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New speed record - 50 knots broken
Frenchman Alexandre Caizergues has become the fastest sailor on earth with a 50.57 knot run
Press Report/Yachting World, 6 October 2008

Puma Skipper Relieved
In the first of our new series of Volvo blogs, Puma skipper Ken Read draws breath after the in port race
Yachting World, 5 October 2008

2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race Announced
Dates and schedule are announced for the next VOR. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 5 October 2008

Spanish lead Opening Day of Volvo Ocean Race
Telefonica Blue wins both in port races to take the overall lead. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 4 October 2008

Volvo Ocean Race: practice race
Volvo teams take part in a practice in-port race in Alicante ahead of Saturday's start
Press Report/Yachting World, 3 October 2008

Ericsson Team Measurement Crisis
International jury rules that keel on one of its boats is illegal and hands out a serious penalty. Matthew Sheahan reports from Alicante
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 2 October 2008

Williams still on top
Briton Ian Williams sees his World Match Racing Tour lead fall to just 4 points
Press Report/Yachting World, 2 October 2008

Mistral arrives at Voiles de Saint-Tropez
Winds finally fill in to give the 300 competitors a full days classic racing
Press Report/Yachting World, 2 October 2008

David Thomson Joins Team Mowgli
British yachtsman David Thomson to compete in Portimao Global Ocean Race as co-skipper
Press Report/Yachting World, 2 October 2008

Classic racing in Saint Tropez
See images from one of the greatest classic sailing gatherings of the year
Press Report/Yachting World, 1 October 2008

Emirates Team NZ announce TP52 campaign
Emirates Team New Zealand announce their involvement in the TP52 circuit next year
Press Report/Yachting World, 1 October 2008

Americas Cup: Golden Gate files appeal
Golden Gate YC files an appeal while holding out for a settlement to its dispute with the Swiss
Press Report/Yachting World, 30 September 2008

J/Class line up for the Superyacht Cup
The four J's, Ranger, Velsheda, Shamrock V and Hanuman to race each other in Palma
Press Report/Yachting World, 30 September 2008

Col wins Troia Portugal Match Cup
Frenchman Sebastian Col and his crew win the Match Cup in Portugal in tricky conditions
Press Report/Yachting World, 30 September 2008

Troia Portugal Match Cup: day four
Briton suffers from damaged sail, as French continue winning streak
Press Report/Yachting World, 26 September 2008

America's Cup: Bertarelli and Ellison to meet
Ernesto Bertarelli and would-be challenger BMW Oracle's Larry Ellison to meet face to face
Press Report/Yachting World, 26 September 2008

Gitana 13 claims seventh record
The maxi-trimaran sails into London from Hong Kong having broken a seventh record
Press Report/Yachting World, 26 September 2008

Four Js aim to race in Palma
The Superyacht Cup in Palma 2009 has attracted four J Class entries
David Glenn/Yachting World, 25 September 2008

Red Arrows mesmerise Monaco Show
Pendennis Shipyard hired the Red Arrows for a display over Monte Carlo to help celebrate their 20th birthday
David Glenn/Yachting World, 25 September 2008

World Match Tour: Frenchman on a roll
Mathew Richard has impressive first day at the Troia Portugal Match Cup
Press Report/Yachting World, 25 September 2008

Gitana 13 nears end of voyage
Record-breaking maxi-trimaran to arrive in London this morning after 6 weeks at sea
Yachting World, 25 September 2008

High speed Rogers 82 unveiled
This all carbon sloop is designed to knock spots off Swans and Wallys
David Glenn/Yachting World, 24 September 2008

Three-masted giant for Huisman
There seemed to be no sign of an economic downturn at the Monaco Yacht Show as new orders were unveiled to the press
David Glenn/Yachting World, 24 September 2008

Regates Royales skipper killed
A collision at the Régates Royales-Trophée Panerai ends in tragedy
Press Report/Yachting World, 24 September 2008

33rd Americas Cup
The Golden Gate Yacht Club makes an offer to the Swiss
Press Report/Yachting World, 24 September 2008

Media on board for Volvo Ocean Race
Members of the media will join Volvo Ocean racing crews onboard for the first time
Press Report/Yachting World, 24 September 2008

ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year
Three British nominees for the prestigious ISAF award
Yachting World, 24 September 2008

New world speed record
Kitesurfer almost breaks the 50 knot barrier
Yachting World, 22 September 2008

Audi Medup 2008 - First race, final series
Quantum leaps back from disaster. Andy Rice reports on the snakes and ladders of the first day's racing
Yachting World, 16 September 2008

Last Call for the 2008 Audi Medcup
Andy Rice looks at who's hot in the last event of the Audi Medcup as he rides aboard Tau on the eve of the Portimao event
Yachting World, 15 September 2008

Olin Stephens dies
The 20th century's most influential designer dies at 100
Yachting World, 15 September 2008

GWM Racing to manage Stanford Antigua Sailing Week
Professional race management team to assist organising the regatta
Yachting World, 15 September 2008

Small boat takes on big challenge
British yachtsman to attempt a double Atlantic crossing in his purpose-designed 3 foot 10 inch boat
Press Report/Yachting World, 13 September 2008

Asgard sinks off the coast of France
One of Ireland's most famous sail-training vessels has sunk en route to La Rochelle
Press report/Yachting World, 13 September 2008

Rolex Swan Cup, day two
Swan 80 Favonius takes first again, and British yacht Zen leads the Classics
Press Report/Yachting World, 11 September 2008

Gitana counts down to Vendee Globe
Gitana Eighty skipper Loick Peyron starts sea trials off the coast of Brittany
Press Report/Yachting World, 11 September 2008

Paralympic sailing day two
USA continues its winning streak in 
Qingdao, while Team GBR regroup
Press Report/Yachting World, 10 September 2008

Kosatka heads for Alicante
Team Russia's challenger for the Volvo Ocean Race has left Portland bound for the start
Press Report/Yachting World, 10 September 2008

Swans set sail in Rolex Cup
The first day of racing is off to a good start with steady breeze and sunshine in Sardinia
Press Report/Yachting World, 10 September 2008

BMW Oracle move to California
BMW Oracle Racing will ship their 90-foot multihull from Anacortes to San Diego, California
Press Report/Yachting World, 10 September 2008

British Sailors start steadily at Paralympics
Beijing Paralympics get underway in Qingdao with all three British boats hoping for a podium finish
Press Report/Yachting World, 9 September 2008

Rolex Swan Cup starts
100 yachts will race at the fifteenth edition of the biennial Rolex Swan Cup
Press Report/Yachting World, 9 September 2008

Strength in numbers for ARC 2008
The trans-Atlantic race attracts international entries to the Racing Division
Yachting World, 9 September 2008

Spaniards recruit Santiago Lange for Volvo
Team Telefonica have signed up Argentinean Santiago Lange for the Volvo Ocean Race
Press Report/Yachting World, 9 September 2008

Green Dragon complete Volvo qualifier
Volvo Ocean Race Team Green Dragon complete qualifying passage. See onboard images
Yachting World, 8 September 2008

Mathieu Richard wins St Moritz Match Race
Mathieu Richard beats Briton Ian Williams in light wind final on World Match Racing Tour
Press Report/Yachting World, 8 September 2008

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup concludes
For some it was a disappointing end, as the last day of racing is abandoned due to lack of wind
Press Report/Yachting World, 8 September 2008

Big wind and big waves
Wind builds from nothing to 20 knots on day three of Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup
Press Report/Yachting World, 5 September 2008

Richard Branson to attempt Atlantic record
Richard Branson and Team Origin to attempt Atlantic crossing in record time onboard Virgin Money
Press Report/Yachting World, 5 September 2008

Second Irish VOR entry
Ger O'Rourke enters the old ABN AMRO 1
Yachting World, 5 September 2008

J Class Lionheart unveiled
One of a number of new J Class yachts was moved through the Dutch canal system recently to Claasen Jachtbau
David Glenn/Yachting World, 4 September 2008

Brit Jonny Malbon completes qualifier
Artemis Ocean Racing and Jonny Malbon qualify for Vendee Globe line-up
Press Report/Yachting World, 4 September 2008

BMW Oracle Racing flies in Anacortes
See images of the 90-foot multihull in sea trials. Images courtesy of Gilles Martin-Raget
Yachting World, 4 September 2008

Light air on day two of the Maxi Cup
Approximately 5 knots of wind greeted the Cup's four divisions in Sardinia yesterday
Press Report/Yachting World, 4 September 2008

Volvo Ocean Race in Singapore
USB is announced as title sponsor for the first and only stopover in Southeast Asia
Press Report/Yachting World, 4 September 2008

Perfect Start to Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup
Blue sky, sunshine and breeze greeted the 40-strong fleet on the first day of racing
Press Report/Yachting World, 3 September 2008

Storm diminishes for Gitana 13
Record breaking crew take shelter off Port Elizabeth, SA to await a weather window to continue
Press Report/Yachting World, 3 September 2008

BMW Oracle begin testing 90ft yacht
BMW Oracle's 5,000 square foot mainsail is hoisted for the first time as the team being testing
Press Report/Yachting World, 2 September 2008

Ben Ainslie heads to Maxi Yacht Cup
Ainslie heads a who's who of sailing talent at the 19th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup
Press Report/Yachting World, 2 September 2008

Bribon is triumphant in Cartagena
A nail biting finish closes the fifth regatta on the Audi Medcup Circuit
Press Report/Yachting World, 2 September 2008

UK's Williams leads World Match Racing Tour
Ian Williams beats Sebastian Col 3-0 in finals in Denmark
Yachting World, 1 September 2008

Alinghi win at iShares Cup
Stage four in Kiel proves a fantastic spectacle with collisions, disqualification and retirement
Press Report/Yachting World, 1 September 2008

Olympic heroes to open Boat Show
Britain's Olympic medalists will join other famous faces to open PSP Southampton Boat Show
Press Report/Yachting World, 29 August 2008

Region of Murcia Trophy - day three
Stage five of the Audi Medcup sees two of the most exciting coastal races on the Circuit
Press Report/Yachting World, 29 August 2008

Briton Ian Williams leads in Denmark
A shifty breeze tests World Match Racing Teams on the first day of the Danish Open
Press Report/Yachting World, 29 August 2008

British sailors welcomed home
Skandia confirms their continued support of British sailing team while welcoming them home
Press Report/Yachting World, 28 August 2008

Pirates of the Mediterranean
Pirates board a luxury yacht in Southern Corsica
Press Report/Yachting World, 28 August 2008

Region of Murcia Trophy - day 2
The penultimate Audi Medcup Circuit regatta exposes teams' strengths and weaknesses
Press Report/Yachting World, 28 August 2008

Williams looks to stretch lead at Danish Open
Team Pindar's World Match Racing Champion Ian Williams hopes to extend his lead in Denmark
Press Report/Yachting World, 28 August 2008

Largest racing trimaran launched in France
131ft maxi-trimaran Banque Populaire V hits the water at Lorient after a two-year build
Yachting World, 27 August 2008

Bribon leads in Murcia
Spanish team Bribon lead after day one of the fifth Audi MedCup Circuit Regatta
Press Report/Yachting World, 27 August 2008

Puma Ocean Racing heads to Alicante
Puma Ocean Racing departs Rhode Island on a final warm-up before the start of the Volvo Ocean Race
Press Report/Yachting World, 27 August 2008

A new year, a new format
After reviewing Antigua Sailing Week, the Race Committee reveals a new format for 2009
Press Report/Yachting World, 26 August 2008

BMW Oracle's new boat hits the water
90ft trimaran is commissioned with the traditional bottle of champagne ahead of September sea trials
Press Report/Yachting World, 26 August 2008

Audi Medcup Carthagena
The Spanish venue proved challenging, with Team Germany coming out on top to take practice race
Press report/Yachting World, 26 August 2008

Gitana 13 take the Indian Express
Gitana 13 crew swap their t-shirts for foulies after entering the Indian Ocean
Press Report/Yachting World, 22 August 2008

Sailing Olympics - Day 13 - Gold Stars
An emotional win for the British Star team - Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 21 August 2008

Musandam sets sail for Sultanate of Oman
Dame Ellen's B&Q leaves Cowes for Oman under a new name and new colours
Press Report/Yachting World, 21 August 2008

Tea Route Record
Maxi-catamaran Gitana 13 en route to Java Sea after finally hitting tradewinds
Press Report/Yachting World, 21 August 2008

Sailing Olympics - Day 13 - Golden Finale
Iain Percy and Andrew Simpson take GBR medal count to six on the last race of the Olympics - Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 21 August 2008

Sailing Olympics - Preview Day 13
The last day and a big one - Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 21 August 2008

Team Russia home in record time
Crew complete their Volvo Ocean qualifier having sailed round Britain and Ireland in record time
Press Report/Yachting World, 20 August 2008

Sailing Olympics - Day 12 - Congrats and Consolations
Heroines and heart aches today's action was bitter sweet for the Brits - Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 20 August 2008

Guillemot on start line of Vendee Globe
Marc Guillemot completes his 1500-mile qualifying passage ahead of round the world race
Press Report/Yachting World, 20 August 2008

Sailing Olympics - Day 12 - Bryony Goes Bronze
A bitter sweet day for the Brits - Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 20 August 2008

Sailing Olympics - Preview Day 12
What's in store for Day 12 Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 20 August 2008

Team Russia announce four more crew
Wolfram, Elliott, Meiklejohn and Bubb have taken their places onboard Kosatka
Press Report/Yachting World, 19 August 2008

Abu Dhabi to welcome marine industry
First ever Emirates Boat Show International will be held in Abu Dhabi in November
Press Report/Yachting World, 19 August 2008

Sailing Olympics - Fourth Medal for GBR
Goodison delivers a gold for the UK, Tunnicliffe takes one for the USA Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 19 August 2008

Volvo qualifier day 5
Team Russia head for the Irish Sea on their round Britain and Ireland qualifying passage
Press Report/Yachting World, 19 August 2008

Sailing Olympics - Goodie Gold
What's in store for Day 11 Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 19 August 2008

Sailing Olympics - Promising Prospect for Brits
Goodison, Dempsey, Percy and Shaw, hot prospects for medals? Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 18 August 2008

Sailing Olympics - Day 10 - More Medals
What's in store for Day 10 PLUS News as it happens on another big day - Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 18 August 2008

Sailing Olympics Medal Day Crash and Burn
The most extraordinary day in 44 years of sailing Olympics. Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 17 August 2008

Double Olympic Gold for Britain
Gold medals in the Yngling and Finn class for the British sailors
Yachting World, 17 August 2008

Britain's Olympic Yngling Girls Go Gold
British Yngling girls take Britain’s first sailing Gold of the Games.
Yachting World, 17 August 2008

Sailing Olympics Day 9 Preview
What is in store for Day 9 - Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World, 17 August 2008

Halfway for Olympic Lasers and RSX
Andy Rice reviews the fleet as these two classes approach their medal races
Yachting World - Andy Rice, 16 August 2008

Olympics Day 8 - Medals Behind You
As the world watched the first medal race, the real action was behind - Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World, 16 August 2008

Sailing Olympics - Day 8 Preview
What's in store for Day 8 - Matthew Sheahan reports
Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 16 August 2008



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