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Count down to Nassau – All-Time Champions – SSL Finals

The VIP skippers are invited for their sailing achievements in different classes, and the Star sailors invited are the ones in the top 12 of the 2016 SSL Rankings. Throughout the year, Star Sailors...

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World on Water

In this episode we are with the Fast 40+ fleet in Round 4 of the re formed One Ton Cup, the Spring Regatta at the CYCA on Sydney Harbour for the MC 38 team, Rio Olympic Gold Medal Scud 18 winner Lest...

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kilroy was there

Best known for his straight talk and perhaps the most beautiful ocean racing boat in history, Jim Kilroy died last night in hospice care according to multiple sources.  The Alaska-born Californian...

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Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image awards now open

Submissions for the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image award are currently open, until October 13… For the rest of the story from Sail Web CLICK HERE!

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There Is a Fine Line

There is a fine line between stupidity and genius. We’ll let you decide where to draw the line on these custom engine mounts. Ever done anything similar on your boat? The engine mounts were on back...

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Eight Bells for Jim Kilroy

One of the true titans of competitive sailing passed over the bar yesterday: ‘Gentleman Jim’ Kilroy was 94. Having campaigned a succession of five splendid racing yachts – all named Kialoa… For the...

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2017 Annapolis to Newport Race Seminar

After a great day at the Show, head to the AYC Clubhouse at its interim location at 12 Dock Street just outside the Boat Show to hear Keynote Speaker, Michael Keyworth present on his many years of...

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Les Voiles de St Tropez France – Crash sequence images by Ingrid Abery

Photographer Ingrid Abery has provided this gallery of images from crash sequence… For the rest of the story from sail-world.com CLICK HERE!

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Groupama Race – Finally some wind

Today is windy while 11 boats have been arrived, three have given up and five are still in the race. ORC podium is uncertain, it depends on Boulègue Pao Prod and Kétal arrival time. For the rest of the...

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Melges 32 World Championship – Ryan DeVos in charge

At the halfway point of the Melges 32 World Championship, the standings are still tight and despite the wet conditions, the sailing has been full throttle and extremely competitive… For the rest of the...

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Catapult Builds Big Lead at J/70 Worlds

San Francisco, CA (September 30, 2016) – Sailors are a hearty type, but even hearty bodies get tired, especially when exposed to world-class competition that requires A-game performances for several...

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Volpe Takes Lead at Melges 32 Worlds

Newport, RI (September 30, 2016) – New England nor’easters are signified by not only by their strong winds, but also their driving rain, and on the second day of the 2016 Melges 32 World Championship...

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Mind and machine: Creating an America’s Cup challenger

CNN’s Shirley Robertson goes behind the scenes with America’s Cup newcomer Softbank Team Japan — and takes a “test flight” on its high-speed boat.

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SB20 UK National Championship – Day 1 is a blast

James Peters, Morgan & Adrian Peach and Emma Barnett take a seven point lead on day 1 of the SB20 UK National Championship at the Royal Torbay YC For the rest of the story from Sail Web CLICK HERE!

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Predictions for Hurricane Matthew

(October 2, 2016; 12:40 PM ET) – Hurricane Matthew will impact the U.S. East Coast later this week, but how close it tracks and its strength will determine the severity of the impacts. Matthew,...

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Catapult Wins J/70 World Championship

San Francisco, CA (October 1, 2016) – After a full week of hotly contested racing at the 2016 Alcatel J/70 Worlds, Joel Ronning’s Catapult (USA 187) claimed the title of World Champions. Ronning, with...

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18ft Skiffs: Season 2016-2017 Preview

The Australian 18 Footers League’s 82nd consecutive season of 18ft Skiff Racing will begin on Sunday October 9 when the club will conduct the R. Watt Memorial Trophy 3-buoys race on Sydney Harbour. A...

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Apthorp and Green take F15 East Coast Championship

Charles Apthorp and Alan Green from Hayling Island SC won the Mitsubishi Motors Flying Fifteen Ireland East Coast Championships at the National Yacht Club… For the rest of the story from Sail Web CLICK...

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D35s: Grand Prix de Cloture: Alinghi 1st

All images Loris von Siebenthal / D35 Trophy , More images at D35 Trophy Fb – Alinghi won the last grand Prix of the year and Ladycat / Spindrift won the 2016 Trophy. Report in French at...

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Volpe Wins Melges 32 World Championship

Newport, RI (October 2, 2016) – Ryan DeVos’ Volpe with tactician Mark Mendelblatt, and crew members Mike Hill, Peter Kinney, Scott Nixon, Erika Reineke, Sam Rogers and Drew Weirda won the 2016 Melges...

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