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Norwegian confident rogue Antarctic trip will succeed

Jarle Andhoy and the crew of the Nilaya set sail from New Zealand to the Ross Sea last month, in search of the Berserk which sank in McMurdo Sound last year during Mr Andhoy’s previous expedition. Continue reading

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Can you beat this? 36 years spent long range cruising

They have travelled four times around the world on boats they built themselves, spent an amazing 36 years long range cruising, and now in their eighties, have decided to call it a day and go back to live in their home town of Rochester – not in a house… Continue reading

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Family Travel Tales: Tips for travelling with kids

Whether it is a road trip, a beach vacation, an overseas adventure or bonding while camping in the great outdoors, family vacations bring out the best and the worst in everyone. Continue reading

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Pizarro: Elliott Gould added to Cinequest lineup

Elliott Gould is coming to Cinequest next week, and you’ve got to think the veteran actor will have some great tales. Continue reading

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Summit Up 2-22-12: Sailing our Kon-Tiki raft into a sea of inanity

Happy 31st Anniversary love doesn’t die; people do – I will give your love that still fills my heart to the world! – John. Continue reading

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Sailing industry thrives in regatta venue of Beijing Olympics

QINGDAO, China, Feb. 22 — With the sport becoming more and more popular for local citizens, sailing industry is thriving in Qingdao, east China, the sailing venue of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Continue reading

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America’s Cup team offers a sneak peek of racing yacht

Spying. Camouflage. Skulduggery. Designing an America’s Cup racing yacht has always been enshrouded in a culture of secrecy — which made it all the more surprising on Tuesday when Oracle Racing drew back the curtain on the 72-foot catamaran Larry Elli… Continue reading

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Paul Gauguin Cruises Announces 2013 Sailing Schedule

Guests aboard The Gauguin will have the chance to experience exciting itineraries aboard a newly renovated ship. Continue reading

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Rough ride for Russian crew

The 30-metre yacht, which set sail from the Black Sea resort of Sochi in Russia last September, was tossed in 12m seas in the Southern Ocean but made it back to Hobart this week. Continue reading

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Commercialbank pleased with sailing show

Team Commercialbank was happy with its second position after sailing the 232 kilometres from Abu Dhabi to Ras al-Khaimah, arriving early Monday morning. Continue reading

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