Monthly Archives: April 2012

Teams Named For 2012 ISAF Women’s Match Racing Worlds

Teams Named For 2012 ISAF Women’s Match Racing Worlds Broadly Boats News Firetrench Directory

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Discover Cornwall’s Prehistoric Past at the Maritime Museum

Rock carvings from Tanum in Sweden dating to the Bronze Age – the earliest visual representations of the kind craft that is being reconstructed at the Museum.   Over the next two months visitors can discover more about Cornwall’s prehistoric … Continue reading

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CLIPPER 11-12 RACE 10: OAKLAND TO PANAMA DAY 17

Gold Coast holding onto a narrowing lead CLIPPER 11-12 RACE 10: OAKLAND TO PANAMA DAY 17 * Fickle winds challenges teams in sprint to finish line * Welcome to Yorkshire looks to spring tactical surprise * Edinburgh Inspiring Capital and … Continue reading

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Temporary respite for under-fire PUMA as Equator nears

Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race PUMA were granted temprorary respite from the constant attacks from Telefonica and CAMPER early on Monday as they stretched their lead out to 20 miles. Broadly Boats News Firetrench Directory

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Down To The Wire — Ryan DeVos Wins East Coast Championship

Sunday leaving Ryan DeVos on Volpe with winning America’s Cup helmsman Ed Baird as tactician and crew of Scott Nixon, Sam Rogers, Mike Hill, Drew Weirda and Scott Martins as 2012 Melges 32 East Coast Champions. In second overall, Jason … Continue reading

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The Maritime Advocate online–Issue 524

IN THIS ISSUE 1. Brazilian Federal Court of Appeal rules on Spill by the Tanker Bahamas 2. Maritime Regulation 3. Shipping not Properly Prepared for Uncomfortable Bank Meetings 4. International Oil Spill News 5. Easter Story 6. People and Places … Continue reading

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Chasing pack close up for the final 400 miles

A hazy sunset as Cessna Citation enters a high pressure zone blocking the route to the finish For the Global Ocean Race (GOR) leaders, Cessna Citation, there’s high pressure agony tantalisingly close to the finish line in Charleston as the … Continue reading

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CLIPPER 11-12 RACE 10: OAKLAND TO PANAMA DAY 16

de lage landen is again closing in on leader Gold Coast CLIPPER 11-12 RACE 10: OAKLAND TO PANAMA DAY 16 * Skippers receive expected revised course instructions from Race Committee * Teams become even more competitive as they are in … Continue reading

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TOP THREE STALK EACH OTHER NORTH

Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race On Saturday at around 13.30 Leg 6 leader PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG (Ken Read/USA) passed the Cabo Branco waypoint on the north east tip of Brazil to lead the way north towards … Continue reading

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Carroll Leads Melges 32 East Coast Championship After An Exciting Second Day Of Racing

West Palm Beach, Fla. – The second day of racing in Palm Beach at the 2012 Melges 32 East Coast Championship was nothing short of dramatic. Three more races, a near perfect 12-15 knots of breeze, overcast skies and big … Continue reading

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