June 2008
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Sun 29 Jun 2008
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A record matching fleet is due to take to the water tomorrow for the first inshore races of the 2008 Rolex Commodores' Cup. Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club, the event will see 45 yachts, divided into 15 ...
Sun 29 Jun 2008
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For the first time since May 2006, the MedCup Circuit returns to Italy when racing starts for the 2008 Audi MedCup Circuit’s third event, the Region of Sardinia Trophy on Tuesday. Monday sees the usual pre-regatta practise race which, ...
Sun 29 Jun 2008
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With all ten of the internationally backed yachts competing in the Clipper 07-08 Round the World Yacht Race now berthed at the Royal Cork Yacht Club in Crosshaven, Ireland, the crews are enjoying some much-awaited Irish hospitality. The ten ...
Sun 29 Jun 2008
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Rough seas, 20 knots of breeze, two injured sailors, two or three people overboard, one busted rudder, a dozen protests at the end of the day and a bunch of new class leaders---when Acura presented Day 2 of Ullman ...
Sun 29 Jun 2008
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Sat 28 Jun 2008
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The upcoming weather conditions have convinced Thomas Coville to fly off to New York. Several weather windows are opening next week, which should enable him to head off on his single-handed attempt at the North Atlantic record. This Saturday ...
Sat 28 Jun 2008
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Fri 27 Jun 2008
Posted by Gary Bagnell under General Sailing
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The Aquarius now has its outboard back and running. Dan and I worked on the tiller and it is better, so enjoy.
Gary
Fri 27 Jun 2008
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After an enjoyable, fast delivery trip back from Brittany, when Mike Golding and his crew had the chance to press the recently refitted ECOVER 3 harder in 30 knots of breeze, ECOVER 3, Golding and crew will compete in ...
Fri 27 Jun 2008
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Police Swat Team members shot and killed a robbery suspect at Lake Fairview Marina at U.S. Highway 441 and Lee Road in Orlando on Thursday afternoon. The marina specializes in sailboat sales and repair. According to reports, police have been searching for violet robbers targeting local businesses and got a tip the marina would be next.