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Audi MedCup: Quantum Racing announces new sailing yacht for 2011

September 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Today at the Region of Sardinia Trophy in Cagliari Quantum Racing announced they will campaign for a new build boat for the 2011 season. They are the first of several teams expected to make a similar announcement. ... read full story

Audi MedCup: Emirates Team New Zealand to sail smart and sail clean

September 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Even with a lead of 46.5 points over second placed Quantum Racing and up to 11 races left to complete the Audi MedCup season,Dean Barker and the Emirates Team New Zealand crew know there is no room for complacency. “We are just looking to sail smart and sail clean.” Emphasised tactician Ray Davies (NZL) after today's practice race. ... read full story

Audi MedCup: Sailing yacht Bribon wins Practice Race in Cagliari, Sardinia

September 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

José Cusi’s Bribón on Sailing yacht Bribon won the practice race for the 52 Series off Cagliari in a light sea-breeze today beating the leading duo Emirates Team New Zealand and TeamOrigin ... read full story

Save Our Seas Ocean Racing prepares for round Australia record attempt

September 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Save Our Seas Ocean Racing are chasing a world record on maxi sailing yacht Brindabella. In May 2011, current solo Australian circumnavigation record holder Ian Thomson will be setting off on the Jutson 79ft sailing yacht Brindabella to break the world record for the fastest monohull to circumnavigate Australia. ... read full story

Audi MedCup: Region of Sardinia Trophy Regatta: Cagliari practice day.

September 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

As the full fleet of ten 52 Series teams took to the waters off Cagliari today for the final informal practice day, leading in to the Region of Sardinia Trophy Regatta, winds on the Gulf of Cagliari reached up to 23 knots. ... read full story

Rolex Swan Cup: Mistral cancels final race day

September 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The standings for the Rolex Swan Cup in Sardinia were left unchanged from Friday’s finishes. In the Maxi Class A, Danilo Salsi’s Swan 90 DSK Pioneer Investment (ITA) led. In Grand Prix Class B, Piet Hein Baker’s Silveren Swaen (NED), a Swan 53, ended the week first. In the Sparkman & Stephens Class C, Peter Simon’s Swan 65 Monsoon Jaguar(GBR) won and in the ClubSwan 42 Class, it was Enrico Scerni on Kora 4(ITA) who repeated his win of 2008. ... read full story

Sevenstar round Britain and Ireland race: Record breaking Victory for Groupama 70

August 30, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

At 1126 hours BST on Sunday, the sailing yacht Groupama 70 took victory in the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland off the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. By sailing the 1,802 miles in 5 days 21 hours and 26 minutes at an average speed of 12.74 knots, the French crew broke the previous record. Sailing yacht Telefonica Azul took 2nd place. ... read full story

Emirates Team New Zealand win the Caja Mediterráneo Region of Murcia Trophy

August 30, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Emirates Team New Zealand, the 2009 Audi MedCup champions retained the overall Caja Mediterráneo Region of Murcia Trophy for the second year in a row on the same waters where they clinched the overall TP52 Series championships title last year. ... read full story

Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race: Sailing yacht Groupama leads by 18 miles

August 27, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Race leader Sailing yacht Groupama managed to struggle past the light winds around the Isle of Lewis and into fresher north easterly breeze. Getting to the breeze first means that they have opened up an 18 mile lead on rivals Telefónica Azul. ... read full story

Audi MedCup Caja Mediterraneo Region of Murcia Trophy: TeamOrigin lead after 2 races

August 26, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Britain's TeamOrigin lead Day 1 of the Caja Mediterráneo Region of Murcia Trophy off Cartagena. Islas Canarias Puerto Calero won the GP42 Practice Race. ... read full story

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