Sailing for Dummies
I bet we all know somone on the water who could benefit from this book! Althought, there are definitely times when I could have used it myself… :-/ Some of
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New website for RAYC
It’s been a massive start to the 2012/2013 Season for Royal Akarana Yacht Club with a successful AGM and the launch of a brand new website www.rayc.org.nz Matthew Woodley, owner
Olympics
Australia’s Favourite Ginger gets a set of keys
That’s right, Australia’s fav ging is an absolute hero in the eyes of locals and the world has fallen head over heals for him. Check out this Sail-World.com article about
From the archives: To protest or not to protest…
Original publishing date: 2nd January 2006 This is always a touchy subject amongst all sailors. It’s the question to protest or leave the incident on the water and battle on
International News
Extreme Sailing Series Act 5
Photos by Lloyd Images From Sail-World.com Act 5 of the Extreme Sailing Series on Cardiff Bay, Wales got underway today with breezy and gusty conditions ensuring an action-packed opening for
2012 NZL Wind Warrior Nationals
On Saturday 25 August about 17 Wind Warrior fanatics ventured to Coatsville, Auckland for the 2012 (North Sails) NZL Wind Warrior Nationals. The day was perfect, blue skies, just the
Des Top News – Episode 35
From Korea to the US visiting Italy along the way, your weekly sailing updates program bringing you the latest from international regattas In this week’s agenda 1. The Multi 50s
Winged Optimist
This one has been floating around for a while but maybe not everyone has seen it! Check out this awesome version of the infamous Optimist! Now this is something that
America's Cup
Oracle Team USA
ORACLE TEAM USA has started the countdown to launching its first AC72 wingsailed catamaran this week. Tthe giant 12 story high wing was lifted at Pier 80 in a successful
America's Cup
Emirates Team New Zealand
The lads out training in Auckland – just another day in the office!
18’s in San Fran – Kiwis still on top
From Sail-World.com/nz… The last boat standing—literally, the only one that stayed upright—won Day 2 of the Nespresso International 18 Skiff Regatta Tuesday. Harry Hamlin and crew defended against all the
Back in the day. 18′ Skiffs in the 90’s!
Back in the day the 18′ Skiff Grand Prix Series was televised on TV and it was brilliant. Full on racing action from some of the best locations in Australia
Olympics
Belcher to start new relationship
Before reading the full article, I also picked Will Ryan as being the new potential crew for Mat Belcher. Will would be a awesome choice! From Yahoo… Malcolm Page retired
Where can we order one?
There are a few decent (strange) boat’s out there. But this one will do for me!
It works on both levels
Definitely an option at times!!! How many of us have resorted to this?
18’s in San Fran – Kiwis leading the charge
From Sail-World.com Nespresso International 18 Skiff Regatta, hosted by the St. Francis Yacht Club, is currently underway in San Francisco, California. From first to last to first again… what sort
Naked Windsurfing
For no other reason apart from it being quite hilarious! This is definitely a way for Windsurfing to stay in the limelight after they were ditched from the Olympic line
2012 Around White Island Race
Event: 2012 Around White Island Dates: Friday 23rd November Open To: The race is open to all monohulls 8m and over and multihulls 8.5m and over which comply with Clause
2012/2013 Nexus Gold Cup
Event: 2012/2013 Nexus Gold Cup Dates: Race 1 – Saturday 22 September (Richmond Yacht Club) Race 2 – Saturday 13 October (Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron) Race 3 – Saturday
Sail Akarana – September Edition
Event: SAIL AKARANA Dates: 15-16 September 2012 Open To: Anyone who wants to race! Details: Breakfast is available each morning from 0800 hours. $12 for member and $15 for non-members.
America's Cup
Coutts Crash
We all get annoyed with the Race Committee from time to time but this is no way to vent you anger. Bet Russell Coutts is horrified that this video is
Olympics
Team Jolly and their GOLD
From Sail-World.com/nz Jo Aleh and Olivia Powrie, review their build up and time at Weymouth and Portland for the 2012 Olympic Regatta: So I am guessing by now most of
Tough Love? I don’t think so…
Which father hasn’t thrown their kid in a boat at a young age? It happened to me and I turned out alright…? This isn’t tough love. Making your kid eat
Des Top News – Episode 34
From England to the United States visiting Korea, your weekly sailing updates program bringing you the latest from international regattas In this week’s agenda 1. Dublin in Ireland for the