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Rolex Middle Sea Race: Valletta hosts prize giving

November 01, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The ancient fortress city of Valletta, the former 16th century "Sacra Infermeria" of the Order of St John of Jerusalem, was host to the prize giving and close to 800 guests for the 31st edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race. ... read full story

ISAF Announces International Jury for the 34th America’s Cup

November 01, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) today announced the appointment of the International Jury for the 34th America’s Cup. The 34th America’s Cup Match is planned to be held in 2013, with lead up events commencing in 2011. A new class of boat, a 72 foot wing sail catamaran is currently being developed as is a... ... read full story

Rolex Middle Sea Race Class Winners Confirmed.

October 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

If the early miles of the Rolex Middle Sea Race Valletta, Malta, were a test of patience, the latter miles were a true test of endurance. A strong mistral of up to 40+ knots helped push the fleet homeward to the finish in Malta. ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai – Preparations nearly complete

October 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The final Louis Vuitton Trophy event is scheduled to start in Dubai on Sunday November 12th 2010, featuring six of the top international sailing teams in the world. ... read full story

Schooner Elena to compete in the Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados Race 2011

October 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht Elena intends to start her commemorative "centennial tour" by competing in the Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados Race 2011 and hopes to break the schooner Sea Fox's record. ... read full story

Rolex Middle Sea Race, Esimit Europa 2 receives line honours.

October 25, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

At 18h 32m 32s CEST on Monday, sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2 (SLO) received line honours for the Rolex Middle Sea Race in Marsamxett Harbour. The Slovenian maxi’s elapsed time was 2 days, 6 hours, 52 minutes, 32 seconds. ... read full story

HSBC Premier Coastal Classic Yacht Race New Zealand Auckland to the Bay of Islands

October 20, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The HSBC Premier Coastal Classic – one of the world’s iconic yacht races and one of the biggest races in the Southern Hemisphere – will start this Friday 22 October 2010 at 10am from Devonport Wharf in Auckland. Around 200 boats, racing in eight divisions, will undertake a point to point sprint up the coast to Russell Wharf in the Bay of Islands. ... read full story

34th Americas Cup: AC72 Class Rule finalized and published

October 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Full details of the new high-performance Wingsailed 72ft catamaran that will transform America's Cup racing have been published. The AC72 Class Rule went from concept to completed Class Rule in less than four months. ... read full story

Velux 5 Oceans: A journey of a lifetime begins

October 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Five international skippers in the VELUX 5 OCEANS blasted across the start line beginning a 30,000-mile adventure around the globe. ... read full story

Conrad Colman, the only Kiwi to takes on 2010 Route de Rhum

October 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Conrad Colman, aged 26 will be the sole New Zealander on the start line for the 2010 Route de Rhum solo trans-Atlantic race that will start on Sunday October 31st. ... read full story

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