CLIPPER 09-10, RACE 7: QINGDAO TO SAN FRANCISCO, DAY 9
10.03.10 12:30 | International News
* "Sometimes you cry out in exhilaration and sometimes you just want to cry!" - California's skipper on the joys of ocean racing.* Winds gusting in excess of 50 knots test the mettle of the crews* Fleet makes fast progress towards scoring gate and San Francisco.The Pacific is throwing her full weight at the Clipper 09-10 fleet andthe last 24 hours have been tough. Now the winds have moved behind thefleet they are making fast progress towards their goal of San Franciscoand they...
THE EVEN KEEL PROJECT IS GOING GLOBAL IN 2010
10.03.10 12:29 | International News
Sailing is one of very few sports in which having a physical disability does not have to be a disadvantage. Through its adaptive sailing programme, The Even Keel Project is providing able bodied and disabled enthusiasts with the opportunity to participate together in a sailing activity that would otherwise be normally outside their reach.Of particular note at the start of the new sailing season is the developing interest from overseas organisations in establishing centres of excellence...
Second win for Emirates Team New Zealand
10.03.10 09:37 | International News
Emirates Team New Zealand today won its second match of the Louis Vuitton Trophy Auckland round robin. After trailing for more than half the race, Emirates Team New Zealand had got its bow in front and taken control of the match when the genoa clip on the Mascalzone Latino yacht broke, ending any chance of a win. Sailing NZL84 on the second day of the regatta, Emirates Team New Zealand trailed Mascalzone Latino or the first beat, rounding the mark 22sec behind. Dean Barker and...
Day Two Report from PUMA International Moth Worlds
10.03.10 09:32 | International News
Andrew "Amac" McDougall still in the lead after three racesDay Two of PUMA International Moth Worlds got to a late start as a foggy haze and light winds lead to a 30 minute postponement onshore. Today was really a pressure game- those who stayed in the pressure were able to get up on their foils and make gains. The fleet had three races today, bringing the total for the event up to four. Races two and three saw light winds and tough foiling conditions. The breeze filled...
RYA LAUNCH NEW YOUTH AND JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP
10.03.10 09:31 | International News
At this year’s RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010 held at Alexandra Palace, London, over the weekend of 6-7 March the RYA launched its newest membership categories, dedicated to Youth and Junior members.
Going live in April the memberships promise to be educational, informative and fun with lots of freebies and activities which will keep youngsters interested in the sport.
Junior Membership is aimed at primary school children aged 5-11. As well as receiving a quarterly newsletter ...
CLIPPER 09-10, RACE 7: QINGDAO TO SAN FRANCISCO, DAY 8
10.03.10 09:30 | International News
* Heavy weather takes its toll as fatigue sets in* Crews look forward to some fast downwind sailing conditions* Teams start to position themselves for run to the scoring gateIt appears that yesterday's prediction made by Qingdao's skipper, ChrisStanmore-Major, that the worst was still to come has been provedcorrect. According to the skipper of California, Pete Rollason, the past24 hours have been extremely tough for all the teams as they race acrossthe largest ocean on the...
Emirates Team New Zealand has opened its Louis Vuitton Trophy Auckland campaign with a win over the Swedish Artemis.
10.03.10 09:25 | International News
In an early evening race, Emirates Team New Zealand sailing NZL92 played the shifts and the tidal current to cross the line 1min 40secsec ahead of the Swedes. Skipper Dean Barker and his afterguard played a patient game, prepared to take some temporary pain for later gain, as he and the trimmers combined to keep the yacht moving at maximum speed in the patchy south-west breeze. A lack of breeze delayed racing until 2.45 pm. The first two matches were sailed in a light north-east...
RYA SAILABILITY MARINA A POPULAR ATTRACTION AT RYA VOLVO DINGHY SHOW 2010
08.03.10 16:46 | International News
At this year’s RYA Volvo Dinghy Show, held at Alexandra Palace, London over the weekend of 6-7 March, RYA Sailability showcased a fantastic range of boats suitable for disabled sailors.
The Sailability Marina provided visitors with the opportunity to see all the different boats at close quarters and speak to representatives from the different class associations to find out all about the boats, what would be good for them and what boats would be good to progress to in the future.
On...
Jules Verne Trophy, A hellish tack
08.03.10 16:44 | International News
On a perfectly rectilinear course since rounding Cape Horn, Groupama 3 is continuing her ascent of the Southern Atlantic by cleverly limiting the haemorrhage of miles lost in relation to the Jules Verne Trophy champion. Furthermore, they are in no way losing sight of the fact that they will have to battle all the way to the end and that they must remain in great shape to do so.
As announced a few days ago by weather adviser Sylvain Mondon, the medium NNW'ly wind is...
"Per un punto" Nerone ita1972 chiude in seconda posizione.
08.03.10 16:43 | International News
Gran finale per Vascotto e il team di Massimo Mezzaroma, sfiorato il colpaccio con un secondo ed un primo di giornata. A Miami è giunta la resa dei conti del Grand Prix 2010 di Miami. Quattro giorni di regate entusiasmanti, sopratutto grazie ad una situazione meteorologica alquanto complessa e difficile interpretazione. Ennesimo giorno da "straordinari" per i tattici in competizione, vietato fare calcoli matematici per una classifica che può ancora riservare delle sorprese....
First Practice Day in Auckland
08.03.10 16:40 | International News
Today was the first practice day for Mascalzone Latino Audi Team in New Zealand before the beginning of the Louis Vuitton Auckland Trophy on Tuesday, March 9th. This morning the "rascals," led by Skipper Gavin Brady trained with the Swedish of Artemis (skipper Paul Cayard) on board the pair Emirates Team New Zealand ACC boats. In the afternoon, training continued onboard the smaller MRX boats explicitly designed for match racing."Today has been very fruitful,...
Jules Verne Trophy, Into the light...
08.03.10 16:35 | International News
With Cape Horn astern, Groupama 3 is now traversing some very different weather conditions: the downwind breeze has given way to headwinds, but the giant trimaran is managing to maintain her lead. However, Franck Cammas and his men know only too well that the finish line off Ushant is still 6,800 miles away... Groupama 3 rounded Cape Horn a long way offshore last night, at 1830 UTC on Thursday 4th March. However, one hour later, a NE'ly rotation of a lighter wind inspired...
IRC ROUNDUP
08.03.10 16:34 | International News
It just arrived on a yacht carrier in St. Thomas: Austin and Gwen Fragomen's Judel/Vrolik 52' Interlodge, a newcomer to the International Rolex Regatta, which this year is scheduled for Friday, March 26 through Sunday, March 28. The three-day event, hosted by St. Thomas Yacht Club, has a track record - spanning 37 years - for delivering the goods when it comes to racing and island-style hospitality."We thought it would be fun to try something different this year," said Austin...
£100,000 for National Autistic Society is plain sailing
08.03.10 16:33 | International News
Clipper Events, together with a host of pledging companies and in partnership with the Anderson Group, helped to raise more than £100,000 in aid of the National Autistic Society in just one day of fundraising. The highest earning lot was a day’s racing on the Clipper fleet of 68 foot ocean racing yachts. It was snapped up by bidders keen to sail on the unique fleet, whilst supporting the charity. Mark Anderson, Chairman of the Anderson Group, said, “Bearing in mind the current...
Day One Report from PUMA International Moth Worlds
08.03.10 16:29 | International News
Andrew “Amac” McDougall leads the fleet going into Day 2
March 8, 2010 – With Day One of PUMA International Moth Worlds coming to a completion, the event is shaping up to be a battle of wits, weather and worldliness. With a forecast that is fairly typical- light to moderate breeze, generally flat water and the likelihood of at least a few low-riding (off the foils) races, time will prove interesting results over the course of this week.
The fleet sailed one race...
CLIPPER 09-10, RACE 7: QINGDAO TO SAN FRANCISCO, DAY 7
08.03.10 16:28 | International News
* Low pressure system delivers strong headwinds across the fleet* California makes repairs to mainsail in tricky conditions* Edinburgh Inspiring Capital chases the pack in some very wetconditionsWith the first 1,000 miles of the race to California almost completed,the forecasted low pressure system has finally arrived and the skipperswho were cursing the lack of wind yesterday now find themselves withmore than they bargained for. Strong headwinds have been hard going onthe teams and they...
Breakthrough Victories at the 2010 Miami Grand Prix --- New Champions Crowned Under Sunny Skies
08.03.10 09:24 | International News
Miami Beach, Fla - The 2010 Miami Grand Prix will always remain memorable for the owners and crew members of Teasing Machine and Flash Gordon. That’s because both boats registered signature victories at the annual four-day regatta, organized by Premiere Racing. Skipper Jean-Francois Cruette and his crew on Teasing Machine displayed tremendous consistency to capture the Melges 32 championship. It was French team’s first regatta title since joining the popular sport boat class a year...
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