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2011 Les Voiles de St. Barth: Sailing yacht Vesper/Team Moneypenny and S/Y Rambler 100 to headline

December 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

For the 2011 edition of the Les Voiles de St. Barth, scheduled for April 4 - 9, two U.S. teams— Vesper/Team Moneypenny and Rambler 100—will headline. Each epitomizes a level of player commitment not unlike that commanded by other serious team sports where motivation is key and the ability to work together over a long period of time increases the chance of success. ... read full story

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: Tactical Oceanographic Data now available for Hobart approaches

December 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The last 10 miles of the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race (from Iron Pot to the finish) has often been the graveyard of ambitions for many competitors. New tactical oceanographic data covering a large area of southeast Tasmania is now available for the first time to competitors of the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. ... read full story

25th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) 2010 finishes in fine style

December 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 25th ARC finished in fine style on Saturday 18 December with a spectacular awards ceremony at the Gaiety Nightclub in Gros Islet, near Rodney Bay Marina, Saint Lucia. After a slow start, 217 yachts had finished by the prize giving, with the remainder due to arrive over the next few days. ... read full story

The Rolex Trophy – Sydney, Australia

December 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Rolex Trophy is sailed out of Sydney in December each year. Although held in the lead-up to the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, it is an important event in its own right. ... read full story

75th Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados Race 2011: Award Winning Cinematographer to Film Barbados and Sailing yacht Elena

December 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 75th anniversary Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados Race, to be held on 21st January 2011 will be the first sporting event in Barbados to be covered by award winning cinematographer Rick Deppe. ... read full story

34th America’s Cup: Work on AC45 catamarans moving ahead in New Zealand

December 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Work on the AC45 catamarans, which the Cup teams will use to race in the 2011 America’s Cup World Series events, is continuing at pace in Warkworth, New Zealand. The first AC45 is scheduled to be launched in the New Year, with others rolling off the assembly quickly thereafter. ... read full story

Global Ocean Race: CT SailBattens join as Race Partner

December 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The New Zealand-based, CT Sailbattens is now part of the Global Ocean race 2011-12 (GOR) Race Partner group. The company’s development has had a major impact on sail batten technology with exceptional results in the America’s Cup, IMOCA Open 60, Volvo Ocean Race and superyacht arenas. ... read full story

McConaghy Boats and The 2010 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race

December 18, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is revered as one of the toughest ocean races on the international yachting calendar.  The aura that surrounds the race is second to none. The attraction this year is no different with a contingent of overseas boats and crews lured by the magic of this iconic yacht race. Three... ... read full story

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: An International Outlook.

December 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Rolex Sydney Hobart race ranks among the top headline grabbing events of the year and kicks off on Boxing Day, December 26th.The widely known Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race draws high-profile entrants each year—from tycoons and media moguls to Internet and telecom entrepreneurs— and this year’s race is proving to be no exception. ... read full story

World Yacht Racing Forum: Continuity is Key to Success

December 14, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

World Yacht Racing Forum 2010 Day 1 - Credit World Yacht Racing Forum

The World Yacht Racing Forum began today in front of 300 delegates and media from all over the world. Marketing experts discussed the growth of the sport and agreed that the lack of continuity is its main issue. ... read full story

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