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America's Cup 36 Details Announced
Emirates Team New Zealand has released the first information about the 36th America's Cup.<p>The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and Circolo della Vela …
Emirates Team New ZealandChoosing the Best Charter Option
Not quite ready to skipper but still want to charter? Don’t worry, there are plenty of other options to get you out there.<p>Maybe you’re not quite …
BoatingRevolutionary Gitana 17 trimaran to foil solo across oceans at 50 knots
A revolutionary 100ft fully foiling oceangoing trimaran capable of covering more than 900 miles in a day and sailing at speeds of 50 knots was …
America's CupVolvo Ocean Race - Another America's Cup winner joins MAPFRE
by Volvo Ocean Race today at 12:36 pm<p><b>Joan Vila, one of the best navigators in the world, will return to the Volvo Ocean Race with MAPFRE in 2017-18,</b> …
Volvo Ocean RaceManaging Seasickness
Don’t wait until seasickness stalks you on your next sailing trip. Take these simple steps to prevent it from the outset.<p>Mal de mer is an affliction …
Boating'Swan Upping': Inside the 800-year-old British tradition of catching swans for the Queen
LONDON — Have you ever watched a grown man try and catch a swan? No? Well, you should. You really, really should.<p>One of the weirder quirks of British tradition is that the Queen can claim ownership of any unmarked mute swan in open water in Britain. Today, this right is exercised on the River …
Royal FamilyInt Moth Worlds - Zhik returns to its spiritual home at 2017 Worlds
by Lisa Ratcliffe today at 11:09 am<p><b>Zhik, the innovative sailing apparel specialist, is returning to its roots as the official clothing sponsor of the</b> …
America's CupStill time to take part in the tenth RYA Sailbility Multiclass Regatta
by Susie Nation-Grainger today at 5:08 pm 5-6 August 2017<p>RYA Sailability Multiclass Regatta © RYA<p><b>With just over two weeks to go until RYA Sailability</b> …
Land Rover BARGKA Kite-Surf World Tour – The qualifiers kick-off on Day 2 in Dakhla
by Matt Pearce today at 2:41 pm<p><b>A steady wind and a growing swell greeted the GKA crew at Foum La Bouir this morning as the riders met in the Dakhla</b> …
BoatingNew Finn sailing academy launched on Sydney Harbour
by Robert Deaves, IFA today at 5:36 pm 20 July 2017<p>New Finn sailing academy launched on Sydney Harbour © NB Sailsports<p><b>A new and exciting Finn sailing</b> …
BoatingExtreme Sailing Postponed in Barcelona >> Scuttlebutt Sailing News
Barcelona, Spain (July 20, 2017) – The eight Extreme Sailing Series™ teams will have to wait until tomorrow for their first taste of Barcelona action …
Boating2018-2022 Winter Series International Regatta Calendar
• Posted By 19 July, 2017<br>• NEWS<p>The Caribbean Sailing Association has updated its Caribbean Winter Series Regatta Calendar with dates through to 2022. The …
BoatingAll buoyed up for an unmissable Ramsgate Week 2017
by Carol Stokes today at 4:50 pm 23-28 July 2017<p>Ramsgate Week 2016 © Graeme Sweeney / www.marineimages.co.uk<p><b>The excitement is building in Ramsgate,</b> …
Land Rover BARFor the Ultimate Mediterranean Sailing Trip, Ditch the Captain and Crew
Three couples, one 45-foot catamaran, nine mediterranean islands, six ports, countless empty beaches, and seven nights spent sipping rose and blasting The Smiths under the stars. So what if the wind didn't cooperate?<p>Strangely enough, this story about chartering a sailboat in the Mediterranean …
BoatingRS Elite Nationals - McIntyre in his element
<b>Mike McIntyre, with Caroline McIntyre and Simon Childs, set about the defence of their RS Elite National title in a turbulent Hayling Bay with three</b> …
BoatingRS400s at the Lymington Dinghy Regatta
by Matt Sheahan today at 8:19 am 15-16 July 2017<p>RS400s on a sparkling summer day © Alex Irwin / www.sportography.tv<p><b>There are few things more certain</b> …
BoatingNewport Trophy Regatta to host ten historic 12 Metres
by Barby MacGowan today at 4:10 am<p><b>As the second “Americas fleet” event in the road to the Worlds Waypoint Series, the Newport Trophy Regatta will</b> …
America's CupPlanning a Charter Itinerary
Use these practical planning tips to make your next yacht charter the best sailing vacation of your life.<p>A sailing vacation! For most of us, it’s an …
BoatingVolvo Ocean Race - Follow the build of team Azkonobel
by Volvo Ocean Race today at 12:06 pm<p><b>Follow the construction of a new One Design Volvo Ocean 65.</b><p>The build process takes over 36,000 man hours, In …
Volvo Ocean RaceHow to follow all the action from the 2017 Rolex Fastnet Race
The Rolex Fastnet Race makes for a spectacular start, followed by 600-miles worth of tight, tough competition. Here’s how to follow the 2017 Fastnet …
BoatingRS400 Northern Tour at South Shields Sailing Club
by Ben Robertson today at 8:18 am 15-16 July 2017<p>RS400 Northern Tour at South Shields © Tim Olin / www.olinphoto.co.uk<p><b>Fifteen boats set out to the</b> …
BoatingMarco Gradoni of Italy is Optimist World Champion
<b>After a day of waiting for wind on the water, Italian sailor Marco Gardoni is the 2017 Optimist World Champion.</b><p><i>Click image for a larger image</i><p><b>Gardoni</b> …
Olympic SailingWinners announced for 109th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac
by Kathleen Moran today at 3:39 am<p><b>After a challenging race due to taxing weather conditions, more than 200 boats have finished the 109th Chicago</b> …
Chicago, ILIntroducing the limited edition Gill Regatta Cap Visor
Keep your head covered in style with our new limited edition Regatta Cap & Visor, available in an exclusive Aqua colourway. With a moisture-wicking …
BoatingThe Gertrude Cup 2017 – Preview
by Louay Habib today at 11:32 am<p><b>Etchells teams from yacht clubs from around the World have been invited to Cowes, to compete for the Royal Thames</b> …
BoatingFAST40+ Class to race for One Ton Cup
This September, the FAST40+ Class will compete for the prestigious One Ton Cup for the second time, hosted by the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes
BoatingPowerful Australian team joins GC32 Racing Tour
by GC32 Racing Tour today at 8:27 pm 19 July 2017<p>Simon Delzoppo's .film Racing © GC32 Racing Tour<p><b>Round three of the 2017 GC32 Racing Tour is now just</b> …
Land Rover BARSailing Legends at this year's Osprey Nationals
by Pete Mallaband today at 4:04 pm 10-13 August 2017<p>Osprey 73, recently restored by David Downs © David Downs<p><b>For those of you planning to venture to</b> …
BoatingPeak-Ryzex Albacore Internationals 2017 at the WPNSA fast approaching
by Mike Banner today at 2:43 pm 5-11 August 2017<p>The Albacore Internationals take place at the WPNSA from 5-11 August 2017 © Albacore Class<p>There are …
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