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#AC50
America’s Cup: a two-yearly cycle for AC36 (2019) and AC37 (2021)
A vision for the future of the America’s Cup America's Cup #AmericasCup has been agreed by current competitors that would see long-sought stability and continuity in the competition for the oldest trophy in international sport. “This is a hugely significant moment for the America’s Cup America's Cup #AmericasCup ,” (...) -
Hugo Boss
Vendée Globe : British sailor Alex Thomson defies the odds to finish second
After 74 days, 19 hours and 35 minutes at sea, British sailor Alex Thomson reached the finish line of the Vendée Globe on his boat HUGO BOSS at 7:37 UTC Friday 20th January 2017, and in doing so broke his own British record Record #sailingrecord of 80 days for the fastest solo circumnavigation of the globe in a (...) -
#M32series
M32 Series : Ian Williams and GAC Pindar crowned champions of the M32 Scandinavian Series
Ian Williams and GAC Pindar were crowned champions of the M32 Scandinavian Series today after winning the series final in Stockholm. The local teams skippered by Hans Wallén and Nicklas Dackhammar couldn’t get close enough to challenge the British skipper in front of the crowds at (...) -
#Carnac
Pascoe & Truswell triumph once again at the 2016 VRsport.tv International 14 World Championships
It was a slow start to the final day of the VR Sport International 14 World Championships. Once again the wind was late rising, and so the day began with an indefinite postponement being raised. As the sailors rigged their boats, the wind slowly began to track left, until it was settled in the direction of the sea breeze. The results had been (...) -
#rorcracing #bdcc
Brewin Dolphin Commodores’ Cup : French victorious on 10th anniversary
After a sensational week of racing, that included eight inshores, one 24 hour overnight offshore race and a round the Isle of Wight race held in 20-25 knots and brilliant sunshine, one race was held but ultimately abandoned on the final day of the Brewin Dolphin Commodores’ Cup, the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s biennial flagship event (...) -
Clipper Round The World
LMAX Exchange wins the Clipper 2015-16 Round the World Yacht Race
LMAX Exchange, Skippered by Frenchman Olivier Cardin, was confirmed last night as winner of the tenth edition of the world’s longest ocean race, the Clipper 2015-16 Round the World Yacht Race. -
#Imoca
Thomson secures podium position in the Ocean Masters New York to Vendée Race
Alex Thomson this evening arrived into Les Sable d’Olonne, France, after successfully finishing the Ocean Masters New York to Vendée Race in third place. Crossing the finishing line at 18:43 CEST, Thomson completed the race in 9 days, 21 hours, 3 minutes and 34 seconds, which secured him a place on the (...) -
#TheTransat
The Transat bakerly 2016 sets sail on one of the greatest race courses of them all
The 25 boats in The Transat The Transat #thetransat #ostar bakerly 2016 fleet set sail today on one of the great races in solo sailing, the 3,050-nautical mile passage across the north Atlantic from Plymouth to New York. -
#VolvoOceanRace
Volvo Ocean Race : Mark Turner appointed CEO
Mark Turner, one of the most respected figures in professional sailing, has been appointed Volvo Ocean Race CEO, stepping down after 23 years at the helm of global sports marketing company OC Sport. -
#SkyWalk
Video : The Skywalk by Alex Thomson Racing
Having established himself as a daredevil of the sport of sailing, this latest stunt involves Thomson, on a kiteboard, chasing his IMOCA Imoca #IMOCA open 60 HUGO BOSS boat upwind and attaching himself via a rope to the top of the boat’s mast. The skipper then utilises the speed Speed #speedsailing of the race boat to propel (...)
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