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Skandia Sail for Gold - Race wins all round for Aussies

Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta 2010 day three turned on much more favourable conditions for sailors...

Sailing

Both superyachts racing at Hamilton Island use Doyle Sails

The two superyachts at this year's Hamilton Island Race Week both sail exclusively with Doyle Sails...

Cruising

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...

Sailing

Skandia Sail for Gold 2010 - Australian 470 sailors on fire

Skandia Sail for Gold 2010 - Australian 470 sailors Mat Belcher and Malcolm Page posted two second place finishes to th...

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PKRA - Day 3 Kiteboarding World Tour 2010 Tenerife

Latest Pro Kiteboard Riders Association news - PKRA - Day 3 Kiteboarding World Tour 2010 Tenerife

Windsurfing

Pegasus Airlines World Cup - Day 4

Day 4 - Another windless day in paradise leaves Buziains and Arrighetti sitting pretty at the top whilst their rivals eagerly await the return of the Meltemi.

Cruising

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

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

Sailing

The Medal Maker Celebrates his 60th birthday

In true Aussie tabloid style Kovalenko has been dubbed 'the medal maker' thanks to his impressive record....

Cruising

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....

Cruising

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)....

Cruising

SailTV: Skandia Sail For Gold

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

Sailing

National Maritime Museum celebrates International Lighthouse Day

After-dark tour of the museum's very own lighthouse and museum galleries with our resident stowaway Stormy Grey...

Cruising

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....

Sailing

CYCA's SOLAS Trusts donation to Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport

A donation to Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport of $13,300 to upgrade radio equipment at their Gold Coast base....

Cruising

Chester Race Week 2010 Gears Up

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

Sailing

ISAF International Judge Seminar in December in Sydney

Yachting Australia announced that the ISAF International Judge Seminar will be at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron....

Sailing

Chester Race Week - a historical perspective

Yacht racing has been a major summer sport in Chester for over 150 years. Its roots are planted in the mid-19th century....

Sailing

PWA World Cup Alacati - Consistency pays on day two

Buzianis remains in control despite being pushed hard by Albeau and Maynard, whilst Arrighetti strengthens her lead....

Sailing

Skandia Sail for Gold Finn focus - Win for Brendan Casey

The great British weather arrived for day two of the Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta in Weymouth...

Sailing

Skandia Sail for Gold Finn focus - Leader dominates

The great British weather arrived for day two of the Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta in Weymouth...

Sailing

Skandia Sail for Gold - Sunshine for Belcher and Page despite weather

Skandia Sail for Gold 2010 -It was all sunshine for Australia's Mat Belcher and Malcolm Page today....

Sailing

Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta - Wild weather rules

Lack of wind at the Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta had racing postponed until midday and then the breeze quickly built...

Cruising

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...

Cruising

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...

Cruising

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...

Cruising

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...

Cruising

Solitaire du Figaro - Wet, bumpy and a lead change

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

Sailing

Melges 24 World Championship - Shifty conditions test tacticians

2010 Marinepool Melges 24 World Championship day four in Tallin, Estonia saw two races sailed...

Windsurfing

Pegasus Airlines World Cup - Day 3

Day 3 - The PWA's most fierce competitors were becalmed on the third day of racing, leaving Buzianis and Arrighetti on top of the world in Turkey.

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PKRA - DAY 2 Kiteboarding World Tour 2010 Tenerife

Latest Pro Kiteboard Riders Association news - PKRA - DAY 2 Kiteboarding World Tour 2010 Tenerife

Sailing

Rolex Commodores' Cup - 2010 team line-up complete!

No shortage of activity since close of challenges for 10th edition....

Cruising

Solitaire du Figaro - Destination Ireland!

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

Power Boats

British Powerboat Festival - Land, sea and air entertainment

Everyone is welcome to the British Powerboat Festival 2010...

Sailing

Comments invited on Yachting Australia Special Regulations

Comments are being invited on draft amendments to the Yachting Australia Special Regulations...

Sailing

18ft Skiff UK Grand Prix - Round one complete

The light and variable winds made for great racing as anyone could make big gains or losses at any time....

Sailing

Stunning sailing off Magnetic Island lures back southerners

Sunferries Magnetic Island Race Week's warm waters, great competition and north Queensland hospitality popular...

Sailing

North American Challenge Cup 2010 - Three days of competitive racing

Following three days of competitive racing, the 2010 North American Challenge Cup winners have been announced....

Sailing

Hobie 16 World Championships come to China

The Chinese hosts and event organisors have left nothing to chance, everything is ready for the greatest Hobie Worlds....

Sailing

Australia's Seawind Catamarans awarded for global success

Seawind Catamarans has been named Australian Marine Exporter of the Year at the 2010 AIMEX awards...

Sailing

Newport Apartments, Mooloolaba waterfront views and hospitality

Founding sponsor for the past 14 years of the Etchells Winter Championships at Mooloolaba, and excellent vantage poi...

Cruising

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....

Sailing

ISAF Sailing World Cup racing begins at final round in England

ISAF Sailing World Cup final round racing is underway with a number of Australian crews having a strong opening day....

Sailing

Skandia Sail for Gold - Finn Focus in Weymouth day one

Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta - A first and a second for Jonathan Lobert (FRA) in the Finn fleet on day one in Weymouth....

Stand Up Paddle

Ocean Addicts - new Stand Up Paddle store at Maroochydore

Specialising in Stand Up Paddle, Ocean Addicts has just opened in Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast

Kitesurfing

Ocean Addicts - new Kitesurfing store on the Sunshine Coast

Ocean Addicts is a brand new Kitesurfing store located in Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast

Sailing

America's Cup 12 Metre Era Reunion - Sailing's 'Royalty' reunite

America's Cup 12 Metre Era Reunion - A cadre of sailors whose involvement in the Cup has earned them admittance....

Sailing

Club Marine Brisbane to Keppel Race - All over for another year

The fourth Club Marine Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race has wrapped up for another year...

Sailing

Record turn out for Techno 293 National Championships

New champions crowned in four age groups...

Cruising

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...

Cruising

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....

Sailing

Skandia Sail for Gold - Ainslie happy with opening of his comeback

Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta - British sailing legend Ben Ainslie blew the cobwebs off his Finn on the opening day....

Sailing

Melges 24 World Championship 2010 - Grip tightens on top spot

Marinepool Melges 24 World Championship 2010, day three had relief all round when the Baltic waters finally delivered....

Sailing

X-Yachts Gold Cup at La Marina di Scarlino, in Maremma Tuscany

Steiner X-Yachts Gold Cup will kick off on August 30th at La Marina di Scarlino, in Maremma, Tuscany....

Sailing

PWA World Cup Alacati, Turkey 2010 - Two bullets and an early leader

Pegasus Airlines PWA World Cup 2010 - Buzianis scores two bullets to take a convincing early event lead....

Cruising

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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PKRA - DAY 1 Kiteboarding World Tour 2010 Tenerife

Latest Pro Kiteboard Riders Association news - PKRA - DAY 1 Kiteboarding World Tour 2010 Tenerife

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PKRA - PKRA registration takes place in El Medano, Tenerife, Spain

Latest Pro Kiteboard Riders Association news - PKRA - PKRA registration takes place in El Medano, Tenerife, Spain

Windsurfing

Pegasus Airlines World Cup - Day 2- Buzianis remains in control despite being pu

Day 2- Buzianis remains in control despite being pushed hard by Albeau and Maynard, whilst Arrighetti strengthens her lead, but allows Offringa to steal a bullet.

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