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Ocean highway man Casey Smith prepares for next Volvo Race - Casey Smith is one of an amazing group of ocean sailors that has made the Volvo Ocean Race his own.

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week confirms 40 metre superyacht - The superyacht Janice of Wyoming is confirmed as the first Superyacht entrant for Audi Hamilton Island Race Week.

America's Cup - Test periods to focus on preparation and refinement - In preparation for the America's Cup World Series 2011, organizers will stage on and off water dress rehearsals.

America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ confirms campaign, announces sponsors - Emirates Team New Zealand announced today that it was challenging for the 34th America's Cup to be sailed at San Francis

Sunshine Coast Inter-School Dinghy Regatta at NYRC + Videos - Sunshine Coast Inter-School Dinghy Regatta has been hailed another huge success story for the Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club

Brisbane to Gladstone weather watch - Brisbane to Gladstone yacht race skippers enter the critical 24 hour countdown to the 12 noon start time tomorrow.

UK 18ft Skiff Grand Prix first round + video - Pica takes the first UK 18ft Skiff Grand Prix event at Stone Sailing Club on the Blackwater.

Barcelona World Race - Hugo Boss and the final miles - Hugo Boss were pushing east this Wednesday afternoon in the Barcelona World Race.

2011 Toyota Optimist NZ Nationals attended by 310 sailors at Wakatere - 310 sailors begin sailing in the National championship tomorrow at Wakatere Boating Club in Auckland.

Spice up your Olympic Sailing Regatta - Have a look at our Kite Cross demonstration video !

Velux 5 Oceans Canadian skipper Derek Hatfield second - The stage is set for a thrilling finale after Derek Hatfield claims second place in the Velux 5 Oceans.

Semaine Olympique Francaise - Hyeres gears up - Hyeres is all set to host the Semaine Olympique Francaise, the fourth regatta on the ISAF Sailing World Cup series.

CYA and Skippers' Plan join forces to provide insurance advantages - The CYA and Skippers Plan join forces to offer a one-stop source for insurance

Velux 5 Oceans skipper Derek Hatfield finishes second in Sprint Four - Velux 5 Oceans solo sailor Derek Hatfield finishes second

PredictWind runs new technology aboard TVS - TeamVodafone Sailing's fans a new toy - a live tracker from Predictwind.com running in the Auckland Tauranga Race

Global Ocean Race - Akilaria RC2 passes inversion test - Global Ocean Race skippers, Regnier and Cavan, successfully completed the GOR's mandatory 180" inversion test

Sailors worldwide descend on Thailand for 2011 Top of the Gulf Regatta - The largest ever fleet of sailing boats in Thailand is set to sail at seventh Top of the Gulf Regatta, 29 Apr to 3 May.

Five Duck Eggs at Midnight cause Taylor discomfort - At the 3/4 mark of FSC's 75nm Westender, Trevor Taylor was optimistic of grabbing a win in the prestigious Siska Trophy.

Lakes prepared For Easter Influx - For 2011, the Easter weekend is extended by an extra day from a weekend to five days.

Sailing Clinic - Farr 40 World Champion, Guido Belgiorno-Nettis - This is a sailing clinic not to be missed. Presentation from Farr 40 2011 World Champion, Guido Belgiorno-Nettis and Ma

Wingsailed Optimist rig unveiled for 2011 Toyota Optimist Nationals - An Optimist has been fitted with a wingsail ahead of the 2011 Toyota Optimist Nationals which start tomorrow at Wakatere

America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ capsize AC45 in Auckland - Emirates Team New Zealand today confirmed that their AC45 had capsized in Auckland while training today.

12ft Skiff Australian Championship 76th titles - Brisbane - Moreton Bay will be cranking over Easter as the 12 ft skiffs line up to contest for the Norman Booth Trophy at the Royal

Velux 5 Oceans - Brad Van Liew four for four - American solo sailor Brad Van Liew today made it an incredible four wins out of four legs in the Velux 5 Oceans.

Audi MedCup Circuit 2011 start one month away - There is only one month left until the start of the Audi MedCup Circuit 2011 and organizers are finalizing preparations.

Three Peaks Race - Whistler crew's double bid - The crew of last year's Tasmanian Three Peaks Race winning yacht Whistler has even higher aspirations this year.

Velux 5 Oceans sprint four to Brad Van Liew - Brad Van Liew has won the fourth sprint of the Velux 5 Oceans round the world yacht race.

A look at the Finn under the water - Mikko Brummer from WB-Sails describes what was discovered in a recent Finn development cycle.

Brisbane to Gladstone a light wind lottery - At Moreton Bay there were no signs that the southerly trade wind would interfere in the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race

Volvo Ocean Race Team Telefonica to be led by Martinez and Fernandez - It was announced today that Olympic stars Iker Martinez and Xabi Fernandez will lead Telefonica in the Volvo Ocean Race.

Garda Optimist Meeting hits 1000 helmsmen - Around forty nations will participate in the Garda Optimist Meeting which kicks off with a parade through Riva del Garda

Barcelona World Race - Hugo Boss set to finish Thursday - Hugo Boss is progressing at about nine knots into the western Alboran in the Barcelona World Race.

Travemuende Week 2011 top class sailing with first rate ambience - Travemuende Week blends together summer festival and high-class sailing.

World Match Racing team Berntsson to launch assault in 2011 - World Match Racing Tour's Johnie Berntsson admits that a harsh assessment of 'a mediocre' 2010 season was needed

Top yachties turn out at Westlake Boys to celebrate Geoff Smale's life - Those attending included top sailors from the early and mid 1960's through to the current era including several America'

America's Cup: Ehman, Trouble, Reggio and more at 'Cup Chat' - Event pros Hartmann studios transformed the GGYC into a pseudo TV studio Letterman style 'Cup Chat'

Ensign Ship Brokers 30-day race against the clock sale - Get ready to embark on a 30-day race against the clock sale.

470 Spring Cup Overall + video - The final day of the 470 Spring Cup 2011 in France on Sunday 17 April saw a rollercoaster of position changes.

World first for Yanmar in New Zealand - The three-masted barquentine Spirit of New Zealand is believed to be probably the world's busiest youth ship.

Combined High Schools Sailing Championship 2011 - The 2011 Combined High Schools Sailing Championship saw over 140 boats entered.