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Courrier Dunkerque wins Tour de France Sailing By Anatole Lucet, 1:01 PM Thursday 24 Jul 2008 - Sail-World AUS GMT
In the 2008 Tour de France Sailing Race, Courrier Dunkerque (Daniel Souben) has been the leader since Lorient. The winner in the amateur ranking is Val Thorens (Lucas Millieret / Alexis Littoz). ... [more]

Jay Price helps friend Uvis Slakteris in America By Steve Michael Reporting, 12:45 PM Thursday 24 Jul 2008 - Powerboat-World GMT
F1 World Championship point’s leader Jay Price of the Qatar Team was called in by his close friend and fellow competitor Uvis Slakteris rookie-of-the-year candidate from the F1 Team Sweden squad flew to America and asked Jay to be along side as his radio man and mentor as he pursued the U.I.M. F1 SST-120 World Championship in Marietta, Ohio. ... [more]

2008 British Classic Yacht Club Regatta Day 3 By Justin Chisholm, 11:51 AM Thursday 24 Jul 2008 - Sail-World AUS GMT
The weather in Cowes was more akin to the Mediterranean than the south coast of England as the classic fleet left the Cowes Yacht Haven under crystal clear blue skies on day three of the 2008 British Classic Yacht Club Regatta. ... [more]

Day One - 470 Junior Worlds By 470 Event media, 11:49 AM Thursday 24 Jul 2008 - GMT
Racing got underway yesterday at the Junior 470 World Championships for Men/Mixed and Women crews in Poland. For the first time, the Junior 470 World Championships are separated into two events; Men/Mixed and Women. ... [more]

Good start for Omay and Hall - 470 Junior Worlds By 470 Event media, 11:33 AM Thursday 24 Jul 2008 - Sail-World AUS GMT
Racing got underway yesterday at the Junior 470 World Championships for Men/Mixed and Women crews in Poland. For the first time, the Junior 470 World Championships are separated into two events; Men/Mixed and Women. ... [more]

Asia Pacific Int Moth Championships for Takapuna By Andrew Brown, 11:25 AM Thursday 24 Jul 2008 - Sail-World NZ GMT
The International Moth has recently been resurrected in New Zealand after a rather dormant time, with a nationals being held in 2008 for the first time for many years. This growth is expected to increase this next year with more events, and an established fleet and also the availability of the Bladerider Boats, locally built boats and the class has a very big home build programme going on as we ... [more]

Qingdao - It's not normally like this !! By Robert Deaves, China , 11:21 AM Thursday 24 Jul 2008 - Sail-World NZ GMT
Despite long-held predictions of almost guaranteed light winds at the Olympic regatta, the waters off Qingdao have another face with 22-25 knots over the last few days. After a prolonged period of fog and very light winds, these photos show a completely different side to the Olympic venue, with the 2004 Finn silver medalist Rafael Trujillo of Spain training this week in winds of 22-25 knots. ... [more]

2008 Fuerteventura Kitespeed Grand Slam Report By Event Media, 10:57 AM Thursday 24 Jul 2008 - Sail-World AUS GMT
The 2008 Fuerteventura Kitespeed Grand Slam came to an end today with another two exciting races in conditions from 25-35 knots. It was again a hard fight between Sebastien Cattelan, Robert Douglas and Alex Caizergues. ... [more]

Young Sailors compete in Chubb U.S. Junior Champs By Marlieke de Lange Eaton, , 10:38 AM Thursday 24 Jul 2008 - Sail-World USA GMT
Chicago Yacht Club's Belmont Harbor Station is gearing up to host the country's top youth sailors at the Chubb U.S. Junior Championships from July 28 through August 1. ... [more]

Safe Kids Of Greater Toledo takes excellence award By BoatU.S., 10:11 AM Thursday 24 Jul 2008 - Sail-World USA GMT
The BoatU.S. Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water honored Safe Kids of Greater Toledo, OH with its 2007 Boating Safety Grant Excellence Award and announced the granting of nearly $50,000 to 19 groups across the US for its 2008 Boating Safety Grant program. ... [more]

Light winds for start Audi Sydney Gold Coast Race By Jennifer Crooks, 10:08 AM Thursday 24 Jul 2008 - Sail-World AUS GMT
The Official Race briefing for the Audi Sydney Gold Coast Race was conducted this evening from 1800 hours with over 150 people in attendance. ... [more]

Breitling Regatta Day 2 images By Thierry Martinez images, 9:48 AM Thursday 24 Jul 2008 - Sail-World AUS GMT
Peter de Ridder’s team were on top of their game when they chased Bribón across the finish line of the first race before going on to win the second race by a comfortable margin. ... [more]

The second Veolia Oceans(R) one-design is built By Clémentine Chaignaud, 9:25 AM Thursday 24 Jul 2008 - GMT
The second Veolia Oceans(R) one-design for the SolOceans has left JMV Industries yard in Cherbourg (Normandy - France) yesterday. ... [more]

Brisbane to Keppel Race showcases new technology By Tom Johns, 8:49 AM Thursday 24 Jul 2008 - Sail-World AUS GMT
Yachts competing in the race will be able to send short mobile updates to the race committee which will appear on the race website within minutes. ... [more]

Australian Sailors aim to set record straight By Nicole Brown, 7:06 AM Thursday 24 Jul 2008 - Sail-World AUS GMT
The Australian Sailing Team flew to Hong Kong today for a three day assembly and preparation camp before they move into the athletes’ village at the Olympic sailing venue of Qingdao, 500km south east of Beijing, on the afternoon of 28 July 2008 ... [more]

North Sails NZ - the year in review -1 By Zoe Hawkins - North Sails New Zealand, Auckland , 7:00 AM Thursday 24 Jul 2008 - Sail-World NZ GMT
Over the past 12 months there has been plenty of action emanating from North Sails loft in downtown Auckland, New Zealand. In the first of a two part series we feature some of the projects in which they have been involved - including Dan Slater's Finn campaign for Qingdao, Bay of Islands Sailing Week, Hugo Boss, Mediterranean Cup, RC44s, Kiwis at Opti Worlds and more. ... [more]

Sales through Innovation & Savvy Marketing By Jeni Bone, 5:30 AM Thursday 24 Jul 2008 - GMT
The clouds are parting, sales are trickling in and better, bouyant days are on the horizon, according to Sydney Harbour's largest dealer of used boats, Sydney Boat Sales. ... [more]

Launch of Sunbeam Yachts in Australia By Karl Mikschofsky, Newport, NSW , 4:17 AM Thursday 24 Jul 2008 - GMT
Sunbeam Yachts, a well established European brand is making its debut in Australia at the Sydney International Boat Show. The exclusive yachts are semi-custom built luxury “fast-cruisers”, combining the essentials of a cruising yacht with modern design. ... [more]

NZL Team reports Day 5 Optimist Worlds in Cesme By Peter Dawson, 3:15 AM Thursday 24 Jul 2008 - Sail-World NZ GMT
Peter Dawson reports on the fortunes of the NZL Yachting Trust Optimist team competing on Day 5 at the 2008 Optimist Worlds in Cesme, Turkey: 'After two discussions between coaches and jury who did not see eye to eye over last nights decision by the jury to abandon the last 2 flights of the day, the sailors were back on the race course to resail Race 10b and10b. ... [more]

Sturrocks Boatique sale finishing soon By Sturrocks Boutique, 2:27 AM Thursday 24 Jul 2008 - Sail-World AUS GMT
Sturrocks Boatique first ever sale is in its final days. Get in early to grab some fantastic bargains, with some items being up to 50% off recommended retail prices. Mention this ad to receive an additional 5% off your purchase. ... [more]

On the chase amidst wind holes in Quebec St Malo By Event media, 1:34 AM Thursday 24 Jul 2008 - Sail-World USA GMT
The fleet of the 7th Transat Quebec Saint Malo is continuing to make headway as best it can towards the infamous pierced rock (the Percé mark) that forms the second course mark along the banks of Gaspésie. True to form, the 50 foot trimaran Crêpes Whaou! has taken off. Franck-Yves Escoffier and his crew have made their getaway. ... [more]

2008 Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam – Day Five By PWA / Andrew Buchanan, 11:21 PM Wednesday 23 Jul 2008 - Sail-World AUS GMT
Albeau and Ghibaudo show defiance to reign supreme on the final day of racing in Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam. First shock to the final day’s proceedings was that Micah Buzianis (JP, NeilPryde, MFC) would not be participating after sustaining a broken leg in the previous day’s racing. ... [more]

Class racing starts tomorrow at NYYC Race Week By Barby MacGowan, 11:11 PM Wednesday 23 Jul 2008 - Sail-World AUS GMT
New York Yacht Club (NYYC) race office is in full swing again for the second half of its sixth biennial Race Week at Newport presented by Rolex. Starting tomorrow two IRC, two PHRF and four one-design classes will begin a four-day racing series. ... [more]

International Rolex Regatta 2009 By Barby MacGowan, St.Thomas, US Virgin Island , 10:53 PM Wednesday 23 Jul 2008 - Sail-World USA GMT
International Rolex Regatta is one of the most popular of several Caribbean sailing events that, when strung together, can keep a hard-core, fun-loving racer occupied in the islands for the better part of two months. It joined with the BVI Spring Regatta to offer the inaugural Virgin Islands Race Week. ... [more]

Mean Machine on the Comeback trail By Audi media, Spain , 8:11 PM Wednesday 23 Jul 2008 - Sail-World UK GMT
Mean Machine emerged from a classic sea breeze day of three good races on the Bay of Palma to lead the 14th Regatta Breitling by seven clear points from Matador. Peter de Ridder’s team were on top of their game when they chased Bribón across the finish line of the first race before going on to win the second race by a comfortable margin ... [more]

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