Fickle wind continues to frustrate fleet
It’s been another frustrating day for the ten-strong fleet of ocean racing yachts taking part in the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race. Today’s skipper reports to the Race Office are filled with curses to the wind gods as well as a number of tactical gambles as each team looks to outdo its closest rivals.
IN THIS ISSUE
1. Marine Insurance Warranties and their Attenuation
2. Charterers’ Interest in the Use of a Vessel and Rule B
3. ABS Connect Launched
4. Chauncy Maples Malawi Trust
5. Nautical Friday Corporate Challenge
6. People and Places
Barcelona International Sailing Centre, Barcelona, 10-19 May 2012
On the penultimate day of racing at the 2012 470 World Championships, Mat Belcher and Malcolm Page (AUS) secured their third successive World Championship title, with their win in race 12 sealing victory for the pair.
18th May 2012 – Cowes, UK – The weather may have been grey and murky on the Solent today, but the quality of racing at the opening day of the 2012 Vice Admiral’s Cup was spectacularly vibrant. For the 71 teams in six classes the day brought light to moderate shifty winds of circa 6-12 knots combined with a strong ebb tide, giving tacticians and navigators plenty to think about.
Visit Finland with a narrow lead
Race to New York turns into a game of cat and mouse
The battle for Race 11 victory has quickly turned into a game of cat of mouse as Gold Coast Australia is first to cross the Scoring Gate, claiming the maximum three points, but have also surrendered their lead to Visit Finland.
A special high-level segment of IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), convened by IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu to discuss policy matters related to arms on board ships in the piracy high risk area, has requested a working group of the MSC to develop interim guidance for private maritime security companies (PMSCs).
Three recently completed 21 metre Austal wind farm support vessels are heading to Europe, where they will shortly commence operations for UK operator Turbine Transfers.
Wearmouth Bridge (Credit RNLI)
Date: 18/05/2012
Author: Paul Nicholson, Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer
Volunteers from Sunderland’s RNLI lifeboat station rushed into action late last night help save a man from drowning after he was seen falling 85ft into the River Wear from Wearmouth Bridge.
DENMARK SECURES OLYMPIC BERTH ON DAY 5 OF 2012 470 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Barcelona International Sailing Centre, Barcelona, 10-19 May 2012
With only five races left in the 2012 470 World Championships, race day 5 was a crunch day as teams positioned themselves to make the medal race cut, and the points started to stack up amongst the 470 Women teams in the challenge for Olympic qualification.
New Range of ISA Clothing
The ISA has launched a full range of Hoodys, Polos and T-Shirts for men, women and children.
Choose from either sailing, powerboating or windsurfing imagery depending on your sport of choice!
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