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Using Gmail and your newsletters have stopped arriving? by Rob Kothe and the Sail-World Team,

We receive a range of different email newsletters to which we subscribe, and we have found over the last month they are all ending up in Gmail Spam bin. Now we know that Gmail does a great job protecting our email box from real spam but this is just plain irritating. And when a Microsoft password email is labelled as Spam by Gmail, you know its not just you.... [more]

ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca - Day 3 photos from Ocean Images by Sail-World.com, Palma de Mallorca

Ocean Images was out on the water for day three of the ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca to capture this selection of photos.... [more]

Maxi trimaran Spindrift 2 relaunched in Lorient + Video by Spindrift Racing,

Following three months of ambitious boatbuilding, the maxi trimaran Spindrift 2 was relaunched on Wednesday, April 2 in Lorient (France). The largest racing trimaran in the world has been optimised for the demanding North Atlantic and 24-hours crewed records and then for the solo Route du Rhum.... [more]

Clipper Race 2013-14 - Distance to finish falls below 2,000 miles by Clipper Ventures,

Clipper Round The World Yacht Race 2013-14 - Spirits are high as good speeds are made towards San Francisco and the distance to finish fell below 2,000 miles. The main pack is power reaching in 30 to 35 knots of wind and surf towards San Francisco, and pointing directly east towards the finish line for the first time.... [more]

Global Ocean Race - Significant changes in store by Global Ocean Race,

Global Ocean Race organisers have revealed some significant changes to their event today. In response to a clear demand from potential entrants to shorten the event’s overall timespan and further reduce the costs of competing in the GOR, an exciting and challenging new format has been created.... [more]

Transatlantic Race - Sir Robin Knox-Johnston announces return by Marina Thomas,

Transatlantic race from St Malo, France to Guadeloupe - The British founder of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race and first ever man to sail solo, non-stop around the world in 1968-69, will compete in the tenth anniversary edition of the 3,500 mile Transatlantic race from St Malo, France to Guadeloupe, which starts on 2 November 2014.... [more]

34th America's Cup: A Match of three weeks - Part 2 - Rules Creep *Feature by Richard Gladwell,

Six months after the conclusion of the 34th America's Cup, Kiwi fans in particular, struggle for the answers as to how Oracle Team USA were able to effect a big performance turnaround, without predecent in an America's Cup regatta. Sail-World's NZ and America's Cup Editor, Richard Gladwell gives his personal perspective and analysis in this the second part of a three part-series.... [more]

ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca 2014 – Day three preview by Daniel Smith,

ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca 2014 - Around the boat park at 09:30 local time light winds were present but the forecast looks solid for the day ahead. The morning north easterly is scheduled to shift to the south east and with winds predicted in the region of 8-14 knots and temperatures around 17 degrees it could be a glamorous day on the water.... [more]

ISAF confirms new strategy for ISAF Sailing World Cup by ISAF,

ISAF Confirms New Strategy - The ISAF Sailing World Cup gives ISAF, MNAs, sailors and sponsors the benefits of a high-profile annual regatta series, culminating in the live finale at the Grand Final. Presentation, media services and facilities for sponsors are central to the ISAF Sailing World Cup as well as providing the very best in race management and services for athletes.... [more]

ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca - Action shots from Palma by Sail-World.com,

Enjoy these action shots from the ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca - 45th Trofeo Princesa Sofia by photographers Jesus Renedo and Pedro Martinez.... [more]

ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca - It's do or die in Palma + Video by Neus Jordi,

At the ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca - Trofeo Princesa Sofia, for the 1,130 sailors from 55 nations, the second day of racing meant do or die as the places for the final series of racing were decided. Racing got off to a late start in the afternoon with a light morning breeze ensuring Palma Bay resembled a shiny pane of glass.... [more]

ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca - Day 2 images by Jesus Renedo by Sail-World.com,

Jesus Renedo was out on the water for day two of racing at the ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca - Trofeo Princesa Sofia to capture this gallery of images.... [more]

Surfer und 49erFX-Frauen erwischen guten Tag by Sailing Team Germany,

Am zweiten Tag des ISAF Sailing World Cup vor Palma de Mallorca (31. März bis 05. April 2014) mussten die Seglerinnen und Segler des Audi Sailing Team Germany wieder lange auf Wind warten. Einen guten Tag erwischten die Surfer Moana Delle und Toni Wilhelm, aber auch im 470er und bei den Skiffs wurde Boden gut gemacht.... [more]

ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca - Day 2 photos from Ocean Images by Sail-World.com,

Enjoy this selection of photos from Ocean Images, who was present during day two of the ISAF Sailing World Mallorca to capture the action.... [more]

ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca - Frenchman extends lead in Palma by Robert Deaves,

At the ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca, Thomas le Breton (FRA) extended his lead at the top of the Finn fleet after an impressive display on the second day in Palma. Tapio Nirkko (FIN) is in second with Deniss Karpak (EST) in third. Three sets of races were held after the fleet waited, first ashore and then afloat, for more than three hours for the wind to build.... [more]

A personal tribute to Hobie Alter by Phillip Berman,

I first met Hobie at the age of 13, in Newport Beach, California, where he was showing off his latest invention, the Hobie Cat 14 at a local beach club. It was 1969 and Hobie had just created his corky little catamaran. As soon as Hobie cast away from the dock and started 'flying a hull' I was enthralled.... [more]

Fireball World Championship - Birrell and Brearey back on top by Fireball International Class (As Amended by ISAF),

After two days of light winds, the third day at the Fireball Worlds had stronger winds across the race track. Christian Birrell and Sam Brearey (GBR) took back their lead at the top followed by Nathan Batchelor and Sam Pascoe (GBR) with Ben Schulz and Tom Sheppard (AUS) taking third.... [more]

Melges 24 European Championship - Entries grow for Lake Balaton action by International Melges 24 Class Association,

The 2014 Melges 24 European Championship is set to take place on central Europe's largest lake, Hungary's Lake Balaton. The event will run from May 2 - 9 and has attracted a bumper entry from across the length and breadth of Europe.... [more]

Jean-Pierre Dick au départ en 2016, avec un nouveau bateau! by Olivier Bourbon / Mer & Média,

Ce mardi matin à Paris, Jean-Pierre Dick a officiellement annoncé sa participation au Vendée Globe 2016-17. Quatrième de la dernière édition, après avoir parcouru plus de 2 500 milles sans quille, le skipper niçois se donne les moyens de ses ambitions avec la construction d’un nouveau bateau, un plan Verdier/VPLP qui portera le nom de StMichel-Virbac et dont la mise à l’eau est prévue à l’été 2015... [more]

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race - Skipper reports after MOB rescue by Marina Thomas,

In the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, following Derry~Londonderry~Doire’s dramatic North Pacific rescue operation yesterday, crew member Andrew Taylor is making a good recovery, with Skipper Sean McCarter explaining: 'Andrew is in good spirits and has been chatting away with his crew, and whilst clearly shocked, he is quite happy to be alive I think!... [more]

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race - Crews stuggle in the swell by Clipper Ventures,

In the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, the wind has moderated after the front passed over the fleet yesterday, causing the biggest seas the teams have seen since the start of the race.... [more]

Fireball World Championship - Perfect postcard conditions in Pattaya! by Cormac Bradley, Dun Laoghaire

At the Fireball World Championship, the fleet in Pattaya enjoyed another perfect day in paradise for day three. Fifteen knots of breeze @210 degrees and a three knot tide running across the course – a tactician’s paradise!... [more]

The Friendship Route officially launched in Paris by Agence Mer et Media,

At a special launch night this Monday in Paris, Francis Joyon, skipper of the IDEC maxi trimaran, took another step forward towards the Friendship Route, the ocean crossing record between Bordeaux and Rio de Janeiro.... [more]

ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca - Danish sailors take new route by Daniel Smith,

Having claimed two medals from the last two Olympic Games in the 49er and with a strong 49erFX squad, it’s fair to say the Danish skiff program is in a good place.... [more]

Volvo Ocean Race: Mas de 200 representantes reúnen en Alicante by Volvo Ocean Race,

Más de 200 representantes de equipos y puertos se reúnen en Alicante a seis meses de la salida de la Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15... [more]

Oceania New Caledonia Match race to take place this June by Laurence Bouchet, Noumea

We are please to invite sailors to compete in the New Caledonia Match race. The international event (Grade 3) will spend in New Caledonia from 6 to 10 of June 2014.... [more]

Barclays 52 Super Series - New TP52 Phoenix launched in Valencia by 52 Super Series,

Barclays 52 Super Series 2014 - The boat, Phoenix, built at King Marine in Valencia and designed by Botin Partners, was launched at the America’s Cup city’s Marina Real Juan Carlos on Saturday. The owner, who represented Brazil twice at the Olympics, took the helm of his new boat which is the first TP52 to fly the colours of Brazil on the Barclays 52 Super Series.... [more]

ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca 2014 - Final qualification racing by Daniel Smith,

ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca 2014 - Racing will commence at 11:00 with the 49erFX, Nacra 17 and Finn all scheduled for three races. The Laser Radial will also get going at 11:00 but only have two scheduled races.... [more]

34th America's Cup: A Match of three weeks - Part 1 - Regaining time *Feature by Richard Gladwell,

ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca - Day 1 images by Thom Touw by Sail-World.com,

Thom Touw was on deck for the first day of racing at the 45th Trofeo Princesa Sofia - ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca to capture this selection of images.... [more]

ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca - Day 1 images by Jesus Renedo by Sail-World.com,

Photographer Jesus Renedo was out on the water in Palma to capture these images during the first day of racing at the 45th Trofeo Princesa Sofia.... [more]

ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca - 1,130 sailors on the water + Video by Neus Jordi,

On the first day of racing at the Trofeo Princesa Sofia – ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca, light breeze meant conservative racing for the 1,130 sailors from 55 nations taking part. Franck Cammas (FRA) showed why he is one of the finest sailors in the world at the moment by taking two bullets and a fifth to lead the Nacra 17 with crew Sophie de Turckheim.... [more]

Volvo Ocean Race: Dongfeng changes course from Auckland to Hong Kong by Sail-World,

There has been a change of course for Charles Caudrelier and his crew on board the Volvo Ocean 65 Dongfeng, now heading for Hong Kong as forecasted weather scuppers plan to complete training leg to Auckland, New Zealand in time.... [more]

More Stories

ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca - Solid start for 49er and 49erFX

Fireball World Championship - Leader board shakeup on day 2

ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca - Day 1 photos from Ocean Images

ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca – Burton’s form guide

ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca - Le Breton leads Finns after day 1

ISAF Sailing World Cup 2014 – An old fox amongst the Nacra hens??

St. Thomas International Regatta - Winners revealed

Fêtera les 50 ans de la victoire d’Eric Tabarly sur Pen Duick II

Japan's Antarctic whaling program harpooned

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race: Teams experience biggest sea state

ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca - Italian match racer turns to Finn

Clipper Round the World Race - Sailor rescued after falling overboard

ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca 2014 - Cool and light start

Melges 24 Slovenian Nationals - Close knit racing on final day

ISAF Sailing Worlds Santander - Ambitious Team Brewster-Tidey + Video

ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca - 49er and 49erFX preview

Large numbers ready for Trofeo Princesa Sofía

Argo Group Gold Cup issues 17 initial invitations

Honoring and remembering Hobie Alter *Feature

EUROSAF General Assembly hosted in Andorra

ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca – Finn Coach - the Other John Bertrand

SWC Mallorca – Finn Class World Number 1 still on the learning curve

Trofeo Princesa Sofia - Patience and Willis join forces

ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca - Greek RS:X sailor back on the trail

Huge Finn fleet ready for season opener in Palma

Clipper Round the World Race - Strong front builds ahead of fleet

Melges 24 European Sailing Series - Superb racing in Portoroz on Day 2

Farr 40 Midwinter Championship - Alberto Rossi leads Enfant Terrible

ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca: Training Partners building the future

Gazprom Int'l European Dragon Championship - Danish team victorious

St. Thomas International Regatta - Thrills and spills on day 1

Sailing World Cup–World Sailor of the Year would not be anywhere else

ISAF Sailing World Cup Mallorca - Tracking towards a record fleet

Round Hainan Regatta - Vatti and Ubox victorious in IRC-B divisions

Sailing World Cup Mallorca - One year down for Martinez and Pacheco

Farr 40 Midwinter Championship - Enfant Terrible tightens grip on lead

Gazprom Int'l European Dragon Championship - Debutant retains top spot

St. Thomas International Regatta: Caribbean consistency *Feature

Melges 24 European Sailing Series - Action underway in Portoroz

St. Thomas International Regatta - 70 yachts start in 41st edition

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