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New Carbon Ocean 82 Sailing yacht Aegir makes the church on time

January 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht Aegir, Brian Benjamin’s Carbon Ocean 82, arrived at the Naval Base in Norfolk, Virginia on its maiden voyage. It was Boxing Day and the Eastern Seaboard of the United States was declared to be in a state of emergency, with blizzards affecting the entire coastline from Maine to South Carolina. ... read full story

McConaghy Boats win 7 out of the last 9 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Races

January 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

McConaghy Boats have now won seven out of the last nine Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Races, Wild Oats X1 (5) Alfa Romeo (2) which is a testimony to the craftsmanship and skill which goes into every McConaghy Boat. ... read full story

San Francisco Wins Right to Host 2013 America’s Cup

January 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

San Francisco has been selected as the host venue for the 34th America’s Cup. An official celebration event will be hosted in San Francisco on January 5th, event location details to be announced. ... read full story

175th Australia Day Regatta: Century old Sailing yacht Weene to sail on Sydney Harbour

January 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

One Australia’s oldest yachts still actively racing, the Weene, will compete in the historic 175th Australia Day Regatta on Sydney Harbour on 26 January 2011. ... read full story

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: Sailing Yacht Secret Men’s 3.5 Business Overall Winner

December 30, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Geoff Boettcher’s South Australian yacht Secret Men’s Business 3.5 was announced this afternoon as this year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Overall winner. ... read full story

Dubois Designed 65m Sailing Yacht P1409

December 30, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Dubois Naval Architects have showcased a new exciting 65m sailing yacht concept currently under development. At 65m, sailing yacht P1409 combines Dubois’ racing-design experience with their expert knowledge of world-cruising requirements; reliability, seaworthiness and strength. ... read full story

Phuket International Boat Show 2011 (PIMEX): Record exhibitors

December 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

PIMEX 2011 is set to be the biggest on record. While visitors are expected to number 6,000 plus, the number of exhibitors have already exceeded those in previous years and organisers see this as a good sign for the regional marine industry at large. ... read full story

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: Sailing yacht Wild Oats XI Wins Line Honours

December 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

CYCA Commodore Garry Linacre and Patrick Boutellier of Rolex Australia presented Wild Oats XI skipper Mark Richards with the Tattersall’s Cup and a Rolex Yacht-Master timepiece for the win of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2010. ... read full story

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: Fleet Trickle in to Hobart

December 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sean Langman and Anthony Bell’s 100-foot super maxi Investec Loyal was the second yacht across the finish line of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, arriving last night just after midnight, three and a half hours behind the provisional line honours winner and race favourite Wild Oats XI. ... read full story

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: Sailing yacht Wild Oats XI first yacht home

December 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

What has been touted as one of the toughest Rolex Sydney Hobart Races in recent years saw the first finisher arrive in Hobart early in the evening on the 28th of December. The 100-foot super maxi Wild Oats XI crossed the finish line off Constitution Wharf at 2037 AEDT with an elapsed time of two days, seven hours, 37 minutes, 20 seconds -- since leaving Sydney Harbour at 1300 on 26 December, Boxing Day. ... read full story

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