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SpeedDream Prototype to be built

SpeedDream has made a decision to build a scaled down 35-foot version of the record setter monohull....

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America's Cup: AC45 launched in Auckland

Top international photographer, Chris Cameron, was on hand to capture the launch of the prototype AC45 in Auckland...

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Two World titles for young British sailor in Broo Musto Skiff Worlds

Young British sailor, Daniel Henderson (21) has scored the double in the Broo Premium Lager Musto Performance Skiff Worl...

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Barcelona World Race - Spaniards enjoy the moment

Somewhat predictably there was a sharp contrast in moods today between the two Spanish duos....

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Dragon Worlds: How the last race unfolded

From the excellent blog of the Int Dragon Association Stavros recounts the final race of the 2011 Dragon World Champions...

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Australian Flying 11 Titles 2011 - over 100 entries

A phenomenal 204 Flying 11 sailors will be contesting their 2011 national titles this week on Lake Macquarie...

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America's Cup: Principal Race Officer named

America's Cup Regatta Management have announced that John Craig (USA) has been appointed Principal Race Officer of the 3...

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The amazing history of the world's oldest active sailing ship

Guinness Book of Records says full-rigged iron windjammer Star of India is the oldest active sailing ship in the world...

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Musto Skiff Worlds images by Shane Barker

Images from today's Musto Skiff Worlds action at Black Rock Yacht Club presented by photographer Shane Barker....

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Broo Premium Lager Musto Performance Skiff World Championship day 4

Following a postponment ashore, the first start of race 8 got under way at 13:30 in 6-8knots from 170 degrees....

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Optimist Nationals 2011 - slow day on Pittwater -Day four

The competition returned today for day four of the 2011 Optimist Australian Championships on Pittwater...

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Barcelona World Race - The race against the clock on land has begun

Michel Desjoyeaux and Francois Gabart arrived in the commercial port of Recife (Brazil) at 00:30 (local time)....

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America's Cup AC45 arrives in Auckland for launch - The Assembly

Top international photographer, Gilles Martin-Raget, was on hand to capture the assembly of the prototype AC45 in Auckl...

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Barcelona World Race in the pits

Barcelona World Race ship Foncia were first to arrive in Recife, Brasil last night at between 2330hrs and midnight UTC....

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America's Cup skipper John Bertrand wins Australian Etchells title

Brilliant sunshine, seven knots of breeze greeted competitors on the final day of the Etchells Australian Championship...

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International Dragons - 12 years off and returns with a win.

The British crew aboard Alfie have just taken out the 2011 International Dragon World Championship....

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Int Dragon Worlds: Sunshine, winners and results in 2011 Worlds.

The last day of racing in the 2011 International Dragon World Championship started with glorious sunshine...

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Tall ship 'survivors' tell tales of their sea adventures

Two young sailors from Australia's tall ship Young Endeavour tell of their time at sea and what it meant to them...

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GBR's Lawrie Smith takes Dragon World title by closest of margins

Apparently, not since 1978, when he was sailing a Fireball, has Britain's Lawrie Smith won a World Championship....

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Melges 24 NSW States - Clean sweep as Rooklyn Romps it in

The Melges 24 fleet had a fantastic six race series over the last two days, racing between North and South head of Sydne...

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British solo sailor from wrecked yacht believed drowned

NZ police believe that a British solo sailor whose wrecked yacht was discovered in a New Zealand bay was drowned at sea...

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Blue Water Rally yachts all reach Sri Lanka safely

After challenging weather in the Bay of Bengal, all yachts in the Blue Water Rally reached Galle in Sri Lanka safely...

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Etchells Australian Championship images by Teri Dodds

Images from the Rex Gorell Prestige Etchells Australian Championship 2011 is presented by photographer Teri Dodds....

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Offshore Racing Congress 2011 rules now available

Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) is pleased to announce the following 2011 ORC rules are available for download....

Sailing

2011 New Zealand Laser Nationals - Ready to Roll

The NZ Laser National Champs at Torbay on Auckland's North Shore from 22nd to 24th January, will be an epic contest....

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Barcelona World Race - Rising Stars

Barcelona World Race - As their French rivals prepare to pause and stage right, Estrella Damm takes over the lead....

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ISAF WMRT 2011- Deadline Approaching for Tour Card holder applications

ISAF World Match Racing Tour 2011 - Leading match racers have until 5pm (GMT) on January 17 for final preparations...

Power Boats

Blow Baby, Blow - the latest sailing News from the USA and out there

Few boats are as pyrotechnic as the foiling Moth, a tiny dinghy that packs a lot of interesting technology and physics i...

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Moreton Bay covered in debris from Brisbane Floods

SE'erly winds have pushed debris straight into Brisbane's most popular kitesurfing beaches

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Canadian Rolex Sailor of the Year

CYA and Rolex Canada announce the Canadian Rolex Sailor of the Year event...

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Velux 5 Oceans - Food supplies running low for Derek Hatfield

Active House skipper forced to ration food and water in final days of ocean sprint two...

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GLYC Easter Regatta and Paynesville Rendezvous

The Trailable Yacht Division of Yachting Victoria and the Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club are proud to announce a new event....

Power Boats

British Antarctic Survey support field expedition to James Ross Island

British Antarctic Survey (BAS) will support a team of scientists from the Universities of Leeds and Aberystwyth....

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ISAF Women's Match Racing World Championships - Bids invited

ISAF invites bids from parties interested in hosting future editions of the ISAF Women's Match Racing World Championship...

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International Dragons - Golden Girl returns from 1956

After 55 years, the 1956 Olympic Gold Medal winning International Dragon has made a return to Melbourne....

Sailing

J24 Nationals Day 3

J24 Nationals day 3 started with similar conditions to the last 2 days and race 7 saw a fine downwind tustle....

Sailing

Zhik Moth Worlds - Outteridge wins on home pond

Hugs and Champagne welcomed the newest Moth World Champion Nathan Outteridge (AUS) to his home shores...

Sailing

Outteridge wins Moths, news from Etchells, Dragons and Musto Skiffs

Nathan Outteridge proved this week that not only is he freakishly talented but he is very brave....

Sailing

Barcelona World Race - Technical stop for leader

Barcelona World Race leaders Jean-Pierre Dick and Loick Peyron are preparing to make a technical stop...

Sailing

Rex Gorell Prestige Etchells Australian Championship: Sunshine at last

The Rex Gorell Prestige Etchells Australian Championship is being sailed from the Royal Geelong Yacht Club...

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Dehumidifier Danger: Don't let this happen to you

Recently a fire destroyed an unattended Moody 54 laid up for the winter in Gocek, Turkey, caused by a dehumidifier....

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Product of the Week: Four ways to secure your boat

A security system for your yacht can give you peace of mind and there are several types to choose from:...

Sailing

Extreme 40 Edmond de Rothschild Group 2011 version

Extreme Sailing Series involvement by Rothschild are continuing for the third consecutive year by entering a one design....

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Sailor to try the Northwest Passage alone and benefit the Disabled

Annapolis sailor Matt Rutherford plans to sail the northwest passage alone in one season for adventure...

Sailing

Rolex Sydney Hobart Race 2010 - Reichel/Pugh Designs take top spots

Rolex Sydney Hobart Race 2010 - Congratulations to the crews of Secret Men's Buisness 3.5 and Wild Oats XI...

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2011 Toronto International Boat Show Off To Great Start

From the moment it opened on Saturday January 8th, 2011, the Toronto International Boat Show was off to a great start...

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Velux 5 Oceans - Gutek goes for broke in sprint to finish

Polish skipper takes on race leader in final push for victory and makes a break from the leading pack...

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International Dragons - Rain, rain - go away!

Rain was nearly the most significant feature of Day Four at the 2011 International Dragons World Championships....

Sailing

America's Cup AC45 arrives in Auckland for launch - First Pictures

Top international photographer, Chris Cameron, was on hand to capture the arrival of the prototype AC45 in Auckland's Vi...

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Musto Performance Skiff World Championships - day 3

Race 5 of the Broo Beer Musto Performance Skiff World Championships started at 11:05....

Power Boats

Marine Rescue NSW - Can all boaties Log On with their local volunteers

Marine Rescue files are full of cases proving the value for skippers of Logging On with the local volunteers....

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Zhik Moth Worlds 2011 Finals Race 5 - Absolute Carnage everywhere

It's the battle of the breeze as the steady 24 knot East-Northeasterly tore down the racecourse....

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Marine Rescue Wooli in search for missing yachtsman

Marine Rescue Wooli on the NSW North Coast played a critical role in the search for a missing yachtsman....

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NSW waterways flood Alert: Postpone boating

NSW Maritime Chief Executive Steve Dunn said boaters are warned not to head out in hazardous conditions on waterways....

Sailing

Optimist Nationals 2011 Teams Race Day - Team WA victory

'Team WA' Nationals Teams champions defeating Team 'Victoria B' in final of the teams racing at 2011 Optimist Nationals...

Sailing

Rex Gorell Prestige Etchells Australian Championship - Race 4 underway

Race 4 - At the top mark Damien King (Barry) led the fleet into the mist just ahead of Bruce McBriar (Fast Forward)....

Sailing

Surf to City Yacht Race Postponed

Due to the flood tragedy in Queensland's south east, QCYC has decided to postpone the 2011 Surf to City Yacht Race....

Sailing

Rex Gorell Prestige Etchells Australian titles Day 3 - Driving rain

Rex Gorell Prestige Etchells Australian Championships Day 3 - Driving rain and consequential poor visibility.....

Sailing

Marine Rescue Sydney Roundup - Dont forget to log-off

Three skippers had an embarrassing end to their day on the water between Christmas and the New Year....

Sailing

The American Tea Cup Regatta - where it all began

As sailing tries to broaden its base, the most desirable Olympic boats for the new and developing sailing nations are th...

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