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America's Cup: Peter Montgomery talks with James Spithill
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Peter Montgomery,
12:03 PM Sat GMT
Top international yachting commentator, Peter Montgomery, caught up with winning America's Cup skipper, James Spithill in at the Auckland International Boat Show in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour. Spithill has become only the second Australian skipper to win the America's Cup - the first used a winged keel, the second a wingsail.
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Fisher's View: The best seat in the house!
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Bob Fisher,
11:36 AM Sat GMT
Imagine sitting behind Jason Button in his McLaren as he laps the Bahrain circuit during this weekend’s Formula 1 Grand Prix; it’s the same as being behind Ben Ainslie as 18th man on TeamOrigin in a match with Bertrand Pace and the Aleph team. Maybe the corners don’t come up at more than 300 kph, but it sure as hell feels like it.
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Audi Melges 20 Miami Winter Series Event No. 3 images
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Joy Dunigan images,
10:21 AM Sat GMT
Audi Melges 20 Miami Winter Series Event No. 3 images courtesy of Joy Dunigan.
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America's Cup: Russell Coutts - the Full Monty
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Richard Gladwell. Sail-World.com,
9:19 AM Sat GMT
Rumour control has been out of control over the past few days, as comments made by BMW Oracle Racing CEO, Russell Coutts, have been taken out of context, or given an unintended spin - creating some unwarranted headlines.
On Wednesday, Coutts talked with Radio Sport's Peter Montgomery, and we can now present the full and unedited version of that interview.
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Louis Vuitton Trophy: Fourth win for Emirates Team New Zealand
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Louis Vuitton Trophy WSTA,
8:55 AM Sat GMT
Brisk breezes and high-pressure competition delivered a basket of surprises and some painful losses during the fourth day of competition for the Louis Vuitton Trophy in Auckland. With three days remaining in the round robin, the host Emirates Team New Zealand has a perfect record after a convincing win today over the German/French boat All4One.
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Bacardi Miami Sailing Week: Day 2 Melges 20 update
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International Audi Melges 20 Class Association,
6:59 AM Sat GMT
A looming, yet vicious storm system lurked to the north of Miami, Fla. as the fifteen-strong Audi Melges 20 fleet anticipated a second day of racing. Nothing could hold back the Audi Melges 20s and Melges 24 fleets as race one kicked off on time.
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2010 BVI Spring Regatta: Music, Models, Mount Gay and more
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Linda Phillips,
6:38 AM Sat GMT
The BVI will be party central with the festivities kicking off an Nanny Cay Resort and Marina, moving to Bitter End and then returning to the Regatta Village at Nanny Cay for the big four day big bash, Thursday – Sunday
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Bacardi Miami Sailing Week cancels sailing class competitions
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Bacardi Miami Sailing Week,
6:03 AM Sat GMT
In addition to the Star Class being stymied due to weather, all other classes including Melges 20, Melges 24, Viper, and J/24 were also all cancelled for the day. With weather on Biscyane Bay hoping to improve tomorrow, the Bacardi Cup plans to fit two Star Class races in for a full six to be included in tomorrow's final standings.
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LA Harbor Cup Intercollegiate Regatta: Navy sweeps the first day
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Rich Roberts,
5:53 AM Sat GMT
Only two points separate first-place Navy and Chapman University after first two of nine races Friday in the Port of Los Angeles Harbor Cup/Cal Maritime Invitational Intercollegiate Regatta, but it could have been a lot closer.
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Louis Vuitton Trophy – PredictWind Forecast - Day Six
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Jon Bilger, Auckland ,
8:33 AM Sat GMT
PredictWind.com is forecasting SW 15knots for day six of Louis Vuitton Series. Perfect wind conditions for racing !
Long Term Outlook is for moderate Southwesterlies
Monday: SW 10 increasing to 15knots
Tuesday: SW 10 increasing to 16knots
Wednesay: SW10 increasing to 20knots
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Jules Verne Trophy - Groupama 3's Zenith
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Cammas-Groupama,
1:17 AM Sat GMT
Jules Verne Trophy. At 15°S, Groupama 3 is 900 miles from the switch of hemispheres, but the sun is at its zenith as the crew approach the boreal spring. The beat finally seems to be at an end! This is certainly the case for the southern hemisphere and probably true of the northern hemisphere.
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Bacardi Cup action images from John Payne
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Sail-World.com and John Payne images,
10:03 PM Fri GMT
John Payne presents these action images from the Bacardi Cup in Miami, USA.
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PUMA International Moth Worlds Day 5 Payne (GBR) holds the lead, just
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Brigid Murphy,
9:23 PM Fri GMT
Just six of a maximum scheduled fifteen races remain in the ultra-competitive PUMA Moth World Championship 2010, and 2006 Moth World Champion Simon Payne (GBR) retains a slim lead over Brad Funk (USA) and Arnaud Psarofaghis (SUI).
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Clipper 09-10: Hull & Humber injured skipper heading for Japan
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Clipper Ventures,
9:12 PM Fri GMT
Clipper Round the World Yacht race 09-10. After sustaining a fracture to his right leg on the tenth day of Race 7, Piers Dudin, Skipper of Hull & Humber has been safely medivac'd by the Japanese Coastguard. With two medics on board, Cape Breton Island, along with Spirit of Australia, was initially called upon to rendezvous with Hull & Humber to provide assistance if needed.
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Robie Pierce One-Design Regatta for sailors with disabilities details
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Ed Padin,
8:53 PM Fri GMT
Larchmont Yacht Club and American Yacht Club (Rye, NY) have announced details for the second annual Robie Pierce One-Design Regatta for sailors with disabilities. The Notice of Race is now available on the event website - www.robiepierceonedesignregatta.com
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Alinghi and SNG RC talk about 33rd America's Cup at Multihulls conf.
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Jean Philippe Jobé, Geneva ,
8:23 PM Fri GMT
At the recent Multihull conference in Geneva, Alinghi's builder, crew and Race Commitee talked about the Swiss boat, the AC33 series and Harold Bennett
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Louis Vuitton Trophy – PredictWind Forecast - Day 5 - more strength
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Jon Bilger, Auckland ,
5:55 PM Fri GMT
PredictWind.com is forecasting SSW 10knots in the morning and rising to SW 20-25knots by late afternoon for day four of Louis Vuitton Series.
Long Term Outlook is for moderate Southwesterlies
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Winning skipper on the Opening Stanzas of the 33rd America's Cup
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Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com,
11:37 AM Fri GMT
On Thursday, the opening day of the Auckland International Boat Show, Sail-World's America's Cup Editor, Richard Gladwell spoke with James Spithill on the Sail-World stand close to the Halsey Street entrance. In this first part of a two part interview, we cover the opening stanzas of Race 1, of the 33rd America's Cup; alarms on the super multihulls; the areas of strength of USA-17; scariest moment
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Spithill explains BMW Oracle Racing's winning America's Cup moves
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Richard Gladwell. Sail-World.com,
11:25 AM Fri GMT
On Thursday, the opening day of the Auckland International Boat Show, Sail-World's America's Cup Editor, Richard Gladwell spoke with James Spithill on the Sail-World stand close to the Halsey Street entrance. In this second part of a two part interview, we cover the management of BMW Oracle Racing, Larry Ellison's leadership style, the gains from the technology used and more
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Star Barcardi Cup - Andrew Campbell cruising up the scoreboard slowly
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Andrew Campbell,
9:39 AM Fri GMT
Andrew Campbell's repoprt from the Star Bacardi Cup. We tightened our settings anticipating a breezier race but still had good speed as the wind fizzled out as the weather moved across northern Florida. Chris and I broke out to the right hand side after starting near the boat end.
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ISAF confirms receipt of 33rd America's Cup Report Forms
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ISAF,
7:54 AM Fri GMT
The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) today confirmed the receipt of the Regatta Report Forms from the ISAF Race Officials appointed to the 33rd America's Cup Match.
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Thailand and Malaysia Asia Pacific Laser/Laser Masters
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Peter Cummins, Pattaya, Thailand ,
3:28 AM Fri GMT
When the third day opened yesterday, it was as though the ongoing Asia Pacific Lasers and Laser Masters Championships being held off the Royal Varuna Yacht Club in South Pattaya had moved to another country.
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Gill is playing possum in the 18s league
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Frank Quealey, ,
2:04 AM Fri GMT
There is rarely a dull moment in the 18 Footers and supporters are never surprised at what might happen, but last Sunday saw a 'first' - something even the most ardent follower would have never expected to see in an 18ft Skiff race....... Ed called out 'look at your leg'. Dave says: 'I almost ---- myself when I saw this thing.....
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Bacardi Miami Sailing Week: An incredible start for the Audi Melges 20
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International Audi Melges 20 Class Association, ,
12:31 AM Fri GMT
With breeze on conditions forecasted, 15 Audi Melges 20s made their way out on to the race course for the first day at Bacardi's Miami Sailing Week, hosted in part by Coconut Grove Sailing Club (CGSC), supported by Shake-A-Leg Miami and Melges Performance Sailboats. Leading the field of fierce competitors is 2010 Miami Winter Series leader Jeff Ecklund (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.) on STAR
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US Olympic Paralympic Sailing Program's Golden Spinnaker Regatta Gala
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Marni Lane, ,
12:08 AM Fri GMT
To benefit and support the US Olympic and Paralympic Sailing Program and the US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics, the Sailing Foundation of New York will sponsor the Golden Spinnaker Regatta and Gala at New York Yacht Club’s Harbour Court on Saturday, July 31, 2010
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Audi Medcup Circuit 2010: Two months to go
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Sabina Mollart-Rogerson, ,
11:50 PM Thu GMT
It is two months before the start of the first regatta of the 2010 Audi MedCup Circuit season, the Portugal Trophy which will take place on the testing Atlantic waters and winds off Cascais, raising the curtain on what promises to be a fascinating and exciting year for the world's leading regatta circuit.
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Clipper 09-10 Round the World fleet encounter towering seas and gales
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Clipper Ventures,
8:53 PM Thu GMT
Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race. Race 7 Qindgao to Singapore Day 10 report. The last 24 hours have brought another reminder that the ocean gives no quarter to the crews taking part in the Clipper Race
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Jules Verne Trophy - Groupama 3 in a difficult zone
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Groupama-Cammas,
8:39 PM Thu GMT
Jules Verne Trophy - Onboard Groupama 3 Franck Cammas and his nine crew are navigating through a difficult zone between a stormy low and the tradewinds of the Saint Helena High
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Louis Vuitton Trophy Auckland - Artemis images from Sander van Der Bor
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Sail-World.com,
5:53 PM Thu GMT
Photographer Sander van der Borch presents this gallery of images of Artemis Racing at the Louis Vuitton Trophy Series in Auckland.
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Clipper 09-10: Hull & Humber skipper breaks leg, to be choppered out
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Clipper Ventures,
5:18 PM Thu GMT
Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race - Piers Dudin, 31, skipper of Hull & Humber has sustained an open fracture to his right leg after a fall. The incident was immediately reported to Falmouth Coastguard and is now in the hands of the Japanese Coastguard who are co-ordinating the medical evacuation of the Salisbury-based skipper.
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2010 Bacardi Miami Sailing Week: Audi Melges 20 final winter series
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International Audi Melges 20 Class Association, ,
11:09 AM Thu GMT
The final act of the three-part 2010 Inaugural Audi Melges 20 Miami Winter Series gets underway this weekend at Bacardi's Miami Sailing Week hosted in part by Coconut Grove Sailing Club (CGSC) supported by Shake-A-Leg Miami and Melges Performance Sailboats. Fifteen teams have registered to compete, making it the largest gathering yet for the Winter Series.
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Follow the Louis Vuitton Trophy live on Sail-World
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Richard Gladwell,
10:41 AM Thu GMT
Update: No racing today, Friday due to strong winds - watch the replays here. In partnership with SailTV, Sail-World will be offering live coverage of the Louis Vuitton Trophy.
The live TV coverage featured on Sail-World will consist of a mix of Virtual Eye graphics and video from a range of cameras and positions.
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ISAF World Match Race Rankings - France and New Zealand on top
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ISAF,
10:35 AM Thu GMT
France and New Zealand top the tables in the latest release of the ISAF World Match Race Rankings with Kiwi World Champion Adam Minoprio top in the Open Rankings and French skipper Claire Leroy returning to #1 in the Women's
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