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Classic yacht Alinda V completes refit at Southampton Yacht Services

September 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht Alinda V, a Classic Gaff Ketch designed by Alfred Mylne and built in 1934 at Alexander Stephen and Son in Glasgow has just completed a 12 month refit at Southampton Yacht Services. ... read full story

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

Sailing schooner Atlantic’s Mediterranean debut at Regates Royales Trophee Panerai

September 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 32nd edition of the Régates Royales – Trophée Panerai will mark the Mediterranean debut of one of the most famous existing schooners sailing yacht Atlantic originally built in 1903 and re launched in 2010. ... read full story

Velux 5 Oceans: First sailing yacht completes qualifier

September 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Christophe Bullens and his boat Five Oceans of Smiles is the first participant to complete the qualifier of at least 2500 nm for the VELUX5 OCEANS. The VELUX5 OCEANS will start on October 17th. ... read full story

Volvo Ocean Race opens new Race Control in Alicante

September 20, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Volvo Ocean Race has opened its new Race Control, a high-tech hub inspired by the NASA control centre, which will be the nerve-centre of the Volvo Ocean Race next year. It is the most advanced race control room ever built for a yacht race and is located in Alicante, Spain. ... read full story

34th America’s Cup: New AC72 class, the fast, spectacular, wingsail catamaran unveiled

September 20, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The new AC72 catamaran class is the first-ever wingsail catamaran class for the America’s Cup and the fastest-ever class in the iconic 159-year-old competition. The new AC72 catamaran class replaces the ACC monohull class, which was created in 1988 and first raced in 1992 Cup. ... read full story

Velux 5 Ocean: Countdown to race start in La Rochelle

September 20, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

In one month, the international line up of ocean racers will set sail from France on an epic 30,000-mile adventure alone – the VELUX 5 OCEANS solo round the world yacht race. This starting gun of the 2010/11 VELUX 5 OCEANS will be heard ringing out across La Rochelle at 4 PM on October 17. ... 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

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