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Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai: Day 1 America’s Cup Winner BMW Oracle Racing Leads

November 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

James Spithill, winner of the 33rd America's Cup and defender of the 34th America's Cup, topped the standings on the opening day of racing in the Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai. ... read full story

Velux 5 Oceans: Brad Van Liew wins first leg in Cape Town

November 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

American ocean racer Brad Van Liew sailed into Cape Town to claim victory in the first ocean sprint of the VELUX 5 OCEANS. The 42-year-old from Charleston, South Carolina, blasted across the finish line in Table Bay at 5.51pm local time (3.51pm UTC) doing 10-12 knots in a 15-knot wind. ... read full story

Volvo Ocean Race sponsors World Yacht Racing Forum 2010

November 03, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Volvo Ocean Race will be Platinum Partner of the 2010 edition of the World Yacht Racing Forum from 14-15 December in Estoril, Portugal. The Volvo Ocean Race have supported the Forum since the first edition in 2008. ... read full story

22nd Bodrum Cup International Wooden Yacht Regatta

November 03, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Bodrum Cup International Wooden Yacht Regatta, one of the biggest naval organizations of Turkey, sponsored by Ant Yapi and MM Proje had 51 yachts, including 10 bearing foreign flags attending the regatta. ... read full story

2010 ISAF Annual Conference

November 02, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Over 500 people from the world of sailing will come together in Athens, Greece, for the 2010 ISAF Annual Conference to discuss, debate, make recommendations and decisions on the issues and policies that will take the sport forward over the coming year and beyond. ... read full story

One week until 2010 ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Award Winners are named

November 02, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards Trophy - Photo credit Carlo Borlenghi Rolex

On Tuesday 9 November, Greece will play host to a spectacular ceremony and presentation where the male and female winners of the 2010 ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards will be announced. ... read full story

Gleistein Ropes team with PUMA Ocean Racing for the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012

November 02, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

At the 19th annual METS (Marine Equipment Trade Show) being held in Amsterdam from 16-18 November 2010, Gleistein Ropes will celebrate the company’s continued involvement with PUMA Ocean Racing as “Official Rope Supplier” throughout the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012. ... read full story

Rolex Middle Sea Race: Valletta hosts prize giving

November 01, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The ancient fortress city of Valletta, the former 16th century "Sacra Infermeria" of the Order of St John of Jerusalem, was host to the prize giving and close to 800 guests for the 31st edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race. ... read full story

ISAF Announces International Jury for the 34th America’s Cup

November 01, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) today announced the appointment of the International Jury for the 34th America’s Cup. The 34th America’s Cup Match is planned to be held in 2013, with lead up events commencing in 2011. A new class of boat, a 72 foot wing sail catamaran is currently being developed as is a... ... read full story

Rolex Middle Sea Race Class Winners Confirmed.

October 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

If the early miles of the Rolex Middle Sea Race Valletta, Malta, were a test of patience, the latter miles were a true test of endurance. A strong mistral of up to 40+ knots helped push the fleet homeward to the finish in Malta. ... read full story

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