Category Archives: EVENTS

Cowes Week Fireworks Under Threat

Posted on March 6, 2009 by admin

Over the years, there have often been arguments about who should pay for the superb firework display that marks the end of Cowes Week, but it looks as if this year there is also some heated discussion about what should … Continue reading →

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Toe in the Water – now it’s our turn

Posted on March 3, 2009 by admin

Steve White finished in eighth position in a Vendée Globe which destroyed the chances of many very experienced skippers and their sponsors. That was a brilliant achievement in itself, but his participation in the event was dead in the water … Continue reading →

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Vendée Globe – Finisterre is dangerous

Posted on February 24, 2009 by admin

Sea areas Finisterre and Biscay are some of the toughest areas in the world to sail in. Not only is the weather here frequently rough, but it’s always full of ships, some of which have poor watchkeepers and poor judges … Continue reading →

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Volvo Ocean Race Leg 5 – and only 5 boats

Posted on February 15, 2009 by admin

At the start of this leg: Team Russia was out, still hoping to find a new sponsor Delta Lloyd and Telefonica Black will undergo major repairs and turn up for Leg 6 Ericsson 3 had not quite finished Leg 4 … Continue reading →

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Sam Davies – ‘I really did enjoy every moment’

Posted on February 14, 2009 by admin

… except waiting for Jan to be rescued. I really believe she means it. At 01:41:01 this morning in a freezing cold, brisk breeze, Sam crossed the finishing line of the Vendée Globe. Third to finish, she now has to … Continue reading →

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