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- Brain tumour sufferer sails around Britain
Josie arrives back in Ipswich - The best boating photos from around the world
Hurricane Earl batters the Caribbean and the search for survivors in Pakistan continues in this week's photos - Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland: Winsome blog
The crew are feeling the elements - having to make five sail changes during a three-hour watch - World Match Racing: clean sheet for Brits on day two
Ainslie and Williams won all three of their races, but all eyes were on Frenchman Iehl who has enjoyed a run of five successive victories - Queen Elizabeth on course for completion
The fourth luxury cruise ship to be named by Queen Elizabeth II is due to arrive in Southampton
Yachting World News
- Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland: Winsome blog
The crew are feeling the elements - having to make five sail changes during a three-hour watch - World Match Racing: clean sheet for Brits on day two
Ainslie and Williams won all three of their races, but all eyes were on Frenchman Iehl who has enjoyed a run of five successive victories - Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland: Winsome blog
Perfect conditions for the crew of Winsome with 400 miles to go - World Match Racing Tour: Brit joint leader
Double Match Racing World Champion Ian Williams tops leaderboard, alongside Minoprio and Hansen, after first day of racing in St Moritz - Shoretalk: Sevenstar and Little America
Shoretalk discusses the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race with the first boats across the line
Yachting Monthly News
- Brain tumour sufferer sails around Britain
Josie arrives back in Ipswich - Welshman's boat sinks on circumnavigation
Fundraiser planned for solo sailor - Coastguard warns of floating cargo
60 tonnes of wood in North Sea - Chichester harbourmaster passes away
John Davis suffers heart attack while sailing - Three lives saved by EPIRB
French yacht rescued by Falmouth Coastguard - Testing the Sirius 35DS
Yachting Monthly's review of the highest scoring cruiser we have tested - RNLI issues bank holiday warning
Busy weekend ahead for lifeboat crews - Scotland bids for first floating wind farm
Success could lead to more offshore turbines - Shetlands port boosted by investment
Lerwick gets new harbour wall - Round Britain and Ireland record broken
Trimaran smashes previous solo best
SailBlogs
- Adventures of Fly Aweigh: Tonga to Fiji - Day 1
We decided to take it on the nose -- or the stern, to be more accurate -- and head for Fiji despite a frisky wind forecast for tomorrow. We slid out of Neiafu Harbor just after lunch, waving at our friends on the second-level balcony of The Giggling Whale as we sailed past. It wasn't really sailing; the motor propelled us through the anchorage while our sail and the fickle wind argued, but I imagine it still looked good from afar. - round we go!!: Tour de Fiji (Rally Car Style)
After being at sea for so long we planned a weekend road trip up into the Fijian Highlands. After reading up on it we decided we wanted to climb Mt. Victoria (the largest mountain in Fiji) and see the waterfalls of Koroyanitu National Heritage Park. We looked at a map and figured out that the best way to go would be to drive along the south coast to Suva and then head into the mountains to Mt. Victoria. If I can quote the Lonely Planet (which Alex highlighted) they claim this road is "barely passable and best avoided." In total, our trip was basically a large loop heading along the south coast, cutting through the middle of the island, and then back around the north coast back to Nandi. We were stoked. - Passion for Cruising: Forward on our Own
An interesting run from Mabul right through two enormous reefs Beaufort reef one side and Nusa Tengah on the other with small islands embedded in them. Plus many miles of fishermen's homes on stilts standing on the reefs. Of course all totally overfished and "everything" goes into the water, so in our narrow channel we ploughed through the usual rubbish. The sad bit is that a young chap came alongside and offered us a beautiful elephant's ear shell, obviously taken live!! I did indicate in sign language that this was a bad thing. No doubt, however some tourist will buy it. - Sound Effect does the big U: Fogged in at Half Moon bay
Thursday morning we left San Francisco in good visibility but not enough wind to Sail. We motor'd down to Half Moon Bay and that is where we plan to stay until Monday. Thursday afternoon we became completely fogged in in minutes. - Paikea Mist's Ode to Our Shores: Friends across Oceans
Funny thing, how time moves independent of your perception of it. Time is the one of those reference points which allows us to make some sense out of our existence. Friendships, good ones that is, seem to act the same way, pointing us like a compass in the right direction. - Starry Night: Salem
Another day in Salem. Yesterday we did the witch/pirate thing. The kids loved it, but it was depressing. Learning about what can happen when people are superstitious and suspicious is a bit depressing. Human nature can be so sad. It's kind of like a historic Survivor, instead of getting voted off, you were imprisoned, tortured and killed. - Blowinganddrifting aboard s/v Rubaiyat: connection sucks, short update
Hit and miss connection here in Dunkirk, so I will keep it short. I anyone needs to reach us, call my cell 231-881-5063 today is Friday and we will be heading for the Cannal on sunday or monday hopefully. - Innforapenny: Fiji
We had an uneventful 3 day sail to Fiji with light winds and calm seas, but we did manage to sail all the way, although a little bit slowly for our liking. Our first landfall was the town of Savu Savu in Vanua Levu the second largest island of the Fiji group. It's a sleepy little town with a well stocked fruit and vegetable market and pirated DVD films for $1! The first couple of days we just chilled out enjoying the sounds and sights of a new country, before hiring a taxi with Pam and Jim (Delicado) and crossing the island to Labasa the largest town on the island. Here the population is mostly Indo - Fijian, so Bollywood tunes seem to waft through the air and ornate sari's can be bought for hundreds of dollars. The highlight of the trip was lunch at the Palmlea Lodge, which is run by a couple of x yachties. They had built a beautiful lodge and 6 self contained Bures overlooking the northern shore of Vanua Levu . As usual time was running out so we have started our journey across to Vitu Levu mostly inside the reef following "Curly's" waypoints. Unlike French Polynesia the navigation markings here are very poor and not to be trusted, many a yacht has hit an unmarked reef. Unfortunately we said good bye to our cruising buddies Delicado, who we have been with since Bora Bora. They were planning to come with us across to Vitu Levu, but the night before, we were having dinner on Innforapenny and when they came to leave their dinghy had gone. It probably got loose from the gusty winds we have been having. Consequently, they stayed in Savusavu to look for it along the shore line and if not successful they will look for another one to buy. Hopefully they will catch up with us later. - Pursuit: The Kegerator Rules!
We sailed over to the Taravana Yacht Club around Toamaro Point in Tahaa yesterday. After leaving Huahine, we spent a couple of days at the pass in Tahaa and did some snorkeling and dinghy touring around, but the corals were a little rough. Kinda' sad. El Nino has really taken it's toll on the corals, not to mention what tourism has done over the years to the coral reef. We heard about this great little mooring around the corner and decided to check it out. There is a weekly Polynesian Show here every Tuesday. Dancing and stuff, so we will hang around here and take it in. There is also a vanilla plantation nearby that offers tours that we are thinking about doing tomorrow. A long time cruiser and charter boat captain owns this place and is a really good guy. I joined him today on his monthly run to Ile Raiatea. He loads up on booze and vegetables for the month. What a ton of booze and food! It's a lot of slugging and I wanted to go over to Riaiatea to pick up some gear oil anyway, so it worked out good. Richard is sixty and says that he doesn't look forward to it anymore, so he was pretty pleased when I joined him and helped slug all the boxes of vegetables and booze. Bought me a beer after, so who can complain? I work cheap, pay me in beers. It reminded me of loading boats on Dockwise in Golfito, Costa Rica. - The Grander Scheme: s/v Northern Symphony: When the going gets tough, the tough go shopping!
Given the uncertainty associated with predicting the path of major storms, and the proximity of Earl's track to Mount Desert Island, we have activated our hurricane plan: This morning we stripped everything that could catch wind or blow loose from above above decks and stowed it below. Sails, life-rings, dodger, bimini, solar panel, jerry cans, everything...We picked up a rental car, drove the cat to a very nice boarding place, and headed inland to Bangor where we had made hotel reservations. So tonight, while the winds build, we'll be sleeping safely and tomorrow, when the storm peaks, we'll be exploring the Maine Mall and restocking our book supply. Not very nautical perhaps, but boats are insured and can be replaced....
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Sydney Mooloolaba Yacht Race Breaking News
- Tough start for Rolex Sydney Hobart fleet likely
Those seas and wind against current will pose the first major tactical decision for skippers - whether to head offshore to find the northerly current that acts as a sort of conveyor belt south, but at the cost of pounding into steeper, bigger waves which can damage the boat, or to stay inshore where the waves should not be as steep. - Last boat finishes Sydney Mooloolaba Yacht Race
At 4.09pm this afternoon, the final yacht Phillip's Foote Witchdoctor crossed the finish line of the 2006 Sydney Mooloolaba Yacht Race. - "Don't leave, we are coming!"
"Don't leave just yet, we are coming," pleaded Sal Ridulfo, skipper of Plus 16 early this afternoon. - Quantum Racing declared IRC overall winner of Sydney Mooloolaba Yacht Race
Roberts' Sydney based DK 46 enjoyed an extraordinary summer of sailing during 2005-06 and he has started the 2006-07 series in similar spectacular fashion with this race the opening race of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia's offshore calendar and Bluewater Pointscore Series. - Slow finish for those still at sea in Sydney Mooloolaba Yacht Race
"This would have to be one of the most frustrating races we've done in a long while," Patton admitted. "We have done so many sail changes and stopped and started so many times." - Mexicans put some chilli on New South Wales yacht racing
"NSW has always dominated the grand prix circuit but now Victoria is pushing back with owners achieving business success and investing heavily in the sport," says John Savage. - Fast reach accelerates Flirt into second
A significant wind shirt off Tweed Heads late yesterday dashed XLR8's hopes of finishing second over the line in the Sydney Mooloolaba Yacht Race with Chris Dare's Flirt finally breaking away to take the honours at 4.15am this morning. - Skandia takes line honours in the Sydney Mooloolaba Yacht Race
At 5.29pm this evening, Grant Wharington's 30m Melbourne maxi Skandia crossed the finish line of the 468 nautical mile Sydney Mooloolaba Yacht Race to deliver Wharington his fourth line honours trophy in this event, the second with his current boat. - Race for second starts again
While race leader Skandia is sliding towards Mooloolaba, where she is expected to take line honours in the Sydney Mooloolaba Yacht Race at around 4.00pm this afternoon, the race has restarted for Graeme Troon's XLR8, skippered by John Savage, as they try to shake off Chris Dare's Flirt. - Late afternoon line honours finish expected
Overnight the Melbourne Corby 49 Flirt, owned and skippered by Chris Dare with Sydney yachtsman Roger Hickman calling tactics, has blitzed its compadres in the 45-50 foot range.
Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race Breaking News
- Milne's comeback trail to Audi IRC Australian Championship contender
With the Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht race completed, Aroona placed seventh overall and first in division 4. They now sit on 14.74 points on the 2010 Audi IRC Australian Championship leader board, with Michael Hiatt's Victorian Farr 55 Living Doll second on 41.07 points and Stephen Ainsworth's Sydney based Reichel Pugh 63 Loki third on 60.87 points - Nice Guys Finish Last
The arrival of Tony Purkiss and his five Newcastle and Lake Macquarie mates on the Swanson 36 Mister Christian has signalled the end of the 25th Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race. - Gigantic Sydney 38 match race north
The five-boat Sydney 38 fleet contesting the 25th Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race enjoyed a "gigantic match race" up the New South Wales and south east Queensland coastline according to the co-owner of the eventual winner, JSteel. - Best PHS performances
Nick Athineos and Rick Christian's modified Steinmann 66, The Stick, formerly a two-time round the world Open 60, has surfed into first place in the PHS division of the Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race. - Laughs wearing thin for last in the fleet
The last boat in the Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race fleet, Mister Christian, entered the silver jubilee Audi Sydney Gold Coast to "have a bit of fun". This afternoon skipper Tony Purkiss admits the laughs are wearing a little thin given the 28 year old Swanson 36 is practically stopped dead in the water, doing just 1.6 knots in the glassy conditions south east of Coffs Harbour. - Loki starts 2010/11 season with a bang
Stephen Ainsworth's Reichel Pugh 63 Loki which was launched just prior to the 2008 Rolex Sydney Hobart has fired the first shot in the season's opening event, the Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race which will wrap up at Southport tomorrow, taking out the coveted IRC overall win. - Pigeon tails
Prior to Tim Wiseman's accident during the 25th Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race a homing pigeon blown out to sea in the fresh westerly breeze, had been following the 100 footer and according to reports from the crew, had made several attempts to land on the boat. - Silverware up for grabs in the Silver Jubilee Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race
At this point Stephen Ainsworth's Sydney based RP63 Loki looks to have the IRC overall silverware in the bag, a result which will be confirmed in the coming hours as more in the fleet cross the finish line off Southport's Main Beach. - Wild Oats XI claims the Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race line honours victory
This evening at 7.25pm, Bob Oatley's supermaxi Wild Oats XI took line honours in the Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, the boat's first attempt at the 384 nautical mile race coastal race which is celebrating its silver jubilee. - Conversations with the fleet
Yendys' navigator Will Oxley, one of Australia's best, recently reported, "We are in difficult conditions, the transition period I mentioned pre-race is alive and well". Oxley also took time to congratulate Loki on their efforts so far which have them fourth in the fleet and still leading on IRC handicap, as they have for all of today.
