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34th America’s Cup: New AC72 class, the fast, spectacular, wingsail catamaran unveiled

September 20, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The new AC72 catamaran class is the first-ever wingsail catamaran class for the America’s Cup and the fastest-ever class in the iconic 159-year-old competition. The new AC72 catamaran class replaces the ACC monohull class, which was created in 1988 and first raced in 1992 Cup. ... read full story

Velux 5 Ocean: Countdown to race start in La Rochelle

September 20, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

In one month, the international line up of ocean racers will set sail from France on an epic 30,000-mile adventure alone – the VELUX 5 OCEANS solo round the world yacht race. This starting gun of the 2010/11 VELUX 5 OCEANS will be heard ringing out across La Rochelle at 4 PM on October 17. ... read full story

Save Our Seas Ocean Racing prepares for round Australia record attempt

September 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Save Our Seas Ocean Racing are chasing a world record on maxi sailing yacht Brindabella. In May 2011, current solo Australian circumnavigation record holder Ian Thomson will be setting off on the Jutson 79ft sailing yacht Brindabella to break the world record for the fastest monohull to circumnavigate Australia. ... read full story

Audi MedCup: Region of Sardinia Trophy Regatta: Cagliari practice day.

September 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

As the full fleet of ten 52 Series teams took to the waters off Cagliari today for the final informal practice day, leading in to the Region of Sardinia Trophy Regatta, winds on the Gulf of Cagliari reached up to 23 knots. ... read full story

Azimut 72S Yacht awarded the World Yacht Trophy for Best Layout in Cannes

September 17, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Azimut Yachts in centre of attention at the Cannes International Boat Show 2010 with it's Azimut 72 S motoryacht - awarded World Yacht Trophy for Best Layout. ... read full story

Motor Yacht Azimut 64

September 10, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Azimut 64 motor yacht is one of the latest models to come out of the Azimut shipyard. The Azimut-Benetti Group has presented this stylish flybridge yacht for the first time at the 2010 Cannes International Boat Show. ... read full story

Riviera 43 Flybridge Yacht at the Mandurah Boat Show 2010

September 08, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Riviera, Australia’s most awarded pleasure boat builder will exhibit their exciting motor yacht range, including the Riviera 43 Flybridge Motor yacht, the Riviera 5000 and 5800 sport yachts, at the Mandurah Boat Show from October 8-10. ... read full story

Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race: Artemis Ocean Racing II breaks IMOCA 60′ sailing record

August 31, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Artemis Ocean Racing II has broken the IMOCA 60' course record having crossed the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race finish line Monday at 00h32' 27'' after 6 days 10 hours 32 minutes and 27 seconds at sea. ... read full story

Volvo Ocean Race: Puma Ocean Racing to build Volvo 70 sailing yacht in Newport, RI, USA.

August 30, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

New England Boatworks Inc. has been contracted to build PUMA’s new Volvo 70 for the upcoming VOLVO OCEAN RACE 2011-2012. Design for this latest generation round the world race yacht will be provided by Valencia based Naval Architecture firm Juan Yacht Design. ... read full story

Audi IRC Australian Championship over for another year

August 30, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Audi IRC Australian Championship, which has grown in popularity, with numbers increasing to a record 144 boats for this fourth edition, has wrapped up for another year. The Championship comprised of: Audi Victoria Week in January, Audi Sydney Harbour Regatta in March, Audi Sydney Gold Coast Race at the end of July and culminating with Audi Hamilton Island Race Week in August. ... read full story

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