TODAY ON SPINNAK3R - Sailing STORIES

Gold fleet action and Olympic berths in Perth!

www.sail-world.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:42:51 UTC

The wind in Perth (Fremantle) was not quite as fickle as yesterday. Sailors were greeted with light to moderate south easterly breezes from 8-12 knots with less variation in wind strength. The 49ers has been split into 3 fleets (Gold, Silver and Bronze), with only one race for each fleet today. Canada's...

America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ Trial wingsails in the Hauraki Gulf

www.sail-world.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:33:00 UTC

Emirates Team NZ was out on the Hauraki Gulf today, trialling with their two SL-33's - with both running wingsails. Sail

Laura Dekker, 16-year-old super solo sailor, on her final leg

www.sail-world.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:27:53 UTC

Laura Dekker, Dutch/New Zealander 16-year-old solo sailor, who is circumnavigating the globe in her 38ft Jeanneau Ginfizz ketch, Guppy, has left Cape Town on the last long leg across the Atlantic which, all going well, will complete her circumnavigation. Reaching Sint Maarten in the Caribbean, which...

Scuttlebutt - The Daily Sailing Newsletter (Issue 3491 - December 16, 2011)

www.sailingscuttlebutt.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:20:13 UTC

Providing the latest in major sailing news, commentary, opinions, features and dock talk...with a North American focus.

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Sailing Adventures of 'S/V Gypsy Soul': Matagora Texas to Freeport, Texas

www.sailblogs.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:15:44 UTC

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S.V. Gratitude: Ready to go!

www.sailblogs.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:35:20 UTC

Finally, we are under way! This year was one for several upgrades to Gratitude: new, beefier batteries; solar panels to be less dependent on the diesel generator (not to mention "greener"); a second compressor for the refrigerator, dedicating the one installed last year to the freezer; and a new inverter/charger...

Carried Away: time 2 go

www.sailblogs.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:34:14 UTC

What a wonderful marina and community this is. Marina furnishes bikes for riding into town which is only a few blocks away. Staff and townspeople have been very friendly. Marina furnishes a paper and printed NOAA weather report every morning. Complimentary coffee at office. Grocery store is only a block...

Wyvern's Wanderings: More Like It

www.sailblogs.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:27:45 UTC

We actually had a nice sail today. No motor and Auto Jr. steered all the way! Winds were just forward of the beam at about 18 kts. and the waves were less than 1ft. Didn't put out all the sails, only about half and maintained over 5 kts. The whole way from Emerald Rock at Wardwick Wells to Blackpoint....

Angel of London : Christmas is coming

www.sailblogs.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:13:09 UTC

We are both looking forward to sharing with family and friends. Above a shot of my brother and me contemplating his new toy. Will be off to Bahamas after New Years. All is well. Merry Christmas! We arrived on Sunday....tired... but in good shape after sailing from Beaufort, NC. Angel will be berthed...

Australian Women's Match Racing crews battle towards Olympics

www.sail-world.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:11:46 UTC

Two Australian crews are now set to continue their battle for Olympic selection for another six months.

Living the Dream: St. Augustine

www.sailblogs.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:04:23 UTC

DAY 10 - December 15th 2011 - St. We like St. Augustine so we decided to stay another day and do more sightseeing. Doug did some work on the gib while I worked below and then the marina came over and pumped us out, what service all for $22.00. We left the boat about noon and spent the afternoon touring...

Caribbean Cruising / Grenada - Prickly Bay

Secret_Smile — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:36:16 UTC

We sailed from Carlisle Bay in Barbados and some 27 hours later arrived at Prickly Bay. Having anchored he took me ashore to book in. A cruising permit for a month here has only cost $25 US. The atmosphere is great. There is a cruising net on at 0730hrs each morning where the community share what is...

Gibraltar to Barbados / Carlisle Bay

Secret_Smile — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:16:40 UTC

We went to Carlisle bay by bus and saw from the beach a boat that looked like Blue Moon. Dave and I swum the 500 meters out to her and we caught up with Adrian and Sam who had arrived about 12 hours after we had. Mandy was picked up in the dinghy (and dunked a little). We went a shore and had lunch...

CCA Newport Bermuda Race Safety at Sea Seminar registration now open

www.sail-world.com — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:35:00 UTC

The 2012 seminar is March 17-18 at the Newport RI Hyatt Regency Hotel.' The Cruising Club of America - Newport Bermuda Race Safety at Sea Seminar will offer an expanded curriculum from 17-18 March 2012 at Newport, Rhode Island's Hyatt Regency Hotel. The registration is now open and all sailors, skippers,...

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forums.sbo.sailboatowners.com — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:29:01 UTC

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ISAF Sailing World Championships - 49er Worlds head for 'Success'

www.sail-world.com — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:12:00 UTC

ISAF Sailing World Championships - The 49er Worlds have reached day five in Perth with a single race for each fleet

Russian Fishing Vessel with 32 Crew Taking on Water Near Antartica [BREAKING]

gCaptain Staff — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:10:31 UTC

New Zealand's maritime authority, Maritime New Zealand, has just issued a frightening report coming from a fishing vessel with 32 crew that is stranded and taking on water deep in [...]

Perth 2011 - Triple Laser World Champion enjoys Grandstand view

www.sail-world.com — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:33:00 UTC

Tom Slingsby, Triple Laser World Champion is aiming to take his fourth Laser World Championship this Sunday.

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Joe — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:18:03 UTC

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