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Brisbane to Gladstone - Marcus Blackmore's Hooligan wins on handicap - Former Queenslander Marcus Blackmore steered his TP52 Hooligan to victory in QantasLink Brisbane to Gladstone race.

Crac-A-Jac wins in two-handed Auckland to Tauranga Race 2011 - Edwin ticks off yet another successful race with podium finish. The RNZYS YTP member proved to have for what it takes.

3.7 Nationals Day 3: Champion's mast topples on final day - Derek Scott has won the 2011 3.7 Class Nationals, but not without some drama.

Toyota Optimist Nationals: Consistency pays on Day 4 - Racing has just concluded on the fourth day of the 2011 Toyota Optimist Nationals

Sturrocks Balmain Closing Down Sale - up to 75% off - Evan Sturrock is closing the Balmain store next Sunday May 1st. With closing specials of up to 75% off get there now.

Semaine Olympique Francais - Olympic champion Tessa Parkinson returns - Olympic champion Tessa Parkinson will be returning to the 470 class at the Semaine Olympique Francais.

CYCA Cruising Event - 'Shooting Stars and Flying Fish' - CYCA event 24th May: Nancy Knudsen and Ted Nobbs talk about journey and book 'Shooting Starts and Flying Fish'.

Sailing with Eye Candy: Monastir to Malta - Andrew and Clare Payne, after a break for the winter, are back on their sailing yacht Eye Candy in the Mediterranean

Mediterraneans lead Manche and Atlantic at 420 CIMA at Martigues - Mediterraneans lead Manche and Atlantic in 420 CIMA Qualifying Series at Martigues

Crew rescued just in time from burning boat - 2 crew have been rescued this week from a yacht, Toucan Tango, which caught fire and sank off Brighton Marina in the UK

Massive Mandurah - The Mandurah Easter Regatta kicked off today on a boisterous Comet Bay.

Rally yachts head for Bali - The visit Indonesia Fremantle to Bali Rally Fleet got under way at noon today.

Brisbane to Gladstone - Hooligan leads but threatened - The race clock ticked against the big boats when the trade wind freshened in the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race.

Semaine Olympique Francaise - Excitement rises - Bad weather plagued Hyeres on the last day of registration and equipment inspection for the Semaine Olympique Francaise.

Barcelona World Race - Exciting finish of Forum Maritim Catala + video - Yesterday at 21 hours, 17 minutes and 24 seconds, Forum Maritim Catala finished the Barcelona World Race.

Semaine Olympique Francais - A challenge for Team GBR - Team GBR will face their toughest test of the year to date when the Semaine Olympique Francais gets underway in Hyeres.

Australian Three Peaks Race 2011: Peccadillo smashes Coles Bay record - Australian Three Peaks Race second sailing leg record has been smashed tonight by Victorian catamaran Peccadillo

Images of Wakatere: Pleased to be ashore after a long day - Photographer Christine Hansen took these images as the fleet in the 2011 Toyota Optimist Nationals came ashore after a l

Australian Three Peaks Race 2011 Peccadillo on course to break record - Australian Three Peaks Race 2011, Peccadillo this evening is on course to break the record for the second sailing leg

Cadet Inland Championships 2011 day one - Noble Marine Cadet Inland Championships first day racing saw numerous failed attempts at starting due to lack of wind

3.7 National Champs: A tricky second day at Manly - The 3.7 National Champs are underway at Manly Sailing Club, here is the update after the second day of racing.

Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race -Lahana line honours - Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race skipper Peter Millard and his crew overcame a slow start to a line honours win

'Unsinkable: A Young Woman's Courageous Battle on the High Seas - Abby Sunderland's just released book is called 'Unsinkable: A Young Woman's Courageous Battle on the High Seas.'

2011 Toyota Optimist NZ Nationals - Race Day 3 Report - New Zealand has reclaimed the top positions at the end of racing on the third day of the National Championship.

Images from Wakatere: Day 3 of 2011 Toyota Optimist Nationals - Sail-World was on the water this afternoon for the 2011 Toyota Optimist Nationals and captured the action

Toyota Optimist Nationals: Lighter seabreezes shuffle the top on Day 3 - Racing is continuing on the third day in the 2011 Toyota nationals being sailed at Auckland's Wakatere Boating Club

FreeFire takes Line Honours in San Fernando Race 2011 - A race of two halves, upwind and very lumpy to start with, which was tough on the crew

Laura Dekker, 15-year-old solo sailor, takes on the Pacific - Laura Dekker, 15-year-old Dutch sailor on her way round the world, is now out to conquer the Pacific Ocean

Australian Three Peaks Race - Peccadillo dashes away on day two - Peccadillo, skippered by Charles Meredith, has broken away from the fleet in the Australian Three Peaks Race.

European yacht transport comes of age - If you need your boat transported in the Europe area, there's a yacht transportation service that might just be suitable

Top of the Gulf - now the 'largest annual sailing event in Thailand' - 251 boats and over 500 sailors of 30 nationalities will race over three courses

Mapfre PalmaVela day two - Audi Azzurra in TP52,Alegre in Maxi, Magic Carpet 2 in Maxi Wally, and Pace in IRC were today's winners in the PalmaVela

Dee Caffari stays busy - Dee Caffari has had a very busy ten days.

RORC Easter Challenge - More images by Rick Tomlinson - RORC Easter Challenge images from photographer Rick Tomlinson.

RORC Easter Challenge day one images by Rick Tomlinson - RORC Easter Challenge images from day one racing from photographer Rick Tomlinson

Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race tests patience and skill - Peter Millard's 30m maxi sloop Lahana hardly made a ripple on the relatively calm ocean today.

Australian Three Peaks Race defending champion Whistler loses rudder - Defending Australian Three Peaks champion Whistler lost her rudder off Bridport late this evening

San Fernando Race 2011 - frustrated by light winds - Dr Y K Szeto's Cutting Edge had the best 10 hours, covering 38nm

Brisbane to Gladstone start images - Brisbane to Gladstone start images of Brindabella.

Emirates Team NZ's America's Cup challenge boosts marine industry - The announcement that Team New Zealand will challenge for the America's Cup in 2013, has led to a surge in optimism in m

New jet ski laws welcomed by industry and Marine Qld - Jet ski operators on the Gold Coast are relieved new laws will not make customers wear protective helmets.

Optimist Nationals: Early starts hit Championship favourites - The second day of racing has concluded in the Toyota Optimist Championships being sailed at Auckland's Narrow Neck beach

Australian Three Peaks Race 2011 starts off at a cracking pace - Australian Three Peaks Race sees the Victorian catamaran Peccadillo setting a cracking pace this evening

Australian and Asia-Pacific Access Class Championships start today - Australian and Asia-Pacific Access Class Championships commence today

Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race intensity - The Brisbane to Gladstone race fleet anxiously watched the storm clouds gather on the horizon

US 18 Footers League to build in size and skill - The newly formed US 18 Footers League is hoping to become the central clearinghouse for 18' sailing in the US

Scott leads 3.7 Nationals at Manly, after Day 1 - Good Friday April 22nd. At the end of racing today Derek Scott was leading the competition ahead of Rhys Johnson

2011 3.7 Nationals Day Day One - Good Friday April 22nd. At the end of racing today Derek Scott was leading the competition ahead of Rhys Johnson

Bob Fisher celebrates his 21st birthday, again and again ... - Doyen of the sailing media, Bob Fisher was sixty something or other, this week - more from the SINS gallery

'Save me save my dog': but rescued yachtsman calls it a day - British sailor refused to leave his dog when he was dismasted and the engine damaged near the Canary Islands

Brisbane to Gladstone soft start - Sailors were on deck trying to generate boat speed as the 45 yacht fleet slowly sailed towards the first rounding mark

Barcelona World Race - Hugo Boss across finish line - Hugo Boss crossed the finish line during the early hours of a breezy night to fnish seventh in the Barcelona World Race.

Velux 5 Oceans - Chris Stanmore Major finish line drama - British first-timer in the Velux 5 Oceans Chris Stanmore-Major has arrived in Charleston, South Carolina.

Raja Muda #22 - put it in your diary! - The Notice of Race is now issued and available for download

The Coronation Cup, Top of The Gulf Regatta 2011, Pattaya - The Coronation Cup started in 1996 when the fleet of Platus was based in Hua Hin.

Olympic Games Sailing. Keen to be there? Latest news - Keen to be at the Olympic Games Sailing? Read on...

ISAF Nation's Cup - Qatar to host Asian Regional Final - Qatar will be the host nation for the ISAF Nations Cup Asian Regional Final from 15-21 May at Doha Sailing Club.

IMO pleads with ISAF to keep cruising sailors away from Somali waters - Recent Somali piracy incidents, murder and kidnapping of cruising sailors has prompted more action by the IMO

Soling World Championship preview - Soling Audi World Championship - Chiemsee is one of the world's most unpredictable places to sail.

America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ score top international design talent - It is clear that Emirates Team NZ have put together a very formidable America's Cup Challenge design team

Garda Optimist Meeting day one + images - The first day of the 29th Garda Optimist Meeting was eventful with sun, wind and three legs completed.

ADOR strengthen record-breaking intercontinental race outfit - Seven nationalities from five continents line up to push for Volvo Ocean Race honours

Gulf Craft sells superyacht Majesty 88 at Singapore Yacht Show - Gulf Craft has announced the first sale of a Majesty 88 as a result of its major presence at the Singapore Yacht Show.

San Fernando Race 2011 - FreeFire still leads - Xena, Strewth and EFG Mandrake are currently the boats giving FreeFire a run for her money

Semaine Olympique Francaise - Record participation in Hyeres - Sailors aspiring for a spot in London are converging on Hyeres, host of the famous 'Semaine Olympique Francaise'.

Antigua Sailing Week - Just a few days to go - With just a few days to go until the 44th Antigua Sailing Week, English and Falmouth Harbour are filling up with yachts.

PalmaVela Regatta - Triple wins for Audi Azzurra - The new Audi Azzurra Sailing Team enjoyed a triumphant and convincing debut in today's races in the PalmaVela regatta.

Brisbane to Gladstone - The weather god hasn't responded - Old Huey the ocean racing sailors weather god has not responded to the call from the Brisbane to Gladstone yacht race.

America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ pick up Alinghi sponsor for campaign - Grant Dalton was able to announce coffee maker, Nespresso as the fifth premium level sponsor for the 34th America's Cup

Mapfre PalmaVela - Audi Azzurra Sailing Team lead - The start gun of the Mapfre PalmaVela was fired today in the bay of Palmain with easterly winds of 14 to 16 knots.

Barcelona World Race - Hugo Boss and FMC into the wind - Hugo Boss was making steady progress this afternoon with less than 100 miles to the finish of the Barcelona World Race.

Transatlantic Race 2011 fleet finalized - Newport Harbor will see the Transatlantic Race 2011 get underway when the fleet sets sail in late June.

Lewmar Safety Notice - On 5 March 2011, an accident occurred aboard a 2006 Amel 54 in Jolly Harbour Marina, Antigua

Artemis Racing AC45 training in Auckland - Artemis Racing team update from Helmsman Terry Hutchinson

RS Feva class adopted by Malta - Malta has become the latest country to launch the RS Feva class

Volvo Ocean Race team Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing crew additions - Volvo Ocean Race team Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing today announced its latest additions to the crew.

Volvo Ocean Race team Groupama joined by solo sailor Thomas Coville - Sodebo skipper Thomas Coville is to contest the race aboard Groupama 4, with Franck Cammas

America's Cup: Grant Dalton on the state of the Kiwi Cup play + Video - Emirates Team New Zealand CEO, Grant Dalton spoke with Sail-World's NZ Editor after the sponsorship announcement

Don't be the catch of the day this Easter long weekend - NSW Primary Industries Minister, Katrina Hodgkinson, is reminding fishers across the State to grab a fishing licence

Australian 23rd Three Peaks Race debut from Peter Allan - Australian 23rd Three Peaks Race skipper Peter Allan will make his debut today at Beauty Point

RORC Easter Challenge Training - Summer looks set to come early as the RORC 2011 season opener gets underway on the Solent this Friday

National Climate Change Action Plan for Fisheries and Aquaculture - The National Climate Change Action Plan for Fisheries and Aquaculture has been endorsed by the NRMMC

Young Alex Rice is new Oman Open Laser Champion - The Volvo 2011 RAHBC Oman Open Championship for Lasers was sailed last weekend.

Race Day 1 of the 2011 Toyota Optimist NZ Nationals - Day 1 of the NZ Toyota Opti Nationals at Wakatere BC in Auckland began with balmy summer conditions and no wind.

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

Mistral Championship Regatta 2011, held 16th & 17th April 2011 - Mistral Championships for 2011 won for the fourth sucessive year by Andrew Stone and Mitchel ford, with fleet newcomers

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.

New RC44 for Team Aqua - It will be a special occasion for Team Aqua when the next round of the RC44 Championship Tour 2011 gets underway.

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.

Evolution Sails helps Virago take first at St. Barth's Bucket - Congratulations to the crew of Virago for their spectacular performance at the 25th St. Barth's Bucket!

Puma Ocean Racing announce Volvo Ocean Race Media Crew member - Puma Ocean Racing completes their team with Arden Oksanen as the Media Crew Member (MCM) role

Platu 25 Alpen Cup - Everything is ready - From the 29th of April to the first of May, the First Act of the Alpen Cup will take place in Malcesine on the Garda Lak

Mapfre PalmaVela set - 2011 edition of the Mapfre PalmaVela regatta starts Thursday.

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.

Semaine Olympique Francaise - Team AlphaGraphics in Hyeres, France - With three ISAF World Cup events behind them, Team AlphaGraphics is in Hyeres, France this week for the next ISAF event.

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

Woody Marine 17M Pilot Project nears completion - Woody Marine 17M Pilot Project Nears Completion

Maritimo strengthens US presence - Maritimo cruisers to grace the waters of Lake Michigan.

Finn Inland Championships 2011 - UK Finn Inland Championships JM Finn Gold Cup Qualifier series got off to a fantastic start with over 30 boats competing

Rainier Cup Regatta 2011 recap and results - Rainier Cup Regatta 2011 was held in Cascade Locks, Oregon over the weekend of April 17th-18th.

Gold Coaster Troy Marland set for Taree - Taree Aquatic Club to honour fallen friends at Easter meeting

British Powerboat festival 2011 quality entertainment - British Powerboat Festival 2011 is taking place at Cowes, Isle of Wight, over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

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

'Blazen' was too aptly named - Noel Griffin facing skin grafts, but expec ted to make a full recovery after on-board fire during Southern 80 ski race.

Operation Safe Speed on the water this Easter - Speed will be the focus of the NSW Maritime safety campaign over the Easter long weekend

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

Planning well advanced for Sydney International Boat Show - The 2011 Sydney International Boat Show could well emerge as one of the greatest in ther show's 44-year history.

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.

Spring lines and their magic capabilities - Manoeuvring in close quarters can sometimes frighten an ocean sailor more than an approaching gale, but not with springs

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.

Oakcliff Sailing Center's Team Quaglio sweeps ABC qualifiers - Oakcliff Sailing Center's Mike Quaglio, Kyra Quaglio, and Mike Tolsma won US Sailing's ABC Qualifiers this past weekend.

RS400 Grand Prix at Royal Windermere - Royal Windermere Yacht Club hosted the Gul Grand Prix and Northern Tour Event in the shadow of terrible weather.

Emirati stars ready for first competitive race - in Hong Kong - Adil and Butti to contest San Fernando Race as part of gruelling training programme

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.

Sailors for World Ocean Day - join an event or make your own - Calling all sailors:June 8th of every year marks the official, United Nations-recognized celebration of World Oceans Day

Falling skies and active hurricanes - Keeping American boaters aware of the need to make early preparations for the upcoming hurricane season is a tough job.

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.

Lewmar appoints Rob Crowe as Aftermarket Sales Manager - Lewmar Marine has appointed Havant UK based Rob Crowe in the role of Aftermarket Sales Manager.

RYA holds 'Girls 4 Gold' skiff training weekend - The RYA has two weekends for girls 17 and older that have wondered what Olympic classes sailing is all about.

LaserPerformance and the renewal of the Laser Pico - The Laser Pico is considered by many to be the best boat to introduce new sailors to the sport.

Singapore Yacht Show - Bright future for regional industry - More than 3,000 visitors from all over South East Asia enjoyed a three-day presentation at the Singapore Yacht Show.

The Blue Mile Race for the Environment expands across UK - The Blue Mile - Race for the Environment is a designed to engage people actively with our water environment.

Elvstrom/Zellerbach Regatta 2011 update from USA 4 - Elvstrom/Zellerbach regatta 2011 update from USA 4 Windsurfing National Champion Steve Bodner

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

Round the Island Race 2011 win a chance to fire starting signal - Round the Island Race 2011 takes place on Saturday 25th June. The 80th Anniversary Race starts and finishes in Cowes, I

New Race Officers Pack from Tacktick - Wireless marine electronics experts, Tacktick, have launched a new Race Officers Pack

Tacktick launch Coach Boat Pack - Wireless marine electronics experts, Tacktick, have launched an innovative new Coach Boat Pack

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

Warsash Spring Series and Spring Championship images - Warsash Spring Series day six and Spring Championship day four sailing images from Warsash Sailing Club

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'

Warsash Spring Series and Spring Championship 2011 final - Warsash Spring Series and Spring Championship final weekend took place on 16th/17th April

Offshore Powerboats: Final countdown to Capital Thunder - The eighth and final round of the Rayglass New Zealand Offshore Powerboat Racing Series takes place on Saturday 23rd Apr

Top 10 check list for Easter boating safety from Marine Rescue NSW - Easter is always busy on the water and this extra long Easter and Anzac Day weekend could be even busier than ever

Big marine parks 'save money and oceans' - Big marine protected areas (MPAs) are cheaper to manage per hectare than small ones a new study has found

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'

Violent Somali piracy at an all-time high - Not only cruising sailors are alarmed by the new piracy violence. There are more murders than ever of commercial seamen

Waka Racing: Top Racing at the Young 88 Nationals - Waka Racing has just completed two days of highly competitive, action packed racing at the Young 88 Nationals.

Alleged Pirate Chief captured by US - Alleged pirate chief, Mohammad Saaili Shibinis faces charges in the US for his role in a yacht hijacking in February.

Local knowledge helps team to victory at World Sailfish Championships - Organisers rate 2011 World Sailfish Championships as the best ever.

Artist, Guy Harvey supports Circle Hook Symposium in Miami - Guy Harvey has offered his artistic talent and funding in support of the upcoming Circle Hook Symposium, May 4-6, Miami.

China (Shanghai) International Boat Show 2011 - CIBS -A success no matter how you measure it

Scientists join forces to investigate marine 'heatwave' - An unprecedented marine 'heatwave' along the Western Australian coastline will come under the spotlight next month.

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

Customer demand for digital surpasses print - Advertisers are flocking to digital, aware their most active consumers are using the Internet as their preferred medium.

National Windsurfing Week get involved - There are just two more weeks until the start of National Windsurfing Week 2011.

$US1m Q-Sub proves planing and portability are possible - Visitors to the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show will marvel at the Q-Sub, to be unveiled at the show in mid-May.

Solo Round the Island race abandoned - 35 yachts were on the line Saturday 09.30 for the sixth Solo Round the Island setting off.

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.

Firefly Elizabeth Cup at Tamesis - Tamesis hosted the Elizabeth Cup which is one of the oldest trophies on the Firefly Circuit.

Warning to anglers - Do the right thing - Anglers are warned to obey fishing regulations during the coming holiday season.

Luxury super-boat and super-car package wows Monaco - Barracuda Yacht Design has launched the 'Carreira C1' with Identity Cars new 'Identity Y2' supercar prototype in Monaco.

New C200 Pocket Rocket from Pursuit Boats - The C200 Pocket Rocket is the first model in a new inshore series from Pursuit Boats.

National Australia Bank Top Dog Trophy Series - HKRNVR Memorial Vase - Taken together with the results from Lipton Trophy, the Zoke Around The Island Race and Tomes Cup

Bandanyah's feisty crossing of the Great Australian Bight - The Binders, circumnavigating Australia on Banyandah, have just completed a feisty crossing from Albany to Portland.

Welcome to San Fernando - essential information for sailors - Essential information for arriving, and departing, sailors

Historic Steam Tug Forceful docked at BSE Maritime Solutions - The historic 86 year old steam tug 'Forceful' is docked on the 2500 tonne slipway at BSE Maritime Solutions Brisbane.

San Fernado Race 2011 under starter's orders - The 2011 San Fernando Race will get underway at 1210hrs on Wednesday 20 April,

Velux 5 Oceans skipper Van Liew's grand welcome - It has been a grueling eight months for American solo sailor Brad Van Liew in the Velux 5 Oceans.

Boaters: Keep your butts out of the water! - BoatUS Foundation says 43 marinas in the 2010 Cigarette Litter Prevention Program saw a 63% drop in cigarette litter.

Farewell party for the Fremantle to Bali Yacht Rally - Fremantle to Bali Yacht Rally will depart the Fremantle Sailing Club Sat April 23, and there's a public farewell party!

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.

Korean International Boat Show 2011 - all sold out - Australia is currently leading the field to take advantage of this new market.

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

Sailor Joanne Abbott to win Syl Apps Special Achievement Award - Sailor Joanne Abbott to win Syl Apps Special Achievement Award

Pan American Games - US Sailing's OSC nominates team - US Sailing's Olympic Sailing Committee has nominated 16 sailors to compete at the Pan American Games in Guadalajara.

Olympians undefeated record remains intact - Holland-based sailor Darren Bundock and crewmate Jeroen van Leeuwen have kept intact their extraordinary undefeated run.

Dean's Diary: Extreme 40's in Qingdao - Dean Barker reports for Nexus - Dean Barker, Director of Kiwi Yachting Consultants Nexus AB, reports from Qingdao on the recently concluded Extreme40's

American sailors keep their butts out of the water - American boaters are keeping their butts out of the water - and not the kind in swim trunks.

Cowes Week 2011 numbers up - A variety of local and intenational competitors will turn out to enjoy racing at this year's Cowes Week.

Velux 5 Oceans skipper Brad Van Liew close to victory - Brad Van Liew is under 200 miles off the coast of Charleston and is predicted to finish the Velux 5 Oceans Race tomorrow

Keep your butts out of the water - Boaters are keeping their butts out of the water - and we're not talking about the kind in swim trunks.

RS Tera World Championships - 100 days to Denmark - The RS Tera Worlds in Aabenraa, Denmark are now only 100 days away.

14th 'Mauro Ravenna' Karujet win to Teddy Pons - Teddy Pons from France was crowned winner of the 14th edition of the Karujet run in memory of the late Mauro Ravenna.

Brisbane to Gladstone challenging weather for big boats - Weather forecasters are predicting a light head wind start to the 63rd Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race.

Action packed activities at 23rd Sanctuary Cove Show - Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is set to dazzle with both marine and entertainment stars in the May event.

ISAF Sailing World Cup Series heads to Hyeres, France - The Semaine Olympique Francaise from 22-29 April, will be the fourth event of the ISAF Sailing World Cup series.

Les Voiles de St. Barth 2012 - The organizing team is already hard at work focusing on Les Voiles de St. Barth 2012.

Sailtech dominates Queensland Championship - The 18 foot skiff revival in Brisbane continues with Sailtech winning the 2011 Queensland Championship.

Charleston Race Week - Day three Melges 24 images - Joy Dunigan shares a gallery of images with us from Melges 24 racing on day three at Charleston Race Week.

Charleston Race Week - Day three Audi Melges 20 images - Joy Dunigan shares a gallery of images with us from Audi Melges 20 racing on day three at Charleston Race Week.

National Windsurfing Week 2011 - Dust off your kit and get involved - National Windsurfing Week 2011 is running from the 1st to 8th May, at various locations throughout the UK

Barcelona World Race skippers keen to cross finish line - Barcelona World Race duos on Hugo Boss and on Forum Maritim Catala are keen to cross the finish line later this week

Flash Gordon too slippery in Harken Young 88 Nationals - William Tiller has skippered Flash Gordon to victory in the prestigious Harken Young 88 National Championships

New Green Blue Award for Environmental Excellence nominations open - The Green Blue is looking for nominations for their new Award for Environmental Excellence

RYA offers members exclusive discounts when travelling with SeaFrance - RYA members can now take advantage of a great new offer on SeaFrance's super June short breaks

Royal Southern Open Motor Boat Weekend packed with fun - Royal Southern's Open Motor Boat Weekend is being held in Hamble during the 27th to 29th May 2011

Ocean warming detrimental to inshore fish species - The findings of a study indicate negative effects on the growth of the banded morwong

Club Marine Series 2010-11 hailed as huge success - Melbourne's just completed 2010-11 Club Marine Series has been hailed a huge success by Victoria's top sailors... .

Charleston Race Week finishing touches - An earlier start time for the final day of Charleston Race Week saw frantic preparations across marina this morning.

Charleston Race Week - Successful Melges 20 Kiss defense - Congratulations are in order for defending Charleston Race Week Melges 20 champion Michael Kiss on Bacio.

Charleston Race Week Melges 24 champion crowned - A big congratulations to Kristen Lane, Melges 24 Charleston Race Week 2011 Champion!

China (Shanghai) International Boat Show Charity Regatta 2011 - All those assisting in the running of the regatta made no charge or deduction for their part in helping run the event.

12th Annual Jackson Cup at Boston Yacht Club + Video - Marblehead's, Boston Yacht Club played host to seven racing teams this weekend for their 12th annual Jackson Cup.

Extreme Sailing Series - Alinghi fifth - Things didn't go quite according to plan for Alinghi in the final day of Act 2 of the Extreme Sailing Series in Qingdao.

Doyle Stratis wins at Young 88 NZ Nationals + Results - Doyle Stratis sails finished first overall in the Young 88 2011Nationals.

Brisbane to Gladstone race for line honours - During Easter Weekend the crew of Brindabella will contest the 308n/ml QantasLink Brisbane to Gladstone race.

Newport to Ensenada winners and trophies - What's harder to win: an America's Cup or the Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race?

RS Teras at Hollowell Sailing Club - The day started with the sun shining and a light breeze for RS Tera racing at Hollowell Sailing Club.

The new K3 International 14 - Proudly 'Made in Canada' - The Killing 3 International 14 or 'K3' is a new design from the drafting table of Canadian yacht designer Steve Killing.

Audi Melges 20 Sailing Series Scarlino images by Carlo Borlenghi - Audi Melges 20 Sailing Series - Carlo Borlenghi shares this gallery of images with us of the racing action in Scarlino.

Barcelona World Race final days for Hugo Boss - The Barcelona World Race duo onboard Hugo Boss should be having their last night in the Atlantic tonight.

Three Peaks Race preview - Australian Three Peaks Race that starts at Beauty Point every Good Friday.

Extreme Sailing Series Act 2 images of Oman Sail's final day - Oman Sail images from the final day of Act 2 of the Extreme Sailing Series in Qingdao

North Sails take NZ Marine Industry Sailing Challenge 2011 - The NZ Marine Industry Sailing Challenge 2011 was sailed in light North Easterly breeze on the 14th April.

Extreme Sailing Series - A schooling in patience and self-control - Once again the suspense lingered until the last race of the last day of Act 2 in the Extreme Sailing Series!

Extreme Sailing Series Act 2 - Team Artemis wraps it up - Morgan Trubovich updates us on Team Artemis and their final day in Qingdao for Act 2 of the Extreme Sailing Series.

Extreme Sailing Series: Action packed finish in Qingdao + Video - The dramatic second Act of the Extreme Sailing Series in Qingdao has come to a close.

470 Spring Cup 2011 Day 3 - Japanese extend - Two races were completed on Saturday's day three of the 2011 470 Spring Cup with light winds

Extreme Sailing Series Act 2 - Crazy racing for TeamGaebler - Extreme Sailing Series Act 2 racing update from TeamGaebler in Qingdao, China