PSA Super Sale, Big win for Perth 2011, America's Cup and Volvo Ocean

Wet atmosphere on board Groupama 4 - Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12  Yann Riou/Groupama Sailing Team © /Volvo Ocean Race

Australia's PSA open the doors to its factory showroom and letting you in for some great never to be repeated bargains, this week..

Huge savings on.....

Ex Worlds Laser packages, Ex PSA charter Lasers, Factory second Lasers, Ex charter / used spars and foils, Ex Worlds Laser sails, Demo RS Feva, RS Vision, RS Tera, RS400's
All Laser PSA clothing and wetgear 50% off, All NeilPryde Sailing gear 50% off, NeilPryde Sailing gear samples to clear, + 10 – 50% off all Laser parts

Don't miss this opportunity to update your current equipment or to just come in and have a look.



Friday 15th June and Saturday 16th June 2012 from 8:30am – 4pm

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Australian helps expand Olympic participation

The Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships were held in Western Australia in December. This week five sailors who participated in the Championships' Emerging Nations Programme have qualified to compete at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

The four countries of Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago, Chinese Taipei and Guatemala, all of whom did not compete in sailing at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, will now be represented in London alongside the world's best sailors at the very pinnacle of the sport.

This Emerging Nationals program, developed by Perth 2011 is going to become a permanent part of future World Sailing Championships.

America's Cup news - The 12-story tall wingsail and hull crossbeams for the first of Oracle Racing's first of two AC72 yachts aimed at the 2013 America's Cup in San Francisco were delivered to the team today.

The components arrived in Oakland from New Zealand on the Cap Vilano by shipping partner Hamburg Sud before being delivered to the team's base at Pier 80 on the west side of San Francisco Bay.

Arrival of the AC72 wing main element in San Francisco / Unloading at Port of Oakland and transport by truck to Pier 80 / ORACLE TEAM USA / San Francisco (USA) / 12-06-2012***Arrival of the AC72 wing main element in San Francisco / Unloading at Port of Oakland and transport by truck to Pier 80 / ORACLE TEAM USA / San Francisco (USA) / 12-06-2012  © Guilain Grenier / Team USA

'It's a major step in the course of our campaign to win the America's Cup again,' said Jimmy Spithill, the youngest skipper to have won the America's Cup.

Volvo Ocean Race- A hard night is in store for the six boat fleet on Leg 8 of the Volvo Ocean Race as they suffer light headwinds surrounding the Azores island of São Miguel, which they must round before pointing their bows towards France.

At 2200GMT a significant lead change took place as Puma moved from being in a group with Telefonica and Groupama to join what had been the trailing group of Camper, Abu Dhabi and Sanya.



During the Newport to Ensenada Race 2012 a tragic incident occurred, on 28th April, which resulted in the deaths of four Sailors.

A US Sailing Independent Review Panel has come to a conclusion regarding the cause of accident. Aegean, a 37-foot Hunter 376 sailboat, was destroyed during the race a few miles offshore near Mexico's Coronado Islands.

Aegean Yacht's GPS track - Newport to Ensenada 2012  © Spot LLC

Following extensive research, the Panel is confident that a grounding on North Coronado Island is the cause of accident.

America's Cup: Defender's first AC72 wingsail is delivered Sail-World, The 12-story tall wingsail and hull crossbeams for the first of Oracle Racing's first of two AC72 yachts aimed at the 2013 America's Cup in San Francisco were delivered to the team today. The components arrived in Oakland from New Zealand on the Cap Vilano by shipping partner Hamburg Sud before being delivered to the team's base at Pier 80 on the west side of San Francisco Bay.... [more] Share this story

Medical Management for Mariners - new course starting John Keelty/ Sail-World Cruising, Next Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) Medical Management for Mariners (MMM) Course is to commence on Tuesday 10 July, 2012.... [more] Share this story

America's Cup: Oracle Racing's wingsail arrives in San Francisco Pressure Drop US, The new wingsail for Oracle Racing has arrived in USA, after being shipped from New Zealand a few weeks ago, plus Video. Also in this video is a sequence of one of the cross beams being unloaded. Under the current America's Cup Protocol shrouding is prohibited, and only shrink wrapping and normal packaging are allowed, meaning that the shapes of the components are able to be seen.... [more] Share this story

52 Super Series: All ready in Porto Cervo Sail-World, Six TP52 teams, partners to six Soto 40's, are lined up at the dock, fully prepared for whatever Sardinia's famous Costa Smeralda waters might deliver them for the Audi Sardinia Cup, the international team regatta which starts Wednesday. A buffeting Mistral put paid to Tuesday's official practice race, the race officers deciding that too much was at stake on the eve of regatta's first races to ris... [more] Share this story

Volvo Ocean Race - Change in strategy for Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing Volvo Ocean Race, In the Volvo Ocean Race, Ian Walker's fifth placed Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing are considering a change in strategy as they pick their way carefully through light winds to the south of the pack after losing out to Camper at the last position report.... [more] Share this story

Volvo Ocean Race - What it takes to win sailing's toughest challenge Volvo Ocean Race, Of the 60+ sailors competing in the 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race, only ten know first-hand what it takes to win sailing's toughest challenge. Mike Sanderson and Rob Greenhalgh won the 2005-06 race together with ABN Amro One -- and here they talk about just how tough it is to make it over the line in first place.... [more] Share this story

Volvo Ocean Race - Fleet battle light headwinds Volvo Ocean Race, In the Volvo Ocean Race, a hard night is in store for the six-boat fleet as they now battle light headwinds surrounding the Azores island of São Miguel, which they must round before pointing their bows towards France. At 1900 GMT, Groupama (Franck Cammas/FRA)were just 0.1 nautical miles (nm) ahead, having maintained their tenuous lead over hard-pushing Telefónica... [more] Share this story

Volvo Ocean Race - Game time for Puma + Video Ken Read, Volvo Ocean Race Leg 8, day 2. Skipper Ken Read reports from onboard Puma's Mar Mostro. It's game time. And we started about as well as we could have. Lisbon, Portugal, was a fantastic stopover. Lots and lots of fans. An amazing and historic city that gave the Read family a lot to do outside of sailing. All in all it was about as much rest as I have had since this adventure began.... [more] Share this story

Volvo Ocean Race: Lead change as fleet works their way through High Sail-World and Volvo Ocean Race, A hard night is in store for the six boat fleet on Leg 8 of the Volvo Ocean Race as they suffer light headwinds surrounding the Azores island of São Miguel. At 2200GMt a significant lead change took place as Puma moved from being in a group with Telefonica and Groupama to join what had been the trailing group of Camper, Abu Dhabi and Sanya.... [more] Share this story

PWA Catalunya World Cup - Frenzy of activity on day 1 Vivienne Masters, The opening day of the 2012 PWA Catalunya World Cup saw a calm start to proceedings as sailors registered for the upcoming week of competition, between 10am and 12pm. It wasn't long before the tranquil calm was replaced by a frenzy of activity on the beach, as the glorious sunshine kicked the thermal wind into action.... [more] Share this story

Giraglia Rolex Cup - Dramatic competition concludes KPMS, Three days of dramatic inshore competition at the Giraglia Rolex Cup concluded today. Another exciting day's racing unfolded with wind speeds reaching 35 knots as the fleet attacked a 26.4-nautical mile course, adjusted slightly for the smaller classes. Sir Peter Ogden's 62-foot Mini Maxi Jethou (GBR) was – once again – the fastest boat on the water.... [more] Share this story

Newport to Ensenada - US Sailing Independent Review Panel conclusion Jake Fish, During the Newport to Ensenada Race 2012 a tragic incident occurred, on 28th April, which resulted in the deaths of four Sailors. A US Sailing Independent Review Panel has come to a conclusion regarding the cause of accident. Aegean, a 37-foot Hunter 376 sailboat, was destroyed during the race a few miles offshore near Mexico's Coronado Islands.... [more] Share this story

Volvo Ocean Race - Camper moves in on front runners Lucy Harwood, Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 first section of the eighth leg, from Lisbon to Lorient, is drawing to a close as the fleet approach the Azores High. The lead the front runners have held over Camper is being eaten away as the boats compress in the light airs of the high pressure system that dominates the area.... [more] Share this story

Vendée Globe entrants list unveiled Sabina Mollart-Rogerson, The Vendée Globe gets underway from Les Sables d'Olonnein on November 10, 2012. The entrants list, unveiled by Vendée General Council President Bruno Retailleau on Tuesday - 150 days before the start - in Paris, is growing longer and, as of today, 19 skippers have confirmed they will be on the start line. The upcoming seventh edition of the race doubtlessly promises to be a riveting one.... [more] Share this story

Mid Winter Series - Tight racing and hot soup at Sorrento SC Rob Hartnett, Sorrento Sailing and Couta Boat Club ran its first Off the Beach Mid Winter Regatta on the Mornington Peninsula over the Queens Birthday Weekend. Over 50 youth sailors braved the cold, rainy conditions to be rewarded with close racing across the four classes of Minnow, Optimist, Laser 4.7 and Laser Radial's... [more] Share this story

Volvo Ocean Race - Playing keep up onboard Puma's Mar Mostro Amory Ross, Volvo Ocean Race, Day 2 of Leg 8. Amory Ross, MCM for Puma Ocean Racing, reports on the crew's progress. We're all in agreement: there's something strange about sailing west. The last time we saw the sun setting in front of us was during the first week of Leg 1 while leaving the Med. After seven months of going south, east, north, south again, east again, and north again (everywhere but west)... [more] Share this story

Volvo Ocean Race Leg 8 - Battle for lead intensifies Volvo Ocean Race, Volvo Ocean Race - Overnight, Telefónica (Iker Martínez/ESP) relinquished their lead to Groupama (Franck Cammas/FRA) in a game that will only intensify as the fleet makes the approach to the turning mark of São Miguel in the midst of the light air Azores High. At 0700 GMT, Telefónica had inched ahead of the French by 0.2 nautical miles... [more] Share this story

Kiwi sailors dressed for the world Rebecca Hayter, Five new racing teams from New Zealand have gained a technical edge and enhanced team profiles with sponsorship from marine apparel specialist, Events Clothing. Wearing uniforms in specially developed fabrics, Waka Racing, Kiwimatch, FMJ Racing and 36 Below are competing in world matchracing regattas.... [more] Share this story

Raja Muda 2012 NOR online now RMSIR Media, Raja Muda 2012 NOR online now... [more] Share this story

Mount Gay Rum Neptune Regatta NOR Party! Neptune Regatta 2013, To celebrate the Notice of Race for the third Neptune Regatta, along with the signing of a three-year naming rights sponsorship with Mount Gay Rum. Plus the launch of a competition with a very, very cool (and valuable) prize... As always there will be free flow Mount Gay Rum Cocktails to wash down some yummy tapas. Everyone is welcome but there is a max of 150 so please RSVP.... [more] Share this story

America's Cup World Series - Final showdown set for Newport Jane Eagleson, The inaugural champion of the America's Cup World Series will be decided in Newport, Rhode Island on July 1, the final day of racing in the series. Under the spotlight of a nationwide audience on NBC, the grand finale will witness one of eight teams win the title.... [more] Share this story

Optimist Frostbite Regatta at Goolwa Yacht Club Sandy Higgins, Another successful Opti Frostbite at Goolwa Yacht Club over the June long weekend has been and gone, with 31 Optimist kids and their families enjoying some excellent conditions. This year we had boats from four different clubs, which is a great sign for the future of the Opti Class.... [more] Share this story

Albert Sailing Club Winter Regatta Rod Thomas, Albert Sailing Club's annual Winter regatta is being sailed on Albert Park Lake in South Melbourne on Saturday 23rd June (pm) and Sunday 24th June (am, pm). This has been a popular regatta for over 25 years for sailors of senior, youth and junior monohull dinghy classes. The regatta is sailed on Albert Park Lake, just 5 kilometres south of the centre of Melbourne.... [more] Share this story

Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta - Outstanding victory for Tasmania Peter Campbell, Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta - Bellerive Yacht Club sailor Colleen Darcey has led a crew of Hobart yachtswomen to an outstanding victory. Sailing the borrowed Archambault 31, Penfold Audi Sport, the Tasmanian crew won all three handicap categories, AMS, IRC and PHS, against a strong local line-up of mainly Victorian teams.... [more] Share this story

Sorrento Mid-Winters Phil Hall, Chilly conditions met 53 sailors for the Gill Sorrento Mid-Winters held at SSCBC over two days. SSCBC race management finished 3 races on the first day with very tight finishes over a very busy course. It was terrific to see the skills of young sailors being tested in challenging conditions.... [more] Share this story

‘tis done! - Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta, Day 3 John Curnow, Yes. It certainly is done at the 2012 Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta (AWKR) on Melbourne's Port Phillip. Well the on-water part anyway, for they are well into the party mode now, upstairs at the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS) in St Kilda. It may be cold, but the rain is miles away, so the crews are sure to get the party started.... [more] Share this story

Evolution Sails Sail Noumea 2012 race labelled toughest for 20 years Suellen Hurling, Evolution Sails Sail Noumea 2012 officially ended after 8 days, 1 hours, 32 minutes and 53 seconds when Iolanthe II crossed the finish line in Noumea on the 10th of June just after 3pm NZST. The ocean race which started in near windless conditions on Auckland harbour was labelled by competitors at the finish line as one of the most challenging to leave New Zealand in the last 20 years.... [more] Share this story

Victor Kovalenko honoured with an Order of Australia Medal Craig Heydon, The Australian Sailing Team's Head Coach, Victor Kovalenko, has been recognised for his contributions to the sport of sailing with an Order of Australia Medal in the 2012 Queen's Birthday Honours. Kovalenko, 61, has played a significant role in the development of the current group of Australian World and Olympic Champion sailors with his contribution key to the country's continual success... [more] Share this story

Volvo Ocean Race - Telefonica closes in on Puma Volvo Ocean Race, Leg 8 of the Volvo Ocean Race is now underway with Puma Ocean Racing powered by Berg leading the fleet out of Lisbon at noon GMT today. The Puma crew comfortably led the fleet away from the coast of Portugal and at 1900GMT tonight are still in the lead though they are being pressed hard by Telefonica who are just 0.4 nautical miles behind.... [more] Share this story

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