As one of the most inclusive regattas in the world, Cowes Race Week (6-13 August) can attract nearly a thousand yachts each year. When casual sailors compete with world champions, mistakes and accidents are bound to happen, and below is a list of the 8 most common mistakes to avoid. The following is a press... ... read full story
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Day 1 at the Brewin Dolphin Commodores’ Cup
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Ideal weather conditions have brought success to the regatta favourites France Blue, while Red GBR claimed victory in the opening race and Moana saw won the second race despite issues. Read on to find out more: The following is a press release from Brewin Dolphin Commodores’ Cup. Press Release Day 1: Brewin Dolphin Commodores’ Cup France... ... read full story
Looking ahead to the third RORC Transatlantic Race
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Saturday the 26th of November marks the start of the third Royal Ocean Racing Club Transatlantic Race between some of the most experienced and competitive RORC racers. From the start gate at Marina Lanzarote, Arrecife, competitors will sail a course of 2,995 nm and past competitors have already voiced their intention to race this year.... ... read full story
Video hi-lights: The results of Race Week at Newport
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The final race has decided the champions for the 2016 New York Yacht Club Race Week at Newport. The biggest fleet of the event was J/109 with 19 yachts competing: watch the hi-lights from the event and read up on the results of the final day below. The following is a press release from the... ... read full story
Part II of NYYC Race Week commences
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A strong breeze provided powerful racing conditions for the start of Part II of NYYC Race Week. In the powerful six-boat IRC 1 fleet, SPOOKIE and VESPER vied for the finish line with under a minute to spare between them. There was drama in IRC 2 when a snapped lifeline sent three crewmen overboard, which... ... read full story
WPNSA to host 2016 SAP 505 championships
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The location has been selected for the upcoming SAP 505 World Championships: Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, UK. From the 27th July to the 5th August, the venue will play host to both national and world championships. The following is a press release from WPNSA. Press Release: 2016 SAP 505 World Championships at Weymouth... ... read full story
P/R: Sailing yacht Courageous takes first win at Newport
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The New York Yacht Club Race Week commenced this Saturday with old favourites COURAGEOUS, LAURA and FLOW making an appearance in the Classics category. Part I of the regatta will conclude tomorrow with the multi-hull category, before Part II commences mid-week. The following is a press release from the New York Yacht Club. Press Release Courageous... ... read full story
P/R: The Monaco Solar Boat Challenge
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More and more concepts for ecological living are leaving the page and becoming reality, and the boating industry is not to be left behind. The Monaco Solar Boat Challenge will take place this week when 15 teams from universities across Europe will compete using boats professionally built based on their designs. The following is a press... ... read full story
P/R: Clipper Round the World Yacht Race draws to a close
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The first competitors have arrived at the finish line in Derry-Londonderry to complete the final leg of the 2016 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. Both experienced and amateur crew members were encouraged to participate in the regatta, making it unique amongst other events in the racing calendar. The following is a press release from... ... read full story
Racing: days two and three in Palma de Mallorca
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After three intense days of racing, the 20th Superyacht Cup in Palma de Mallorca has drawn to a close. Every crew put in a prime performance that made for attention-grabbing races on all three days of the event. The following article summarises the class winners for days 2 and 3 and names the overall winner... ... read full story