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Louis Vuitton Trophy Hong Kong regatta Cancelled.

August 09, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The World Sailing Teams Association, together with Louis Vuitton and the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, has announced that preparations for the proposed Louis Vuitton Trophy Hong Kong in January 2011 have ceased. The Dubai event, held in November 2010, will be the "last regatta." ... read full story

Club Marine Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race: Supermaxi Lahana takes win and record

August 08, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Maxi sailing yacht Lahana, captained by Peter Millard sailed over the finish line of the Club Marine Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race just 22 seconds ahead of the Mark Richards skippered Wild Oats X to claim Line Honours victory. ... read full story

The 1851 Cup: TEAMORIGIN wins Trafalgar Cup Match Racing Series at Cowes

August 08, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

TEAMORIGIN led by Ben Ainslie have won the 1851 Cup in Cowes, Isle of Wight. ... read full story

BMW ORACLE wins The Trafalgar Cup around Isle of Wight

August 05, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

BMW ORACLE Racing defeated TEAMORIGIN around the Isle of Wight by 1 minute and 55 seconds to win the Trafalgar Cup. The race was part of The 1851 Cup, a match racing regatta between the two teams. Although today’s race doesn’t count in the standings, it will serve as a tiebreaker in the event the teams finish tied on points. Racing for The 1851 Cup resumes tomorrow with three races planned on the Solent. Each race is worth 3 points per victory. TEAMORIGIN leads the series 4-1. ... read full story

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week: Kiwis to challenge for South Pacific Cup

August 04, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The entry list for the 27th Audi Hamilton Island Race Week is close to 190, and with a few days to go until the close of nominations, among the entries about to be lodged are the largest contender – Lang Walker’s spectacular new 58-metre superyacht, Kokomo – and some of the smallest – three 6.1 metre long SB3 sport boats. Meanwhile, the New Zealanders have declared they are on a mission – the want the South Pacific Cup. ... read full story

The 1851 Cup: 4 to 1 lead for TEAMORIGIN at Cowes

August 04, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

TEAMORIGIN are currently 4-1 ahead of BMW ORACLE however with races on the final day counting for triple points, the 1851 Cup at Cowes remains wide open. ... read full story

The 1851 Cup: Strong start for TEAMORIGIN

August 03, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

With two races of the 1851 Cup held today, Ben Ainslie and his crew on TEAMORIGIN ended 2-0 up over the America’s Cup champions BMW ORACLE Racing, led by Australian James Spithill. ... read full story

Supermaxi Wild Oats XI wins the Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race

August 02, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The supermaxi sailing yacht Wild Oats XI has taken line honours in the Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race. It was Wild Oats XI’s first attempt at the 384 nautical mile race coastal race and is also the 25th anniversary of the event. ... read full story

Cowes Week: America’s Cup TeamOrigin announces team for 1851 Cup Regatta

July 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

TEAMORIGIN, has announced their team for the 1851 Cup taking place on the 5th of August during the Cowes Week Regatta2010. Included in the team are three time Olympic Gold sailor Ben Ainslie, two time Olympic Gold sailor Iain Percy and Gold medalist Andrew Simpson. ... read full story

Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race 2010: Supermaxi Yacht Wild Oats XI line honours favourite

July 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race starts at 1pm on Saturday 31 July with Weather forecast predicting record breaking race for Bob Oatley’s 100ft super maxi Wild Oats XI, who is the clear line honours favourite. The 11 year old race record of 27hrs, 35 mins and 43 seconds is currently held by sailing yacht Brindabella, set in 1999. ... read full story

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