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Louis Vuitton Trophy: Day 12 – 4 boats separated by 1 point.

June 02, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The French/German team All4One moved up to second equal place at the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena today and will race Sweden's top-placed Artemis tomorrow to decide the winner of the round robin. The other match between Emirates Team New Zealand and Italy’s Mascalzone Latino, both currently second equal, will be key to resolving the other top places. Tonight, all four boats are at the top of the points table with only one point separating them. ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Trophy: Mistral Monday

May 31, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The forecast mistral is raging at full force in La Maddalena. With gusts well over 30 knots, todays racing is cancelled. ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Trophy Day 6: Sweden and New Zealand first equal

May 27, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Emirates Team New Zealand won two races today at the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena to end the day first equal on points with Sweden's Artemis, each with 4-1 records. ... read full story

Super-maxi ICAP Leopard to start Transatlantic record attempt.

May 27, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

ICAP Leopard, the 100ft super-maxi racing yacht owned by Helical Bar PLC chief executive Mike Slade, today announced the required weather window for her record attempt has finally arrived. She will leave New York on Saturday 29th May in her bid to become the fastest monohulled sailing vessel ever to cross the Atlantic. ... read full story

Round the Island Yacht Race 2010 – Interesting Yachts set to take to the water

May 27, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Skipper Graham Tourell will be helming Artemis Ocean Racing, an Imoca 60. ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Trophy: Artemis in control at La Maddalena

May 26, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Swedish team Artemis, skippered by Paul Cayard and steered by Terry Hutchinson, won another race at the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena today to preserve an unbroken record of four wins and no losses. ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Trophy Jury denies All4One’s request for redress

May 26, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

All4One's request for redress has been denied following a hearing of the International Jury this evening. The French/German team filed its request after claiming that it lost the match against BMW Oracle Racing due to the absence of the left-hand gate mark at the bottom of the run. ... read full story

Rolex Capri Sailing Week Regatta Capri, Italy – The Sailing Action

May 26, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

There was spectacular racing today for all classes on windward leeward courses in the strait between Capri and Punta Campanella. The majestic island of Capri acted as a perfect back drop but also created some tactical nuances requiring forward thinking and high precision sailing. ... read full story

Yacht INDIO Wins Best Sailing Yacht 30-40m at World Superyacht Awards 2010

May 23, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

BEST SAILING YACHT 30m – 44m at the 2010 World Superyacht Awards Winner: INDIO Length: 30.50m Builder: Wally Naval Architect: German Frers Exterior Stylist: Wally Interior Designer: Wally Yacht Indio Judges’ Comments: The finalists in this class were a diverse group of yachts: Chrisco, Indio and Liara representing the ‘modern high-tech’; Bliss and Cinderella the... ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Trophy: TeamOrigin announce sailing team for La Maddalena.

May 20, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

TeamOrigin, BRITISH America’s Cup team has announced their sailing team for the Louis Vuitton Trophy held in La Maddalena. The news of the team sailing in La Maddalena comes after the announcement by TEAM ORIGIN in an official statement that Mike Sanderson has left the team following the decision by Sir Keith Mills, Team Principal, to restructure the organisation ... read full story

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