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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] 
AWMRT Match Race Germany - Williams and crew emerge victorious
By Alpari World Match Racing Tour, ,
5:42 PM Mon 20 May 2013 GMT
At Match Race Germany, Lake Constance left it right until the last moment to get uncooperative. An ominous-looking rain cloud was on its way across the third largest lake in Europe from Switzerland, sucking all the wind out of the vicinity and causing PRO Rudi Magg to draw proceedings to a close. ... [more] 
Tahiti Pearl Regatta - Record fleet assembles in Uteroa
By Morgan Rogers, Raiatea ,
5:27 PM Mon 20 May 2013 GMT
A record fleet of 54 yachts will assemble in Uteroa, Raiatea, Tahiti for the tenth edition of the famous Tahiti Pearl Regatta and prepare for exciting racing this year with 20 plus knots predicted on the first race promising to raise the normally peaceful heart rate above maximum for this part of the world. ... [more] 
52 Super Series action on the way with the Trofeo Conde de Godo
By 52 Super Series,
5:20 PM Mon 20 May 2013 GMT
The Trofeo Conde de Godo, third event on the 2013 52 Super Series calendar, is coming up and Quantum Racing look to return to winning ways with Terry Hutchinson and Jordi Calafat set to sail in the 52 Super Series European regattas. ... [more] 
Clipper Round the World Race - Kristie Reid takes on race of her life
By Jessica Gray, ,
2:56 PM Mon 20 May 2013 GMT
Twenty year old Kristie Reid from Aberdeen has been chosen to be the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust ambassador who will take part in the first leg of the Clipper Round the World Race 2013-14. A challenging three weeks at sea, will see Kristie battling the elements crossing the Atlantic Ocean from the UK to South America, in the first leg of a 40,000 mile race around the world. ... [more] 
Lowestoft Grand Prix coming to Oulton Broad
By Emma Slater, ,
2:49 PM Mon 20 May 2013 GMT
This bank holiday weekend (26/27 May) will see Oulton Broad a buzzing hive of activity as the 2013 Powerboat GP RYA British Championship comes to town for the Lowestoft Grand Prix. ... [more] 
Swan European Regatta action begins July 13th
By Jennifer Hall, ,
2:46 PM Mon 20 May 2013 GMT
Swan owners from Northern Europe are planning to gather in Cowes (UK) for the bi-annual Gazprom Swan European Regatta organised by ClubSwan and the Royal Yacht Squadron from 13-19 July. ClubSwan welcomes recent partner Gazprom as title sponsor, along with the support of the Saint Petersburg Yacht Club, for what promises to be another successful edition of this historic event. ... [more] 
Thousands take to the water with RYA Push the Boat Out + Video
By Susie NationGrainger, ,
2:25 PM Mon 20 May 2013 GMT
A great many people of all ages and abilities took to the water and experienced sailing this weekend (18-19 May) with RYA Push the Boat Out. The national event saw over 120 sailing clubs and centres up and down the country opening their doors to their local communities with Push the Boat Out ‘have a go’ sessions and open days. ... [more] 
Round the island race - Wood donations arrive in thousands *Feature
By Peta Stuart-Hunt, ,
12:16 PM Mon 20 May 2013 GMT
The J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island gets underway on 1st June 2013. Donations arrived in their thousands, from the highly personal to pieces of national importance. From February to July 2011 the public donated their wood to the project, but not just any old wood. Pencil or piano-exotic as Zebrawood or as familiar as pine - every piece had a story behind it. ... [more]
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