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Audi MedCup: Bribon back on top after protest win

BYM Sailing News — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:58:36 +0000

Bribon win protest against Artemis and regain overall lead in Region of Murcia Trophy regatta. Artemis now lead Bribon by only 2.2 points on the Audi MedCup Circuit standings in battle for second and third. In brisk winds and ...

Med Cup: Desafio won the day today with a 3 &1

BYM Sailing News — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:38:36 +0000

We onboard El Desafio won the day today with a 3, 1. Mutua Madrilena had a 2, 2 for equal points and now leads the Series. El Desafio moves up to third place, just two points out of first. ...

12ft Skiff Bartercard Cup: Bob Clements & Alan Atterbury on Nice Action win in Torbay

BYM Sailing News — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:50:36 +0000

August bank holiday weekend saw a fleet of six 12ft Skiffs travel to Paignton for the 3rd round of this year's Bartercard Cup series, which was run as part of Royal Torbay Week. With only 1 point separating the ...

Ramsgate Week: Royal Temple Yacht Club’s new format proved popular

BYM Sailing News — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:05:23 +0000

Great racing and a fantastic, friendly atmosphere greeted the competitors during Ramsgate Week, which was given a new format this year. The new Ramsgate Week format, hosted by Royal Temple Yacht Club, proved very popular and began with a ...

Scuttlebutt - The Daily Sailing Newsletter (Issue 2669 - August 27, 2008)

Scuttlebutt - Your Source for Daily Sailing News — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:01:19 +0000

SCUTTLEBUTT 2669 - August 27 2008: The latest news in the sport of sailing, letters from the 'buttheads, and the Curmudgeon's Observation.

Why do the countries that do well in the America’s Cup do so poorly in the Olympics?

Adam Turinas — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:57:08 +0000

Tea Route: Gitana 13 makes slow progress towards the Cpe of Good Hope

BYM Sailing News — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:34:05 +0000

With yesterday enabling 191 miles to be covered, morale was given a real boost for the troops aboard Gitana 13. Down but not beaten, Lionel Lemonchois’ men knew they would just have to endure the situation before they could ...

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week: Rod Jones’ new Archambault A40 Alegria turn heads at debut regatta

BYM Sailing News — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:41:21 +0000

Rod Jones’ new Archambault A40 Alegria is turning plenty of heads at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, its debut regatta. With the results of today’s 26 nautical miler, Jones, who was declared the Audi IRC Champion at the end ...

Impressive new trimaran boat commissioned in Anacortes, Wash.

Sailing News — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:34:20 +0000

It's big enough to fill the diamond of a major league baseball field and is just a few feet shorter than an NBA court.

Dock open Saturday 8/30

Jim Mc — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:04:49 +0000

Dock will be open at 11:00 to 4:00 on Saturday this Labor Day weekend. If nobody shows by 12:30 I’ll close up, unless you call ahead of time. Looks like we should have some good wind per the extended forecasts. Good time to get your checks done for advancements while the weather (and the water) is still warm.

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