The race around Barbados dates back to the 19th century and is based upon bragging rights for the fastest “Trading Schooner”. This was a prize worth its weight in gold to captains in an era where prices for cargo arriving ahead of rival ships commanded a massive premium. Whilst most boats sailed for the honor of the fastest time, the consolation prize of a barrel of Mount Gay Rum for the slowest certainly spurred on some captains, and had to be discontinued after two boats remained out at sea for days stalling to take the prize. ... read full story
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Rolex extends naming rights sponsorship to 2015 in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
July 21, 2010
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Rolex has been the naming rights sponsor of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race since 2002 and now extends it sponsorship on the famous yacht yacht until atleast 2015. ... read full story
Extreme Sailing and Music at Cowes Week 2010
July 20, 2010
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Extreme sailing and great music are guaranteed for this years Cowes Week. BBC Radio 1 Bestival Star Rob da Bank's selection of DJs will take care of your entertainment ashore, after a great day of sailing on the waters. ... read full story
British Classic Yacht Club Panerai Cowes Regatta 2010 DAY ONE
July 20, 2010
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Day One at the British Classic Yacht Club Panerai Cowes Regatta 2010 offered her competitors a perfect ten to twelve knots breeze throughout the entire racecourse. ... read full story
21st Anniversary for Meridien Marinas Airlie Beach Race Week.
July 20, 2010
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The opening race of the 2010 Meridien Marinas Airlie Beach Race Week will commence on Friday August 13 and will mark the 21st anniversary of the Australian event. ... read full story
Classic sailing Yacht Tuiga wins overall in the Cowes Westward Cup Regatta 2010
July 19, 2010
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The classic sailing yacht Tuiga won The Westward Cup Regatta 2010 at Cowes with with superyachts Mariette second and 3rd place going to to Mariquita. ... read full story
TEAMORIGIN to take on Americas Cup champions BMW ORACLE Racing at Cowes Week
July 16, 2010
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TEAMORIGIN’s Ben Ainslie, and BMW ORACLE Racing’s James Spithill, will lead their teams contesting the 1851 Cup. Competition will take place on the historic waters of the Solent and around the Isle of Wight upon which a race won by the New York yacht America gave rise to the America’s Cup, the oldest trophy in the international sport. The 1851 Cup celebrates this event. ... read full story
San Francisco sole USA host city candidate for 34th America’s Cup
July 09, 2010
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After putting forward a strong venue proposal, San Francisco is now the only city in the USA under consideration to host the 34th America’s Cup match. ... read full story
Prix d’ Elegance crew competition at the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2010
July 07, 2010
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Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2010 is calling for creative minds to join their Prix d'Elegance competition. All crews are welcome to join and compete for impressive and exciting trophies from Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2010. ... read full story
Maxi Sailing yacht ICAP Leopard favourite for Cowes-Dinard-St Malo Race.
June 30, 2010
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Mike Slade’s Farr 100 Maxi, ICAP Leopard, will be hot favourite for line honours for this weekend’s race to St. Malo and make no mistake; the world record breaking yacht will be attempting to break their own course record, set in 2008. ... read full story
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