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Etchells Pre-worlds 2012 - Teams to watch on key race day
Sail-World &bull Feb 12, 2012It is now day three of the Zhik International Etchells Australian Championship, the 2012 Pre-worlds and the podium is still empty with several teams all capable of stepping up. Each of the top six boats already have one high-points race… Full Story »
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NSW DPI extends fishing closures on north coast and rivers
Sail-World &bull Feb 12, 2012New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) has extended some of the short-term fishing closures for ocean waters off north and mid-north coast rivers by up to two weeks.' The closures prohibiting trawling in ocean waters were introduced… Full Story »
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Itchy feet is a terminal condition: Launch Week
SailBlogs &bull Feb 12, 2012
It's been a good week in more ways than one....in fact it's been a great week. We launched our Fontaine Pajot 42 into the cold waters of St Augustine (north Florida) and are staying at a fantastic little marina called Rivers Edge. The bar Hurricane Patty's is as American as apple pie and and irresistible distraction from working on our lovely Catamaran. Her name is Echo however when all the paperwork is completed she will be our very own Ooroo. For those non Australian readers check out the definition of Ooroo at http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Ooroo=6378893 I wrote the definition myself. We got… Full Story »
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IN THE MED / Wind, Wind and More Wind
TripSailor &bull Feb 12, 2012
No, not the beans but the Tramontana, the wind that sometimes blows in this part of the world. It blew continuously for five days. Our wind instruments recorded a maximum gust of just over 48 knots and a fairly steady F6-8. The noise in the boatyard had… Full Story »
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Australia. Zhik Etchells Nationals: talented technical North Sails support team
BYM Sailing News &bull Feb 12, 2012
North Sails has bought together its significant technical and personnel resources to support its clients competing in the Zhik Etchells National Championship being held off Pittwater from the 11th through to 14th February. Leading the technical team from onshore ... Full Story »
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RC 44 : Paul Cayard's report from Puerto Calero
BYM Sailing News &bull Feb 12, 2012
Less wind, more shifts. 40 degrees was the average. Four races were held in 8-12 knots more or less from the north. The scores will show it was very tough day for all teams but Aqua who were on ... Full Story »
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Butterfly adventures: Tires and Apples
SailBlogs &bull Feb 12, 2012
As you can see, there is a little difference in how a grocery store is laid out here. It is something like the Fred Meyer of old, but just a bit skewed from that as well. The produce at the local Mega store is absolutely great, and the prices are the same! We spend maybe $70-$80 a week for groceries here and probably could spend a lot less if we shopped more at the Mercado, but the Mega is easy and where else can you get tires and produce in the same trip? We have found a few things that… Full Story »
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Etchells Pre-Worlds - Talented technical North Sails team out in force
Sail-World &bull Feb 11, 2012North Sails technical team out in force to support clients competing in Zhik Etchells Nationals from 11 to 14 February Full Story »
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This IS retirement: Northerly Slog
SailBlogs &bull Feb 11, 2012
After a few days in Zihuatanejo and the day after the Super Bowl I weighed anchor and set out for points north. I did a 35 mile run over to Lazaro Cardenas, which is a stinky commercial port but has a nice flat anchorage in a cul de sac right off the ocean. After a very flat and calm night I pulled out of there for the next anchorage (Caleta De Campos) about 40 miles up the coast. I pulled into the anchorage that afternoon and was not happy with the huge ocean swells making their way into the anchorage.… Full Story »
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DSME and China's Rilin Group to Jointly Invest in North Korea [REPORT]
gCaptain &bull Feb 11, 2012
SEOUL (Dow Jones)-South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. (042660.SE) and China's Rilin Group will jointly invest in constructing an industrial complex in North Korea's Hwanggeumpyong special economic district, The Dong-AIlbo reported Saturday citing the Korean firm. Daewoo Shipbuilding… Full Story »
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Stars, Sails - the Parallax View: Waiting for... Transmission?
SailBlogs &bull Feb 11, 2012
Well, we're at a marina again... The weather was full of lightning and thunder last night not too far off, and this morning is the usual after such a thing passes: wind from the north. Right now it's still from the NW, but it will clock around as the day passes, and the forecast has it building up to nearly 30 mph. That's hairy-chested weather for sailors, but if it's pointing against the Gulf Stream, that's insane weather for crossing. Not to worry, the new transmission can't be here before Tuesday... The cat seems to be better. She's sleeping a… Full Story »
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Ya Ha Ha Ting: DAY 102 OF OUR GREAT ADVENTURE
SailBlogs &bull Feb 11, 2012
Listening to Chris Parkers weather and looking at the crossing weather forecast we are here at least through Monday night. As it looks we will TRY to cross on Tuesday or Wednesday. That means leaving the dock at 5:00AM and sticking our nose into the Atlantic and actually get bounced around in the dark for a while. I am pasting below the current forecast. It is unbelievable to me that we cannot ever get a few calm days. Friday we didn't do much. It had rained more and we are trying to dry out cushions and some of the below… Full Story »
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Seminarier Varen 2012
Blur.se &bull Feb 11, 2012
Februari 15 Februari - ORCi-optimering och segeldesign, med Tore Lewander, Patrik Erlandsson och Bjorn Osterberg 22 Februari - Trim for Classicbatar med Bengt Lindholm 23 Februari - Americas Cup, Volvo Ocean Race, MOD70 och Thin Ply Technology (TPT). Vad ar… Full Story »
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Wyvern's Wanderings: Snorkel, Snorkel, Explore
SailBlogs &bull Feb 10, 2012
We have been watching the forecast since we have a front approaching. Trying to deciper whether we should head to Nassau on Saturday before the front, or wait until Monday after the front. Lots more to do here than in… Full Story »
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North U. Racing Tactics Seminars come to Ontario
Sail-World &bull Feb 10, 2012Skippers, Crew, Junior Sailors!!! Now is the time to Make your Move...To the Front! Here is what you'll get:A Full day seminar (9:00am - 5:00pm) with an experienced North U instructor Every participant receives the updated North U Tactics CD for home study review. It's the same CD we use to teach the course. North U Tactics book (books will be handed out at the seminar) Risk Free Pre-Registrations. Full refund if you cancel (24 hours notice required.) Click Here to Register NowCurrent Host Sites… Full Story »
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WilsonSailingChronicles: Update on Marooned
SailBlogs &bull Feb 10, 2012
Hey all, well we have our diagnosis and we need to rebuild or replace the engine. We are waiting for quotes right now. Suffice to say we will not be sailing to Ecuador on Three Sheets. We do plan to still fly there to spend some time with Emma and Alia et al… Full Story »
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Australian Warship Busts Drug-Runners in Northern Arabian Sea
gCaptain &bull Feb 10, 2012
Combined Task Force 150 (CTF), one of three Task Forces within Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) conducted a successful disruption of a vessel carrying illicit cargo in the north Arabian Sea, [...] Full Story »
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Maya, Maya - Continuing the Puuc Route
SV Gallant Fox &bull Feb 10, 2012
Jason & Christy on s/v Hello WorldOutfitting and sailing adventures of maybe the last people to have their boat trucked from San Carlos to Seattle. So, you've toured Uxmal; now you're wrung out and strung out from the jungle heat and all the awesomeness, and you need a place to crash. This region has several lodging options, but you'd be nuts to stay anywhere except the Flycatcher Inn, near the Uxmal ruins… Full Story »
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Scuttlebutt - Daily Sailing News (Issue 3524 - February 9, 2012)
Sailing Scuttlebutt &bull Feb 10, 2012
Providing the latest in major sailing news, commentary, opinions, features and dock talk...with a North American focus. Full Story »
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Scuttlebutt - Daily Sailing News (Issue 3523 - February 8, 2012)
Sailing Scuttlebutt &bull Feb 10, 2012
Providing the latest in major sailing news, commentary, opinions, features and dock talk...with a North American focus. Full Story »
