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Carbon Ocean 82 maxi sailing yacht Aegir II

November 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Brian Benjamin’s new Carbon Ocean 82 maxi sailing yacht Aegir II, is just days away from being launched in Newport, Rhode Island. The Carbon 82 sailing yacht Aegir II is a new generation of Cruiser Racer combining comfort, style and high performance. ... read full story

The Voiles de Saint Barth 2011

November 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Following on from the success and reputation that was established with the maiden event last year, François Tolède, Luc Poupon and the whole team of organisers are working hard to promote The Voiles de Saint Barth 2011 scheduled from the 4th to 9th April 2011. ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai: Day 4, Kiwis One-Second Victory

November 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Emirates Team New Zealand exposed the first cracks in the armor of the dominant BMW Oracle Racing team today. The New Zealanders split race wins with the regatta leader, winning their second match by a nail-biting one-second margin over the fast advancing Americans. ... read full story

Formula Marine’s first Chinese contract for a 52m sailing yacht

November 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Formula Marine has announced that it will supply its first Chinese contract for a 52m yacht with full sailing systems control package of rig and deck gear including winches, tracks, standing and running rigging together with the systems power pack. ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai: Day 3, BMW Oracle Racing Extends Dominance

November 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

James Spithill, the youngest skipper to win the America's Cup, continued an unbroken record today at the Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai as his BMW Oracle Racing team posted two more victories in close match racing. The American team’s record is 6-0 and six points. ... read full story

Sailing yacht Kaori by Palmer Johnson completes Refit in New Zealand

November 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht Kaori, the 125 foot schooner built by Palmer Johnson in 1991 is back in the water, rigs in, and currently undergoing sea trials in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand after an extensive 12 month refit. S/Y Kaori is likely to be ready to head offshore around 16 November. ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai: Day 2, Russians and Kiwis Come From Behind

November 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Synergy Russian Sailing Team and Emirates Team New Zealand both featured in come-from-behind victories during close competition today at the Louis Vuitton Dubai but it is James Spithill’s American team BMW Oracle Racing that enjoys first place with a perfect 4-0 score. ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai: Day 1 America’s Cup Winner BMW Oracle Racing Leads

November 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

James Spithill, winner of the 33rd America's Cup and defender of the 34th America's Cup, topped the standings on the opening day of racing in the Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai. ... read full story

Velux 5 Oceans: Brad Van Liew wins first leg in Cape Town

November 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

American ocean racer Brad Van Liew sailed into Cape Town to claim victory in the first ocean sprint of the VELUX 5 OCEANS. The 42-year-old from Charleston, South Carolina, blasted across the finish line in Table Bay at 5.51pm local time (3.51pm UTC) doing 10-12 knots in a 15-knot wind. ... read full story

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2011 – Exhibitor interest high

November 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 2011 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show has attracted more than 130 exhibitor applications within two weeks of bookings opening. The four-day Show will be held Thursday, May 19 to Sunday, May 22 2011 at Sanctuary Cove in Queensland, Australia. ... read full story

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