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Spirit of Canada and Canadian Yachting Announce Media Partnership

Spirit of Canada and Canadian Yachting have worked closely in the past helping to promote Spirit of Canada....

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Why you should not trust your EPIRB test button

Peter Forey tells why you should not depend on your test button to make sure your EPIRB is working before a voyage...

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Volvo Ocean Race Skipper's Notebook: Ken Read, skipper Puma il mostro

My Volvo experience is not unique. Starting something from scratch is both exciting and a bit nerve-wracking...

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Alessandro di Benedetto - solo round the world in a 21ft boat

Italian adventure sailor Alessandro di Benedetto is half way round the world, non-stop and unassisted in a 21ft boat...

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The J Class 'Ranger' and Mothership MY 'Vita' - for sale or charter

A unique opportunity exists to buy or charter 'Ranger' and her mothership 'Vita'....

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Miami OCR - Storm threat shortens first day

Rolex Miami OCR - abbreviated opening day for some while no sailing for others...

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New Commercial Team members join Volvo Ocean Race

Greg Miall (36) has joined the Volvo Ocean Race as Commercial Director....

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America's Cup Umpire team announced

ISAF today announced the Umpire team who will officiate the races on the water of the 33rd America's Cup Match....

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Television coverage of 33rd America's Cup announced

SNG trustee of the America's Cup, has delegated the responsibility for organising the media and event activities for the...

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Extreme Sailing Asia - Muscat countdown

In just ten days time the final of the Extreme Sailing Series Asia will kick off at The Wave, Muscat...

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OceansWatch needs a Skipper for the 2010 season in the SW Pacific

OceansWatch www.oceanswatch.org is looking for an experienced skipper to run their flagship, Magic Roundabout....

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Planning and organising - one of the vital keys to good seamanship

When you sail - or plan to sail- on an overnight voyage, planning and organising are key skills...

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Medical Management for Mariners - a vital course for a longer voyage

CYCA and St Vincents Hospital are offering a course for sailors, Medical Management for Mariners...

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Rolex Miami OCR 2010: 630 of the world's best sailors get ready

If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere 630 of the world's best sailors prepare for tomorrow's opening day...

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Loggerhead Turtles return to Queensland in record numbers

Loggerhead turtles are returning to Queensland beaches in record numbers...

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Playmates for Sydney's resident wobbegong sharks

Another ten wobbegong shark pups were released in Sydney waters on Friday 22nd January....

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Jessica Watson's damaging storm - EPIRB set off

Four knock-downs and a 70+ knot gale have damaged Ella's Pink Lady, and set off the EPIRB...

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Gold Coast families lead boating boom

Sales of family boats over the past 12 months demonstrates Queensland families' love of boating is greater than the GFC....

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Jessica Watson pounded by 70knots, Abby Sunderland sets off

Abby Sunderland has departed California trying to be the youngest sailor to circle the world non-stop and unassisted...

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BMW Oracle USA 17 vs Alinghi 5 - Comparison Chart

We should now get out the tape measures and look at the stats of the two most advanced sailing yachts ever built....

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Victorious Cape Breton Island arrives in Singapore

Cape Breton Island, winner of Race 5 of Clipper 09-10 made a dramatic entrance to Marina at Keppel Bay, Singapore...

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Cruising Club of America Award to cruising heroes

Cruising Club of America announced that Maurice and Sophie Conti win the 2009 Rod Stephens Trophy for a heroic rescue....

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Interview Transcript: Russell Coutts meets the Media

CEO and Skipper, Russell Coutts held a relatively impromptu Media session in the BMW Oracle Racing base last Wednesday....

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Haiti: Sailing boats join the rescue - and you can help too!

OceansWatch and the Seven Seas Cruising Association join together to help the aid work in Haiti - you can help too!...

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50 days around Australia to Save Our Seas

The campaign is to raise awareness for the damage that plastic bags are doing to our environment....

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America's Cup Challenger responds to Swiss assertions, Match on hold?

Golden Gate Yacht Club has, not unexpectedly, refuted the claims made by the Defender of the Americas Cup, Societe Nauti...

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CYA Race Officer Seminar in Mississauga - March 2010

The CYA is announcing the running of a CYA NRO / SNRO Race Management Seminar in Mississauga, Ontario, March 5-7, 2010....

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Alinghi ups ante in America's Cup origin of construction dispute

The America's Cup Defender, Societe Nautique de Geneve have upped the stakes in the simmering Constructed in Country dis...

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Going Green in 2010 - New Year Resolutions

Here are 8 New Year Resolutions, which if all sailors kept, would result in a distinctly purer ocean....

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Cruising sailors in Somali pirates hands believe the end is near

Paul Chandler and his wife, Rachel, have appealed for help, believing their captors may kill them but within a few days....

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Enjoy Australia Day 2010 afloat on Sydney Harbour

A busy schedule of boating activities and events is planned for NSW waterways on Tuesday, 26 January...

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CCA selects Annie Hill & Trevor Robertson to receive Blue Water Medal

Cruising Club of America has selected Annie Hill and Trevor Robertson to receive its prestigious 2009 Blue Water Medal...

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Key West 2010 - Steady Winds and Boat Speed Rule the Day

Key West 2010. John Kilroy has been leading the Melges 32 class since Tuesday...

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Ningaloo Coast (WA) is nominated for World Heritage listing

Ningaloo Coast nominated for World Heritage listing by Australian Federal Government and Western Australia's Government...

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RQYS - the jewel in the Moreton Bay crown

Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron makes excellent use of its stunning location....

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RORC Caribbean 600 - A highly competitive international fleet

The second edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 - a highly competitive international fleet are assembling to take part...

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Alinghi: countdown to the 33rd America's Cup

With less than three weeks to the first race of the America's Cup, Alinghi held an open day at its base in Valencia for...

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McConaghy's Knockout by Innovation

Innovation brought about the historic 1-2-3 at the recent RSHYR. Read on to find out what Jono Morris had to say....

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Ontario Sailing Celebrates its 40th Anniversary at The Ruby Gala

Join fellow Ontario Sailing members, friends and supporters at this year's event to take place on Sat., Mar. 27, 2010....

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Fogh Marine Hosts Annual Ontario Sailing Ski Day

There is no better way to reconnect with your sailing buddies in the winter than to spend a great day on the slopes!...

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ISAF publishes 2010 Supplement to The Case Book for 2009-2012

ISAF published 2010 Supplement to The Case Book for 2009-2012, containing interpretations of The Racing Rules of Sailing...

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Clipper 09-10: Emotional welcome for Cork skipper Fearon

Clipper 09-10 A huge crowd gathered on the pontoon at Nongsa Point Marina this morning as Qingdao arrived....

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US teen sets date for solo round-world attempt: Friday or Saturday

Californian Abby Sunderland will set off Friday or Saturday on her Open 40 to 'better' her brother's Zac's RW record....

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Star Worlds 2010: Another Gold within reach for Percy/Simpson?

Iain Percy and Andrew "Bart" Simpson continue to dominate 2010 Star Worlds stretching their lead to 19 points...

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Images of Valencia: US Challenger has her first sail

BMW Oracle Racing's photographer Gilles Martin-Raget was on hand to record the first sail in Valencia of the Challenger...

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Key West 2010: Picture perfect start for Day 1

Bretsch and fellow PROs Ken Legler (Division 1) and Dave Brennan (Division 2) were all able to complete two races...

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Images of Valencia: Raising the Wingsail on America's Cupper

BMW Oracle Racing today raised the wingsail on the America's Cup Challenger ahead of planned testing session off Valenci...

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Alinghi fail to accept America's Cup agreement, Court action expected

Alinghi have not responded to the deadline set to accept the Singapore Agreement...

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Your Propeller - the unsung hero of boating

A propeller looks to be one of the simplest parts on the whole boat, but it's actually quite complex...

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eMarineWorld.com.au provides Safe Harbour for online marine buyers

Melbourne base online Chandlery eMarineWorld.com.au is providing a wide range of marine industry products for online buy...

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2010 Star Championship - Percy and Simpson take lead

Percy and Simpson made good on yesterday's promise to perform better and they move to the top of Star Worlds...

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Sweet sailing on the brand new Hunter 39

Hunter Marine, the premier sailboat manufacturer in the US, is launching a brand new model over the Australian summer....

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2010 Star World Championship - British sailors take the lead

British sailors Iain Percy and Andrew Simpson, the reigning Olympic champions, are the new leaders at Star Worlds...

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Clipper 09-10: Three teams left at sea

Team Finland, who have eight Cork crew members on board as well as their own, are expected in Batam on Tuesday afternoon...

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Wiring Diagram - Don't leave port without it!

The lack of a wiring diagram makes tracing the problem when there's an electrical fault very difficult...

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Sailing Schizophrenia - Clipper yacht abandoned as 'not economic'

While Sailors for the Sea and OceansWatch work for the preservation of our ocean, a racing yacht is left on a reef...

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America's Cup Defender refutes claims made over negotiations

The Defender of the America's Cup, Societe Nautique de Geneve, has replied to the Challenger, Golden Gate Yacht Club's l...

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Prince William takes the helm of an America's Cup yacht

Prince William is visiting New Zealand at the moment, sailing and America's Cup yacht NZL40 while he's there...

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Dubai to host Louis Vuitton Trophy race

Dubai was today unveiled as the Middle East venue selected to host the Louis Vuitton Trophy...

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BMW Oracle to sail without wingsail, initially

BOR90 as she is still known will be sailing without her wingsail and will be testing her previous mast...

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