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Megayacht crew save runaway yacht for German sailors.

Spare a thought for the couple at dinner on 25th December at Bequia in the Caribbean and their yacht dragged to sea...

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The App to replace heavy books on your boat

Capt. Aaron David Pufal and programmer/boating enthusiast Steve Constable have created the App, the Captain's Toolbox...

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Barcelona World Race - Escape from Gibraltar

Barcelona World Race first trophy was collected by Jean-Pierre Dick and Loick Peyron....

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Barcelona World Race - New race for Alex Thomson

Barcelona World Race - Today Alex Thomson was ready to take the next step towards joining his boat HUGO BOSS...

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Optimist World Championships - Thailaind Team Racing winners

Stage two of the Team Racing competition began with just 16 teams, reduced from the 43 teams of yesterday....

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Barcelona World Race - Four boats into the Atlantic

Four boats are into the Atlantic but conditions in the Straits of Gibraltar are extremely tricky...

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Amazing Australian A Cat titles - The New Kids did well on Day One

A record A -Class catamaran Australian Championship fleet of 73 of the single handed development class catamarans....

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Sailing of another era on Lake Geneva

Introduction to old sailing barges on lake Geneva...

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15-year-old solo sailor Dekker grateful for donations

15-year-old solo sailor Laura Dekker has been overwhelmed by the number of people who have made donations...

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Cruising sailor to testify against Somali pirates in the Netherlands

A South African sailor held captive by pirates for 13 days is to fly to the Netherlands to testify against Somalis...

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America's Cup: Work begins on creating a world class event venue

New Zealand born journalist, Michelle Slade, now based in San Francisco, interviews Craig Thompson, CEO of America's Cup...

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Velux 5 Oceans - Bullens forced to retire after further problems

Belgian solo sailor Christophe Bullens has been left with no choice but to retire from the Velux 5 Oceans...

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San Francisco writer gives Ellison black mark for Cup theatrics

Just two days after the America's Cup venue announcement here is how one columnist sees it...

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Zhik Moth Worlds 2011 - Who is who in the Zoo?

Sail-World.com will be on the water for both the 2011 Zhik Moth Australian titles and the Zhik Moths Worlds- here we pre...

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Moth Worlds 2011 - Solid Wing Fact or Rumours?

There was a flurry of activity of recent weeks, culminating in the acceptance of the solid wing sail for this event....

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Yachts in Europe: new marine safety inspections from Jan 2011

Effective Jan. 1, 2011, the Paris MOU will implement a New Inspection Regime (NIR) for ships and possibly on yachts...

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How to build your offshore inventory: a webinar by Beth Leonard

Building your offshore inventory - A Seven Seas U webinar with Beth Leonard from Seven Seas Cruising Association...

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2011 LandCorp Mirror Worlds Underway in 20 - 25 knots

The 2011 Worlds began in a strong breeze of 18-22 kts with 30 kt gusts presenting challenges for the entire fleet....

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Rio 2016 Olympic Games unveils new emblem

Rio 2016 Olympic Games' emblem was unveiled on a packed Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janerio....

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Barcelona World Race - Africa or Spain? The dilemma looms

Barcelona World Race fleet knew it was never going to be easy to get out of the Mediterranean and it is proving....

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Barcelona World Race chats with the skippers on afternoon radio calls

Barcelona World Race had radio calls with skippers across the fleet, chatting about the conditions and life at sea....

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Barcelona World Race - Half way to Gibraltar

After only between 36 and 48 hours of racing, already more than 100 miles separates Foncia this morning from the 14th pl...

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Zhik Moth World Championships 2011- 115+ Moths on Belmont Bay

World Moth Championships are part of Belmont 16ft Sailing Club's again full agenda for the month of January....

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The amazing rescues of 2010

Here are Sail-World Cruising's top rescues for 2010 of sailors not involved in racing:...

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Barcelona World Race - Roll of the dice and a reshuffle

With boat speeds tailing off to sub-five knots for much of the fleet this evening, the leading pack have been reshuffled...

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Thousands on boats, but nothing on distress beacons: Rescuer marvels

3 men eventually rescued, one in a life-threatening condition, could have been rescued in an hour with a distress beacon...

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Barcelona World Race - President duo leading

Barcelona World Race - Le Cam (FRA) and Garcia (ESP) on President seized a tiny advantage from their course...

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America's Cup: What turned the tide in favour of San Francisco?

The decision to name San Francisco as the venue for the 34th America's Cup is a big turnaround from just over two weeks...

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Rolex Sydney Hobart - Just rewards in Hobart

It was a bright and windy morning when boat owners, crews, friends and family gathered for the official prize-giving....

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America's Cup: Emirates Team New Zealand welcomes Venue Decision

Emirates Team New Zealand managing director Grant Dalton said the team was pleased to finally know where the 34th Americ...

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America's Cup 2013 - San Francisco wins hosting right - its official

America's Cup 2012 - Competition for oldest trophy in international sport once again returns to American waters...

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Velux 5 Oceans - A neck and neck drag race reports Derek Hatfield

Boat speeds have been in the high teens and it has been a neck and neck drag race....

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Barcelona World Race early lead to Foncia

Breezes are very light round through this first night at sea, Desjoyeaux and Gabart making the best speed of the fleet...

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Newsflash: America's Cup venue confirmed for San Francisco

Although Sail-World is yet to receive the official announcement, the lead negotiator for BMW Oracle Racing, Stephen Barc...

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Sail-World's tributes to ten top cruising sailors for 2010

Sail-World Cruising pays tribute to ten top long range cruising sailors for their achievements in 2010...

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America's Cup Hosting believed to be allocated to San Francisco

The Hosting Rights for the 34th America's Cup are believed to have been allocated to San Francisco...

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Up to 70 yachts lost in Bundaberg's Burnett River floods

Up to 70 yachts have been washed down Bundaberg's Burnett River but VMR volunteers are powerless to assist...

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America's Cup venue decision expected today - current reports speculat

A decision on the venue for the 34th America's Cup, or an update on the current situation regarding negotiations is expe...

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Barcelona World Race - Groupe Bel leads start

It was Kito de Pavant (FRA) and Sebastien Audigane (FRA) on the red hulled Groupe Bel broke away from the start gun...

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IODA 2010 World Championships - Thai sailors on top after day 2

This was going to be another tough day where consistency would be so very important...

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420 Worlds day 1 - Spain and Germany lead

420 World Championship and Ladies World Championship Provisional results for day 1...

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Barcelona World Race - And they are off!

The 14 IMOCA 60s have started in the Barcelona World Race....

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Barcelona World Race - Final countdown

28 skippers who form the Barcelona World Race fleet bid farewell to their loved ones...

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Sydney Hobart 2010 - Last three boats almost home

The last three boats in the 2010 Rolex Sydney Hobart race are almost home....

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Voyaging with Velella: Sailing by the wind in Mexican waters

ASA's Meghan Cleary continues tales of sailing in Velella, this week throwing plans away and deciding to stay in Mexico...

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Sailors on a mission - saving our oceans in 2010

Sailors for the Sea in 2010 tried to educate and empower boaters to protect and restore our oceans and coastal waters....

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Velux 5 Oceans - Christophe Bullens set to restart sprint two

Christophe had less than two weeks to prepare Five Oceans of Smiles too before ocean sprint two start day on December 16...

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Volunteer rescue services - on the job while the rest of us holiday

Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW has been 'on the job' with vital services so that others can enjoy holidays on the water...

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Velux 5 Oceans - Van Liew through speed gate

Velux 5 Oceans race leader Brad Van Liew has powered though the end of the speed gate in the second sprint...

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Barcelona World Race - Caffari and Corbella set New Year's Resolution

Dee Caffari and Anna Corbella set their New Year's resolution - to finish in the top five in the Barcelona World Race...

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America's Cup - Vincenzo Onorato replies to Salvatore Sarno

Salvatore Sarno stated in a recent interview that Shosholoza wouldn't be taking part in the 34th America's Cup....

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Mirror Worlds - Registration and Australian Championships Opening

Day 2 of Registration commenced under blue skies....

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Rolex Sydney Hobart - Oats sweats then celebrates

'We're back and we're just very happy to be here,' said Wild Oats XI skipper Mark Richards....

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Rolex Sydney Hobart News flash - Protests dismissed

Both protests have been dismissed...

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First International Congress of Ocean Sailing and the Environment

Barcelona World Race holds first International Congress of Ocean Sailing and the Environment 28-30 December...

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Rolex Sydney Hobart - Investec Loyal's Derwent drift

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race - After being becalmed within sight of the line, Investec Loyal is the second to finish...

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Rolex Sydney Hobart - Illingworth Trophy not presented at dock

Cruising Yacht Club of Australia abandoned plans to present the Illingworth Trophy to the skipper of Wild Oats XI....

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Wild Oats XI first boat home

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race - Touted as one of the toughest, the RSHYR sees the first finisher arrive in Hobart...

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Velux 5 Oceans announces new sustainability award

Solo round the world yacht race rewards skippers for educating about sustainability at sea-...

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Sydney Hobart Sensation - Wild Oats XI, RAN protested by Race Commitee

race committee was protesting both Wild Oats Xi and RAN under Sailing Instructions 44.1A and 44.2 which pertain to the...

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