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Plenty of fight in Transat Jacques Vabre

Published on November 14th, 2017

(November 14, 2017; Day 10) – As with Sodebo Ultim’s victory yesterday in the 13th edition of the Transat Jacques Vabre, the Anglo-Spanish duo of Phil Sharp and Pablo Santurde on Imerys Clean Energy are also ... Read More


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Auckland Council Plans AC Team Bases

Published on November 13th, 2017

Three main options have been put forward as bases for the America’s Cup on the Auckland, New Zealand waterfront at cost of between $140 million and $190 million. The three options are extending Halsey Wharf, costing ... Read More


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World Sailing Conference Wraps Up

Published on November 13th, 2017

The 2017 World Sailing Annual Conference was held November 4-12 in Puerto Vallarta, México. More than 500 delegates, representing event organizers, class associations, Member National Authorities, key influencers and industry professionals, were in attendance. Throughout the ... Read More


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Maintaining the Integrity of the Game

Published on November 13th, 2017

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt One design racing provides a level of competition that, in theory, is a pure measure of the sailors. But critical to this test is the rules of the game, specifically, the measurement ... Read More


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Picking up the Record Setting Pace

Published on November 13th, 2017

(November 13, 2017; Day 10, 21:00 FR) – François Gabart was on record setting pace today, ahead of Thomas Coville’s time, in spite of equipment issues. Gabart noticed a batten problem aboard the trimaran MACIF. To ... Read More


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Dongfeng Crosses the Equator

Published on November 13th, 2017

Jack Bouttell gets the full treatment from King Neptune as Dongfeng leads across the Equator on Leg 2 of the 2017/18 Volvo Ocean Race. Race details – Live content – Scoreboard – Race route – Facebook ... Read More


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Volvo Ocean Race: Crossing the Equator

Published on November 13th, 2017

(November 13, 2017; Leg 2, Day 9) – The 2017/18 Volvo Ocean Race frontrunners are into the Southern Hemisphere on Monday after crossing the Equator, the latest milestone in the drag race to Cape Town. Charles ... Read More


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Autumn Sailing at Busan Women’s Match

Published on November 13th, 2017

Busan, Korea (November 13, 2017) – The sailors were greeted by sunny conditions and warm hospitality which took the chill off the overnight cool temperatures as they practiced in the shadows of the Diamond Bridge near ... Read More


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Schoonmaker Cup Kicks off Star Winter Series

Published on November 13th, 2017

Once again, the Star Class descended upon Biscayne Bay in Miami at the Coral Reef Yacht Club for the 2017-2018 edition of the Star Winter Series, five regatta events that are scored and awarded both separately ... Read More


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Mini Transat: Path to Glory

Published on November 13th, 2017

(November 13, 2017; Day 12) – Less than twenty-four hours from the finish, Ian Lipinski looks to be heading towards an historic double. Thus far, never before has a racer won in the production boat category ... Read More


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