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France Dominates Qualifiers At F18 Worlds

July 11th, 2013

With 18-knot winds and more spectacular sailing at the F18 Worlds, French sailors Gurvan Bontemps, Billy Besson and Francois Gabart finished the first six qualifying races in first, second and third positions respectively. On Thursday, the fleet split into Golden and Silver groups with four races planned for each, starting from 12:00 (local time). A


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Finn Junior Worlds

July 11th, 2013

Lake Garda, Italy (July 11, 2013) – With one race left in the 2013 Finn Junior World Championship, Jorge Zarif (BRA) has sealed the title after a series of consistent races. On the penultimate day, Zarif scored a third and a second place and is now untouchable. Jake Lilley (AUS) struck back with two bullets


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US Sailing’s West Coast Tour Underway

July 11th, 2013

PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (July 10, 2013) – Sailing is many things to many people and US Sailing is out to highlight the sport through its West Coast Tour. Modeled on the popular Roadshow format, US Sailing will visit sailing organizations throughout the West Coast focusing on signature regattas, junior and adult learn-to-sail clinics, community outreach programs,


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Jeanne Socrates Sails Into History Books

July 11th, 2013

July 11, 2013 – Jeanne Socrates sailed into the history books Wednesday morning after 259 days alone at sea. The 70-year-old British grandmother successfully completed her third attempt at a solo non-stop global circumnavigation in Victoria, British Columbia. After mooring up at Victoria Harbour in her 38ft yacht, Nereida, Jeanne went below deck for some much-needed


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Optimist North American Championship 2013

July 10th, 2013

Hamilton, Bermuda (July 10, 2013) – After a lack of wind Tuesday kept the 176 competitors at the Optimist North Americans ashore, light but sailable conditions today allowed for one race to complete the seven race championships. Argentina’s Dante’s Cittadini continued his consistent romp, scoring a 3rd place to win the regatta by comfortable margin


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2013 Gill National College Sailing Championship on ESPNU

July 10th, 2013

A one hour program on the 2013 Gill National College Sailing Championship will appear on ESPNU in High Definition. Join the top 18 college sailing teams in the USA as they vie for the national championship. This production features onboard cameras and interviews with over 40 of the contestants. Gary Jobson is the host for



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