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Round Britain and Ireland race runs from the weather

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A low-pressure system forecast to arrive in the south of Ireland on Thursday has caused the Round Britain and Ireland Race organisers to reverse the course for safety reasons.

The race, which started yesterday from the Isle of Wight in gusts of up to 30 knots, is taking an anti-clockwise course round Britain first and then Ireland.

Royal Ocean Racing Club commodore Andrew McIrvine said that the course had been changed out of consideration for the competitors.

The club’s weather adviser Mike Broughton expected that the forecast depression could bring wind speeds of up to 50 knots.

The sea state would become “very confused” as the wind direction changed by 180 degrees. “Although the boats are very well prepared, these conditions could cause damage and retirements and the west coast of Ireland has very few places offering shelter,” he said.

Read the full story here: http://www.pbo.co.uk/news/496806/round-britain-and-ireland-race-runs-from-the…

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100ft trimaran Oman Air Majan smashes single-handed Round Britain record

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At 09:03:55 GMT today (Tuesday 24 August) skipper Sidney Gavignet (FRA) onboard OMAN AIR MAJAN crossed the finish line off Lizard Point, Cornwall to break the single handed Round Britain and Ireland record. The A100 trimaran broke the existing record held by Thomas Coville by a massive 1 day 15 hours 30 minutes and 44 seconds.

This incredible achievement also means Sidney has beaten the existing fully crewed record time by 1 hour and 7 seconds. This record was set by Steve Fosset onboard Playstation in 2002.

The attempt saw Oman Air Majan sail 1,787 miles along one of the most challenging coastlines in the world. Sidney has tackled huge low pressure systems and sailed through squalls of over 40 knots. This is the first major test for the multihull and Sidney ahead of the single handed Route du Rhum race in November.

New single handed Round Britain and Ireland record (subject to ratification by WSSRC)
Distance miles: 1,787
Boat: OMAN AIR MAJAN – 100 foot trimaran
Skipper: Sidney Gavignet (FRA)
Record time: 4 days, 15 hours, 9 minutes, 47 seconds (subject to ratification by WSSRC)

Previous record around Britain and Ireland, non-stop single-handed
Distance miles: 1,787
Set: August 2006
Boat: Sodebo – 60 foot Trimaran
Record time: 6 days, 6 hours, 40 miniutes, 31 seconds
Average speed: 11.86 knots

Round Britain and Ireland fully crewed record
Distance miles: 1787
Set: October 2002
Boat: Playstation – 125 foot Catamaran
Record time: 4 days, 16 hours, 9 minutes, 54 seconds

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Unveiling of l’Hydroptère.ch

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This morning Alain Thébault, founder and pilot of the Hydroptère project and Jean-Mathieu Bourgeon, scientific manager of the project, accompanied by their Design Team, unveiled their new prototype, l’Hydroptère.ch, a 35ft catamaran at the Decision SA shipyard in Ecublens (Switzerland) which will soon be launched on Lake Geneva.

The programmes led by the Hydroptère team are scientific and technological projects, whose purpose is to revolutionize the world of sailing and further develop the innovative concept of flying boats.

In 2009, l’Hydroptère, the 60ft trimaran, became the fastest sailing craft in the world when she beat two absolute sailing speed records i.e. 51.36 knots (95 km/h) over 500 metres and 50.17 knots (93 km/h) over one nautical mile. These are milestones in the history of sailing.

l’Hydroptère.ch follows the same principle. As a trial lab, she will help conceiving l’Hydroptère maxi whose purpose is to beat the most famous oceanic records and to follow Jules Verne’s vision: Flying around the planet.

Three boats to attempt all major records: Pure speed, Atlantic crossing, Pacific crossing and circumnavigation.

Read the full story here: http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/?article=153496

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Audi MedCup Circuit – One extreme or the other

via sail-world.com Audi MedCup Circuit, the Caja Mediterreneo Region of Murcia Trophy Regatta starts Tuesday. In 2008 when Jose Cusi’s Bribón (ESP) won, it was predominantly a light winds regatta. Last year it was Emirates Team New Zealand (NZL) who won in big winds, triumphing ...

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Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race sets off from the Solent in 30 knot winds

via thedailysail.com The Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race exploded into action at 1400 local time under grey leaden skies and big breeze. ICAP Leopard and Telefónica Blue chose to set off from the outer distance mark, and it was a hair-raising sight as, RORC ...

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Dutch sailor girl Laura Dekker sets sail in bid for world record

via telegraph.co.uk Laura Dekker, 14, was to set sail on her 38-foot yacht, Guppy, after months of global debate over the wisdom of allowing young sailors to take on the tremendous risks of taking to the high seas alone A court last month released her from ...

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Volvo 70s in Round Britain & Ireland Race 2010

via volvooceanrace.com On Monday 23 September, an international fleet of 30 yachts will line up for the start of the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race - an 1,802 mile, fully crewed, non-stop race organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC). Weather forecasts are predicting ...

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BBC TV to feature Olympic sailing hopefuls

via pbo.co.uk The BBC is set to broadcast two documentaries on Olympic Classes sailing, featuring Shirley Robertson investigating behind the scenes at British sailing's headquarters, plus action from August's international regatta at WPNSA. Part 1 of "Olympic Sailing" will air this Saturday, 21 August , at ...

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Rolex Commodores’ Cup: Ireland hold

via yachtingworld.com Boats have been returning to Cowes Yacht Haven, back from the offshore race. With a 2.5x point co-efficient this race had the potential to provide a major upset in the results, but after four days of competition the Irish team hold an even more ...

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La Solitaire du Figaro Sailing 2010 – Armel Le Cléac’h wins

via sail-world.com On Wednesday 18th August at 21.15.24, Armel Le Cléac’h crossed the finish line of Leg 4 placed in the Bay of Cherbourg. It took to Brit Air’s 54 hours, 30 minutes and 24 seconds to cover the 435 miles of the last lap at ...

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