http://www.sail-world.com/rss/rss_xml_cruaus.xml Updated every day - Cruising News en-us Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:22:22 GMT Sailing News Copyright Sailweb http://www.sail-world.com/images/sw_logo2.jpg http://www.sail-world.com/cruisingaus http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93722&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 Since arriving on the scene, Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) have had a significant impact on the offshore sailor's kit Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:44:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93771&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 Did you know that that color of smoke from your small sailboat diesel engine could signal a line wrapped around your pro Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:34:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93690&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 Be impressed with the latest FLIR First Mate MS thermal night vision camera Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:03:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93763&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 The Volvo Ocean Race fleet are having aerospace technology applied ahead of what could be two of the most brutal legs Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:51:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93760&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 In a media conference this morning, Russell Coutts revealed that a major broadcast deal was imminent for the USA. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:31:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93762&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 RC44 Puerto Calero Cup day 2 Match Race images from Studio Borlenghi photographers Carlo Borlenghi and Guido Trombetta. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:24:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93757&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 The West Vancouver Yacht Club is reminding sailors to mark their calendars for the Annual Southern Straits Classic Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:05:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93756&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 Canadians picked up after their sailboat sunk is calling their dramatic rescue a 'gauntlet of happiness' Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:45:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93758&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 The Global Ocean Race fleet leaders are approaching the blueQube Scoring Gate located in the middle of the Pacific Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:16:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93755&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 RC44 Championship Tour 2012 - The fleet was eager to get racing underway in Puerto Calero today Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:39:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93752&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 Team Korea have announced that their America's Cup sailing team has been joined by two current World Champion sailors. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:35:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93751&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race - Testing 24 hours for the crew as they deal with the upwind sailing conditions Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:18:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93746&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 Buckley Systems due to arrive back in Auckland at 0900hrs tomorrow, Friday 10 February. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:24:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93740&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 Volvo Ocean Race - So far this race none of the teams have been able to better Ericsson 4's 24-hour speed world record Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:53:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93743&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 Nicholson is keen Camper set themselves up well for the fourth leg with a strong showing in the Sanya In-Port race and Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:03:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93721&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 The 2012 RC44 Championship Tour got off to a flying start with a full day of match racing in Puerto Calero Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93724&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 RC44 Puerto Calero Cup day 1 Match Race images from Studio Borlenghi photographers Carlo Borlenghi and Guido Trombetta. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:44:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93709&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 Global Ocean Race's South African team were back on the move with Class40 Phesheya-Racing at 19:30 GMT on Tuesday Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:46:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93708&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 ISAF Match Race Rankings - Anna Tunnicliffe and Ian Williams have retained their place at the top of the Rankings. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:23:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93706&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race - The ten teams head for the rapidly-approaching Scoring Gate Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:32:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93701&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 Operation Blue Water will run from this Saturday February 11 until February 19. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:27:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93693&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 Now a new small product may solve many of the problems associated with filling your sailing boat's fuel tanks. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:44:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93691&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 PlanetSolar, world's largest solar craft, goes silent as it heads through the Gulf of Aden's pirate zone Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:09:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93687&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 The 48th Newport Bermuda Race entry process is now just three weeks in and applications are continuing to roll in Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:19:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93683&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 Clipper 2011-12 Round the World Yacht Race - After a steady start the fleet are becalmed by the arrival of light winds Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:03:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93681&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta - Entries are now open, with an 'early entry discount' available Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:04:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93679&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 Shore teams In the Volvo Ocean Race are launching a major operations effort to optimise and overhaul their yachts Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:20:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93678&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 Sanya will be back in the water in her home bay within a week after her first real shakedown for almost two months. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:03:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93675&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 A high level blue-green algal alert has been issued today by the NSW unter Regional Algal Coordinating Committee Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:40:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93673&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 The new Oyster 625 won 'Best Luxury Cruiser' in the 2012 European Yacht of the Year awards. So what is she like? Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:30:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93660&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 The 2012 Paralympic Sailing Competition Notice of Race has now been released. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:57:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93661&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 Recently conducted experiments at the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AMS), produced striking results Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:34:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93654&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 Global Ocean Race - Throughout Sunday thoughts of competitive racing were temporarily suspended for one of the Class40s Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:04:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93650&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 Kiteboarding and Windsurfing Format Trials evaluation event is to be held in Santander, Spain from 21 to 25 March 2012 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:14:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93644&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race - There has been a division in the fleet as the ten 68-foot yachts navigate through t Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:48:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93639&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 Neutral Bay ferry wharf will be demolished and replaced by an all-weather, disabled-access wharf Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:31:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93637&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 The Island Cruising Association has confirmed Mackay as Port of Entry for the 2012/13 Western Pacific Rally. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:07:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93636&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 A weedy seabed may have been the cause of an experienced Victorian crew's narrow escape when their yacht grounded Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:14:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93625&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 The NZ Government plans to take no action to rescue and inadvertent stowaway on a yacht headed for the Antarctic Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:15:00 GMT http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?Nid=93623&ntrid=3&sw=1&rid=11&swrid=11 A voyage on an 80ft sailing boat is to be used to try to achieve the life changing effects for drug and alcohol addicts Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:34:00 GMT