Szabo and Peters (USA) win Star Worlds
Results after 6 races and one discard in the six race regatta. The regatta concluded on August 8, 2009. 1. Szabo/Peters (USA) – (54) 1, 3, 20, 3, 3 – 302. Pepper/ Monk (NZL) – (11) , 9, 1, 11,…
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Alfa Romeo easily wins Copa del Rey Trophy
The latest yacht to carry the name ‘Alfa Romeo' has made a stunning debut in the Copa del Ray regatta (3-7 August 2009) in Spain with the New Zealand yacht dominating the event and winning the regatta with a comfortable…
Aussie girls in 2nd and 3rd at Laser Radial Worlds in Karatsu
Day 5 at the Youth Laser Radial World Championships was another windy day with breezes ranging from 15 to 20 knots which again suited the Australians Ashley Stoddard and Alex South who are both having great regattas and a battle…
Tired skippers near finish of Solitaire leg
The Figaro fleet is expected to arrive in St. Gilles Croix-de-Vie tonight, and the finish line won't come a moment too soon for the 52 skippers. This second leg has been one long drag race since the fleet escaped the…
Kiwis still lead Star Worlds
Results after 5 races and one discard in the six race regatta. Five races constitute a series. Final race scheduled for Friday, August 7, 2009. 1. Pepper/ Monk (NZL) – (11) , 9, 1, 11, 5 – 262. Szabo/Peters (USA)…
Jorge Zarif wins medal race and World title at Finn Juniors
The Pata Boats Finn Junior World Championship for the Jorg Bruder Silver Cupfinished with a Brazilian victory, Russian silver and Ukrainian bronze medalat Balatonfüred Yacht Club. A third race win to Jorge Zarif (BRA) gave himthe gold medal by a…
Finlease have the financial solutions
With any boat purchase, It is important to take into account your finance options. Boats come with many power choices and accessory options and there are many finance opportunities available. Choosing the right finance package will potentially make a pleasure…
Audi Hamilton Island fleet heading towards 200 boats
Will the fleet for this month's Audi Hamilton Island Race Week top the magical 200? It's a distinct possibility as the closing time for entries looms. The number of entries for the week of sensational sailing and exceptional social activities…
Another good day at Laser Radials for Ashley Stoddart
It was a mixed day out on Castle Bay for the Australian women's team in the World Youth Laser Radial Championships with Ashley Stoddard finishing 4th and 1st in race 3 and 4, maintaining her 1st place over all. Unfortunately, her elevation to…
Kiwis on top at Star Worlds
Official Results of the 2009 Star World Championship following completion of four races. Two races were held today, August 5, 2006. Upon the completion of 5 races, teams will be able to discard their worst score. 1.Pepper/Monk (NZL) – 11,…
Three Norwegians set out to circumnavigate the North Pole
Three Norwegians, Trond Aasvoll, Hans Fredrik Haukland and Finn Andreassen, have started their attempt to circumnavigate the North Pole in a 36 foot sailing yacht built in 1977. Global warming can, scarily enough, contribute to their success to sail the North East…
Jorge Zarif leads Finn World Juniors into medal race
Although two starts were attempted, only one race was completed on thepenultimate day of the Pata Boats Finn World Juniors at Balatonfüred inHungary. Sailing very well, Jorge Zarif (BRA) won the race and goes into themedal race with a useful…
Australians start well at Laser Radial Worlds
Eleven Australian competitors commenced competition in the Mens and Youths Laser Radial World Championships in Castle Bay, Karatsu, with two men, three female youth and seven male youth. Australia`s Ashley Stoddard dominated the opening day of the female youths regatta with a commanding 1st…
Solitaire fleet shuffles on way to St Gilles Croix de Vie
Since yesterday's light airs start at Coruna, the returning north-westerly breeze has comprehensively shuffled the pack, as the 52 boat fleet heads back across the Bay of Biscay on its way to the second leg finish at St. Gilles Croix…
America's Cup venue announced and sure to cause a return to court
The America's Cup Defender, Alinghi, and its yacht club, the Société Nautique de Genève today issued a press release announcing Ras al-Khaimah, in the United Arab Emirates, as the venue for the 33rd America's Cup Match in February 2010. The…
Entries open online for King's Cup in Phuket
Entries for the 2009 Phuket King's Cup Regatta are now being accepted online at http://www.kingscup.com/BoatRegister.cfm. The 23rd Phuket King's Cup Regatta will take place from 28 November – 5 December 2009, off Kata Beach, Phuket, Thailand, and already entries are…
Slingsby holds down third at European Lasers
The Australian Sailing Team's Tom Slingsby is currently in third place at the 2009 Laser European Championship in Sweden after the regatta's opening six races. The two-time World Champion fought back from a tough opening race where he finished 24th…
Kiwi on top of match race rankings
Adam Minoprio (NZL) has finally broken the French stranglehold at the top of the ISAF World Match Race Rankings. By displacing Mathieu Richard (FRA) at the top of the Open Rankings, Minoprio is the first non-French skipper to occupy the…
ORCV Winter Series pictures from Steb Fisher
Here are some photos taken by professional photographer Steb Fisher in good windy conditions during Race 3 and 4 of the ORCV Winter Series. Please note that the pics are copyright and can't be used on other sites without Steb's permission….
No racing at Finn Junior Worlds
The water was nearly boiling in the tense moments at the starts on thesecond day of the Pata Boats Finn Junior World Championship on Lake Balatonin Hungary. Although a start was attempted three times, the young Finnsailors could not complete…
Egor Larionov takes lead in Finn World Juniors
Two more races were sailed on Tuesday, day three of the Pata Boats FinnJunior World Championship on Lake Balaton, Hungary. Race wins went to EgorLarionov (RUS), and Andriy Gusenko (UKR). Larionov took the overall leadwhile overnight leader Jorge Zarif (BRA)…
Slow start for La Solitaire du Figaro
There was just enough breeze to allow the 52 competitors a gentle morning sail out to the start area this morning, but after that it was ‘deja-vu' for skippers and race committee alike as the light south-westerly faded and the…
Slingsby lying third in European Lasers
The Australian Sailing Team's two-time Laser World Champion Tom Slingsby has made a strong start to the 2009 European Championship and currently sits in third place after two days of racing. The opening day in Borstahusen, Sweden, greeted sailors with…
Alfa Romeo makes it four from four
New Zealand Mini Maxi Alfa Romeo and her Australian-based Kiwi skipper, Neville Crichton, have maintained their perfect score on the second day (4 August 2009) of the Copa del Ray Regatta in Spain, adding another two race wins to her…
Catching the 'magic carpet'
DEVELOPMENT OF NEW SOFTWARE TOOLS TO HELP OFFSHORE RACERS FIND THE MOST FAVOURABLE OCEAN CURRENTS, BY PENNY HAIRE. ANY COMPETITOR in the Rolex Sydney to Hobart race will be aware of the East Australian Current. It is the largest ocean…
Loading: Just Cruising by Keith Fleming
Adding weight onboard can make quite a difference to stability, performance and even comfort. There are two points to be considered. The loading of fixed items like furniture and tanks, and the loading of everything else that you take on…
Good company in the Louisiades
Destination: PNG Guy Chester, who helped organise the event, was among those who set sail in the first-ever official Louisiades Rally. In 2002 I was sitting on the beach at Nanuya Lailai of Blue Lagoon fame in Fiji. I had…
New issue of Australian Sailing now in news stands
The August/September issue of Australian Sailing has recently been published and is in all good news agencies right now. When you buy your copy you can learn how to catch up on windward legs, get some good pre-race drills, find…
All boats now finished in the Club Marine Brisbane – Keppel race
The 3rd Club Marine Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht race now has all boats finished with the crews enjoying a hearty feast Keppel Bay Marina. The third yacht over the line was the Farr 40 Bribie Star skippered by Peter Sherwood….
World Youth champion to sail 18 foot skiffs
17-year-old Jason Waterhouse, who won the Hobie 16 class Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship in Brazil earlier this month, is now preparing to sail an 18ft Skiff with the Australian 18 Footers League during the 2009-2010 season. Jason will…
Tornados to get back into the Olympics?
According to the World Yacht Racing Forum, more than 6,000 people have signed a petition saying the Tornados should be included in the 2012 Olympics. “During their last conference in May, the ISAF (International Sailing Federation) discussed the matter. According…
Gilmour and Mirsky to sail at St Moritz
The prestigious St. Moritz Match Race will unite some of the world's best match racers in the Swiss Alps on September 1- 6, 2009. The five leaders of the world ranking are confirmed. They will sail – amongst others –…
Gentle conditions expected as La Solitaire du Figaro fleet heads back to France
The second stage of the 2009 La Solitaire du Figaro gets underway from Coruna at 1400 (local time) tomorrow, the 52 boat fleet re-crossing the Bay of Biscay in a 365 mile passage to the port of St. Gilles Croix…
Flavio Marazzi and Enrico De Maria of Switzerland lead after two days at Star Worlds
An American team led around every mark of the second race of the 2009 Star World Championship. Mark Mendelblatt and Mark Strube (USA) suffered a little more heartbreak today as they watched their 100 + yard lead vanish during a…
Clipper race to round Cape Leeuwin and stop in Australia twice
The exciting new route for the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race has been unveiled today by race founder and legendary solo sailor Sir Robin Knox-Johnston. The addition of an eighth leg to the race delivers a second Great…
Four Australians line up in European Laser
Racing gets underway today at the 2009 Laser European Championship with four Australians set to hit the water in Landskrona, Sweden. Two time Laser World Champion and 2008 Beijing Olympic Games representative Tom Slingsby will be leading the Australian charge…
Jorge Zarif takes early lead at Finn Junior Worlds
The first two races of the Pata Boats Finn Junior World Championship for the Jorg Bruder Cup have taken place at Balatonfüred in Hungary. Runner up in the Junior competition at the recent Finn Gold Cup in Denmark, Jorge Zarif…
Big or small, Alfa Romeo keeps winning
Big or small, Alfa Romeo just keeps on winning with Australian-based Kiwi yachtsman Neville Crichton at the helm. The new “small” 71 foot Mini Maxi Alfa Romeo has won its two first ever races just weeks after the “big” 100 foot maxi Alfa…
Club Marine Brisbane to Keppel wrap
Every yacht that started the 3rd Club Marine Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race on Saturday 1 August managed to race for the entire distance incident free and finish in the beautiful waters of Keppel Bay. The final yacht to…
Fantastic Sydney boat show signals good times ahead for boating industry
One swallow does not a summer make. But when you see a flock of them, you can be pretty sure winter's over. Based on this analogy, the recession in the boating industry has finished and the buyers are back in…
