), will be retiring later this year. John has been involved in the Academy since its inception and now feels the time is right to be handing over the helm. ... [more] 
Chiemsee European Tow In Championship - A show to remember on day 3
By EFPT, ,
3:20 AM Tue 30 Apr 2013 GMT
With three favorites for this year’s Chiemsee European Tow In Championship in one qualification, the show tonight promised to be one to remember. We had some very experienced riders in the fleet, including the likes of; Max Matissek (Fanatic) from Austria, reigning European tow-in champion Steven Van Broeckhoven (JP/Neilpryde) and French pro Adrien Bosson (North/Fanatic). ... [more] 
Extreme Sailing Series - Series main partner announced
By Lydia Haley, ,
1:05 AM Tue 30 Apr 2013 GMT
The iconic British brand Land Rover announced today an exciting new three year sponsorship as a Series Main Partner to the Extreme Sailing Series. ... [more] 
Warsash Spring Series and Spring Championships overall
By Flavia Bateson, ,
10:58 PM Mon 29 Apr 2013 GMT
Brooks Macdonald Warsash Spring Series and Spring Championship 2013, organised by Warsash Sailing Club, Warsash, Hampshire, final gathering was held during 27th and 28th April. Having had no cancellations due to gales and flat calms, the event has been a great success all round. ... [more] 
Boating Open Day in Burnham on Crouch
By Mel Lewis, ,
10:37 PM Mon 29 Apr 2013 GMT
The second Boating Open Day offered by the four Burnham clubs is to be held on 11th May. The clubs will be open to all from 10am to 4pm. All you have to do is visit one or all of them, suitably dressed for some time on the water. ... [more] 
Antigua sailing Week – Heavenly conditions on Day 2 + Video
By Louay Habib,
8:30 PM Mon 29 Apr 2013 GMT
When the sun is shining on tropical waters with 15 knots of warm breeze filling the air, it is most sailors' idea of rapture. The second day of racing at Antigua sailing Week was blessed with these heavenly conditions ... [more] 
SAP 5O5 World Championship - Torrential rains bring sailors together
By Kimball Livingston, ,
4:40 PM Mon 29 Apr 2013 GMT
Nobody goes to a regatta hoping to be rained out, but a day of torrential rains and no racing at the 2013 SAP 5O5 World Championship did at least bring the sailors together for a class meeting at the Barbados Yacht Club, while leaving ample time for replaying (and replaying) the first four races as presented by SAP Analytics. ... [more] 
PWA Surf World Cup Podersdorf - Wind fails to materialize on day 4
By Chris Yates, ,
12:34 PM Mon 29 Apr 2013 GMT
The fourth day of the PWA Surf World Cup Podersdorf saw marginal conditions tantalize the sailors for the majority of the day. Unfortunately, the wind never quite materialized, meaning that no heats were completed despite heat one being started. After a frustrating day on hold, the sailors were released at 5pm, before the start of the final qualifying round of the European tow-in at 8pm. ... [more] 
Mini Transat race qualifications launched
By Solene Rennuit, ,
11:58 AM Mon 29 Apr 2013 GMT
The Open Demi-Clé (double handed) and Pornichet Select (single handed) are set to open the batting for this season’s racing for the Atlantic Ministes, whilst in the Mediterranean competitors are offered the four races of the Mini-Golfe au Gran Premio d'Italia. With 112 pre-registered for 84 available starting slots, the battle for places will be fierce. ... [more] 
MVM Balaton Melges 24 Regatta - Great racing, near perfect conditions
By István Ruják, ,
11:25 AM Mon 29 Apr 2013 GMT
The opening event of the inaugural European Sailing Series, the MVM Balaton Melges 24 Regatta, took place from 26th to 28th of April on Balaton the largest lake of Middle Europe. With the Melges 24 European Championship 2014 also being held the same lake in Hungary, this event offered the perfect warm up opportunity for both competitors and race managers alike. ... [more] 
ISAF World Sailing Rankings for 29th April 2013
By ISAF,
8:05 AM Mon 29 Apr 2013 GMT
The ISAF World Sailing Rankings for 29th April 2013 have been released with 15 countries taking 30 of the top three ranking positions. It has been a consistent 12-month period for the Alonso brothers which has earned them the world number one spot in the 49er. Mat Belcher and Will Ryan march on with a perfect ranking score and the Kiwis have regained world number one 49erFX spot. ... [more] 
SAP 5O5 World Championship - Jiggering the Trend Lines + Video
By Kimbell Livingston, ,
6:38 AM Mon 29 Apr 2013 GMT
Race three of the SAP 505 World Championship was a reminder that, while crunching the best data, and executing appropriate strategies, in sailing as in business you need to keep a weather eye out for what the legal team refers to as an Act of God. ... [more] 
Hamilton Island Audi Race Week 2013 Accommodation Options
By Kristie Kaighin, Hamilton Island ,
6:01 AM Mon 29 Apr 2013 GMT
Have you booked your accommodation for Hamilton Island Audi Race Week 2013? All the best properties book out early, so make sure you book soon to secure your preferred option. ... [more] 
Sir Keith Mills to invest several million Euros into offshore project
By Pierre Orphanidis, vsail.info,
4:11 AM Mon 29 Apr 2013 GMT
Sir Keith Mills, 62, has spent his entire working life in the advertising and marketing business. He close a media conference in Switzerland saying that he spent his entire career marketing products and that this one is 'one of the best' he has seen then you wish you could have invested some of your savings there as well. ... [more] 
Transatlantic Race challenge - Sailing across the Atlantic
By Paul Gibbins, Plymouth ,
3:44 AM Mon 29 Apr 2013 GMT
With less than four weeks until the start of the OSTAR 2013, over 20 yachtsmen have entered this prestigious international ocean sailing event. Organised by the Royal Western Yacht Club of England, in Plymouth, this will be the 14th time the Club has hosted the race. The event covers in excess of 2,700 miles of ocean racing. Many previous competitors have gone onto compete in other high profile ev ... [more] 
Chiemsee European Tow In Championship - Impressive day 2 + Video
By EFPT, ,
3:07 AM Mon 29 Apr 2013 GMT
Due to the postponement of the fleet on day one of the 2013 Chiemsee European Tow In Championship, today promised to be an afternoon and evening loaded with action. In the first round of the competition we've seen some impressive stuff from the Caribbean top freestyler Tonky Frans who stuck a burner 720 with some serious height. ... [more] 
RYA Dinghy show - Interview with Paralympic Gold Medallis Helena Lucas
By Emma Slater,
2:39 AM Mon 29 Apr 2013 GMT
New series of video interviews from the RYA Dinghy Show launch today with Paralympic Gold Medallist Helena Lucas chatting about getting a good start. ... [more] 
Powerboat GP RYA British Championships - Grand opening
By Emma Slater, ,
2:04 AM Mon 29 Apr 2013 GMT
The up coming season opener for the Powerboat GP RYA British Championships. Round one takes place this weekend at Carr Mill Dam, St Helens. ... [more] 
The SAP 5O5 Worlds championships 2013 heat up
By Jennifer Langille, ,
11:53 PM Sun 28 Apr 2013 GMT
The SAP 505 Worlds have heated up, although the official results show how the German sailors remain to lead the regatta, the American sailors added a touch of pressure to the day's racing. ... [more] 
America's Cup: Artemis Racing's David Brooke leaves San Fran hospital
By Richard Gladwell,
8:43 PM Sun 28 Apr 2013 GMT
The family of David Brooke (NZL), a veteran of several America's Cup campaigns and Volvo Ocean Races, have advised that he is continuing a successful recovery after an emergency liver transplant in mid April, in San Francisco. 'Good news....We have David home with us at our apartment which is very close to the hospital. He will be treated now as an outpatient on four out of the five days each week ... [more] 
Melges 32 Virgin Islands Sailing Series Champion announced
By Joy Dunigan,
6:02 PM Sun 28 Apr 2013 GMT
The first ever OtterBox® Melges 32 Virgin Island Sailing Series (M32VISS) championship went to Roberto Tomasini Grinover aboard Robertissima. ... [more] 
Antigua Sailing Week - Positive vibration on Day 1 + Video
By Trish Jenkins,
5:44 PM Sun 28 Apr 2013 GMT
Beautiful sunshine, crystal clear blue skies and a gentle breeze produce a positive vibration for the first day of racing at Antigua Sailing Week. Winners are always grinners but as sailors came ashore, after three hours of racing in paradise, there were smiles all round. ... [more]
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