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America’s Cup: Women rule the waves for a day — with help from umpire’s call There are times when the impact of a historic event can’t be judged until a later date. The first all-female crew in the 144-year history of the America’s Cup opened the defense trials yesterday by …

With just six months to go before the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, time is short as nations and their athletes prepare for the conditions on Sagami Bay. And while the host is responsible for preparing the venue, it is compulsory for each sporting federation to manage the process. Alastair Fox is …

A total of 24 yachts were participating for this Trophy, which is becoming more relevant every year. 2019 ended with the 4th Edition of the Varadero Valencia Trophy, a competition already established in Mediterranean waters. In this disputed edition of the regatta, a total of 24 yachts participated, making it …

Dear All From the moment we announced that the 2019 Pinmar Golf would be the last we knew the “Grand Finale” would be an extra special and emotional event. Over the last 31 years, Pinmar has evolved from a local yacht painting company to become part of a global public …

Focus on new product development and facility expansion to meet demand. Plymouth-based Princess Yachts, is seeking a new multi-million investment cash injection “to maintain its mission of expansion”. The UK is owned by a private equity partnership in which global luxury brands conglomerate LVMH, is a major shareholder. By David Robinson, January …

Round-the-world yachtsman Zane Gills, 37, was found dead underneath the boat that he and his brother had sailed into Port Vell, Barcelona, prior to New Year’s Eve. Zane Gills, Volvo Ocean Race ‘Bowman’ The Australian-born, British-based sailor was reported missing by his brother, when the latter returned from running errands …

Day 19 – Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam has been first to complete Race 5 of the Clipper 2019-20 Round the World Yacht Race, crossing the finish line at 09:23 (UTC) in The Whitsundays, Australia. Ha Long Bay,Viet Nam’s Skipper Josh Strickland reflects: “It’s been a real test for me …

While the 628nm Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race was relatively mild in 2019, the northerly delivery along Australia’s east coast has been anything but as three boats issued distress calls in just 30 minutes on January 5. At 3:10am, the 30-foot Jarkan-designed Gun Runner called for help when it was …

In preparing for the 36th America’s Cup, knowing how much wind the AC75 must compete in is the spoke of the wheel. In designing the boat, everything revolves around the match conditions, and these were to be finalized on December 20. While four boats have been launched without this information, …

Day 17 – There’s about 400 nautical miles to go until the first yacht of the Clipper 2019-20 Round the World Yacht Race crosses the line of Race 5, with strategies to catch the best winds and avoid catching the East Australian Current continuing to unfold, and it will soon …