Monthly Archives: April 2011

Going, going……Gone!

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Americas Cup 34- Test Event Day 1

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Lahana takes line honours in Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race

Peter Millard and his crew overcame a slow start to crew the Sydney registered maxi sloop Lahana to a comfortable line honours win in the QantasLink Brisbane to Gladstone Race earlier this afternoon. Skipper Peter Millard said “The race was a test of patience for the first 42 n/mls however that struggle was soon replaced [...] Continue reading

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2011 Toyota NZIODA Optimist Nationals Day 3

New Zealand has reclaimed the top positions at the end of racing on the third day of the National Championship. With seven races in the bag, Leonard Takahashi-Fry of Murrays Bay BC had two bullets and a second to take a six point lead over Isaac McHardie of Hamilton, with Nathaniel Deverell of the Bay [...] Continue reading

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Regatta Shenanigans

Victims – Hobie 16′s Culprits – 12′ Skiffs Location – Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron The Hobie sailors are planning their revenge… We’ll keep you posted…! » Comments Continue reading

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2011 Toyota NZIODA Optimist Nationals Day 2 Update

Racing got underway in earnest today – in the morning a moderate 8 – 10 knot north easterly was coming in onto the beach causing small waves, the sky was over-cast with a hint of rain, and there was a lot of activity going on. With the help of parents and supporters our young sailors [...] Continue reading

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Extreme 40 Series – Qingdao – Day 3 – Dramatic Capsize

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Conference Survey

 To better serve our membership, we are asking that you participate in a very brief 6-question survey regarding the American Sail Training Association’s Annual Conference on Sail Training and Tall Ships. Your participation in this survey will pl… Continue reading

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Extreme Sailing Series Qingdao Day 2 Highlights

Tomorrow- Stadium Series- Short races within confines of the harbour! Will add video as it comes! Continue reading

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