Monthly Archives: February 2009

We have now nearly passed the last group of small islands of Fiji, and soon we are back in lonely mode, just us and the big ocean. Even though we did not like to sail between the islands, it … Continue reading →

With the satellites all back up and working after their re-organisation in space, the Volvo Ocean Race fleet found itself approaching the Doldrums on their port reach south towards the islands of Fiji, an area where receiving satellite weather … Continue reading →

The Waters around Aarhus, Denmarks second largest City, continue to attract world class sailors. In the centennial year of the Denmark Exhibition in 1909, the area of Marselisborg will again host another great sailing event, the World Match Racing … Continue reading →

ISAF's Connect to Sailing programme goes from strength to strength as Topper International is announced as the latest industry partner to join the initiative. The extensive Topper Sailboats range illustrates the company's commitment to the core principles of the … Continue reading →

With the sailing races contested with great enthusiasm and an equal passion demonstrated for the night-time entertainment, everyone involved in the recently-completed New Zealand Millennium Cup Pacific Series in Auckland said it was a thoroughly enjoyable regatta. “The Millennium … Continue reading →

Danilo Salsi’s magnificent Swan 90 DSK Pioneer finished the RORC Caribbean 600 crossing the finish line after dusk on Wednesday night, to claim line honours for a fixed keel monohull. Skipper, Andrea Casale said: “This is our first race … Continue reading →

A Dorset man who re-mortgaged his home to take part in the gruelling solo round-the-word Vendee Globe yacht race finishes in eighth place. Continue reading →