Olympics
‘Super bacteria’ found in Rio’s Olympic waters
LSD’er Sara Winther is in Rio, training on the waters were the 2016 Olympic Games are set to he help. She isn’t impressed, and is quite scared of getting sick…
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Australian News
Lord Howe Island Race Cancelled
Lord Howe Island Race cancelled as Gosford SC feels it has lost relevance to the club After a comprehensive review, Gosford Sailing Club has regrettably announced that it will not
New Zealand
Celebrating 27 Years of the Youth Training Programme
The RNZYS is hosting a cocktail party to celebrate 27 years of the Youth Training Programme and getting all sailors, family and friends together. Purchase tickets online! This is for
New Zealand
Crusader Conquers the Cook Strait Classic
The Elliot 35SS Crusader has bagged another win as it begins is offshore program in the worlds windiest city, Wellington New Zealand. Crusader has arrived in the capital after its
Australian News
18 Footers AUS: Syd. Barnett Memorial Trophy
Ash Rooklyn replaced Jonathan Whitty on Lumix and scored his first 18ft Skiff win as a skipper when he teamed with Aron Everett and Daniel Nixon to win the Syd.
Extreme Sailing Series: Alinghi take the 2014 series!
Alinghi crowned 2014 & Sydney champions in the best day’s racing of the year – Alinghi snatch Act victory in Sydney and with it become 2014 Extreme Sailing Series™ Champions
LSD Photos make awesome presents! See for yourself!
We love photography at LSD, and are so honoured that many of you have taken the plunge and bought a photo (or three, or 12 in some cases!) It’s awesome
Australian News
NSW 12ft Skiff Championship prepares Aussies for Interdominion
In the closest of shaves, Nick Press/Andrew Stevenson (Sydney Sailmakers) won the NSW 12ft Skiff Championship defeating Brett Hobson/Brad Phillips (Garde) by one point to take the title ahead of
The Ocean Race
Volvo Ocean Race: Brunel Master Class
Agony for Dongfeng as Brunel slip through to get the win ABU DHABI, December 13 – Bouwe Bekking (NED) and Team Brunel found a very timely change of gear to
Australian News
Early Christmas presents for ISAF Sailing World Cup medallists + Video
The first day of Medal Racing at the ISAF Sailing World Cup Melbourne produced gold medallists in half of the Olympic classes and the Paralympic divisions announced their series winners.
Extreme Sailing Series: Advantage Alinghi
– Ernesto Bertarelli’s Alinghi closes in on victory, but Leigh McMillan and The Wave, Muscat are confident they can mount a late charge in the final double points scoring Act
Extreme Sailing Series: Sydney: Day 2
McMillan tops the table in Sydney after an epic 10-race day on day 2 – day 1 of racing! – 10 short, sharp, exhaustingly fast paced races see seven different
International News
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image 2014 – Winners
Spanish photographer Alfred Farre wins Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image 2014 [yachtracingimage.com] The fifth edition of the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image welcomed 120 professional photographers from all over the world and
New Zealand
Crusader’s Groupama Race Video
Anthony Leighs’ Elliott 35 Crusader Yachting not only won line honours in the recent Groupama Race, they also smashed the record! Now, thanks to “BooBoo” you can relive the 3
New Zealand
Historic Cannon stolen from Royal Akarana Yacht Club
LSD has received a cry for help from a yacht club in Auckland. It would seem that some cheeky bastard has stolen one of their cannons from the club foyer.
International News
Dirk de Ridder – Suspension reduced
Dirk de Ridder suspension reduced to 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) [Court of Arbitration for Sport] Lausanne, 11 December 2014 – The Dutch sailor and
Australian News
Beau Geste lining up for Club Marine Pittwater to Coffs race
The addition this week of Karl Kwok’s 80 foot maxi Beau Geste to the Club Marine Pittwater to Coffs Yacht Race starting line-up is the event’s first big boat entry
Australian News
Extreme Sailing Moves to Melbourne
When Mother Nature is feeling cantankerous sailors feel the effects more than a lot of athletes. Day four of the ISAF Sailing World Cup Melbourne produced the most thrilling action
Extreme Sailing Series Sydney: Day 1
– 30 knots of breeze with 45 knots inbound forces organisers to cancel racing on day one at Act 8 Sydney, presented by Land Rover – only the third time
Extreme Sailing Series Act 8: Sydney, Australia – Live Broadcast
Act 8 of the Extreme Sailing Series starts today in Sydney, Australia. Nic Douglass will be broadcasting live from 1400 hours Sydney time (1600 hours New Zealand time). Tune in
LSD Flashback: “Smooth Sailing, The Beverage”
Back in the day I used to have a lot more time to cruise the web searching for new and interesting things to share with LSD’ers. Last night when struggling to find slumber I decided to peruse the archives of LSD, and came across this beauty from the 15th May 2008.
International News
ISAF Match Race Rankings: December 2014
Taylor Canfield (ISV) and Camilla Ulrikkeholm (DEN) will start 2015 as World #1 in the Open and Women’s ISAF Match Race Rankings following exceptional performances throughout 2014. Canfield has been
New Zealand
Classic Kiwi Sailing: M-Class Matara For Sale
If you’re in Auckland, and if you love competitive racing, and you also love classic boats that still look hot, then you are going to love love love this! Matara,
Australian News
Young Victorians take on the Tasar Worlds
One of the many benefits with the Tasar class is that it has regular World Championships scheduled in interesting and exotic locations around the world. This year the World Championship