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

    Sail-World &bull Dec 16, 2011

    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 she left on 5th January 2011, will make her the world's youngest ever… Full Story »


  2. Angel of London : Christmas is coming

    SailBlogs &bull Dec 16, 2011

    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 at Charleston City Marina for a few weeks. It is nice to be out of the cold at a first class marina. We will have plenty of time to get to know the scene here and catch up on various projects. Whilst some were absorbed with the… Full Story »

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  3. CCA Newport Bermuda Race Safety at Sea Seminar registration now open

    Sail-World &bull Dec 15, 2011

    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… Full Story »

  4. Opti Time.

    The Horse's Mouth &bull Dec 15, 2011

    The perfect gift for the aspiring sailor in your house. Full Story »

  5. ISAF Sailing World Championships - Heading into the Medal races

    Sail-World &bull Dec 15, 2011

    Perth 2011 with just three days of medal racing to go, the top sailors in the Gold fleet will vie medal race places Full Story »


  6. NZL Sailing Team top ten in every Gold Fleet

    Sail-World &bull Dec 15, 2011

    The Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships have started to take shape, with all fleets now separated into the Gold, Silver or Bronze groupings based on qualifying results so far.Every sailor on the NZL Sailing Team that is racing this… Full Story »

  7. Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing Worlds : NZL Sailing Team top ten in every Gold Fleet

    BYM Sailing News &bull Dec 15, 2011

    The Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships have started to take shape, with all fleets now separated into the Gold, Silver or Bronze groupings based on qualifying results so far. Every sailor on the NZL Sailing Team that is ... Full Story »

  8. Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing Worlds : Montenegrin sailor on track for London 2012

    BYM Sailing News &bull Dec 15, 2011

    Montenegro's Milivoj Dukic is well on track to qualify his nation for the Laser at the London 2012 Olympic Sailing Competition after a string of consistent results at the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships. Dukic currently sits in ... Full Story »

  9. NSW Maritime - Safe and responsible boating

    Sail-World &bull Dec 15, 2011

    Boating Safety Officer Drew Jones talks about safety when sailing on busy waterways like Sydney Harbour. This is particularly important during the Summer aquatic events.The summer sailing season is about to get into full swing and it is important sailors… Full Story »

  10. Vendee Globe - Raphael Dinelli's alternative project

    Sail-World &bull Dec 14, 2011

    He came in tenth in the 2010 Vendee Globe onboard a boat that had been transformed into a floating lab to test sailing without the use of fossil fuels, Raphael Dinelli seeks to continue this work by competing in the upcoming edition of the non-stop solo round the world race. The… Full Story »


  11. Transat B to B - Decision to shorten after safety concerns

    Sail-World &bull Dec 14, 2011

    Transat B to B Race management in agreement with the organiser of the event and relevant authorities, race committee and jury, have reached the decision that the race will be brought to a close offshore of Spain. As such, going through the safety gate will serve as a reference for the final event standing.Opting to close… Full Story »


  12. Sailing Photo of the Week - Powered by Cloth

    YachtPals &bull Dec 14, 2011

    Sailing probably started with one of our ancient ancestors holding up an animal skin. After all, laziness is clearly the mother of invention, and if one could make the wind do the work... Well, so as not to offend the rowers and paddlers among our members and readers, let's just say one… Full Story »

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  13. ISAF Sailing World Championships : Unstable weather continues to complicate races

    BYM Sailing Sport News &bull Dec 14, 2011

    It was a frustrating day for many sailors in Perth today, with patches of big breeze and patches of glass throughout the race courses of the 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships. The Mens' RS:X and 49er were unable to ... Full Story »

  14. Day 12: ISAF Sailing Worlds Daily Wrap

    BYM Sailing Sport News &bull Dec 14, 2011

    Light winds hampered the start of competition on Day 12 of the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships, with sailors' patience and skill tested with top wind speeds of 16 knots in the afternoon on Wednesday. Women's Match Racing Sailors… Full Story »

  15. Napier gears up for the Opti Worlds 2011

    BYM Sailing News &bull Dec 14, 2011

    Napier is getting ready for the World Championship Optimist Sailing at the end of this month. The young New Zealand sailors: Leonard Takahashi-Fry, Markus Somerville and William McKenzie (all from Auckland) Isaac McHardie from Hamilton and Nathaniel Deverell from ... Full Story »

  16. ISAF Sailing World Championships - Tricky conditions at 49er Worlds

    Sail-World &bull Dec 14, 2011

    Perth 2011 ISAF World Championships continued with the third day of the 49er Worlds in Fremantle, Australia. It was a long day on the water for the 49er and race management teams as the wind did not cooperate on the Owen… Full Story »

  17. Social Media, Corporate Branding, and the Spreading of New Ideas

    gCaptain &bull Dec 14, 2011

    High speed internet has enabled us to build new online communities, friendships, and unite individuals who may never had had an opportunity to talk with one another. Companies and individuals now have an opportunity to reach out and express themselves to the masses via their own uniquely-designed websites, Facebook pages, LinkedIn groups, Blogs, Twitter accounts, and others. It's an amazing situation that we've found ourselves in, and one that deserves it's fair dose of consideration. When social media first came on scene, many companies were terribly afraid of this new means of communicating. It was so raw, unfiltered, and at… Full Story »

  18. Magnificent 12Ms Australia and Steak 'N Kidney grace Mooloolaba

    Sail-World &bull Dec 14, 2011

    Australia 1 and Steak 'N Kidney stopped in Mooloolaba on their way south giving local sailors a chance to sail them. Full Story »


  19. Our New Boat!: Paperwork is Signed!

    SailBlogs &bull Dec 14, 2011

    Well, the paperwork is signed and the deal is done... I just signed up for a 1500 mile trip up the eastern seaboard.... We will probably so most of this trip in the ICW, with a few (weather permitting) sails… Full Story »

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  20. SV Kokomo - Denny & Becky: Thanks

    SailBlogs &bull Dec 14, 2011

    Thank you all for your concerned e-mail messages. I will post the results when I know, which should be in a few days. I will put sunblock on every three hours. I'm sure all will turn out ok. Becky and I got new bathing suits when we went to Panama. We have been wearing the same suits for 15 months (two each) and they are worn out. I never thought I would wear out a… Full Story »

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