Category Archives: EVENTS

The Clipper Race – seen from a non-yachtie travel writer’s perspective

Posted on August 1, 2011 by admin

Keith Kellett shows that the Clipper Race achieves its aim, bringing sailing to the ordinary man. The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race describes itself as a race for ‘people like you’. They like to point out that more people … Continue reading →

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Crossing the bar

Posted on July 31, 2011 by admin

Yachtsmen would have stayed at sea, but fishermen with full holds took the chance and made it safely in. Take a look at this video shot of western New Zealand’s Gray River bar in really hairy conditions. Thanks, but no … Continue reading →

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Oh, la Vache! IMOCA Groupe Bel

Posted on July 30, 2011 by admin

IMOCA boats are getting more powerful each year, and they’re being pushed harder and harder. Take a look at the latest video of Groupe Bel in training for the Transat Jacques Vabre. Now imagine sailing her singlehanded in next year’s … Continue reading →

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Banque Populaire V Abandons Record Attempt

Posted on February 6, 2011 by admin

After the big tri ‘Banque Populaire V’ hit something while doing 37 knots in the middle of the night, Pascal Bidégorry and his crew dropped sail and checked for damage as best they could. The dagger board had lost 40cm … Continue reading →

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Five of Ran’s Crew Stuck at Heathrow

Posted on December 21, 2010 by admin

The Aussies will be watching this carefully. Ran is a serious contender for line honours in the Rolex Sydney-Hobart, starting on Boxing Day. Luckily, the new team members are already in Sydney so they’ll have had a bit of time … Continue reading →

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