Copycat piracy is cause for concern in West Africa
Most cruising sailors avoid the Somali pirate waters as too dangerous, but now West African pirates are copy catting...

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Most cruising sailors avoid the Somali pirate waters as too dangerous, but now West African pirates are copy catting...
Amanda Church and Mark Farrell, cruising in yacht Balvenie, have left the Mediterrenean to find a real Spanish bullfight...
A lull allowed two races to be sailed today (Monday 5th September)...
Here are the five top inspections that will keep your sailing boat's diesel engine running like a lion....
There's nothing more breathtaking than a traditional windjammer under sail, 2-4 Sep is the time, in Camden, Maine, USA...
America's Cup World Series event managers have today named the Italian port of Venice, Italy as a stop on the ACWS tour....
America's Cup World Series are producing a daily update of the Plymouth event which gets underway on 10 September....
It would be natural to think that pirate victims Paul and Rachel Chandler would never sail again, but they are planning...
Back to the future in sailing ships? Solar Sailor is negotiating to install its solar and wind sails on dry cargo ships...
The Canada's Cup match race sailing competition got underway today on Lake Michigan. This match race sailing competition...
A whale reportedly caught in nets off Manly beach provided a timely exercise for Marine Rescue NSW....
St. Moritz Match Race - Morvan put in a stunning semi-final display to defeat in-form skipper Williams to make the final...
America's Cup newsletter for 3 September 2011...
Grave fears are held for the safety of a British yachting couple who left South Africa in March heading for Fremantle...
Only Hollywood could have scripted a more dramatic and exciting finale...
Crabby, the endangered green sea turtle rescued from a crab trap in June, has been released back into the wild...
British Olympian and yacht designer Derek Clark signed on with China Team as head coach....
The first day of the highly anticipated Canada's Cup international match race sailing competition was delayed due to lac...
Rolex International Women's Keelboat Champs - Sertl, from Rochester, NY moved ahead of Tunnicliffe and Barkow to win....
Flooding caused by Hurricane Irene has damaged locks and the Champlain & Erie Canals have been closed...
With just over a week to go until the first day of racing in Plymouth round of the America's Cup World Series, preparati...
It was early afternoon before the light and variable wind gave way and breeze began to build from the east...
'we are aiming to build a real sports team where each member plays a key part'...
Francis Joyon's IDEC has flipped during Atlantic record bid but the solo sailor refused to abandon his beloved trimaran...
Alan Leibel of National Yacht Club Wins Int'l 2.4mR NA Championships...
Chicago Race to Mackinac final results are now available along with details of the process used to rescore the race...
Rolex International Women's Keelboat Championships - Tunnicliffe moved into first to tie up the lead with Barkow....
Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race race 2 - Madeira to Rio De Janeiro - Day 21 and the podium is now complete....
Rolex International Women's Keelboat Championships - Frustrating day of no wind for racers and race officials...
It is not about owning a boat with a China flag, even when it's the world's fastest and most technologically advanced....
As well as coastal areas, Hurricane Irene struck inland waters particularly hard. Those who hauled out fared best....
A New Zealand skipper is convicted and fined for ignoring basic safety rules for the avoidance of collisions at sea...
Fountaine Pajot has launched a hallmark of elegance and innovation with the brand new Sanya 57 sailing catamaran....
Marina Sanctuary Cove has attained Clean Marina Level 3 status due to its 'rigorous environmental management systems'....
Four winners in five races, along with a tight mix of competitors finishing second and third in individual races...
Rolex International Women's Keelboat Championships - Ideal day for the women to complete five races...
You only have days left to nominate the cruising sailor that you think deserves to be in the Australian Yachting Awards...
Hollywood star Leo DiCaprio is cruising off Australia on Vertigo, the largest yacht built in the southern hemisphere...
When Peter Charles in Shady Lady completed the Darwin to Ambon Rally he couldn't have guessed how soon she would sink...
The 2011 edition of the Mobility Cup began today with clinics for the sailors and the Opening Ceremonies....
Increased funding to Marine Rescue has seen extra safety patrols conducted by Marine Rescue volunteers on the coast...
Pilots, swimmers, flight surgeons and technicians watch at Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod as Hurricane Irene threatens...
Rolex International Women's Keelboat Championships were set to go but, have now been put on hold by Hurricane Irene....
US and Europe yacht sales have dropped by 70%, while Brazil is is forging ahead with a new middle class of sailors...
In harness and tether you feel secure that even if you fell overboard the tether would save you. But maybe not so......
Iluka Yamba 30 had a baptism of fire when called to a burning trawler early this morning, 29 August....
There has been overwhelming response to the release of the first 60 boat pens for Australand's Port Coogee Marina in WA....
True North Yachts Partners with Sailtime GTA...
Here's an update from Matt Rutherford as he attempts to circumnavigate the Americas non-stop and alone...
Episode 5 of America's Cup Uncovered - we'll carry the latest edition each week on Sail-World...
America's Cup newsletter for 27 August 2011...
Random House has produced the book, and the UK's Daily Mail is proud of their 'World Exclusive' in a synopsis extract...
Most boaters and fishers have been to many boat shows, finding it a rewarding, informative and fun experience....
Justin Vittecoq won the 2011 Canadian Optimist Championships and a berth to the 2012 Worlds, beating out sister Corilea....
Sailing on sunshine - 'Unfurling your jib and tacking your way into space' is growing as a trend among space scientists...
15-year-old solo sailor Laura Dekker has arrived Darwin, her first stop after crossing the Pacific....
The formal commissioning ceremony for Shoalhaven 30, the latest addition to the Marine Rescue NSW fleet took place today...
Canadian Optimist Dinghy Championships, hosted by the Lunenburg YC, have concluded with two races sailed on Friday...
Francis Joyon's IDEC has flipped during Atlantic record bid but the solo sailor refused to abandon his beloved trimaran...
Anchoring is a pleasure only if your ground tackle is secure. Put these 7 inspection tips on your 'pre-sail' checklist...
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