Daily Archives: March 16, 2012

Ainslie cleared to fight for gold

Ben Ainslie will face no further action from the International Sailing Federation for his actions at the World Championships Continue reading

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Magellan reaches the Philippines

On March 16, 1521, Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan, attempting to sail around the world for Spain, reached the Philippine archipelago . Continue reading

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ISAF Executive Statement: Ainslie case

The ISAF Executive Committee has met to consider the reports from the International Jury of the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships and the RYA Tribunal.  The role of ISAF under Racing Rule of Sailing 69.2(a) is to first … Continue reading

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Additions to the BYM News Photo Gallery Friday

2012 California Dreamin' Series – Butler Cup –  http://www.bymnews.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=69 Trofeo Sir Thomas Lipton, Nuevo Capítulo y Nuevos Desafíos en Aguas de Xàbia – http://www.bymnews.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=589 Local B… Continue reading

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Volvo Ocean Race : Auckland In-Port Race- Another test for Telefonica

The fifth leg of this edition of the regatta kicks off at 01:00 UTC tomorrow morning. The Spanish team has won two out of the four in-port races so far It's been just five days since “Telefónica” reached the … Continue reading

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Sign up now for the RYA ‘Girls4Gold’ 2012 programme

The next wave of the RYA’s ‘Girls4Gold’ programme has now been announced for the 2012 racing season and event organisers are urging all female sailors interested in taking part to apply in time for the first weekend at the … Continue reading

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Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta

Off with the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous 2012 Milan/Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, March 14-17  2012  – Loro Piana is the title sponsor  of the “Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous 2012”, a pres… Continue reading

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Volvo Ocean Race : Groupama 4 getting underway

Not even a week on from their victorious arrival in Auckland, Groupama 4 has returned to the liquid element. Franck and his crew didn't take long to rediscover their reflex actions during the past two days of practice races. … Continue reading

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Clipper Round The World Race :Predicted headwinds arrive with a bang

De Lage Landen is struck by sickness bug Nearly two weeks into the North Pacific Marathon of Leg 6 and the ten internationally sponsored teams of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race have seen plenty of Mother … Continue reading

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Marine Notice: Volvo Ocean Race – Finishing event at Galway, 30th June – 8th July 2012

The 2011/2012 Volvo Ocean Race is due to finish at the port of Galway in July this year.  It is expected the event will attract significant numbers, including a large fleet of spectator boats and sightseeing charter vessels to … Continue reading

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