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Litkey Farkas claims Blue Ribbon Regatta
Local hope Litkey Farkas produced a stunning performance to clinch the 48th edition of the Blue Ribbon Regatta at Lake Balaton, the biggest lake in Central…Local hope Litkey Farkas produced a stunning performance to clinch the 48th edition of the Blue Ribbon Regatta at Lake Balaton, the biggest lake in Central…
Yachtswoman killed in Clipper Round the World race
Sarah Young, a crew member taking part in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, has died after being swept overboard.Sarah Young, a crew member taking part in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, has died after being swept overboard.
Video: An eventful day on the waves
It has been an eventful period in the world of sailing this week as this video will show. America’s Cup champions Oracle Team USA hit some trouble onIt has been an eventful period in the world of sailing this week as this video will show. America’s Cup champions Oracle Team USA hit some trouble on
Land Rover BAR win America's Cup World Series in Muscat
The British bulldog spirit was in evidence in Oman where Sir Ben Ainslie had to show all his trademark fighting spirit to win the America’s Cup WorldThe British bulldog spirit was in evidence in Oman where Sir Ben Ainslie had to show all his trademark fighting spirit to win the America’s Cup World
Ben Ainslie's Land Rover team rule the waves in Oman
The world’s top sailing teams are battling it out in Oman ahead of next year’s Americas Cup. At stake are points to carry forward to next yearThe world’s top sailing teams are battling it out in Oman ahead of next year’s Americas Cup. At stake are points to carry forward to next year
Comanche wins 71st edition of Sydney-Hobbart Yacht Race
American yacht Comanche was joined on the River Derwent by a flotilla of well wishers as it crossed the finish line first to win the 71st RolexAmerican yacht Comanche was joined on the River Derwent by a flotilla of well wishers as it crossed the finish line first to win the 71st Rolex
Leigh McMillan's historic win
Britain’s Leigh McMillan was officially crowned the most successful sailor in the nine-year history of the Extreme Sailing Series when he clinched anBritain’s Leigh McMillan was officially crowned the most successful sailor in the nine-year history of the Extreme Sailing Series when he clinched an
The Wave Muscat back in contention in Sydney
The Wave, Muscat produced a superb display to grab a share of the lead after the second day of racing on Sydney Harbour as the 2015 global tour isThe Wave, Muscat produced a superb display to grab a share of the lead after the second day of racing on Sydney Harbour as the 2015 global tour is
2015 Extreme Sailing Series: final act gets underway
The highly-anticipated eighth and final stop of the 2015 Extreme Sailing Series took the action to Sydney in Australia, where thousands of spectatorsThe highly-anticipated eighth and final stop of the 2015 Extreme Sailing Series took the action to Sydney in Australia, where thousands of spectators
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race: LMAX wins stage three
After more than three weeks of choppy seas and challenging weather conditions the leading competitors of the Clipper Round the World Yacht RaceAfter more than three weeks of choppy seas and challenging weather conditions the leading competitors of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race
"Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez" 2015
Each year at “Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez”, dozens of classic and modern yachts take part in a week-long regatta in the famous harbour on the FrenchEach year at “Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez”, dozens of classic and modern yachts take part in a week-long regatta in the famous harbour on the French
Chinese boat sets North East Passage record
The sun rose on a new chapter of sailing history this week. On Tuesday Chinese skipper Guo Chuan and his four crew members from Russia, France andThe sun rose on a new chapter of sailing history this week. On Tuesday Chinese skipper Guo Chuan and his four crew members from Russia, France and
British sailor dies in Clipper Round The World Yacht Race
British sailor Andrew Ashman has died while taking part in the Clipper Round The World Yacht Race after an accident off the coast of Portugal. TheBritish sailor Andrew Ashman has died while taking part in the Clipper Round The World Yacht Race after an accident off the coast of Portugal. The
Crews set sail for Clipper Round the World Race
The tenth edition of the Clipper Round the world race set sail from Southend pier in the Thames Estuary on Monday. The 12-strong fleet made up of aThe tenth edition of the Clipper Round the world race set sail from Southend pier in the Thames Estuary on Monday. The 12-strong fleet made up of a
German sailor Heil infected by Rio's polluted water
German sailor Erik Heil has been admitted to hospital for several skin infections after competing at a Rio Olympic test event held in pollutedGerman sailor Erik Heil has been admitted to hospital for several skin infections after competing at a Rio Olympic test event held in polluted
Sail Amsterdam kicks off
One of the world’s largest sailing events kicked off in Amsterdam with more than 600 ships arriving in the Dutch city. It’s the ninth edition ofOne of the world’s largest sailing events kicked off in Amsterdam with more than 600 ships arriving in the Dutch city. It’s the ninth edition of
All female Team SCA prove their worth at close of Volvo Ocean Race
Among those crossing the finish line of the nine-month, round-the-world (RTW) Volvo Ocean Race, are the first all female team in 12 years. Team SCAAmong those crossing the finish line of the nine-month, round-the-world (RTW) Volvo Ocean Race, are the first all female team in 12 years. Team SCA
Second stop of Bullitt GC32 Racing Tour in Cowes gets underway
The British sailing mecca of Cowes on the stunning Isle of white played host to the second stop of the 2015 Bullitt GC32 Racing Tour. The Cowes’ CupThe British sailing mecca of Cowes on the stunning Isle of white played host to the second stop of the 2015 Bullitt GC32 Racing Tour. The Cowes’ Cup
Sailing: Bourgnon completes remarkable round-the-world challenge
He started his grueling journey in October 2013, he capsized in the Atlantic, crashed his boat on rocks in Sri Lanka and experienced a terrifyingHe started his grueling journey in October 2013, he capsized in the Atlantic, crashed his boat on rocks in Sri Lanka and experienced a terrifying
Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing claims Volvo Ocean Race in Sweden
Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing produced yet another solid display to clinch the 12th edition of the Volvo Ocean Race on Monday. The Emirates team, skipperedAbu Dhabi Ocean Racing produced yet another solid display to clinch the 12th edition of the Volvo Ocean Race on Monday. The Emirates team, skippered
Volvo Ocean Race: Alvimedica in pole position
Team Alvimedica’s decision to hug the French coastline on the final leg of the Volvo Ocean Race paid off with Charlie Enright’s men making aTeam Alvimedica’s decision to hug the French coastline on the final leg of the Volvo Ocean Race paid off with Charlie Enright’s men making a
Volvo Ocean Race: Crews set sail in final leg
The seven-boat fleet of the Volvo Ocean race set sail for the ninth and final leg of the demanding round the world challenge on Tuesday. The crewsThe seven-boat fleet of the Volvo Ocean race set sail for the ninth and final leg of the demanding round the world challenge on Tuesday. The crews
Sports United: All female crew Team SCA win Volvo Ocean Race leg
Being punched, kicked, choked, strangled, and suffering excruciating joint-locking doesn’t sound a whole lot of fun. But those were the occupationalBeing punched, kicked, choked, strangled, and suffering excruciating joint-locking doesn’t sound a whole lot of fun. But those were the occupational
Sports United: Rally riches, skating the park and the science of eight limbs
The World Rally Championship powered through the fifth stop of the season over the weekend. Jari-Matti Latvala ended a miserable run of form byThe World Rally Championship powered through the fifth stop of the season over the weekend. Jari-Matti Latvala ended a miserable run of form by
Volvo Ocean Race: Team Brunel claims leg 7
Team Brunel produced a superb display to claim the seventh leg of the Volvo Ocean Race in Lisbon on Wednesday. The Dutch boat, skippered by BouweTeam Brunel produced a superb display to claim the seventh leg of the Volvo Ocean Race in Lisbon on Wednesday. The Dutch boat, skippered by Bouwe
Volvo Ocean Race: Fleet sets sail for leg seven
There’s no rest for the wicked in the Volvo Ocean Race. The six-boat fleet set sail for Lisbon for the seventh leg of the gruelling round-the-worldThere’s no rest for the wicked in the Volvo Ocean Race. The six-boat fleet set sail for Lisbon for the seventh leg of the gruelling round-the-world
Glasgow win puts Fiji on brink of Sevens World Series title
The 16th edition of the Rugby sevens world series has reached the business end of the season. The penultimate stop recently took the planet’s bestThe 16th edition of the Rugby sevens world series has reached the business end of the season. The penultimate stop recently took the planet’s best
Pioneering Yachtswoman wins 'Woman of the Year' award in Monte Carlo
Women and the Sea was the theme of this year’s Monte Carlo ‘Woman of the Year Award’, and it was in the illustrious setting of the principality’sWomen and the Sea was the theme of this year’s Monte Carlo ‘Woman of the Year Award’, and it was in the illustrious setting of the principality’s
Volvo Ocean Race: Dongfeng hold slim lead
The Volvo Ocean race fleet crossed the equator for the fourth and final time on Tuesday. Teams still have a long way to go before the race reachesThe Volvo Ocean race fleet crossed the equator for the fourth and final time on Tuesday. Teams still have a long way to go before the race reaches
Dongfeng overcomes setbacks to lead leg six of the Volvo Ocean Race
Team Dongfeng have performed miracles to overcome the two major mast setbacks that have hampered their progress in the Volvo Ocean race and areTeam Dongfeng have performed miracles to overcome the two major mast setbacks that have hampered their progress in the Volvo Ocean race and are