As we begin the final countdown to Lipton 2008, a most momentous occasion, we would like to draw your attention to the following important points.TV ProductionExciting news for competitors and their sponsors. Cape Town Tourism will be sponsoring the Lipton
Qingdao, China (August 18, 2008; Day Ten) The 470 Men and Women events completed their medal race, with the Australian team sweeping both events.Each team entered the race assured a medal, with Nathan Wilmot/Malcolm Page already having locked up the
Hi there, everyone,Just to let y’all know that Roley Brown has taken it upon himself to start with the organising for the Mosquito Nationals.Folks, he is going to need help, especially when it comes down to regatta time! So don’t
Qingdao, China (August 16, 2008; Day Eight) The focus of the day was on Course A, where the Yngling and Finn fleets lined up for the first round of medal races of the Olympics. However, light winds plagued the course,
By Dominique ProvoyeurWell, the prediction for light breeze was correct, but it was not only light but all over the place too! We waited over two hours in the heat until eventually we got a race in at 15h30. We
Qingdao, China (August 14, 2008; Day Six) Friday promises to be an action-packed day at the 2008 Olympic Sailing Competition after all races were postponed Thursday as the wind deserted Qingdao. Racing was canceled for the day after an on-land
By Dominique ProvoyeurI am sure by now most of you have studied the website and results on: http://www.sailing.org/olympics/resultscentre.php If not, you will see that it’s not over by a long shot! Race day 3 was hot and humid as usual
Classes sailing on Monday 11 August: RS:X Men and Women, 49er, 470 Men and Women, Finn and Yngling. Sailing on Tuesday: Laser and Laser Radial, RS:X Men and Women, 470 Men and Women. YNGLINGIt was a great day three of
SAMSA has issued an amendment to the National Small Vessel Safety Act which will affect all `Inland' boating people.Marine Notice No. 27 of 2008 download it from hereImplementation of the Merchant Shipping (National Small Vessel Safety) Regulations 2007 as amended:This
Sunday saw the first race day for the 49er, second day for Ynging and Finn and a practice race for the RS:X (both men and women) and 470 (men and women). Monday's schedule: First race day for the RS:X and
Olympic Village - Qingdao, China By Dominique ProvoyeurHI all, Just a really quick mail, as we are racing in a couple of hours.For those of you looking out for us on the TV for the opening ceremony, unfortunately we were
By Dominique ProvoyeurWell, I am sure those of you who are able to (as well as those who are not supposed to be..) are watching the opening ceremony as I write . We are, and guess where . In the
No other multi-sport event in the world attracts as many participants as the World Masters Games. Since 1985 the Games have brought together mature aged sports men and women from around the globe who share a commitment to the simple
Policy for the nomination and selection of the South African Sailing Team for the 2009 ISAF World Youth Sailing Championships. The regatta is to be held in in Armação de Búzios, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 9 to 18 July
by Dave and Roger HudsonCork week was an amazing event - much more to it than just the excellent racing they laid on for the 410 yachts from all over the world that took part. It was a full-on sailing
p>In this newsletter: opening Ceremony; Drug Testing; Registration Requirements; Trophies; Support boatsWhat a great fleet of entries to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Lipton Challenge Cup. 31 entries, almost a record. Thanks to participants, this is going to be
A New York appeals court declared Tuesday that a Spanish yacht club is the challenger of record for the next America's Cup, not a California club. The state Supreme Court's Appellate Division ruled 3-2 that Club Nautico Espanol de Vela
The Green Dragon Volvo Ocean Race sailing team arrived into the port of Galway, Ireland Sunday, after a short delivery from their current training base in Cork. The Galway Bay Sailing Club greeted the Volvo Ocean Race team with a
