Skipper Sidney Gavignet (FRA) onboard the trimaran sailing yacht OMAN AIR MAJAN crossed the finish line off Lizard Point, Cornwall at 09:03:55 GMT on the 24th of August 2010, to smash the single handed Round Britain and Ireland record. The A100 trimaran OMAN AIR MAJAN broke the existing record held by Thomas Coville by a massive 1 day 15 hours 30 minutes and 44 seconds. ... read full story
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Trimaran sailing yacht Oman Air Majan smashes single handed Round Britain and Ireland record
August 24, 2010
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Kiwi yacht Georgia leads the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week
August 24, 2010
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Kiwi yacht Georgia's sailing team is currently at the lead of the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, competing against their Trans-Tasman competitor the TP 52 yacht Shogun. ... read full story
Audi MedCup Circuit: Caja Mediterreneo Region of Murcia Trophy Regatta starts tomorrow
August 24, 2010
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Audi MedCup Circuit, the Caja Mediterreneo Region of Murcia Trophy Regatta starts on Tuesday the 24th of August 2010. In 2008 when Jose Cusi’s Bribón (ESP) won, it was predominantly a light winds regatta. Last year it was Emirates Team New Zealand (NZL) who won in big winds, triumphing at their fourth regatta in a row to clinch their overall 2009 Audi MedCup Circuit title. ... read full story
Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race – Sailing yacht ICAP Leopard retires
August 24, 2010
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The Super maxi sailing yacht ICAP Leopard has announced that they are retiring from the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race 2010. ... read full story
Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race begins.
August 24, 2010
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The start of the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race started at 1400 hours local time on the 23rd of August 2010. Sailing yacht Groupama 70, was delayed following a collision with another boat whilst still tied to their mooring. Setting off around fifteen minutes late, Franck Cammas and his crew onboard the Groupama 70, powered away and managed one by one to overtake 25 of their 27 rivals in some rather harsh sailing conditions and a light worthy of Beken of Cowes. ... read full story
Whitsunday Islands Festival of Sails an outstanding success
August 23, 2010
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The 2010 Festival of Sails proved to be another outstanding success with the Meridien Marinas Airlie Beach Race Week and the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week showcasing the Whitsunday Islands, Australia as a world standard yachting destination. ... read full story
Trimaran sailing yacht Oman Air Majan on track to break single handed Round Britain and Ireland record
August 23, 2010
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Skipper Sidney Gavignet onboard the Trimaran sailing yacht Oman Air Majan is in the final stages of his attempt to break the single handed Round Britain and Ireland record. Forecasts predict sailing yacht Oman Air Majan to finish tomorrow between 0800 – 1100 GMT off Lizard Point, Cornwall. If the record pace continues Oman Air Majan will break the existing record by over 24 hours. ... read full story
Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race final briefing
August 23, 2010
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Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race final briefing. The Round the Britain and Ireland fleet will race anti clockwise around the British Isles due to a very deep depression coming in from the Atlantic. The race will start as scheduled. ... read full story
Louis Duc withdraws from Velux 5 Oceans 2010/2011
August 23, 2010
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Young emerging solo sailor Louis Duc, has announced today his withdrawal from the 2010/2011 Velux 5 Oceans race. He has taken the decision after struggling to find enough financial support and also due to an insufficient amount of time. The remaining eight sailors are ready to tackle the grueling 30,000 mile race. ... read full story
Audi Hamilton Island Race Week – Day 3
August 23, 2010
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Update on the third day at the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week regatta in Australia. ... read full story
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