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America's Cup: Images and Video from Oracle Team USA AC72 launch By Sail-World, 11:46 PM Tuesday 23 Apr 2013 - GMT
Oracle Team USA have posted the first images on Facebook of the launch of their second AC72 in San Francisco, on April 23. The AC72 did attempt to have a first sail, but this was abandoned after a tow-out apparently due to an unacceptably high wind-strength for a first sail. ... [more]

Statement from the International Laser Class Association By ILCA, , 11:26 PM Tuesday 23 Apr 2013 - Sail-World AUS GMT
ISAF and ILCA have taken steps to assure the uninterrupted supply of class legal Laser brand sailboats around the world. This includes making newly designed ISAF plaques available to all the current ISAF and ILCA approved manufacturers of the Laser dinghy in accordance with the ILCA class rules. ... [more]

ISAF Statement On International Laser Class By ISAF, 10:58 PM Tuesday 23 Apr 2013 - Sail-World AUS GMT
ISAF Statement - On 22 March the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) published a statement concerning the Laser Class dispute and proceedings filed by attorneys acting for Bruce Kirby. The legal situation is on-going but ISAF can confirm that: ISAF has been named a co-defendant in the legal proceedings filed in the US District Court. ... [more]

Melbourne to Osaka Double Handed - Optimus Prime crosses the line! By Robert Tanner, Footscray , 10:08 PM Tuesday 23 Apr 2013 - Sail-World AUS GMT
At 09h56m51sec on 24.23.2013 Optimus Prime crossed the Hokko finish line in Osaka Bay. Congratulations to Trevor and Dan Taylor. Earlier this morning they had 35 knots as they passed Yuroseto and stormed toward the finish line with 'shipping everywhere.. …dodging between ships surfing at 16kts…having lots of fun …'! ... [more]

New 2000 website launched and boats soon to follow By LDC Sailing, , 9:46 PM Tuesday 23 Apr 2013 - GMT
LDC Sailing, the new builder and distributor of the popular 2000 Class, has launched a dedicated website. The site contains information about the specification and features of the new 2000s, which will be in production very shortly. New moulds are nearing completion on the Isle of Wight with the first boats due to be completed within a few weeks. ... [more]

ISAF Sailing World Cup - Bertold expecting more of the light stuff By ISAF, , 9:38 PM Tuesday 23 Apr 2013 - GMT
Canada's Isabella Bertold remains positive on the second day of ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyeres despite a light fickle breeze on the cards for the second day running. ... [more]

Safety Officer Training Course at KYC this June By CORK, , 9:33 PM Tuesday 23 Apr 2013 - GMT
A Safety Officer Training Course is set to take place at KYC, June 1st-2nd and is being offered by Ontario Sailing. This Safety Officer Training Program was developed to enhance the experience of competitors at regattas. This course has evolved from a system of practices developed at CORK and has proven to work efficiently and effectively. ... [more]

Collinson FX Market Commentary: April 24, 2013 - Twitter hack strikes By Collinson FX, 9:32 PM Tuesday 23 Apr 2013 - Sail-World NZ GMT
Collinson FX Market Commentary: April 24, 2013 - Markets were frightened earlier when AP Tweets were hacked sending out a false report of explosions at the Whitehouse. Markets tumbled into negative territory but quickly recovered when the scam was uncovered. The KIWI is testing 0.8400 on the downside and both commodity currencies are vulnerable to rising equity risks. ... [more]

Blackwood Challenge - Crews battle to win points By Yachting WA, , 9:29 PM Tuesday 23 Apr 2013 - Sail-World AUS GMT
The annual Blackwood Challenge was held over the weekend of the 6th-7th April when the Augusta Yacht Club played host to visiting clubs. Visitors and sailors enjoyed the racing and socialising at one of Australia's most picturesque yacht clubs on the banks of the Blackwood River at Augusta. ... [more]

Laser Standard and Laser Master World Championship to head to Kingston By CORK, , 9:27 PM Tuesday 23 Apr 2013 - GMT
From the International Laser Class; 'We are pleased to announce that CORK (Kingston, Canada) has been selected to host the 2015 Laser Men’s Standard and the Masters Worlds. Pending final confirmation and contract signing between ILCA and CORK, the events will take place June 29-July 8 (Men’s) and July 10-18 (Masters) out of the Portsmouth Olympic Harbour. ... [more]

ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyères - Challenging day 2 for U.S. sailors By Dana Paxton, , 9:18 PM Tuesday 23 Apr 2013 - Sail-World USA GMT
On the second and final day of the qualifying round at ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyères, conditions were light making it challenging for all racing. U.S. sailors advanced to the gold fleet in Women’s 470, 49er, Women’s RS:X and Laser, where fleets are split. Day three will see the fleets start their results total from their cumulative result to date. ... [more]

Exclusive use aquatic licence for Wallis Lake this Sunday By Roads and Maritime Services, , 9:15 PM Tuesday 23 Apr 2013 - GMT
An exclusive use aquatic licence has been granted by Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) for the safe staging of a swimming race on Wallis Lake this Sunday (28 Apr). ... [more]

Western Australian Mudlark State Championships at Perth Dinghy SC By Yachting WA, , 9:10 PM Tuesday 23 Apr 2013 - Sail-World AUS GMT
The 2013 Western Australian Mudlark State Championships were held recently at the Perth Dinghy Sailing Club. The seven-race series was sailed in mostly gusty southerlies in the protection of Matilda Bay. Some of the children were competing for the first time, and for others, it was only their second regatta. ... [more]

North Coast Series - Hilarys YC top north coast sailing club By Yachting WA, , 8:57 PM Tuesday 23 Apr 2013 - Sail-World AUS GMT
The annual Carpet Choice North Coast series started in November 2012. Hillarys Yacht Club has recaptured the mantle of top north coast sailing club with an emphatic series win over rivals Ocean Reef in the annual yachting mini-series. Ocean Reef’s two year grip on the champion club title, now in its sixth year, came to a decisive 344 to 457 points conclusion following a 10 race in-shore series. ... [more]

Sail Port Stephens - Splash of cash buoys Port economy By Mark Rothfield, 8:57 PM Tuesday 23 Apr 2013 - Sail-World AUS GMT
At any yacht club on twilight racing night, there’s a throng of eligible lads and gorgeous ladies draped on each other’s arm, talking tacking duels and share trends until finally they get married, buy a house, have two kids and get a yacht of their own. ... [more]

Fremantle to Bali Race and Rally - Tokolosh VI to join race fleet By Yachting WA, , 8:51 PM Tuesday 23 Apr 2013 - Sail-World AUS GMT
Fremantle to Bali Race gets underway on Saturday 4 May 2013. A fleet of 33 boats is ready and set to fill their sails with the winds which will take them 1440 nautical miles north to the Benoa Harbour in Bali. ... [more]

Warsash Spring Championship - SB20s join 17 strong fleet By Joe Llewellyn, 8:36 PM Tuesday 23 Apr 2013 - Sail-World UK GMT
Warsash Spring Championship 2013 got underway this weekend. Three new SportsBoatWorld SB20s joined the 17 strong fleet for two days of great racing on the first of the two weekend Championship. ... [more]

ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyeres - Zbogar excels in Finn fleet on day 2 By Robert Deaves, , 8:30 PM Tuesday 23 Apr 2013 - GMT
On the second day of the 2013 ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyeres, Vasilij Zbogar (SLO) was the best Finn sailor and moves into a 10 point lead at the top of the fleet from Giles Scott (GBR) and Pieter-Jan Postma (NED). Race wins went to Oliver Tweddell, Zbogar and Andrew Mills (GBR). ... [more]

ISAF World Cup: New Zealand in top tier in five classes after Day 2 By Jodie Bakewell-White, 8:03 PM Tuesday 23 Apr 2013 - Sail-World NZ GMT
The NZL Sailing Team was back on the water today at ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyeres for the second and final day of qualifying rounds. As the six day regatta transitions into finals racing, the New Zealand team is tracking well with five of the team placed inside the top five in their fleet, and a further two crews also towards the top of the pack. ... [more]

Red Bull Youth America's Cup – Energy Team welcome Next World Group By Pierre Giboire, , 7:59 PM Tuesday 23 Apr 2013 - GMT
Red Bull Youth America's Cup will be held in San Francisco from September 1st to the fourth 2013. After the America’s Cup World Series, which took place in Naples, Italy from April 18th to 21st the Youth America’s Cup is the next big event for Energy Team. ... [more]

ISAF Sailing World Cup - Action aplenty on day 2 in Hyères + Video By FFVoile, , 7:51 PM Tuesday 23 Apr 2013 - GMT
Two days of fickle breeze at ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyères drew the Qualification Series to a close as the world’s best sailors positioned themselves at the top ahead of three days of Final Series racing. In a breeze that stabilised later on in the day, peaking at 10 knots, Ivan Pastor (ESP) and Charline Picon (FRA) were the star performers in the Men’s and Women’s RS:X. ... [more]

Superyacht Cup - Historic J Class fleet to compete By Kate Branagh, , 7:07 PM Tuesday 23 Apr 2013 - GMT
When four of the J class yachts elected Superyacht Cup Palma as their first European regatta of the 2013 season, Hanuman was scheduled to sail from the Caribbean to the Pacific, but after her spectacular performance in St Barth's, they have decided to head back across the Atlantic and on to the Mediterranean. This will be the first time five of these historic yachts have raced together in Europe. ... [more]

Herreshoff Marine Museum / America's Cup Hall of Fame opens April 28th By Herreshoff Marine Museum, , 7:01 PM Tuesday 23 Apr 2013 - GMT
The Herreshoff Marine Museum / AC Hall of Fame will open for the season on Sunday April 28th. Opening Day is a great day to come by with your friends and family to celebrate spring and our amazing museum. Opening Day offers free admission and a variety of activities for all to enjoy. The full Opening Day schedule is listed below. Come by, bring friends, and help us build enthusiasm for our Museum! ... [more]

ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyeres - Light winds keep sailors on their toes By Craig Heydon, , 6:59 PM Tuesday 23 Apr 2013 - GMT
At the final round of the ISAF Sailing World Cup in Hyeres, France, Australian crews have picked up race wins in two classes as light winds again kept sailors on their toes. ... [more]

Oracle Team USA launch second AC72 By Lisa Ramsperger, 6:49 PM Tuesday 23 Apr 2013 - GMT
ORACLE TEAM USA officially launched the team’s second AC72 today, April 23, from the team base at Pier 80 in San Francisco. Helmsman Jimmy Spithill led the team and audience in a toast after Oracle Chief Marketing Officer Judy Sim broke a bottle of champagne across the bowsprit. The boat was then lowered into the San Francisco Bay before docking out for the first time. ... [more]

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