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South Africa makes it official: Vessels 'required' to carry EPIRBs

South Africa's SAMSA has issued a statement that all ships are required to carry an EPIRB...

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Oman Air Majan - Interview with Skipper aboard bulk carrier

Sidney Gavignet took part in a telephone interview with Sam Davies while once aboard bulk carrier Kavo Alexander....

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Oman Air Majan skipper safely onboard bulk carrier

Team pleased to report that skipper Sidney Gavignet is now safely onboard the bulk carrier Kavo Alexander....

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Route du Rhum - Heading towards the front

Guillemot managed to solve his solent headsail hook problem and is now able to get the full potential out of Safran....

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Volvo Ocean Race supports World Yacht Racing Forum for the third year

World Yacht Racing Forum organisers are pleased to announce the addition of the Volvo Ocean Race as Platinum Partner...

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Warning - Fire risk with inboard petrol engines

NSW Maritime has issued a warning to boat owners about the risk of petrol vapour....

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Velux 5 Oceans - Hatfield shaves off his moustache at equator crossing

Canadian solo sailor first person ever to take part in 'Movember' from middle of ocean...

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Route du Rhum-La Banque Postale - Groupama 3 continues to gain

Franck Cammas on the giant trimararan Groupama has taken the lead in the Ultimate class...

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Maritime Security Alert

<b>A maritime security alert has been issued following the possible hijack of a civilian yacht in the Indian Ocean....

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Design A Better Life Jacket And Win $5,000

If you can design a better life jacket, you could win $5000 in a new world wide competition....

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America's Cup: First of the AC45's begins layup in Warkworth

Ivor Wilkins toured Core Composites to check progress on the new AC45 class and found construction well underway...

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Graphic weather on your smartphone - help beta test

Passage Weather is beta-testing an app for iPhone, Android and other handheld mobile devices and looking for input....

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US Sailing's 2011 Rolex Miami OCR - Registration now open

Online registration opened Monday 1 November for US Sailing's 2011 Rolex Miami OCR at the event website....

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Velo Veloce tops the IRC 52's at IRC Fall Championships

Vela Veloce, Richard Oland's Southern Cross 52 won the IRC 52 Class at the 2010 IRC Fall Championship Regatta...

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ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards - One week to go

It is a night to celebrate sailing, for sailors and by sailors....

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Route du Rhum - Bertrand Quentin airlifted to safety

Route du Rhum Race Director Jean Maurel gives an update on the situation facing Skipper Bertrand Quentin....

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America's Cup Victory Tour - Reserve Now!

America's Cup Victory Tour - Reserve Now!...

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Velux 5 Oceans - Brad Van Liew has his eyes on Cape Town

Brad Van Liew has his eyes on Cape Town as he gears up for the South Altlantic crossing...

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Route du Rhum - Bertrand Quentin (Cote d'Or II) medivac by helicopter

Route du Rhum - La Banque Postale news flash! Medivac required for Cote d'Or II skipper Bernard Quentin....

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Artemis confirmed as new America's Cup Challenger

The Swedish professional racing team, Artemis, have confirmed that they are one of the new Challengers who lodged their...

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Rottnest Island boaties' weekend - fun and safety education together

Calling West Australians! the Pains Wessex Rottnest Escorted Safety Convoy weekend will be both educational and fun...

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Breaking News: Three British sailors kidnapped by Somali pirates

A reliable Kenyan source reports he has been informed Somali pirates have hijacked a British yacht with three crew...

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Oceans Watch - sailors restoring sustainability to the South Pacific

A group of sailors called Oceans Watch is attempting to restore sustainability to the islands of the South Pacific...

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Raymarine ticks every box for Marine Rescue NSW

Marine Rescue NSW has selected Raymarine to supply electronic navigation systems for its boats along the NSW coast....

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ISAF Annual Conference - Over 500 expected to attend

ISAF Member National Authorities (MNAs), sailors, event organisers, Class Associations, manufacturers and many more....

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Monsoon Cup - Mathieu Richard in confident mood

'We are in great form and getting ready for the Monsoon Cup,' says Richard...

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Velux 5 Oceans - Bullens makes pit stop after double crash

Christophe Bullens has been forced to head for port after his yacht Five Oceans of Smiles was damaged in strong winds...

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Velux 5 Oceans - Derek Hatfield snared by Doldrums

Canadian ocean racer Derek Hatfield said this morning he is 'devastated' to still be in the Doldrums....

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Two solo sailors rescued off Australia's east coast.

Two solo sailors have been rescued on the east coast of Australia, one in Tasmania and one in Queensland...

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Chichester's Gypsy Moth secure, but not Watson's Pink Lady

Sir Francis Chichester's yacht to stay in Britain, but it's not certain that Jessica Watson's yacht to stay in Australia...

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Oman Air Majan starts La Route du Rhum - La Banque Postale 2010

The multihulls powered off the line and extended from the monohull fleet as they headed towards Cap Frehel...

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La Route du Rhum - La Banque Postale 2010: A perfect start

A perfect start for a record fleet....

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Ballarat Yacht Club season opens - first time in seven years

With the breaking of the drought the Ballarat Yacht Club is back in business for the first time in seven years...

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Velux 5 Oceans - Bugs on Spartan

Without warning, Spartan sailed through a cloud of insects of all different sorts and nationalities...

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Farr 30 World Championship 2010 - Veteran French team clamps down

Farr 30 World Championship 2010 - The stage was set for all-conquering Team Orca to show their dominance again....

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Student Yachting World Cup - England victors

Well it is over for this year... ..this wonderful, challenging, maddening and enriching World Cup experience....

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Farr 30 World Championship 2010 - High drama on the seas

Farr 30 World Championship 2010, day three, and there was an unexpected drama to deal with between races 8 and 9....

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Product of the Week: H2Out keeps water out of fuel

'NEW' reusable filter systems from H2Out.com, removes and prevent water contamination of your on board fuel systems....

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RS:X Youth World Championships: Hamilton and Goyard crowned

The ending was anticlimactic to the RS:X Youth World Championships....

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Rolex Middle Sea Race - Over for another year

Seventy-six boats started the race, and 60 finished, one of the highest numbers of finishers in recent years....

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China Cup Int Regatta 2010 - smoke and mirrors on a grand scale

Quite evidently the China Cup has tapped into a bottomless well of money, and hoop-la is what they are spending it on....

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Route du Rhum - From reflection to action

Route du Rhum begins in little more than 24 hours....

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Route du Rhum - Final weather analysis before the start

Marc Guillemot and Sylvain Mondon are stepping up the weather analysis aboard Safran and running through the latest mode...

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Velux 5 Oceans - No rest for Bullens

Definitely the days are flowing but are not the same after the small period with a good wind from behind...

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Velux 5 Oceans - Equator crossing superstition on Active House

The sweat runs down my fingers and onto the key board, hope the laptop can handle the heat....

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Route du Rhum - A chance for Lemonchois to shine again

Route du Rhum - Lionel Lemonchois races this time in the Multi50 Class as skipper of Prince de Bretagne....

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The Race is on to sail through Space

It seems that it will be sailing vessels that lead the way in the new world of space....

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Route du Rhum - Spotlight on Yves Ecalarat

Route du Rhum - For this ninth edition I race with a Pogo 40....

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Route du Rhum - For Cammas less pressure than last time

Route du Rhum - Cammas needs optimum conditions, but thinks winning is possible on Groupama 3....

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RS:X Youth World Championship day 5 - Hamilton so close

Izzy Hamilton [GBR] is close, very close, to winning....

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Velux 5 Oceans - Tropical weather brings mystery to the fleet

Intertropical convergence zone plays havoc with race leaders...

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Farr 30 World Championship 2010 - Surprise leader after 2 early wins

Farr 30 World Championship 2010 - Patrick Lindblom had the kind of day a sailor rarely forgets....

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Bay of Biscay waters - another casualty as teenagers lose mast

Tony Bullimore's catamaran is capsized and waiting a salvage team and a tall ship with teens on board has lost a mast....

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Route du Rhum - The enduring magic

Route du Rhum - For any first time anglophile visitor, landing in the heart of the ninth edition might be overwhelming....

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Barcelona World Race and Route du Rhum - Double challenge

Three of the skippers setting sail next Sunday in the Route du Rhum-Le Banque Postale are facing a double challenge...

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Bullimore's 33m catamaran capsized - UPDATE

Updates on the catamaran capsized off Cape Finistere...

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Audi MedCup Circuit - Quantum Racing Team name helm for 2011

His expertise as both sailor and coach make him a great fit for the TP52 World Champions, says Ed Reynolds...

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Busan Cup Women's Match Race - Into the Quarter Finals

The sailors and Race Committee had their hands full with a long and shifty day...

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ISAF announces appointment of Int Jury for the 34th America's Cup

The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) today announced the appointment of the International Jury for the 34th ACi...

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World Speed Record broken twice - now 55.65 knots

Ludertiz Speed Challenge Namibia - The wind blew up to 45 knots today and the organisers decided to built a retaining wa...

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