via news.bbc.co.uk Saskia Clark believes her chances of competing in the London 2012 Olympics have been boosted. Clark, from West Mersea, and her partner Hannah Mills, have been picked to represent Great Britain in the 470 at the Olympic test event next month. The pair finished second at the Sail for Gold Regatta in Weymouth…
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Classic yacht wrecked under Dover’s white cliffs
via pbo.co.uk A 28 foot classic yacht has been wrecked near St Margaret’s Bay in Kent. The yacht Egretta was abandoned after being driven ashore in a rough sea state and strong WSW winds. Nigel Stokes, Duty Harbour Master at the Port of Dover, told PBO: ‘We understand that the yacht was on passage from…
Round Britain and Ireland race runs from the weather
via pbo.co.uk 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…
100ft trimaran Oman Air Majan smashes single-handed Round Britain record
via yachtingworld.com 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…
Unveiling of l’Hydroptère.ch
via yachtsandyachting.com 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…
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 at their fourth regatta in a row to clinch their…
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 Chief Executive, Eddie Warden Owen reported from the race course:…
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 the guardianship of Dutch child protection agencies, who had…
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 a wild ride, especially as the boats pass Galway,…
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 1300 on BBC1. It tells the story of Britain’s…
