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Moth Froth totally underway for World Championships at Manly Sailing Club
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Records Tumbling
The 24 hour solo monohull record had already been broken twice on this tenth edition of the Vendée Globe but last night it fell successively to an onslaught of attacks as the leaders of the solo non stop race round the world enjoyed perfect conditions for sustained high speed.
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2024 iQFOiL Asian Championships and International Games Conclude in China
Six new Asian Champions have been crowned today in Shenzen after a day of light wind and much waiting
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Tour season closes with big finish in Brazil
The GWA Wingfoil World Tour is set to land in Brazil for the closing call with the title races in the Freefly-Slalom discipline still on the line after the opening rounds.
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First 44Cup win for Loro Piana, as team Nika lifts the 2024 44Cup Trophy in Tortola
Going into today’s final three races of the 44Cup Nanny Cay, the leaderboard was tight between the high performance owner-driver one designs with Charisma leading on 34, Aleph Racing on 36, Artemis Racing on 38, Team Nika on 39 and any of the top seven still able to win.
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Anthony Marchand: “Everything on this low will be decided by a few miles”
Anthony Marchand, the French skipper of Actual Ultim 3 gives his take on the current situation in the South Atlantic and more generally on this tenth edition of the Vendée Globe.
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Blazing Black Foils: New Zealand claim season-opener in Dubai
The victory marks New Zealand’s third consecutive win in the UAE, with the Kiwis stamping an impressive first mark on the Rolex SailGP Championship.
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Day Five: iQFOiL Asian Championships and International Games Set for Medal Series
Another light and fickle wind day in Shenzen, that tested the athletes’ physical and mental skills
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Team Aqua on fire Charisma regains lead going into 44Cup Nanny Clay Finale
After a slow start to the regatta, Chris Bake’s Team Aqua came out all guns blazing on Saturday, day three of the 44Cup Nanny Cay
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Paul Cayard and Pedro Trouche Crowned Champions of the 2024 Star South American Championship
The 2024 Star South American Championship wrapped up in spectacular fashion at Club Náutico Olivos, with Paul Cayard (USA) and Pedro Trouche (BRA)claiming the title after three days of exhilarating and closely contested racing.
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Exceptional Brazilian low should allow leaders direct, fast route to Good Hope
The top solo racers on the Vendée Globe should reach an important transition tomorrow, Sunday, when they catch a low pressure system which will carry them at speed directly towards the tip of South Africa and the Southern Ocean beyond. The liaison with the low has been forecast for several days now. The secondary depression that is forming between Brazil and the small archipelago of Trindade and M
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Familiar rivals Australia and New Zealand top the Rolex SailGP leaderboard after day one in Dubai
Day one of the world’s most exciting racing on water kicked off at the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas. A day of light-air, technical racing was followed by après-sail entertainment by Tinie Tempah.
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Day Four: iQFOiL Asian Championships and International Games – A masterclass in light-wind racing
Light winds challenge sailors in Shenzhen as Day 4 of the iQFOiL Asian Championships pushes competitors to their limits
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Day Two of the Star South American Championship: High winds and tight competition in Buenos Aires
Paul Cayard (USA) and Pedro Trouche (BRA) battling head to head with Lucas and Leandro Altolaguirre (ARG)
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Nika recovers her mojo as Artemis Racing edges into the lead in the BVI
Conditions on the British Virgin Islands’ St Francis Drake Channel further improved today; still shifty, thanks to the islands to weather and the tropical clouds overhead, but with more wind – ranging from 9-13 knots.
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Mind the gap
Of the 39 boats still racing in the Vendée Globe most are now out of the Doldrums and almost half are now across the Equator in the Southern Hemisphere. Thomas Ruyant (VULNERABLE) led the fleet across last night at 1910hrs yesterday evening.
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Sailors from 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 Classes Compete in SailGP Season 5 Opener
The fifth season of SailGP launches this weekend in Dubai, bringing together 11 national teams and some of the world’s best sailors. Many competitors on the start line began their careers in the 49er, 49erFX, or Nacra 17 classes, and they now showcase the skills developed in these Olympic fleets at the pinnacle of professional sailing. Here’s a look at the sailors from our classes competing this w
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The Race for the Rolex SailGP Championship begins this weekend in Dubai
Two new nations hit the startline for the first time at the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas. The event will be the first under the league’s new Title Partnership – the start of the Rolex SailGP Championship.
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Day Three: iQFOiL Asian Championships and International Games – Tricky Conditions test sailors in Shenzhen
Unpredictable winds, patience, and technical skills define the third day of competition as rankings heat up in China
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Emirates Team New Zealand Ranked #5 in Global Sports Technology Power List
In the 2024 Sports Technology Annual Review and Power List published today, Emirates Team New Zealand has been ranked at #5 on the global Sports Technology Power List by The STA Group who champions the best sports technology globally.
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Team Nika on the ropes as Charisma excels on first day of 44Cup Nanny Cay
Despite an unpromising forecast, Tortola came good for the opening day of the 44Cup Nanny Cay with PRO Maria Torrijo and the race team from the Royal BVI Yacht Club laying on three races, held in 6-14 knots from the east to southeast.
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Day One of the Star South American Championship: Fantastic Racing in Buenos Aires
Strong winds, sunshine, and tight competition define an exceptional opening day in Argentina
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A date with a low
Thomas Ruyant (VULNERABLE) took over the lead of the Vendée Globe solo race round the world very early this morning benefiting from his position to the west of his rivals which include his teammate British sailor Sam Goodchild (VULNERABLE) who holds second place.
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Vendée Globe – Week 2: “Happy to to be where I am”
Having entered a particularly active Doldrums on Wednesday, Clarisse Crémer was only stuck there for 24 hours, and has already returned to steadier winds and double-digit speeds on Thursday afternoon.