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14th Annual Strictly Sail Pacific Show April 15th to April 18th

14th Annual Strictly Sail Pacific Show Thursday, April 15th to to Sunday April 18th 2010 at Jack London Square in Oakla...

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Clipper RTW: Images as Cape Breton Island wins Leg 7

Gallery of images as Cape Breton Island sails the last few miles to the finish in the San Francisco...

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Zen wins Nanny Cay Cup, Registration Closes and the Village opens

Today was big at the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival. Boats raced in the Nanny Cay Cup....

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Finn Focus at Palma - Gaspic takes narrow lead into medal race

Trofeo SAR Princesa Sofia Mapfre - the Finns managed two more races, wins to Ed Wright (GBR) and Alexey Selivanov (RUS)....

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Excitement guaranteed for the Medal Races at the Sofia Mapfre

Another day of changing winds in the bay of Palma decided the top 10 sailors that will sail the medal race....

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Match Race France - Skipper Line Up Released

The World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) is the premium global match racing series....

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Clipper 09-10 Qingdao will reach San Francisco today

For another of the crews competing in the Clipper 2009-10 Round the World Yacht Race....

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Steve Ravussin in Geneva for the Teamwork 6.50 christening

Steve Ravussin, the well-known Swiss navigator was on Groupama 3 for their round-the-world Jules Verne record....

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Californian teen the youngest ever to round Cape Horn solo

Californian Abigail Sunderland, just 16 yrs 5 mths and 12 days, has rounded Cape Horn, the youngest ever to do so solo...

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NSW Easter boating safety campaign targets speeding

The Easter long weekend is one of the busiest periods and NSW Maritime Boating Safety Officers will target speeding...

Sailing

RPAYC Pittwater to Newcastle Race a feeder race for Sail Port Stephens

The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club hosts the Cat 4 Pittwater to Newcastle Race on Saturday 10 April....

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Legendary Sailmaking Team Retire From North Sails

Dave and Marcia Miller hand the reins of North Sails in Vancouver, BC to a fellow Olympian and BC native...

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Seawind celebrates full range at Sailing Show

Seawind will host the very first Seawind Sailing Show at Birkenhead Point Marina, Drummoyne, Sat 10 and Sun 11 April....

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Musto Etchells - champion returns to chase elusive title

Champion America's Cup and Etchells sailor, John Bertrand, will return to Mooloolaba in June to chase one title he has n...

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Yachting Australia to equip instructors with training to save lives

Yachting Australia is creating a new group of home-grown Safety and Sea Survival Course Instructors...

Sailing

Brisbane to Gladstone fast race forecast

Spinnaker sailing trade wind forecast promises to propel the Brisbane to Gladstone fleet over a 308 nautical mile course...

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Oldest attempt to sail Round the World

Bob Fisher and Sir Robin Knox-Johnston have a plan plan to attempt to be the oldest combined age to sail round the world...

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Good day on the water for Australian crews at ISAF Sailing World Cup

Australian crews had a good day's racing at round three of the ISAF Sailing World Cup in Spain...

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Richard Oland wins a Rolex in St. Thomas

Richard Oland was pretty excited on Sunday night; he picked up a new Rolex for his win in the IRC division....

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Rolex Cup Regatta Images

Images of shore activities at the 2010 Rolex Cup Regatta in St. Thomas...

Power Boats

Excitement building in the Australian offshore powerboat race camps

Newcastle to host opening round of the 2010 Australian Offshore Superboat Championships....

Sailing

62 Boats set for Maxi.net NSW Tasar State Championships

The Maxi.net NSW Tasar State Championships are set to kick off this Good Friday with a fleet of 62 boats on Botany Bay...

Power Boats

Finally! Tasmanian water skiers claim word record + video

It took eight attempts, but persistence pays off for the Horsehead Water Ski Club....

Sailing

Race crews ready for Rolex China Sea Race start

More than a few boats took to Victoria Harbour today to practice in advance the Rolex China Sea Race....

Sailing

From the Cold to the BVI Spring Regatta Day 1 touch down

A preview of the BVI Spring Regatta from John Morris of Canadian Yachting...

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Clipper 09-10: Fuel transfer to California completed

Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht race - Spirit of Australia and Hull & Humber complete fuel transfer to California...

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Trofeo SAR Princesa Sofia Mapfre Finn class - Closing in on Trujillo

Rafa Trujillo (ESP) remains at the top of the Finn fleet after three intense races at Trofeo SAR Princesa Sofia Mapfre...

Sailing

Princess Sofia Trophy: Changing winds bring changes in Palma

All classes sailed in Palma and there is a tight battle for the top three places in many classes, with two days to go....

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Guidelines for sailors writing articles for publication on Sail-World.com...

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E41 Caught On Camera - Check out Eleazar Alonso making the most of an average da

Check out Eleazar Alonso making the most of an average day in Pozo.

Sailing

Sixty years of powerboat action on the Manning River

Powerboat racers converge on the NSW northern coastal town of Taree for the Easter Classic....

Sailing

2010 IRC Rating Season just around the corner

Yachting Australia will be sending out revalidation packs to current IRC boat owners to renew their rating certificate...

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A new Multi 50 race - Vendee to Saint-Petersburg announced

A new race reserved for Multi 50s has been created: the Vendee Saint-Petersburg....

Sailing

The 19th Historical Ten Footers Australian Championship 2010

The 19th Historical Ten Footers Australian Championship 2010...

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Marc Guillemot 2009 IMOCA champion

Marc Guillemot, the skipper of Safran was crowned 2009 IMOCA world champion...

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Guidelines for sailors writing articles for publication on Sail-World.com...

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Auckland, the City of Sails, to host Volvo Ocean Race for eighth time

Auckland, New Zealand, is back in the Volvo Ocean Race after a gap of 10 years. T...

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Rolex China Sea Race 2010 starts tomorrow

The 2010 Rolex China Sea Race, organised by RHKYC and Subic Bay Yacht Club starts in Victoria Harbour 1210h tomorrow...

Sailing

Marina Gold Anchor Scheme Roll-out

The Marina Industries Association is pleased to announce the first marinas to receive their star ratings....

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Expressions of interest sought for 2011 ISAF World Championships

Expressions of interest are being sought for selection for the 2011 ISAF World Championships...

Sailing

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week NOR now available

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week - Australia's most popular and successful week of keelboat racing and onshore fun....

Sailing

Volvo Ocean Race announcement: Live from Auckland

Sail-World is coming to you live from the Viaduct Basin ahead of the announcement of the Auckland stopover for the Volvo...

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The World Match Racing Tour announces Annual Awards programme

World Match Racing Tou has introduced an annual awards programme that recognises the full infrastructure...

Sailing

End of an era - and new beginnings - at Williamstown

One of Melbourne's longest-standing and most renowned marina and restaurants is for sale....

Sailing

Clipper 09-10 - Cape Breton Island takes line honours in San Francisco

Cape Breton as Nova Scotia's Masterpiece has claimed their second line honours Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race...

Sailing

Brisbane to Gladstone race tacticians prepare for a testing time

Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race tacticians will need to constantly update their strategy....

Sailing

Trofeo Princesa Sofia - Women's Match Racing crews fly Australian flag

With winds gusting up to 30 knots and rough conditions the crews spent the morning on shore until racing late in the day...

Sailing

Saga readies for Sail Port Stephens 2010

There's a very competitive Beale 8.5 that starts to get twitchy in her marina pen with Sail Port Stephens looming...

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Learn to love your diesel engine - Cruising Yacht Club Seminar

...and have it love you back. A diesel engine maintenance seminar at the CYCA on 6th April, 6.30pm...

Sailing

Volvo Ocean Race - Speculation rife on Auckland stopover

Speculation is rife around the Auckland waterfront, on the expected announcement of the final stopover in the Volvo Ocea...

Sailing

Clipper 09-10: Cape Breton Island crosses race 7 finish line

Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race. The crew of Cape Breton Island have crossed the finish line...

Sailing

Experience Ocean Racing on 'The Hammer of Queensland' this August

Join HIRW in AugustBe part of the race crew of 14 people who will be assisted by three permanent crew members....

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Sail Timer now for iPhone, iPod or iPad AND with a waterproof bag

The SailTimer app, quick way to get your Tacking Time to Destination - can now be used on the new iPad tablets....

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Summer Sailstice - on again for its tenth anniversary

Once a year, the world's largest sailing celebration takes place in the northern hemisphere - Summer Sailstice...

Sailing

Images from Day 3 of the Princess Sofia Trophy Regatta

Top international photographer, Nico Martinez provides this gallery of images from the third day of racing in the big br...

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Extreme conditions dominate Day 3 at Princess Sofia Trophy

Finally, after a morning with up to 30 knots of wind and big waves, only the Women Match Race and the RS:X men and women...

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New York Yacht Club to host America's Cup 12 Metre Era Reunion

The New York Yacht Club will host -new event this summer, the America's Cup 12 Metre Era Reunion, September 16th to 19th...

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Global Fellaz - Flo Jung has released his latest film

Flo Jung has released his latest film.

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Light conditions on Day 2 at Princess Sofia Trophy, Palma

Another long day on the water with light and shifty conditions kept most classes on the water until dusk at the Trofeo S...

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America's Cup: Nitro's Wingsail Trimming Primer - Part 2

Part 2 of Sail-World's Richard Gladwell's interview with Noel (Nitro) Drennan, at the Auckland International Boat Show....