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2010 Melges 24 Australian Championships - One point in it heading into final day at the Melges 24 Australian Championships

Globe Racer calls Hamilton Island home - The internationally famed Volvo Globe racing yacht Illbruck V2 has now registered Hamilton Island as her home port.

50th entry for Audi Hamilton Island Race Week - Ross Wilson's consistent Beneteau 47.7, Eagle Rock, is the 50th yacht to register on the expanding list of entries

Coastguard after rescue: Use the VHF, not the phone - Coastguard after rescue:a satellite phone does not substitute for VHF as a method of summoning aid

Barbara Kendall retires from Olympic competition - Barbara Kendall is retiring from Olympic competition after a wind surfing career spanning close to a quarter century and

Family rescued from Oyster after hitting iceberg in South Atlantic - an English family of four have been rescued after their yacht Yacht Hollinsclough hit an iceberg in the south Atlantic

Nespresso Cup 2010 comes to a stylish conclusion - The Nespresso Cup came to a stylish conclusion today in Portofino, Italy.

2010 Wilson Trophy - Every point counts for the final - At this stage in the competition, every point counted for those teams hoping to make into the final eight

SLAM Kiwi Match 3rd in Korea Match Cup Qualifier - It was a shaky start just trying to get to Korea for the Korea Match Cup Qualifier

Clipper 09-10 San Francisco to Panama-Boxing Kangaroo scores hat trick - Clipper 09-10 sees the boxing kangaroo score a hat trick

RCYC to host the YODE regatta and clinic, July 27th - 30th - RCYC will be hosting the Youth Olympic-sailing Development Experience regatta and clinic, July 27th - 30th.

Waka Racing take Korea Match Cup Qualifier - Waka Racing report on the Korea Match Cup Qualifier:

Superboat Racing in the Super City!! - It was all action on the waters of Auckland Harbour today with the final of the Rayglass New Zealand Offshore Powerboats

ISAF Mid Year Meeting considers America's Cup, Olympics and Tracking - The Council of the International Sailing Federation has been meeting for the past two days in Budapest, Hungary.

Sunshine for Audi Winter Series Sunday - It was another beautiful day on Sydney Harbour with spring like temperatures and lots of love for all the Mothers

2010 RYA Eric Twiname Championships - Spirits are not dampened - The battle of the Zones rages on in cold, wet and windy conditions at the Eric Twiname Championships

Reefing - Efficiently, quickly, and EARLY - If your boat is overpowered, it is slower, and knowing how to reef well and quickly is important.

Mini Pavois - Start postponed for the second leg - The start of leg two of the Mini Pavois has been postponed because of unsafe weather conditions.

38 days at sea - Plastiki claims it's proof for 'PET' - Plastiki, 60ft catamaran, has set off from Kiribati for Sydney as part of their trans-Pacific crossing. Fiji next stop

SOS Ocean Racing Gulf of Carpentaria - 'I'm into Arafura, at 2130 last night I cleared the final marker and now I am out into the deep blue again.'

Alex Whitworth tells his story of the North West Passage- LIVE in June - CYCA on 16th June, Alex Whitworth will tell the story of his recent circumnavigation including the Northwest Passage

The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania - Dramatic women's sailing regatta - Dramatic women's sailing regatta on a windswept Derwent River as two women go overboard

Clipper 09-10 San Francisco to Panama - A good old fashioned drag race - Tension is electrifying for Edinburgh Inspiring Capital as the teams sweat it out right to the line

Route Halifax Saint Pierre- The Challenge you've been waiting for - The Route Halifax to Saint Pierre 2010 ocean race is the challenge you've been waiting for.

Day 1 2010 Appleton Estate Auckland Elliott 5.9 Champs - Voodoo upsets national champion Slam Dunk to take a 5 point lead into final day. Brzo running third.

2010 Audi MedCup Public Village opens in Cascais - Audi MedCup - 2010 will set a new standard for the visitors program.

XII International Women's Match Race Criterion - Team Tunnicliffe - Team Tunnicliffe report on recent days in Calpe, Spain for the XII International Women's Match Race Criterion.

2010 Fireball Worlds - Final Results - One race, five starts, three black flags and a discard of two - Fun in the sun for the Finals of the Fireball Worlds

Traditional soy sauce - not for the faint-hearted - In Hong Kong food halls are filled from mid-morning til afternoon, then into the night, every day, every night. They are

SOS Ocean Racing Day Four - Around Australia - Day four of Ian Thomson's solo sailing world record attempt - Round Australia circumnavigation

Bakewell-White Yacht Design wins 4th New Zealand Powerboat Title - This is the fourth time that a Bakewell-White boat will carry the coveted NZ-1 into the next season's racing

Tassie falls in love with SB3s - First it was Crispy , Now two more SB3s head to Hobart.

Stena Match Cup Sweden takes on Olympic match racing - Stena Match Cup Sweden in Marstrand, has appointed the new Elliott 6 as the boat for the women's class.

Regata al Sol - Slick or no slick, we're Mexico bound across the Gulf - Eighteen boats will set sail on May 12-13 in the 26th biennial Regata al Sol from Pensacola Florida to Isla Mujeres MX

Mainland Chinese seek Hong Kong lifestyle - yachting! - Mainland Chinese with cash are shelling out for "the next big things" - yachts and private jets.

Nespresso Cup - J One clinches first race - The first day of the Nespresso Cup, the very first exclusive Wally regatta, has drawn to a close after a day of challeng

2010 Wilson Trophy British Open Team Racing Championship underway - Racing got underway today at the sixty-first edition of the Wilson Trophy British Open Team Racing Championship,

2010 Podersdorf Surf World Cup - Event Summary plus Video - Podersdorf Surf World Cup - Podersdorf played host to the PWA's finest style masters for their first event of 2010

Hong Kong, trade gateway to the world - The Port of Hong Kong and its container terminals are a hub port serving the South Asian Pacific region.

Hot tips on getting the best from a boat swap - Sea My Sea offers some great tips about how to get the best of your boat swap

Sick gray whale 'Waylon' visits San Diego Harbour to recover - Sailors, boaters and media helicopters watched Waylon the whale recover for a week in San Diego Harbour

Historic First Female Entry for the 13th Edition of Match Race Germany - The ISAF World Match Racing Tour Welcomes Germany's Highest Profile Female Sailor to Challenge the Tour Card Holders

Dinner for two on Lord Nelson's flagship, HMS Victory - For GBP 25 you could maybe dine in Lord Nelson's flagship the HMS Victory, best known in the Battle of Trafalgar

New Women's Olympic Keelboat Christening - The Canadian Women Sailing team takes delivery of two new Elliott 6m at RCYC.

World Sailing Teams Association welcomes plan for 34th America's Cup - World Sailing Teams Association welcomes plans for the 34th edition of the America's Cup.

Long Beach Yacht Club-Want to sail on a Congressional Cup Catalina 37? - Long Beach Yacht Club's Sailing Academy aims to teach you the do's and don't of sailing a Congressional Cup Catalina 37

Launceston sailor still fastest - Ken Gourlay's record as Australia's fastest solo, non-stop and unassisted circumnavigation will stand for a while longer

Rolex Capri Sailing Week - Capri prepares for Rolex Sailing Week - Capri begins preparations for Rolex Capri Sailing Week.

ARC Europe 2010 - Transatlantic Rally sets sail from Nanny Cay - Perfect conditions greeted the start of World Cruising Club's transatlantic sailing rally ARC Europe

l'Hydroptere is back on the water for an exceptional programme - l'Hydroptere is back on the water and set to wow spectators across Europe

The Superyacht Cup Palma 2010 -Dock full as new Race Officer appointed - With the confirmation of three more yachts for the Superyacht Cup in Palma, the dock is officially full!

World Match Racing Tour - First female entry for Match Race Germany - The ISAF World Match Racing Tour welcomes Germany's highest profile female sailor to challenge the Tour card holders.

Clipper 09-10 San Francisco to Panama - Day 17 - Spirit of Australia regrets inshore gamble as Race Committee shortens Race eight

Hong Kong Gold Coast Boat Show begins - The Hong Kong Gold Coast Boat Show started today, open to Media, Members and Trade, setting up and mopping up.

Team Jolly updates from Hyeres - A bit of an update on the second half of our first trip of the year...

America's Cup details kept to a minimum - What the fans wanted, but those in the know did not expect, was a combined blueprint from the San Francisco-based holder

Multi-million dollar investment in Qld's Gold Coast marine industry - Bill Barry Cotter plans multi-million dollar investment on Qld's Gold Coast.

BWA Yachting introduces carbon offset program - BWA Yachting has introduced a new option for yachts who wish to offset their carbon footprint.

Auckland's Wynyard Quarter attracts interest aplenty - There has already been great response to the central marine site in Wynyard Quarter, open for expressions of interest.

Rayglass NZ Offshore Powerboat Final - The Heat is On!!!! - Things just got hotter for the Rayglass New Zealand Offshore Powerboat final taking place on Auckland Harbour this Sat.

WA Marine Industry Award Winners 2010 - The winners for the 2010 WA Marine Awards were announced at a prestigious gala dinner at the Burswood on Swan.

Log on to secure the future of Marine Rescue NSW - Marine Rescue NSW urges everyone to register their support

London '12 Olympic Games-Australian Womens Match Racing Team announced - Australian Women's Match Racing team announced.

Southport Yacht Club - Curtain raiser for Sanctuary Cove Boat Show - Southport Yacht Club Marine Industry Lunch - A curtain raiser for Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show

Saves Our Seas Ocean Racing - Day 3 - Life onboard SOS Ocean Racing has, to put it in the words of Jessica Watson, 'Become a little interesting'

Musto Etchells looms large on June sailing calendar - Musto Etchells looms large on June sailing calendar as entries flood in.

Cigarette and Miss Geico - a formidable pairing - The legend is alive and well on the offshore race scene.

Morrelli & Melvin Helps Shape AC 34 - Morrelli & Melvin is one of two Southern California yacht design teams tapped to help re-energize the America's Cup.

'Anglomoil' came to the Hawkesbury with the right formula - As usual, 'the bridge' is a race of attrition with 21 unable to complete the course.

Stu Bannatyne joins CAMPER/Emirates Team NZ for Volvo Ocean Race - CAMPER announced today the appointment of Stuart Bannatyne as a watch captain for its Volvo Ocean Race project.

2010 Elliott 5.9 Appleton Estate Traveller Series starts this weekend - The 2010 E5.9 Auckland Champs will be the first regatta in the 2010 Appleton Estate Traveller Series.

Team Selected for Ultimate Ride Jet-ski from London to Auckland - The team who will attempt the world jet-ski record by riding from London to NZ is in training for the 32,000 km journey

It's official! Maritimo owns Mustang - The rumour mill got it right for once.

Images: New Bakewell-White 36, General Lee is launched in Auckland - The Bakewell-White designed 36fter, General Lee, was launched in Auckland early this morning.

Jessica Watson - no criticism of Jessica - just her PR Team - .The Sail-World team has attracted a lot of criticism for our coverage of the claims being made by Jessica Watson's PR t

OceansWatch Project Lead Boats Head for the Islands - OceansWatch's project lead-boats, Moksha and Magic Roundabout, set sail from Opua, New Zealand on Monday 5th May.

Groupama unveils its strategy for the Volvo Ocean Race + Video - Groupama and its team, revealed the reasons behind their commitment to the next two editions of the Volvo Ocean Race

Lies, Damn Lies, and PR Spin - I stand in awe at the achievement of Jessica Watson.

2010 Mini Pavois first leg to Riechers - Jorg Riechers (753 - Mare.de) has crossed the finish line of the the Mini Pavois first leg and covered 245 miles

Highcliffe Contender Open 1st and 2nd May - Highcliffe Contender Open first and 2nd May

Stefan Goldwater and team take National Keel Boat Championship Title! - The 2010 Club Marine NZ Keelboat Championships concluded with Stefan Goldwater and his team of Alistair Gair, Jason

Gladwell's Line: 34 America's Cup - All done by Christmas? - The 34th America's Cup got underway in Rome just over 12 hours ago. Launched not in a yacht club, not in the country of

Inflatable Life Jacket World Record Day- North America promotes safety - The Safe Boating Councils of North America are tryin to get more boaters to use life jackets on May 20

Fireball Worlds 2010 - Title won with two races to go - Two races still to be sailed in the Fireball Worlds 2010, but the title is now spoken for!

Coutts Quarter Ton Cup 2010 - Record entries expected - A record number of entries is expected for the Coutts Quarter Ton Cup 2010, hosted by the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club

Bounty Boat adventure - one near miss, one knock-down - The Talisker Bounty boat crew of four have had a terrifying near miss with a reef at night and their first knock down..

2010 Finn Open Junior and Senior European Championships - Preview - 2010 Finn Open Junior and Senior European Championships - Record entry for Finn Europeans

RORC De Guingand Bowl Race - Part of the Team GBR selection Trials - The De Guingand Bowl Race will be part of the Team GBR selection Trials

RORC North Sea Race - International fleet bound for Scheveningen - RORC North Sea race has attracted a competitive International fleet.

Aegean Yacht Rally gets under way again - The 2010 Mariner Boating Rally season gets under way in Turkey and Greece next week.

Barcelona World Race - Mirabaud teams up with Dominique Wavre - Mirabaud teams up with Dominique Wavre for Barcelona World Race 2010, Transat Jacques Vabre 2011 and Vendee Globe 2012

Inflatable Life Jacket World Record Day -Aims to make record on May 20 - BoatUS supports National Safe Boating Week effort to educate and improve safety

Women's Dinghy National Championship - Revised conditions - The conditions of Women's Dinghy National Championship have change, please read for revised edition.

Team Zoum Zouming at 2010 USODA Team Trials - Eighty percent of the optimist sailors that qualified for the World Team at the 2010 Team Trials in Houston Texas hail f

Sail the Onion Patch Series! - 20 entries and counting for the Onion Patch Series

Team Go Sail report on their last day in Hyeres - Team Go Sail are currently fourth in ISAF World Cup standings as they arrive home from Hyeres

America's Cup - Press conference in Rome - Images - Part four - America's Cup - Press conference in Rome - Images - Part four

America's Cup - Press conference in Rome - Images - Part three - America's Cup - Press conference in Rome - Images - Part three

America's Cup - Press conference in Rome - Images - Part two - America's Cup - Press conference in Rome - Images - Part two

America's Cup - Press conference in Rome - Images - Part one - America's Cup - Press conference in Rome - Images - Part one

Fairline Squadron 65 makes Asian show debut - Fairline Squadron 65 flybridge motor yacht is making her first Asian show appearance at this year's Hong Kong Boat Show

Peters & May expands Asia network - A Hong Kong agent has been appointed to Peters & May.

The Global Ocean Race 2011-12 - ATN Incorporated join as race partner - It was announced today that ATN Inc. have joined the Global Ocean Race 2011-12 as race partner

Clipper 09-10 San Francisco to Panama - Day 16 - California has a close encounter of a family kind as major squalls hit fleet

America's Cup expected to be re-energised by collaboration process - The oldest trophy in international sport: re-energised by collaboration between the Defender and the Challenger

America's Cup Media Conference - Rome - Live commentary - The media conference is underway for the 34th America's Cup in Rome - here are the details

New York-Barcelona Transoceanic Sailing Record trophy presented - The Estrella Damm crew were presented with inaugural New York-Barcelona Transoceanic Sailing Record trophy

Tunks Park upgrade allows greater access to Sydney Harbour - Boating access to Middle Harbour has been improved, thanks to a $385,000 upgrade of facilities at Tunks Park, Cammeray.

Day two of Ian Thomson's solo-sailing World Record attempt - SOS Ocean Racing departed yesterday in an effort to break the world record for sailing non-stop solo around Australia.

Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club Spring Series - The fourth race of the Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club Spring Series saw 39 dinghies racing in a gusty NNE wind

Fish frenzy for fatigued feet - This story is about skin eating fish called Garra Ruffa, which provide foot spas for tourists in Hong Kong.

Strong growth for Maritimo leads to expansion in New Zealand - Maritimo continues its aggressive international expansion with the appointment of Orams Marine in New Zealand.

Mini Pavois 2010 underway - La Rochelle start - The Mini Pavois 2010 has commenced in La Rochelle.

US Sailing interview with BMW Oracle Racing Team's John Kostecki - US Sailing was fortunate to catch up with BMW Oracle Racing Team Tactician John Kostecki

2010 Mini Pavois (Mini 6.50) La Rochelle - Gijon (return) Start images - Start images from La Rochelle of the 2010 Mini Pavois ( Mini 6.50) - La Rochelle (France) to Gijon (Spain) and return.

America's Cup: Defender and Challenger of Record to reveal plans today - BMW Oracle Racing will reveal details of the 34th America's Cup Match during a press conference in Rome on 6th May.

Bakewell-White 36, General Lee to be launched in Auckland - A new Bakewell-White 36, General Lee, has is due to be launched at Westhaven tomorrow.

2010 Podersdorf Surf World Cup - Frans on day 6 - An early morning of explosive action allowed the born and bred styler from Bonaire, Taty Frans, to claim his crown in Au

For Team Tunnicliffe an even day on day 1 in Calpe, Spain - Anna Tunnicliffe reports on her team's progress at the XII International Women's Match Race Criterium.

ValenciaSailing talks to Knut Frostad, CEO of the Volvo Ocean Race - Leading European sailing website, www.valenciasailing.com have published an outstanding interview with Knut Frostad, CEO

President of MOP addresses spill fears - MOP president speaks about potentially disastrous effects of the spill in Louisiana.

Shipyard Shindig invites Public to rarely accessible historic property - Saturday, May 22nd from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM marks the celebration of the Heart of Oak Benefit

Platu 25 Alpen Cup - Everything set to go! - Everything is ready in Attersee for the first leg of the Platu 25 Alpen Cup, starting next Saturday.

Sanctuary Cove Show reflects economic upswing - The 2010 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show has seen an increase in exhibitor numbers.

TEAMORGIN continues tradition with Salthouse Boatbuilders - When the Audi MedCup fleet crosses the start line for the first event most eyes will be on the performance of TEAMORIGIN

Chicago Match Race Center - World Champions to help train CMRC members - Two former ISAF match-racing Champions to help train CMRC members in Chicago.

Cruising boaters could find tax bills under the welcome mat - Revenue-hungry States go after visiting boaters

Royal Yachting Association - New online CEVNI test goes live - CEVNI tests now being completed online through the Royal Yachting Association.

Youth and Sports Minister announces dynamic elite sailing programme - ISAF World Match Racing Tour supports government's move to roll out new programme for amateur sailors

2010 Snipe Nationals information - 2010 Snipe Nationals to be held at the Severn Sailing Association.

Etchells South Coast Championships 2010 - Razmilovic's day - Against that back drop it was always likely to be a tough weekend of boat racing and new sails were seen being measured

J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race-No boat, no problem - You don't have to own a boat to compete in Britain's favourite yacht race

With 25 days to go, RS Feva joins the championship centurions! - RS Feva hits the 100th entry mark!

Grand Prix Germany 2010 - Top Dragon sailors have already registered - Fifth Dragon Grand Prix Germany to support World Childhood Foundation.

Clipper 09-10 San Francisco to Panama - Day 15 - Fishing line fouls Cape Breton Island as the yachts get a fly past from US Navy

Ten teams front for Louis Vuitton Trophy at La Maddalena, Sardinia - Ten Teams, Five Rounds, One Winner as the Louis Vuitton Trophy comes to La Maddalena, Sardinia

Hong Kong Maritime Museum celebrates seafaring - One of the hidden attractions of Hong Kong is the Hong Kong Maritime Museum in Stanley.

Simpson Marine rising with the fortunes of China - After 25 years in Hong Kong and Asia, Mike Simpson has grown his company to become the largest yacht broker and dealer i

SOS Ocean Racing - The Beginning - SOS Ocean Racing is about raising awareness of the damage plastic bags do to our environment.

Jessica Watson: Keeping the Record Straight - Jessica Watson will will not have taken Jesse Martin's round-world record from him.

RC 44 Austria Cup - Sea Dubai put on a show to be proud of - No racing the previous day and only four races at the helm of Sea Dubai, Harm Muller Spreer and the team put on a show

Tasmania's best women sailors lining up on River Derwent - Two young national sailing champions will be among many of Tasmania's best women sailors competing

2010 Sail Mooloolaba championship - Twelve SB3 crews accept NOR - Sunshine Coast sailing clubs enthusiastically combined their resources for 2010 Sail Mooloolaba championship

Maritimo acquires Mustang Marine? - Queensland Gold Coast waterfront buzzing with gossip.

XII International Women's Match Race Criterion - Team Tunnicliffe - team Tunnicliffe arrive in Calpe to prepare for the XII International Women's Match Race Criterion

Sail Port Stephens-Do a 5 minute survey to assist the Regatta's growth - Five minutes of your time will go a long way to helping the Sail Port Stephens Organising Committee prepare for 2011.

Caribbean Challenge 2010 - Champagne sailing for all involved - Perfect weather in Antigua for the Asprey Swan Caribbean Challenge trophy at Antigua Sailing Week

Have you booked your Hamilton Island Audi Race Week accommodation? - Have you booked your Hamilton Island Audi Race Week accommodation? Several great options to choose from. Ranging from

2010 Fireball Worlds - Two more bullets for Howarth and Townend - Howarth and Townend take two more bullets as fellow Brits inch closer still

Semaine Olympique Francaise - Sara Winther's final report - Sara Winther's final report from Hyeres, France on the ISAF World Cup.

How big is a Finn sailor? - Survey carried out by the Finn Class Association produces results that make for interesting reading.

Australian Melges 24 Championships 2010 - Day one - Sunny Queensland produces rain on day one of the Australian Melges 24 Championships.

Audi MedCup - A season long battle of Olympic proportions - The battle is on for TP52 Series and GP42 Series crews to be absolutely in the best possible shape

RC 44 Austria Cup - Only three points separate the top two! - A meagre three points separates the top two teams in the RC 44 Austria Cup.

Good sunglasses for sailing - more important than you think - Not wearing the right sunglasses can make you vulnerable to many diseases of the eye due to UV levels.

Mackinac Memories - 'Respite' - David Bannister describes his time on Respite during the Mackinac

Tweed Bar damages VMR vessel during yacht rescue - A rescue vessel trying to negotiate the Tweed River bar has been damaged during the rescue of a yacht.

Fireball Worlds 2010 - Britain's Howarth and Townend lead - results - Chips Howarth and Vyv Townend (GBR) continue to lead the 2010 Fireball Worlds after day two of racing.

British Keelboat Academy Squad set to take on J80 National talent - British Keelboat Academy Squad go head-to-head with UK's best J80 sailors

Elvstrom Zellerbach Regatta - Day two - Lessons learned for Steve Bodner at Elvstrom Zellerbach Regatta.

The 2010 Podersdorf Surf World Cup - PWA interviews five stars - PWA interviews Broeckhoven, Offringa, Scheffers, Rossmeier and Akgazciyan.

US Navy to trial new Mobilarm VHF Personal Locator Beacon - US Navy are to begin using Mobilarm VHF Personal Locator Beacons.

Chichester Open - Hot summer-style weather bookends damp spell - Brilliant race management got all four planned races in comfortably for the 27 boats on the line.

RS Feva Open at Emsworth - Weather doesn't dampen spirits - It was looking good, wind had gone north, and some rain came through, but not enough to dampen spirits.

Royal Ocean Racing Club - Cervantes Trophy Race - Variations in wind strength gives Cervantes Trophy competitors a lot to think about.

Royal Yachting Association-Battle ground set for Twiname Championships - Rutland Sailing Club to host 24th RYA Eric Twiname Championships

The Westward Cup Regatta preview - Glamour and history combined - Big Class Classics return to Cowes - This event marks the start of the revival of Big Class classic yacht racing

Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association - Three major events coming up - The East Coast plays host to three major Championships over the next two months.

Top of the Gulf Regatta 2010 - handing out the silverware - Closing night at the Top of the Gulf Regatta, time to put on the dancing shoes and the sharp suit

Clipper 09-10 San Francisco to Panama - Day 14 - Light winds compress fleet and shuffle the pack as California has a close encounter with fishing nets

World speed record holder l'Hydroptere relaunched in Lorient. - l'Hydroptere has been relaunched in Lorient (FRA,56) at Eric Tabarly Sailing City

SOS Ocean Racing to depart 10am May 5th (Tomorrow) - All the preparations onboard Save Our Seas Ocean Racing are done. The food is loaded and it is time to go.

Second's out for PUMA's Ken Read in Volvo Ocean Race + Video (x2) - The goal is to build a team not only of great sailors but of friends. I think people perform better when they enjoy what

Top of the Gulf Regatta 2010 - down to the wire on the last day - It all came down to the last race for the IRC Racing class today, with Evolution Racing and Ichi Ban duking it out

2010 Podersdorf Surf World Cup - PWA interviews Van Der Eyken and Rowe - The PWA gets the scoop on fresh faces to the tour - Van Der Eyken and Rowe

30th Annual Wide Bay Water Bay Trailable Yacht Race - 172 Trailable Yachts in Hervey Bay Sailing Club's 30th Annual Bay to Bay trailable yacht event

Action aplenty at North Sails Pied Piper Nationals Championships - The 2010 North Sails Pied Piper Nationals were held by Buckland's Beach Yacht Club on the second and third of May, 2010.

The Normandy Channel Race - The creation of a new sailing drive - The Normandy Channel Race, synonymous with the creation of a new sailing drive in Normandy

AIMEX Awards applications flow in - Entries in the 2010 Australian Marine Industry Export Awards will exceed that of 2009, says AIMEX.

Inter-Collegiate Sailing Championships dominated by East Coast schools - College Sailing Competition dominated by East Coast schools

Thai Sailing Star Noppakao Poonpat Reigns Supreme in Pattaya - Thai Optimist Nationals finish at Top of the Gulf

Deadline for AIMEX Awards approaches - May 14 is the deadline for entries into this year's Export Awards.

Sanctuary Cove hub of marine business and entertainment - Sanctuary Cove's vibrant waterfront Marine Village offers plenty of entertainment options during this year's Show.

2010 Melges 24 Australian Championships - A family affair - Preparations are well under-way for the 2010 Melges 24 Australian Championships.

BP hires locals boats to assist in Gulf clean up - British Petroleum has hired 500 civilian boats to help in the clean up operations in the Gulf of Mexico.

ISS seeks nominations for Awards - The International Superyacht Society (ISS) is seeking nominations from the yachting industry and yachting public for its

EPA launches site for oil spill information - US Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson concluded her tour of areas that could be impacted by t

Forgetting the Blackberry - sailing in the British Virgins - He arrived looking ready for island life in the British Virgins, but he hadn't had a holiday in six years

British Super-Maxi in New York for attempt on Transatlantic record - ICAP Leopard, prepares to launch her assault upon the west-to-east monohull transatlantic sailing record.

America's Cup teams to race at Cowes week 2010 - The 1851 Cup - Two America's Cup teams to take part.

RC 44 Austria Cup - No wind brings RC 44 Championships to a halt - Four teams remain separated by three points as day two brings no wind.

The Association of Big Class classic sailing yachts is founded - Big Class Association formed as a result of discussions between owners and captains.

Regates Royales - Trophee Panerai - Jurg Kaufmann exhibits in Cannes - "It is a very modern and audacious shot for a sailing event, welcoming boats of all ages."

2010 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series - No stopping Bliksem - With tactician Jeremy Wilmot, Bliksem knows but only one word: victory.

Whittington man jailed for abalone theft - Court demonstrates seriousness of abalone theft.

Top of the Gulf 2010 - another day, another breeze. - More bright sunshine (but we expected that) and a generous capful of breeze - to delight the Race Officer

The 2010 Podersdorf Surf World Cup - PWA stars entertain the masses - Broeckhoven and Taty amongst the PWA stars entertaining crazy Austrian fans.

New speed limit for The Spit in New South Wales - Speed limit reduced for The Spit after safety concerns.

Top of the Gulf Regatta, bobbing around with the Oppies - Amazing. Dozens - no, hundreds! 129 to be exact - of little boats bobbing about all over the place

British Teams Dominate Day 1 of Fireball Worlds - The leaderboard was filled with teams from Great Britain on day 1 of the 2010 Fireball World Championships.

Gold Coast Hong Kong Boat Show anticipates interest from China - The Gold Coast Boat Show Hong Kong, 7-9 May, will showcase 55 yachts to the value of US$65m.

Bennett to relive the 33rd America's Cup at RNZYS luncheon - The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron is staging a luncheon on 28 May, to relive the 33rd America's Cup.

Images from Elvstrom Zellerbach Regatta - San Francisco - Day 1 - The Elvstrom Zellerbach Regatta includes Finn, 29er, Laser, and Laser Radial classes in conjunction with the Formula Win

Clipper 09-10 San Francisco to Panama - Day 13 - Lack of wind puts the brakes on Clipper 09-10 fleet as Mother Nature puts on spectacular light show

America's Cup: TEAMORIGIN and BMW ORACLE Racing to sail at Cowes - Britain's America's Cup team, TEAMORIGIN, is to race the US team BMW ORACLE Racing during Cowes Week (starts 31st July 2

SLAM Kiwi Match Begin 2010 Campaign - Kiwi Match, a New Zealand match racing team with the support of SLAM, are about to embark on their 2010 campaign.

British Sea Cadet falls from Tallship Rigging - Around 8:30pm on Sunday night, Britain's Solent Coastguard received a 'Mayday' call from the Training Ship (TS) 'Royalis

Spectacular Racing For St FYC 2010 Elvstrom Zellerbach Regatta - The St Francis Yacht Clup 2010 Elvstrom Zellerbach Regatta was sailed in spectacular weather on SF Bay this weekend.

San Diego Yacht Club's Yachting Cup - the wrap - Nearly 100 keelboats and over 700 sailors participated in San Diego Yacht Club's Yachting Cup this weekend

Krystal Weir jumps back into the Laser Radial for London - I am proud to be named as one of the athletes representing Australia in 2010.

RC 44 Austria Cup - Four races for Sea Dubai - Sea Dubai complete four races in the RC 44 Austria Cup.

Melbourne Two Handed - Don't ya just hate it... - ... when everyone talks it up a treat and then the cold front arrives and then disappears