tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12108626841575780642012-02-16T08:57:02.496Zoffshore sailing and sail-racing newserouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comBlogger7211100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-7904746270291642462010-04-16T06:14:00.000Z2010-04-16T06:15:16.265Z

The boat is on the way to Anzio! This will be a major part of our campaign towards Alicante WC in July. It is very important for the crew to participate in such regattas in order to be able to compete against very competitive teams. Every time we race in Italy, we put ourselves and the boat to great pressure. It’s always the best test for gear, sails, tactics and moves. This time we are going

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-25486145650621373102010-03-31T08:16:00.001Z2010-03-31T08:18:40.595Z

The final piece of the puzzle was revealed today when Auckland was announced as a stopover port for the 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race. It will be the eighth time the City of Sails has featured in the event.Auckland last hosted the event in 2001-02. This time it will stage the leg four finish from Sanya in China and the start of leg five, which will take the fleet into the Southern Ocean once again,

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One of the UK's most exciting young sailors has confirmed his entry into the oldest solo round the world yacht race - the 2010 Velux 5 Oceans. Nineteen-year-old Oscar Mead will line up against some of the world's top sailors for the 30,000-mile Velux 5 Oceans race which starts in France in October. Oscar hit the headlines last year after becoming, at the tender age of 18, the youngest person

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-42765416056547589032010-03-09T08:38:00.002Z2010-03-30T15:15:22.447Z

Italian skipper and helmsman Francesco Bruni snatched a victory from Britain’s three-time Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie at the first weather mark of their race as their boats rounded the mark overlapped. Sailing above the mark, Ainslie tried to luff his opponent only to see the Italian execute a swift spinnaker set, sail clear and go on to win. “Azzurra sailed a good race today, they seem

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Alicante, Spain – 01 March 2010 – After a fierce bidding process, Lisbon has been chosen as the first of the European ports for the Volvo Ocean Race, starting from Alicante in the autumn of 2011. Lisbon, located in the west of Portugal, at the point where the river Tagus flows into the Atlantic Ocean, will be the finish of the transatlantic leg of the race during the summer of 2012. It will be

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-33686332896364424492010-02-23T06:56:00.002Z2010-03-30T15:13:26.773Z

The racetrack for the upcoming Volvo Ocean Race, due to start from Alicante in Spain in the autumn of 2011, is now set and the first port of call will be Cape Town, South Africa, making its eighth appearance as host to this premier ocean race. This marks the beginning of the port announcement process for the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 and the rest of the course around the world will be revealed

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-67021010476416353352010-02-16T07:07:00.000Z2010-02-16T07:08:17.352Z

Alinghi put forth a tremendous effort today in its attempt to defend the 33rd America's Cup. The Swiss team from the Société Nautique de Genève led for most of the first leg of the triangular course, but couldn't hold off the Challenger BMW Oracle Racing. Alinghi lost the race by 5m26s and the America's Cup Match, 2-0. Team president and principal helmsman Ernesto Bertarelli congratulated his

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-33429093556248103522010-02-02T07:26:00.001Z2010-03-30T15:11:56.369Z

After 24 hours on the water, Groupama 3 is conceding a deficit of nearly a hundred miles in relation to the reference time. However, this minor discrepancy at the start of this round the world is nothing to worry about, since it was all part of the plan for Franck Cammas and his crew as they set sail from Ushant on Sunday afternoon. On paper, this might appear worrying, but on water the

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-81859753176086237782010-01-22T15:12:00.002Z2010-01-22T15:13:54.403Z

Société Nautique de Genève (SNG), the 33rd America's Cup defending yacht club, today presented its opposition arguments to the New York Supreme Court in response to Golden Gate Yacht Club's (GGYC) ninth lawsuit; a misguided interpretation of the ‘constructed in country' (CIC) requirement of the Deed of Gift, the event's governing document. SNG's comprehensive set of papers reaffirms its

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-56366800383944516752010-01-13T15:17:00.001Z2010-01-13T15:19:07.280Z

While Brad Butterworth, Alinghi skipper and Société Nautique de Genève representative, was in Singapore engaged in good faith discussions to resolve remaining issues ahead of the 8 February America's Cup Deed of Gift Match in the presence of David Tillett, the chairman of the ISAF America's Cup Jury, and David Kellett, the ISAF representative, BMW Oracle unilaterally aborted talks by filing their

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-37857731915669275392010-01-11T07:08:00.000Z2010-01-11T07:09:13.464Z

The Société Nautique de Genève, the 33rd America's Cup defending yacht club, today published a draft version of the Sailing Instructions for the 33rd America's Cup Deed of Gift Match due to start on the 8 February. This draft document has been sent to the challenger and may be discussed at the meeting between the two teams in the presence of the ISAF AC Jury Chairman, David Tillett, in Singapore

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-84663899381048096212010-01-08T08:09:00.001Z2010-01-08T08:11:16.265Z

Geoff Holt has become the first quadriplegic to sail across the Atlantic. He has sailed the 2,700 mile journey across the Atlantic on a 60ft purpose built catamaran Impossible Dream, unassisted in every aspect of the sailing. It has taken twenty eight days in total from his departure in Lanzarote to the arrival and emotional return to Cane Garden Bay where he will revisit the place of his

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-7549404772513448382010-01-05T07:35:00.003Z2010-01-07T07:12:12.667Z

In the early hours of Monday, BMW Oracle Racing's race boat arrived in Spain as the team completes its move from San Diego back to Valencia for the 33rd America's Cup next month.The "Oceanlady" cargo ship arrived in the commercial port of Valencia after 20 days at sea, carrying the BOR 90, the trimaran the team has built to challenge for the Cup.The "Oceanlady" transported approximately 200

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-85878272891426951692009-12-28T17:41:00.001Z2009-12-28T17:42:35.240Z

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-28595830059608401492009-12-23T07:07:00.002Z2009-12-23T07:10:37.170Z

America's Cup defender Societe Nautique de Geneve has been asked if Alinghi 5 will meet the event's nationality rules. In a letter today to SNG, GGYC Commodore Marcus Young wrote, "We find the Deed to be clear and unambiguous. It requires that the yacht, including its hull, appendages, mast and sails, be constructed in the country of the club it represents. We have gone to great lengths to comply

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-10656535294793548492009-12-21T07:48:00.001Z2009-12-21T07:50:40.175Z

The World Sailing Teams Association (WSTA) and Louis Vuitton today announced more Louis Vuitton Trophy regattas for 2010 and early 2011. These new international events follow the successful regatta held in Nice, France, last month. Each Louis Vuitton Trophy regatta is a stand-alone regatta sailed in event-supplied 85-foot long AC Class yachts that require a crew of 17 top sailors to sail. The

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-62110260323128461132009-12-17T07:22:00.001Z2009-12-17T07:28:05.948Z

New York Appellate Division court ruled unanimously against an appeal from Societe Nautique de Geneve to reinstate Ras Al Kahimah as the venue for the upcoming America's Cup races, and again unanimously against SNG's position on BMW Oracle's rudders with regards to measurement. The BMW ORACLE Racing team has departed San Diego for Valencia in preparation for February's 33rd America's Cup

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-88472227596243221972009-12-11T07:37:00.002Z2009-12-11T07:37:57.095Z

Russell Coutts, CEO and Skipper, BMW Oracle Racing shaking hands with Brad Butterworth, Skipper and vice president, Team Alinghi after the American`s cup debate: what is the future for challengers at the 2009 World Yacht Racing Forum 2009 at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco.The World Yacht Racing Forum (WYRF) returns in 2009 with more speakers, more exhibition showcase displays, more networking

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-66401916079152003352009-12-07T07:42:00.001Z2009-12-07T07:43:41.576Z

The 2009 ISAF Match Racing World Championship was at stake on morning four of the Monsoon Cup, the final round of the World Match Racing Tour in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia.When this regatta started Australian Torvar Mirsky and his Match Racing Team crew were number two ranked on the Tour leader board and 12 points behind New Zealander Adam Minoprio and his Emirates Team New Zealand BlackMatch

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-12081265415920954152009-12-04T11:58:00.002Z2010-01-07T07:12:48.926Z

Adam Minoprio and his Emirates Team New Zealand BlackMatch crew faced a sudden death match, fighting for his season with a scoreline of 4-6, against Sebastien Col, 6-4 (French Match Racing Team ALL4ONE). Sebastien Col attracted a penalty while Minoprio was looking for a clean start. The pair battled throughout the match; Minoprio finally taking the win to keep his World Tour Championship hopes

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-52415644946654439012009-12-04T11:58:00.000Z2009-12-04T11:59:10.118Z

Adam Minoprio and his Emirates Team New Zealand BlackMatch crew faced a sudden death match, fighting for his season with a scoreline of 4-6, against Sebastien Col, 6-4 (French Match Racing Team ALL4ONE). Sebastien Col attracted a penalty while Minoprio was looking for a clean start. The pair battled throughout the match; Minoprio finally taking the win to keep his World Tour Championship hopes

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-28005839395923071772009-12-03T12:00:00.002Z2009-12-03T12:03:28.289Z

After the monsoon drama of the first day, the toughest racing day so far in the history of the regatta, this morning the competitors had time to focus on the leader board. At the start of racing on day two of the Monsoon Cup the Asian Match Racing champion, New Zealander Phil Robertson, was 1-3. His single victory yesterday was against Ian Williams and he had been singled out as one of the teams

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-75679594106364770822009-12-02T07:30:00.002Z2009-12-02T07:33:49.669Z

The Monsoon Cup, the final event of the nine stage 2009 World Match Racing Tour, will commence on the Pulau Duyong Basin course in Kuala Terengganu tomorrow and the stage is set for an epic battle.Heavy monsoon rains have been falling in eastern Malaysia for the last week and today the World Tour's top match racing crews were on the water acclimatising to the conditions. The leader of the 2009

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-19984165456863755712009-11-26T07:32:00.001Z2009-11-26T07:32:52.786Z

Mike Golding and Javier Sanso fin ished the Transat Jacques Vabre on a perfect Caribbean morning, arriving into Costa Rica's historic Puerto Limon - where in 1502 Christopher Columbus landed - to secure a hard won third place in race which winner Marc Guillemot had described as the toughest of his career.Sailing upwind through the gentle, long swell in just a gentle breeze Golding and Sanso eased

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-88363065457482727582009-11-25T07:01:00.002Z2009-11-25T07:03:35.734Z

The tricky approach to the coast of Costa Rica ended successfully for the duo, Guillemot - Caudrelier Benac. In light winds, they led Safran to a fully deserved victory after 15 days, 19 hours and 22 minutes of intense sailing. It was daylight in France, but still dark in Puerto Limon when Safran crossed the finish at 2h 52’ and 10’’ (local time) or 8h 52’ 10’’, GMT. It marked the end of some

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-42858079987470017222009-11-23T07:53:00.002Z2009-11-23T07:54:09.901Z

The last few miles may still hold a sting in the tail for the leading duo as the weather may slow the leading boat, with some nervous hours to the finish. On a race which has a recent history of close, tight finishes, the final miles of the Transat Jacques Vabre can be the most nerve racking.The finish line is all but in sight, the miles counting down with a pleasing whirr, but for Safran's Marc

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-44397826901706102812009-11-18T06:55:00.000Z2009-11-18T06:56:29.123Z

As Safran lead across their theoretical half way point of this Transat Jacques Vabre from Le Havre to Costa Rica and life has become considerably easier for the IMOCA Open 60 crews and the remaining Multi50 duos, the days of sunshine and trade winds sailing may be pleasant but the pace is still intense right down the fleets, seeking every small gain, trimming more accurately and hand steering as

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-9496853982068629952009-11-17T07:05:00.001Z2009-11-17T07:06:45.233Z

Virtually the full range of emotions were starkly evident on the Transat Jacques Vabre race track today as the leading trio fast approach the half way mark for the IMOCA Open 60 fleet on their 4370 miles course from Le Havre to Porto Limon, Costa Rica.As under-pressure leaders Marc Guillemot and Charles Caudrelier on Safran bent to the task of holding off the rapidly advancing, Kito de Pavant and

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-54873411447376915202009-11-16T07:39:00.002Z2009-11-16T07:43:53.112Z

A harrowing day for sailors in the Transat Jacques Vabre came to a safe conclusion as Seb Josse and JF Curzon were brought to safety by helicopter in the Azores. Their technical team were due in the Azores this evening ready to attempt a salvage mission. The pair set off their EIPRB beacon at around 10:20hrs Friday morning while 200 miles north of the Azores after the coachroof was badly damaged

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-70747355681795952652009-11-16T07:27:00.002Z2009-11-16T07:30:28.216Z

The Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) has accepted and approved all changes made by the International Technical Committee (ITC) to next year’s VPP to be used in ORC International and ORC Club rating systems. This is the first year the ITC had met to finalize their changes and ratify them through the ORC test fleet of 300 designs prior to the ORC’s Annual General Meeting in Busan.The following is a

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-35981061507422068732009-11-13T06:45:00.002Z2009-11-13T06:47:15.493Z

Enjoying a temporary lull through part of today, skippers in the Transat Jacques Vabre were steeling themselves, preparing for one more beating which stands between them and the easier, faster conditions south of the Azores.Once again the conditions will be tougher for those in the northern group, one which is looking like an increasing advantage for the meantime. Those who took the ''high road,

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-58059711031396231622009-11-11T07:55:00.001Z2009-11-11T07:57:16.065Z

The Transat Jacques Vabre fleet will have to deal with some difficult wind and sea conditions through Wednesday and Thursday as they encounter the first big Atlantic storm of the race. Crews on both the IMOCA Open 60's and the Multi 50's were preparing for winds which are forecast to exceed 40 knots at times and big seas.Seb Josse, co-skipper on BT, the IMOCA Open 60 which has lead the fleet

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-18453729819398803412009-11-11T07:32:00.002Z2009-11-11T07:34:51.798Z

ISAF and Rolex are proud to announce that the male and female winners of the ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards 2009 are: Torben Grael (BRA) and Anna Tunnicliffe (USA)Torben Grael received his award tonight, and in his winning speech said, "It's an honour to be here. It's not the first time I've attended this award ceremony, but it's truly a different feeling to stand here," he said, from

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-86063343049949508702009-11-11T07:18:00.001Z2009-11-11T07:21:04.123Z

In a letter written today to New York Supreme Court Justice Kornreich following the unsuccessful discussions with the Golden Gate Yacht Club (GGYC), the America's Cup Defender, Société Nautique de Genève (SNG), has confirmed that it will conduct a Deed of Gift Match with GGYC in February 2010 in Valencia, which is the date and venue repeatedly requested by GGYC and previously ordered by the Court

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-41042316616239585922009-11-10T07:03:00.002Z2009-11-10T07:05:28.317Z

The first full day of racing in this ninth edition of the Transat Jacques Vabre, sees the fleet into the Atlantic with a pause for reflection, a chance to regroup before the first big weather systems descend on the fleet and, in time, the first telling strategic moves need to be made.While Michel Desjoyeaux and Jeremie Beyou have lost little time in falling in line with their billing as pre-race

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-51953271315377920772009-11-09T07:22:00.002Z2009-11-09T07:25:42.574Z

After days of rain, wind and even hail storms, the waters off Le Havre offered the 20 crews setting off on the ninth edition of the two handed Transat Jacques Vabre relatively benign conditions as they headed down the Channel, making west and south from the autumnal chills of Northern Europe for the sunshine of Costa Rica. And for all that the six Multi 50's have a theoretical 5050 NM's to

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-68487354545936075952009-11-06T07:13:00.000Z2009-11-06T07:14:21.645Z

Groupama 3 set off from off the Creac'h lighthouse (Ushant Finistere) in a good NW'ly breeze and big seas. Franck Cammas and his nine crew will have to be back from their circumnavigation of the globe spanning over 24,000 miles, prior to the morning of 26th December.A granulated sky, gusts, intermittent showers, setting sun, big Atlantic swell, squalls, breaking waves: here we have the setting

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-79504934687618082882009-11-06T07:11:00.001Z2009-11-06T07:12:54.147Z

For some it's the first big chance to restore pride and confidence after the brutal last edition of the Vendee Globe, to others it is simply the next big challenge on the competition itinerary, but the 2009 edition of the Transat Jacques Vabre, which starts from Le Havre this weekend has drawn a remarkably strong fleet of 14 IMOCA Open 60's and a fleet of six Multi50 class multihulls which

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-61836962388687681252009-11-05T15:02:00.001Z2009-11-05T15:04:09.652Z

Société Nautique de Genève (SNG), the 33rd America's Cup defending yacht club, has proposed an alternative venue to the American challenger in a bid to end their continued litigation and return the Cup to the water.Ahead of tomorrow's hearing at the New York Supreme Court, the Swiss Defender has proposed a solution to the legal impasse brought about by the Golden Gate Yacht Club (GGYC). While the

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-72465338596133289312009-11-05T07:20:00.001Z2009-11-05T07:22:30.675Z

The Appellate Division in New York has rejected the Swiss defender's request to freeze last week's Supreme Court decision that Ras Al Khaimah (UAE) did not comply with the Deed of Gift for the 33rd America's Cup. Golden Gate Yacht Club said Ras Al Khaimah was wrong all along. The Supreme Court said it was wrong last week. And the Appellate Division said no to a Stay today. The message is clear.

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-2134225075804056012009-11-04T07:08:00.002Z2009-11-04T07:10:16.523Z

The Groupama Insurance Group confirmed today that it will enter the next two editions of the Volvo Ocean Race with its long term French skipper, Franck Cammas, a commitment that will last until 2015.The announcement was made as Cammas was in the French port Le Chateau in Brest, preparing to set off on a bid to conquer the Jules Verne Trophy aboard the 32-metre maxi trimaran. The chosen designer

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-42300875614551504562009-11-03T07:34:00.001Z2009-11-03T07:35:35.824Z

The Defender of the 33rd America's Cup, Societe Nautique de Genve (SNG), is to appeal New York Supreme Court Justice Kornreich's decision of 30 October rejecting Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates as the venue for the 33rd America's Cup. SNG has applied for an expedited appeal to avoid any delay to the February 2010 Deed of Gift Match.The choice of Ras Al Khaimah was made based on the

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-54687547274342084492009-11-02T07:30:00.000Z2009-11-02T07:31:28.817Z

The fifty-one international teams, who had travelled from across North America and Europe to compete in the Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis 2009 Melges 24 World Championships, finally got the welcome opportunity to race in double-digit breezes on the final day of the regatta. Despite the Championship racecourse being shrouded in appropriately Halloween style mist for most of the day, the Race Committee

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-75553468874716373752009-10-29T07:46:00.001Z2009-10-29T07:48:43.442Z

The New York Supreme Court today ruled that the 33rd America's Cup, scheduled in February 2010, must take place in a venue in the Southern Hemisphere as per the strict reading of the competition's governing document, the Deed of Gift, or in Valencia, Spain, as the only exception to that rule.“This is a disappointing result as we were certain that Justice Cahn's May 2008 decision allowed the

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-30813393920010235632009-10-27T06:59:00.000Z2009-10-27T07:01:51.072Z

The Golden Gate Yacht Club (GGYC) has asked the New York Supreme Court to remove the Swiss yacht club from its position as Trustee in a Breach of Fiduciary Duty complaint filed today.In its place, GGYC - the Challenger of Record the 33rd America's Cup - has requested the Court to appoint a faithful, fit and proper substitute to oversee the next Match to be sailed in 2010, starting 8

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-69617980788486923112009-10-26T07:04:00.002Z2009-10-26T07:08:35.274Z

Portuguese sailor Francisco Lobato illuminated the night with his flares a few seconds after greeting the jury's boat. The Series winner, happy and relieved, was celebrated by his friends gathered on the dock of the marina's yacht club. "It's done!" he exclaimed. And he honoured his predecessor, Charlie Dalin who arrived yesterday afternoon, too late to make up the 22 hour gap in their total

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-61538880355190093272009-10-22T06:11:00.001Z2009-10-22T06:13:27.909Z

With two weeks to go until the eight teams are scheduled to assemble for practice sailing in Nice, preparations for the first Louis Vuitton Trophy regatta are gathering pace. The facilities in Nice are being readied, the race boats are being tested, equalised and prepared for racing, and some of the teams spent some time on ACC yachts last week, working out the kinks ahead of the first race day,

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After four months of assembly in Oman's southern most port of Salalah, skipper Paul Standbridge has been stretching the legs of Oman Sail's new Arabian 100 (A100) trimaran during sea-trials off the Omani coast. Now named Majan, after the ancient name for Oman, Oman Sail's new flagship is now operational and is heading into the Gulf and a tour of neighbouring countries.Based on the proven design

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Team Finland has taken line honours in Race 2 from La Rochelle to Rio de Janeiro of the Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race. Crossing the line at 16:00:36 local time (18:00:36 GMT) their latest victory makes it two out of two for the Scandinavian entry.In a race which has been marked by light winds, Team Finland took an early lead out of La Rochelle but soon lost it by sailing into a wind

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-10700576260044985972009-10-20T06:30:00.002Z2009-10-20T06:33:58.382Z

ICAP Leopard (GBR) was first home at the 2009 Rolex Middle Sea Race taking the award for line honours. Try as they might, Mike Slade's all-star crew were unable to crack the nut that is Rambler's course record. Arriving just before midday at the Royal Malta Yacht Club line in Marsamxett Harbour, the 100-foot Farr designed supermaxi was just over half an hour outside the mark set by George David

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-72963472332284145112009-10-19T06:29:00.003Z2009-10-20T11:48:35.403Z

Coming into the final day of racing, Roma enjoyed a nine-point margin over nearest rival, Islas Canarias Puerto Calero (ESP), and with excellent teamwork, good boatspeed, and consistent results the Italian team lead by helmsman Paolo Cian (ITA) needed only to finish within three points of the local-based team to claim the overall GP42 Global Cup crown. On paper, this looked easily achievable, but

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-13435172771704718782009-10-14T15:39:00.000Z2009-10-14T15:40:22.081Z

OC Events, organisers of the award winning iShares Cup, the European Extreme 40 Sailing Series, has announced today the creation of the inaugural Extreme Sailing Series Asia to be staged between November 2009 and March 2010. The first year of the Asian series will include events in Hong Kong, Singapore and Oman with the possibility of a fourth venue to be confirmed, and with a plan to grow this

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-10825494059174965772009-10-13T06:19:00.000Z2009-10-13T06:22:16.432Z

Oman Sail Masirah has won the iShares Cup 2009, but it came down to the last leg of the last race on the last day of the last regatta at the iShares Cup Almeria in Spain, with Gitana Extreme - LCF Rothschild pushing Oman Sail Masirah right to the very last minute with a superb final performance.Pete Cumming and his crew held their nerve despite the strong comeback of Yann Guichard and the Gitana

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-29787997221708161402009-10-12T06:02:00.001Z2009-10-12T06:11:31.536Z

On Friday local favourites Bribón lead the TP52 World Championships after winning Race 5 in the light, sticky conditions on their home waters. After making a strong start double Olympic Star class medallist, tactician Ross MacDonald along with navigator Marcel van Triest (NED) read the shifting breeze at the top end of the first beat precisely, calling a good layline which allowed them to ease

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-53218648721968975822009-10-12T06:01:00.002Z2009-10-12T06:02:16.856Z

The new look Volvo Open 70 Rule, published today along with the Notice of Race, confirm changes set to enhance the fleet racing in the 11th Volvo Ocean Race, which will start from its new home base of Alicante in Spain in the autumn of 2011. The changes come as a result of extensive analysis carried out over the past 12 months by the Rule Management Group led by technical expert Ken McAlpine (

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A first and a second from two difficult races today on the Bay of Palma sees the 2007 world champions Artemis (SWE) emerge with only the slimmest possible lead after four races have now been sailed at the 2009 TP52 World Championship. The Swedish flagged team are tied on points with local favourites Bribón (ESP). José Cusí’s crew from the host club, with round the world racer Gonzalo Araujo (ESP)

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-27025909344400925822009-10-08T07:01:00.002Z2009-10-08T07:02:10.922Z

The autumn evening sun was already dipping low in the sky as Quantum Racing (USA) took the winning gun for the second of two races today at the TP52 World Championships off Palma, Mallorca. Their win, paired with a fifth from the first heat ensures the current world champions lead overall by a single point. Even if the sea breeze took its time to build and only peaked with short spells offering

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-4220736289316170842009-10-07T06:24:00.001Z2009-10-08T07:03:12.337Z

A gentle return to the Bay of Palma for the TP52 fleet as Quantum Racing win the Practice Race for the 2009 TP52 World Championships. Patience on the Bay of Palma was rewarded with pleasant 7-10 knots light wind conditions as Quantum Racing (USA), the defending world champions laid down a marker when they won today’s practice race for the TP52 World Championships. The delay while the sea-breeze

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-30193414867184614942009-10-06T08:18:00.001Z2009-10-06T08:19:41.222Z

The Sultanate of Oman, at the Eastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, is going through a renaissance of it's maritime heritage. Taking it one step closer to their goal is the Jewel of Muscat project which is nearing completion. The importance of the relationship between modern Oman and its famed ancient seafaring traditions is of paramount importance as this oil rich Sultanate looks to diversifying

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-58801593118601034462009-10-05T06:21:00.000Z2009-10-05T06:22:03.471Z

Vilagarcia, Tuypan and Central Lechera Asturiana: the first, second and third step of the provisional podium are all Spanish, the first two tied for points at 30 and the third closely following at 34. The crews coming form the Iberian Peninsula are dominating the Platu25 Worlds, underway in Punta Ala, on the Tuscan coast. And, if it is Spanish the most spoken language on the top part of the

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-70206718723285720132009-10-05T06:15:00.002Z2009-10-05T06:17:17.074Z

The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) is to launch a new challenge which will bring the Italian flag to international waters under the name Azzurra. YCCS Commodore Riccardo Bonadeo announced the participation of team Azzurra in the Louis Vuitton Trophy regatta, scheduled to be held in Nice from 7th to 22nd November 2009, to an audience of national and international press at the Genoa Boat Show

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-87862547777386810372009-10-02T06:07:00.001Z2009-10-02T06:08:50.823Z

Thursday was the “Spanish armada” day, with the crews coming from the Iberian peninsula showing strength and consistency, keeping up against the Italian, Danish and German teams and consolidating their position on the general scoreboard. It is now Real Club Nautico de Palma’s Iberdrola (4,3 and 1 today); Caixanova Men skippered by Marcus Perez from Vigo (4, 2 and 7 their partial results) and

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Today, the competition entered the second day of the Platu 25 World Championship. Ninety three crews run three regattas off with a weak and very unsettled wind – no more then 6-8 knots – that forced the crew to continuous sail regulations and complex tactical strategies.After three regattas, today for many crews was the occasion to show their real talent, gaining positions and points in the

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-35977533996459332232009-09-30T06:16:00.002Z2009-09-30T06:16:53.298Z

The World Championship started Tuesday, September 29, 2009 with 93 teams competing with each other in two groups. Yellow and Blue.After a long waiting until late afternoon, the 2009 Platu 25 World Championship started officially at 17 p.m. In Punta Ala there were 93 teams coming from all over the World. With a very weak wind – no more then 6-7 Knots – the crews could compete just one regatta.They

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-39708102117301117562009-09-23T06:12:00.000Z2009-09-23T06:13:52.694Z

SNG statement following the New York Court order of 18 September: New York Court finds Golden Gate Yacht Club's behaviour "unsportsmanlike.Geneva, Switzerland - (2009-09-22)In her ruling relating to a hearing on 10 August, New York Supreme Court Justice Shirley Kornreich highlights “…the unsportsmanlike behavior of Golden Gate that has resulted in substantially reducing SNG's (Société Nautique de

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-36277379908330708892009-08-05T08:00:00.002Z2009-08-05T08:02:16.062Z

The America's Cup Defender, Alinghi, and its yacht club, the Société Nautique de Genève, today announced the venue for the 33rd America's Cup in February 2010.“We are pleased to announce that Ras al-Khaimah, in the United Arab Emirates, will be the Host Country for the 33rd America's Cup,” said Fred Meyer, Vice-Commodore of the Société Nautique de Genève (SNG). “This is a venue that offers

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-33352601122936316642009-08-05T06:17:00.000Z2009-08-05T06:18:09.796Z

Tomorrow marks the start of the ORC International European Championship here in this picturesque town at the southern end of Sweden, where at the Ystad Segelsallskapp (YSS) 23 entries from 4 countries are on hand to compete for the title crown in both Open and Corinthian divisions. Ranging from 33 to 43 feet in length, entries in this fleet vary from dual-purpose cruiser/racers to more

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-43278047089476012952009-07-31T06:07:00.002Z2009-07-31T06:08:27.044Z

It was 20h12'16''UT Wednesday, when the maxi-trimaran Groupama passed the Ambrose Light on her way out of New York harbour. The race against the clock begins with 2,925 miles ahead of the trimaran. The time to beat - 4 days 3 hours 57 minutes 54 seconds - resounds in everyone's minds. To stand a chance of beating her own reference time set on 24th July 2007, Groupama 3 will have to cross the

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-46929999937033896652009-07-27T08:34:00.000Z2009-07-27T08:35:25.433Z

Emirates Team New Zealand won all three races on the first day of the Region of Sardinia Trophy for the TP52 Series. Three wins from three starts allowed Dean Barker (NZL) and the crew of Emirates TeamNew Zealand to not only take a comfortable overall lead after the first day’s racing at the Region of Sardinia Trophy, the third event of the 2009 Audi MedCup Circuit, but also to more than double

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-77429895696133653252009-07-17T06:52:00.002Z2009-07-17T06:55:33.237Z

The International Aegean Sailing Rally is a traditional yearly event organized by the HORC (Hellenic Offshore Racing Club). It is the oldest and most prestigious sailing regatta in Greece. Since 1964, it gathers contestants from around the world as well as all of Greece's top sailing teams. Every year the top boats show up on the starting line for a race. Among them there are some of the finest

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-83850281859267293222009-07-14T06:58:00.001Z2009-07-14T07:02:17.318Z

The double-handed record for the Transpacific Yacht Race (Los Angeles to Honolulu) has been broken. At 4:38:35 am HST Tuesday 14 of July, Philippe Kahn and Mark "Crusty" Christensen, crossed the Diamond Head finish line in the Open 50, Pegasus 50, in a record time of 7 days, 19 hours, 38 minutes and 35 seconds. They shaved over two and a half days off of the previous record set by Howard Gordon

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-35250963705796760142009-07-13T06:08:00.002Z2009-07-13T06:12:57.207Z

No racing on Sunday due to blustery conditions; Bohemia Express and Sagola win Corinthian Trophies in Classes A and B.Through consistently excellent performance through this week of inshore and offshore competition, George Andreadis’s (GRE) GS 42R Meliti IV has been crowned the 2009 ORC International World Champion in Class A. Giuseppe Giuffre (ITA) and his team on his M37 Low Noise has also won

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-12623843122070849092009-07-09T06:14:00.002Z2009-07-09T09:55:02.608Z

In a similar 10-18 knot Sirocco as the first day, the leaders of the ORC International Worlds fleet have sailed the first half of their 87-mile offshore race, with Piero Paniccia's Cookson 50 Calipso IV leading the fleet around their turning mark near Otranto at 17:56:58 local time. Next around only a little more than a minute later was the Russo-Brenco-De Falco syndicate's GS 56R

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-15092197449610101302009-07-08T06:37:00.001Z2009-07-08T06:39:47.930Z

Two races are now completed in the ORC International World Championship, and provisional results indicate George Andreadis’ GS 42R Meliti IV leads Class A on scores of 3-1. In Class B, Guiseppe Guiffre’s M37 Low Noise won yet another race to have double-bullets on his scorecard.Conditions were near-perfect today, with a southeast breeze settling in to 10-15 knots in strength, but with enough

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-24498282600473747362009-07-06T07:24:00.000Z2009-07-06T07:26:56.350Z

3 July – Quarter final day, brought an early westerly breeze that built throughout the competition. The racing started a little after 10am and by midday the crowds were out in force enjoying the sun and sailing. An on-form Torvar Mirsky (AUS) took on a resurgent Sebastien Col (FRA). With the extra sailing Sebastien Col has seen this week and a tough repechage he clearly had more fight in him

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-55624375265222840642009-07-06T06:44:00.002Z2009-07-06T06:47:30.701Z

Alinghi, the Defender of the 33rd America's Cup, unveiled its 90ft catamaran this weekend in Villeneuve, Switzerland. This multihull represents a culmination of Swiss multihull heritage and is the first step in Alinghi's development process towards the 33rd America's Cup in February 2010. The boat will be launched by helicopter next week on Lake Geneva before the process of ‘debugging' begins and

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-24450423406830270992009-07-03T06:28:00.002Z2009-07-03T06:30:34.893Z

Fantastic racing conditions allowed the organizers of Match Cup Sweden to complete the repechage round on Thu 2 July, which saw Johnie Berntsson and Sebastien Col emerge as the final two skippers that will join Mathieu Richard, Peter Gilmour, Torvar Mirsky, Damien Iehl, Magnus Holmberg and Philippe Presti in the Quarterfinal Round, scheduled for Friday.The repechage round was full of excitement.

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-13904215482291125162009-07-03T06:17:00.001Z2009-07-03T06:19:33.618Z

French sailor Jean-Pierre Dick, winner of the inaugural around-the-world Barcelona World Race, has confirmed his participation in the second edition. Jean-Pierre Dick is among the elite of skippers with wins in several of the world’s great oceanic races. The start of the next Barcelona World Race will be on 31 December, 2010.Jean-Pierre Dick will be at the helm of the next Paprec-Virbac, which

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-81944187131775121562009-07-02T06:14:00.001Z2009-07-02T06:16:14.852Z

DS 37’s set sail on the shore’s of Sweden’s Marstrand Island 29 JUNE 2009. The beautiful island of Marstrand located an hour north west of Sweden’s second city, Gothenburg, plays host to Match Cup Sweden. It was a good day for the French Teams with all four taking 2 wins. Also starting well was Torvar Mirsky, fresh from his victory at Portugal Match Cup and the runner up here last year. Current

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-82794625552797244882009-06-29T07:06:00.001Z2009-06-29T07:09:31.061Z

The seven boats racing, plus Team Russia, who is accompanying the fleet, are beating under a blazing sun towards the finish line of the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09 in St Petersburg tomorrow. Progress has been faster than predicted and the race director has just extended the course by 45 nautical miles, which has been an unpopular decision among some of the crews who are anxious to finish. The fleet

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-27128700054483472942009-06-29T06:32:00.002Z2009-06-29T06:44:40.590Z

The penultimate day was no less enthralling than the first two. Barking Mad (USA) heads the table after another day of conservatism, whilst Nerone (ITA) stands six-points behind in second, after a performance of truly mercurial liberalism. Two opposing race strategies seemingly on a collision course.Three races today in a building westerly, with an underlying sea swell running, made for excellent

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-88917914732074791682009-06-26T07:00:00.001Z2009-06-26T07:01:48.282Z

Two races, two winners, no change at the top. Three boats held their nerve the best. Jim Richardson and Barking Mad (USA), Giovanni Maspero and Joe Fly (ITA), Massimo Mezzaroma and Nerone (ITA) kept the damage to the minimum and lead the fleet going into day three. Neither race got away cleanly. The first race required two attempts, the second three. In the first race two boats still got it wrong

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-83565629680784015632009-06-25T14:12:00.001Z2009-06-25T14:15:00.072Z

PUMA, who is now assured second place overall, led the Volvo fleet out of Sandhamn, on the outer edge of the Stockholm archipelago today - a spectacular day where conditions were perfect for the start of the tenth and final leg of the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09 to St Petersburg in Russia.Sailing confidently in 10 -12 knots of breeze, PUMA, Telefónica Blue and Ericsson 4 were the front runners off

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-22359885343123426372009-06-25T06:26:00.001Z2009-06-25T06:28:07.347Z

Porto Cervo put on one of the feasts for which it is famous in the sailing world: A cobalt blue sky, solid warm breeze, decent waves and three excellent races. All on day one of the Rolex Farr 40 World Championship 2009. Barking Mad (USA) sits atop the heap this evening, with a narrow three-point lead over the 2008 Worlds sparring partners Mascalzone Latino (ITA) and Joe Fly (ITA). Today was all

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-35200149558782525902009-06-24T06:08:00.001Z2009-06-24T06:10:24.546Z

Representing 10 nations (AUS, DEN, FRA, GBR, GER, GRE, ITA, SUI, UKR, USA), 26 Farr 40s are ready and waiting for the start tomorrow of the Rolex Farr 40 World Championship organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS). Racing will take place from June 24-27 with a maximum of 10 races scheduled for this highly competitive class in which victory often hangs on a team’s performance in the final

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-7459842305012060082009-06-22T07:39:00.001Z2009-06-22T07:40:52.558Z

The rocks and islands surrounding the course set today for the final of the in-port race series in the Volvo Ocean Race were black with thousands of spectators, while out on the water, in the Stockholm Archipelago, spectator boats lined both sides of the course and masts could be seen as far as the eye could see. The well-behaved spectator fleet was expertly marshalled by the Swedish Navy. It was

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-41632005463469043642009-06-22T06:50:00.001Z2009-06-22T06:52:39.623Z

19 June,2009 – After a long day stretched to the limits of sunset, Round Robin racing has been completed along with three flights of two pairs in the Quarter Final stage. Eight teams have advanced to this next stage in the competition out of 12 who came here for a slice of the 50,000 Euro prize money purse at the beautiful Troia Resort. After a fitful start in the morning and an entire flight of

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-46975963662911189172009-06-18T06:38:00.000Z2009-06-18T06:40:32.805Z

Magnus Olsson's Ericsson 3 team sailed past their teammates on Ericsson 4 on Wednesday afternoon to claim top honours in the Stockholm 'City Sprint'.The fun race format added a bit of spice to the delivery trip from the leg 9 finish line at Sandhamn to the race village in Stockholm. Although no points were at stake, the teams sailed with their regular crews on board for the 12 mile race.Sunny

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-48382715944295006412009-06-16T07:11:00.001Z2009-06-16T07:13:02.817Z

A third place finish in leg nine has been enough for Ericsson 4 to provisionally win the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09. The team now has a 13-point lead over PUMA, with just 12 points available in the rest of the race. It was a good night for PUMA. After a fearsome catfight with the crew of Stockholm-based Ericsson 3, whose crew wanted a win here in front of their home crowd more than anything, PUMA

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-28602055232978573982009-06-15T08:16:00.002Z2009-06-15T08:18:18.129Z

The sun returned to Marstrand Saturday as the skippers sat down to discuss the forthcoming Leg 9, the short Swedish sprint down to Sandhamn off the coast of Stockholm. The leg measures just 525 nautical miles, but as it winds down the coast of Sweden, it promises to offer up numerous challenges to the fleet. Ericsson 4, who sit atop the overall leaderboard, are strongly positioned to win the

erouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16004974573539977690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210862684157578064.post-6655671435224215622009-06-15T08:07:00.001Z2009-06-15T08:08:38.478Z

After an exciting, full stretch coastal race Emirates Team New Zealand lead the 2008 champions by 12 points with four scheduled races to go. Roma lead the GP42 Series. Defending champions Quantum Racing stepped up their challenge for the overall lead of the Marseille Trophy regatta when they won an exciting, stamina-sapping 39.7 miles coastal return race east to Cassis, but a steady third place

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Ericsson 4 has done it again. In a thrilling finish to leg eight of the Volvo Ocean Race from Galway to Marstrand, Sweden, Ericsson 4 pulled out all the stops to take a third leg win in a row. PUMA finished second and, after a heroic effort from the crew, Green Dragon clung on to third place, to complete the same order of finish as for leg seven.Although Ericsson 4’s overall lead now seems

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The Rade Sud delivered the conditions which both the TP52 Series and GP42 Series fleets came to Marseille with hopes of, as westerly winds to 20 knots produced fast, physiscally challenging racing for both fleets. Emirates Team New Zealand proved the most consistent, top scorers of the day across the three windward-leeward races when they posted a 2,1,2 from the three races which were contested

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The seven-strong Volvo Ocean Race fleet prepared to race to Sweden, leaving behind a Galway stopover that has exceeded all expectations. With visitor numbers through the race village now nearing 350,000 and climbing to well over half a million when the crowds along the sea wall for the in-port race weekend are factored in, Galway has demonstrated genuine enthusiasm and passion for the race.But,

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After a day of semi-finals that grew in pace and excitement, Sunday (7 June started flat, grey and uninteresting, and looked like staying that way. The start of the finals match between Williams and Cian was scheduled for 1400 hrs, but the race course was just a grey glass-out with no sign of any breeze at all – not even the small shifty zephyrs that had allowed the 5th-8th place sail-offs go

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The next day more costly turnarounds and huge drama marked the penultimate day of the Korea Match Cup. Unbeatable on Friday, ETNZ/BlackMatch Racing Adam Minoprio suffered three straight defeats in his quarter final races against Team Shosholoza’s Paolo Cian, putting him out of the competition. With the wind starting light and getting lighter until the sea breeze pumped up mid-afternoon, Minoprio

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While America’s Cup legend Peter Gilmour was the class act of the first two days of racing at the Korea Match Cup, on 5 June it was Emirates Team New Zealand’s Adam Minoprio who got on to a strong winning streak, with a run of eight races and just one loss. In conditions similar to yesterday with the sun burning through early morning mist, followed by a light 8 knot sea breeze establishing itself

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Today 4 June the 12 teams through a full day, completing a further twelve of the 22 flights. When racing got underway at 1000, the conditions were not looking promising with the breeze light and the fog leaving the top mark obscured. However, come the fourth flight the sun had finally burned off the fog and a good 13-14 knot sea breeze had established itself until the last flights at the end of

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With 62,000 people in the race village and nearly 60,000 more taking in the racing from the sea wall between Salthill and Barna, along the Northern shores of Galway Bay, Saturday’s in-port Race in Galway was a great success. On Sunday morning the Volvo Ocean Race looked again to the future and particularly the next race, which is due to start in 2011. The occasion was the third in a series of ‘

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The semi finals pitted a fascinating mix of talents against each other, with four time world match racing champion Peter Gilmour (AUS) Yanmar Racing facing three time Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie (GBR) Team Origin. Where as in the other semi final pairing it was a case of ‘de ja vous’ Mathieu Richard (FRA) French Team found him self in familiar territory as it was to be a repeat of last

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