19 May 2017 https://www.volvooceanrace.com Volvo Ocean Race launches official Sustainability Programme with three key new partnerships Following the ’next decade‘ event in Gothenburg on Thursday, see below for full details of the race’s sustainability partnerships The Volvo Ocean Race has launched a major Sustainability Programme for the 2017-18 edition and beyond – signing partnerships with…
19.05.2017 Der Weg führt über Kiel – mit paralympischen Glanz Rekord: 80 Meldungen aus 40 Nationen in Kiel am Start – Werbung für den paralympischen Status Der Weltseglerverband, World Sailing, hat nach dem paralympischen Aus für den Segelsport für die kommenden vier Jahre einen Strategieplan von 2017 bis 2020 entwickelt. Das Ziel: 2024 soll der…
Day 8: Antigua Bermuda Race Hamilton, Bermuda: By 1000 ADT May 19th, five more yachts had completed the Antigua Bermuda Race, with two of those teams making the provisional podium for the race overall. The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club was a popular venue last night as well over a hundred sailors gathered to share a…
Terry Hutchison with Quantum Sailing 19.05.2017 Terry Hutchinson is an American sailor, world champion in different classes like TP52, Farr 40, J/24 and others. He was named the Rolex Yachtsman of the Year in 2008 and 2014. He participated in several years of the America’s Cup in different teams, such as the Emirates Team New…
2017 Melges 24 European Sailing Series Riva del Garda, Italy – Day 1 May 19, 2017 – Riva del Garda, Italy – The spring is not much in the air in Riva del Garda, where the Melges 24 fleet has begun today the second event of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series. During the Skippers…
Trail blazing Vice Admiral’s Cup opening day The Solent laid on perfect conditions for day one of the Vice Admiral’s Cup with brilliant sunshine, and wind that increased from 10 knots to 20 through the afternoon. This built up a steep chop that was enough to cause crews to struggle to keep boats beneath rigs….
Friday, May 19, 2017 FOILING BAY: Over 15 races held across the fleets Key points: – The first french event 100 % dedicated to foiling boats and boards. – 4 days of unique regattas dedicated to foiling from May 18th – 21st. – 5 disciplines on the same body of water. – More than 100…
Thursday, May 18, 2017 FOILING BAY: THE 1ST FRENCH EVENT 100% DEDICATED TO FOILING BOATS AND BOARDS FretteRogerson – International Communications Key points: – 4 days of unique regattas dedicated to foiling from May 18th – 21st. – 5 disciplines on the same body of water. – More than 100 competitors of 9 different nationalities….
The BRIDGE: one month until celebrations start On Thursday a press conference was held in Paris to mark the launch of The Bridge, an event that commemorates the centenary of the first landing in France of American soldiers in June 1917. Coined by the World War One Centennial Commission, THE BRIDGE celebrates one hundred…