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Skandia Sail for Gold - High fliers roped back into pack

At the top end the high-fliers from the first three days were roped up and hauled back into the pack...

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Velux 5 Oceans - Poland's top ocean racer acquires Eco 60

Gutek to take on The Ultimate Solo Challenge in former Vendee Globe winner...

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Skandia Sail for Gold - Capsizes and burning rain -Welcome to Weymouth

Anybody watching the racing live via GPS can certainly get a feel for the funny angles we're sailing over ground....

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Rolex Middle Sea Race - Esimit Europa 2 heading for Malta

The largest and fastest yacht entered is 30.5-metre (100-foot) racing maxi Esimit Europa 2 (formerly Alfa Romeo II)....

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SailTV: Skandia Sail For Gold

Live and replay coverage of the Skandia Sail For Gold being sailed off Weymouth, England....

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The Buzz is alive in Chester as Race Week is set to begin tomorrow.

Arriving at the Chester Yacht Club this morning to the buzz of excitement and preparations made my day....

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Chester Race Week 2010 Gears Up

Chester Race Week 2010Gears Up for another great four days of boat racing on Mahone Bay....

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Jeanneau's Sun Odyssey 409, finalist, European Yacht of the Year

The Sun Odyssey 409, from Jeanneau, is a finalist in the European Yacht of the Year 2011, in the Family Cruiser category...

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Reaching for cockpit cushion spells night death for Lake sailor.

Reaching for a cushion blown overboard from his yacht has spelled death for a Swiss eco-businessman...

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Skandia Sail For Gold: Vive la France!

It was forecast to be big Tuesday, at the Skandia Sail For Gold regatta, a couple of days ago...

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Japan in first public presentation on sailing in space

The Japanese have successfully started sailing in space, the sails on their craft, Ikaros, pushed by solar wind...

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Solitaire du Figaro - Wet, bumpy and a lead change

The first night at sea of Leg 3 proved to be as demanding as expected...

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Solitaire du Figaro - Destination Ireland!

It may be the shortest leg of the 2010 edition, but it will by no means be the easiest!...

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Help to get home - tow or salvage and what's the difference?

An American Marine Insurance Advisor warns that what you think of as a simple tow, could produce a salvage claim....

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Nine sailing teenagers to circumnavigate Ireland

9 teenagers from Ireland set off on a Round Ireland Challenge 12 August in aid of hospital ship Africa Mercy...

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Skandia Sail for Gold 2010 - The return of the king?

Skandia Sail for Gold 2010 - It cannot have been an easy decision for Ben Ainslie to return to the Finn class....

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Solitaire du Figaro - Start of Leg three, fast track to Kinsale

Start hampered by the bulk of the fleet clustering the pin end of the line...

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'Living the Dream' at the Port Credit Boat Show!

Informedboater.com has confirmed the speakers for the 2010 Port Credit Boat Show Speaker's Theatre!...

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York Cup Match Race at the Royal Canadian Yacht Club

Nine skippers competed for the Grade 3 York Cup Match Race at the Royal Canadian Yacht Club on Saturday, August 7th....

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Good news for sailors: Iridium Boeing courtship ends in wedding bells

The extension and redefinition of the relationship between Iridium and Boeing was announced last week...

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Permanently installed preventer: Another view

Sail-World received a large mail after an article about permanently installed preventers - here's another view...

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Canadians warn sailors about Northwest Passage

Northwest Passage has suddenly become a draw for the inexperienced, creating a burden for the Canadian Coast Guard...

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Melges 24 World Championship 2010 - Day 2 No Blow No Go

Marinepool Melges 24 World Championship - Despite a determined Committee, no wind meant no racing was possible....

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Crew management is no different to running a business

Regattas mean bringing together a diverse group of personalities, asking them to work well within a competitive...

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Permanently installed preventer: Another view

Sail-World received a large mail after an article about permanently installed preventers - here's another view...

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Perth man fined for illegal coral consignment

A Perth man was ordered to pay more than $900 in fines and costs by Fisheries and Marine Officers....

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Sailing with Ketoro - Cruising Thailand

Irene and Rolf Fricke, cruising in their catamaran Ketoro, bring us another tale - this time about sailing in Thailand...

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Solitaire du Figaro: the decision from the Jury alters scoreboard

La Solitaire du Figaro - The Jury met today in Brest to discuss the protest against Yann Elies....

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Fifth Annual It's Not Easy Being Green Regatta

Four yacht clubs participated in the Fifth Annual It's Not Easy Being Green Regatta...

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AFTER a long-range cruising adventure - the hard part...

Around the Americas was a 27,524 mile sailing circumnavigation of the American continent- getting home was the hard part...

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Abuse penalty marks final day of 1851 Cup at Cowes

Passion boiled over, a rare penalty for abuse was the result on the final day of the 1851 Cup...

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PWA World Cup Alacati, Turkey 2010 - Event Preview

World Tour is heading back to Turkey for more action at the Surf 'n' Sound....

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Marinepool Melges 24 World Championship - fleet assembles in Tallinn

Marinepool Melges 24 World Championship 2010 - All seventy-nine boats competing launched before the Opening Ceremony....

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Solitaire du Figaro: the Jackal Le Cleac'h bags another one

La Solitaire du Figaro's 41st edition had an exciting finale for the second leg....

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1851 Cup - BMW Oracle Racing congratulates British crew

BMW Oracle Racing may have won the war, but today it dropped a battle on the Solent....

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Louis Vuitton Trophy Hong Kong scrapped

WSTA scraps LV Trophy Hong Kong and cites 'lack of interest'...

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Royal Hamilton Hosts 2010 Optimist Dinghy Canadian Championships

Young sailors from Canada, France, Bermuda and the US will compete in 2010 Optimist Canadian Championships at RHYC....

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Plastic in our Oceans, and what any sailor can do

The 'Eastern Garbage Patch,' of the Pacific Ocean is a buoyant stew of toxic pollution-most of which is plastic....

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New 'Berths for Sale' list makes it easy to find a berth in Australia

2 years after launching Australian Marinas Guide, Fiona Harper has launched a new product, her 'Berths for Sale'...

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The argument for copper antifouling

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Marine Industry promotes Optimist Sailing Boats for Kids Program

The Optimist Sailing Boats for Kids program was announced on Friday at the Sydney International Boat Show...

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Steve Clark looks to retake Little America's Cup

Steve Clark has dreamt of winning back the Little America's Cup for the USA ever since he lost it to Canada in 2007....

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BMW Oracle Racing upholds tradition in race around Isle of Wight

1851 Cup - BMW Oracle Racing defeated TeamOrigin around the Isle of Wight by 1 minute and 55 seconds....

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World Yacht Racing Forum in Estoril -Top line-up of Speakers confirmed

Keynote speakers of the Forum 2010 will include Loick Peyron and James Spithill...

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2010 Muskoka Lakes Association (MLA) Sailing Regatta

The 2010 MLA Sailing Regatta was hosted by Muskoka Lakes Golf & Country Club (MLG&CC) Sunday August 1st....

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Dutch teen solo sailor, 14, begins her voyage

Laura Dekker, 14, allowed by a Dutch court to sail solo around the world, has one regret - she will miss her dog, Spot....

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Solitaire du Figaro-Beyou in the lead, high winds and rain on the menu

The fleet is spread out over a 17 mile large area and the coming hours will be crucial to judge the best option!...

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BMW Oracle Racing - Rebuild complete

The repair was fairly straightforward for the team's expert boat-builders, led by Tim Smyth and Mark Turner....

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Win an Opti for the Kids and One for the Club

Now you can now Win an Opti for the Kids and One for the Club!!...

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The San Juan Sailing Flotilla 2010 - more cruising sailor tales

The American Sailing Association recently held another San Juan Islands Flotilla, and here is their picture story:...

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Sailing World Cup medals will go down to the wire in Weymouth

700 boats and almost 1000 sailors from 57 nations all challenging to claim the ultimate prize...

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ISAF Women's Match Racing Worlds - Top skippers invited to 2010 event

20 top women's teams of four sailors each, from around the world, have been invited to participate in the 2010 event....

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Solitaire du Figaro - Starting again with the same crew!

Crossing the Bay of Biscay once again, heading back to France and the Breton coast....

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Four simple tips on how to ensure a healthy VHF antenna

Regular inspection and testing are both vital to ensure your boat's VHF antenna is working and healthy Here are 4 tips:...

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Product of the Week: Fast Fender

It takes so long to tie fenders to the guard rail, then the level's wrong and you have to retie them - until Fast Fender...

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Cruising Indonesia by superyacht - by the Captain

The upside of superyacht cruising is that the crew also get to enjoy sailing in remote and idyllic cruising grounds....

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La Solitaire du Figaro fleet ready for leg 2 start in Gijon

La Solitaire du Figaro sailors make final preps, attend the prize giving for the first leg and skipper briefing....

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Yacht Club Costa Smeralda - Spectacular September in Sardinia

The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, Rolex Swan Cup and much more......

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ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards 2010 - Nominations invited

The most prestigious award of recognition in the sport of sailing is now inviting nominations....

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Tuggy The Safety Tugboat will visit the Port Credit Boat Show!

Tuggy The Safety Tugboat will be at the Port Credit Boat Show Saturday, August 28 and Sunday, August 29 talking about bo...

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