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SARDI fisheries scientists deploy satellite tags on shortfin makos By Dept of Enviroment and Primary Industries, 5:25 AM Thursday 25 Apr 2013 - GMT
The Southern Shark Ecology Group from SARDI Aquatic Sciences in South Australia is currently utilising two types of satellite tags to answer a trio of research questions regarding shortfin makos. ... [more]

Atlantic Cup announces launch plans, green initiatives By Jeff Pomeroy, Newport , 5:05 AM Thursday 25 Apr 2013 - Sail-World USA GMT
The 2013 Atlantic Cup presented by 11th Hour Racing announced today its final plans and competition field for the third running of the premier U.S. Class 40 sailing event in the country. The event will feature seven boats; six from the USA and one from Great Britain. ... [more]

Starling National Championships, Picton Day 3 By Rob Burn, 3:52 AM Thursday 25 Apr 2013 - Sail-World NZ GMT
Less mistakes, more success. Trent Rippey's mantra on Day three of the Starling Class Nationals, Picton. Trent, TYPC, finished his stellar day in Blue flight with two firsts and a second leapfrogging him past George Gautry and into the lead. ... [more]

Harbour authorities expected to abide to a code of conduct By Louise Nicholls, , 3:43 AM Thursday 25 Apr 2013 - GMT
Harbour authorities will be expected to abide to a code of conduct when making Harbour Directions under extended powers provided by the Marine Navigation bill. ... [more]

Bump and grind TP52 regatta could be sail maker’s dream By Lisa Ratcliff, Melbourne , 3:28 AM Thursday 25 Apr 2013 - Sail-World AUS GMT
Strong westerly winds in Bass Strait hold the key to the all-important forecast for stage two of the TP52 Southern Cross Cup this weekend. If they push north into Victoria’s Port Phillip there could be plenty of bump and grind to potentially mix up the stage one results. If the high pressure system wins the arm wrestle, yacht crews will have to rely on brains more than brawn. ... [more]

Allianz extends commitment with International Paralympic Committee By Craig Spence, , 3:20 AM Thursday 25 Apr 2013 - Sail-World UK GMT
Member of the Board of Management of Allianz SE, and President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) sign an agreement, which extends and expands the Paralympic commitment of Allianz as an International Partner. ... [more]

Full Rio campaign up and running for South Africa's Asenathi Jim By Daniel Smith, 3:05 AM Thursday 25 Apr 2013 - GMT
South Africa's Asenathi Jim and Roger Hudson are happy to start a Rio 2016 campaign at an early stage with ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyeres. ... [more]

Jorgen Svendsen retains OK Dinghy World 2013 number one ranking By OK Dinghy International Association, , 2:46 AM Thursday 25 Apr 2013 - Sail-World Asia GMT
Jorgen Svendsen (DEN) retains the World number one spot in the OK Dinghy World Rankings Championships in Pattaya, Thailand. Svendsen was the best sailor over the last three races in Pattaya to move up to seventh overall, which was just enough to hold a scant three point lead over multiple world champion Nick Craig (GBR) in the World Ranking. ... [more]

America's Cup: Oracle Team USA sail new AC72 for first time By Sail-World, 2:39 AM Thursday 25 Apr 2013 - GMT
Oracle Team USA sailed their AC72 for the first time today on San Francisco Bay. By all accounts the session went without mishap, after yesterday's planned session was cancelled due to over-strength winds ... [more]

ANZAC 18ft Series: Big breeze plays havoc with Kiwis on Day 1 By Sail-World, 12:56 AM Thursday 25 Apr 2013 - Sail-World NZ GMT
A big breeze on the first day of the 2013 ANZAC regatta has left more than half the fleet scrabbling to effect repairs in order to resume racing tomorrow. The Kiwi teams in particular were the ones to suffer the most, with torn main sails, snapped masts, wing and hull damage. ... [more]

The Singapore Yacht Show, and boating in Asia By Maarten Janssen, Superyacht Times, Singapore , 12:20 AM Thursday 25 Apr 2013 - Sail-World Asia GMT
Northrop & Johnson has always had a strong presence in Asia, and was one of the largest brokers at last week’s Singapore Yacht Show. Managing Director Bart Kimman noted, 'We had a very good show, and good traffic. We had two superyachts in the superyacht dock, we had five yachts in the F dock in the middle of the show, as well as a large stand. ... [more]

Korea International Boat Show 2013 - sold out! By KIBS, , 7:25 PM Wednesday 24 Apr 2013 - Sail-World Asia GMT
With just over a month to go, the 2013 Korea International Boat Show is sold out. Special Adviser Tim Coventry commented, 'we have 60 overseas exhibitors from 10 countries, and 154 domestic exhibitors. Country Pavilions will be from China, Japan, NMMA, Italy and South Africa. Last year we had 91 overseas and 99 domestic. The over 50% increase in domestic exhibitors ... [more]

RHKYC Nations’ Cup – Saturday 27 April By RHKYC, Hong Kong , 7:00 PM Wednesday 24 Apr 2013 - Sail-World Asia GMT
With a strong emphasis on fun and participation, the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club’s Nations’ Cup has already attracted 73 entries from 23 nations - many of whom will spend the days leading up to the event deciding what costumes to wear and what national delicacy to bring to the ‘after-party’. ... [more]

FLIR thermal cameras help catch alleged Boston bomber By Cameron Polom, KSBY News, , 5:37 PM Wednesday 24 Apr 2013 - GMT
FLIR security technology used in the capture of alleged Boston bomber ... [more]

Oracle Team USA chase boats are powered by Yanmar 8LV sterndrives By Lisa Ramsperger, , 5:23 PM Wednesday 24 Apr 2013 - GMT
The Oracle Team USA chase boats, named Chase Boat Yanmar1 and Chase Boat Yanmar2, are each powered by two Yanmar 8LV-370Z diesel sterndrive engines. Using the latest technology to create a superior power package, each Yanmar 8LV 370 mhp diesel engine is paired to a Yanmar ZT370 drive with dual propellers. ... [more]

Improved signage is the key to preventing more fishing deaths By ABC News, , 5:04 PM Wednesday 24 Apr 2013 - GMT
The Recreational Fishing Alliance of NSW says improving signage is the key to preventing more deaths on rock fishing platforms. ... [more]

New Caledonia government ban fishing of sharks By AFP, , 4:47 PM Wednesday 24 Apr 2013 - GMT
The New Caledonia government has decided to ban the fishing of sharks, which are being decimated to feed growing demand for luxury goods, they announced on Wednesday 24th April 2013. ... [more]

ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyeres - Video interviews By Ajay Rau, , 4:34 PM Wednesday 24 Apr 2013 - GMT
ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyeres - Video interviews from day three. ... [more]

ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyeres - Postma excels on day 3 for the Finns By Robert Deaves, 2:27 PM Wednesday 24 Apr 2013 - GMT
On day three of the ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyeres, a change in wind wrought many changes for the Finn class. Pieter-Jan Postma (NED) has moved into a narrow lead over Giles Scott (GBR) while former leader Vasilij Zbogar (SLO) drops to third, though just one point separates the top three. In the much needed, much increased wind, race wins went to Jonathan Lobert (FRA) and Ed Wright (GBR). ... [more]

It's the boat that matters, not the name By Bruce Kirby, 1:49 PM Wednesday 24 Apr 2013 - Sail-World AUS GMT
In an attempt to rescue the Laser Class from its downhill course of the past few years I have reluctantly decided that a name change, or re-branding is necessary. During the past three or four years dealers have had difficulty getting timely delivery of boats, and in particular, of parts. ... [more]

De Lage Landen launch Clipper Race yacht entry One DLL By Ruth Harrington, , 1:37 PM Wednesday 24 Apr 2013 - GMT
De Lage Landen, a global provider of leasing and finance solutions, launched their new Clipper 70 yacht entry that will take part in the Clipper 13-14 Round the World Yacht Race this afternoon. The yacht, part of the new state of the art fleet of ocean racers owned and operated by the race organisers and debuting in the latest edition of the Clipper Race, will be named One DLL. ... [more]

ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyeres - More day 3 images by Thom Touw By Anna Parker and The Sail-World Team, , 12:56 PM Wednesday 24 Apr 2013 - GMT
Photographer Thom Touw was out on the water to capture this gallery of images during day three of the ISAF Sailing World Cup in Hyeres. ... [more]

ISAF Sailing World Cup, Hyeres - U.S. sailors continue the charge By Dana Paxton, , 12:10 PM Wednesday 24 Apr 2013 - Sail-World USA GMT
With sailors at ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyères into the final series to determine medal racing slots, U.S. sailors continued their charge at improving results. The characteristic, gusting wind was back in the mid-teens and two races were completed in all classes, except the 49er and 49er FX with three. ... [more]

ISAF Sailing World Cup - Pavlos Kontides gets back to the basics By ISAF, 11:35 AM Wednesday 24 Apr 2013 - GMT
Claiming your country's first ever Olympic medal could turn a life upside down with new found fame and glory, but not for Cyprus' Pavlos Kontides. The Cypriot sailor made all the headlines in his country during London 2012 as he sailed fearlessly to a well-deserved silver medal. ... [more]

ISAF Sailing World Cup - Top sailors battle head to head in Hyeres By ISAF, , 11:00 AM Wednesday 24 Apr 2013 - GMT
At the ISAF Sailing World Cup, the mistral kicked in on the third day of racing in the South of France as the final series got underway, pitting the top sailors against one another. After two days of tricky breeze, a fresh 17-20 knot easterly breeze was welcomed by the sailors as racing ramped up. ... [more]

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