14.02.2007
Hi Dr.Krumnacker,
Sail-World.com Newsletter.... The latest Australian and International sailing news
Another Giant Week
Peter Gilmour talks about the America's Cup and Francolini is going there.
We have the full d'Albora Marina's Sydney 38 National results.
Another Marten 49 being launched, lots of jobs at Raymarine.
Have you put your entry in for the Audi Sydney Harbour regatta?
Rob Kothe & the Sail-World Team
Alinghi Coach Gilmour talks about 2007 and beyond
Match Racing champion Peter Gilmour minces no words. He is a veteran of five America's Cup campaigns. His prolific use of the protest flag while at the helm of Kookaburra, the 1987 America's Cup defender, prompted the writing of a separate set of Match Racing Rules....
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=31152&ntid=10
Sixth Marten 49 destined for UK based owner
Iain Murray's Azzura Marine continues its dedication to construction of the Marten Yachts range of sailing yachts with the recent launch of its sixth Marten 49 last week....
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=31153&ntid=10
Matchracing finale at Sydney 38 Nationals
Laser sailing rivals engage in keelboat match race in the final race of the d'Albora Marina Sydney 38 Nationals....
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=31160&ntid=10
Audi Sydney Harbour Regatta and Audi IRC title
The Audi Sydney Harbour Regatta is the second leg of the Audi Australian IRC Championship. Endorsed by Yachting Australia the series is supported by the host clubs of Skandia Geelong Week (RGYC), the Audi Sydney Harbour Regatta (MHYC), the Audi Sydney to Gold Coast Race (CYCA) and the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week (HIYC)....
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=31155&ntid=10
Changes promote career opportunities at Raymarine
Raymarine Asia Pty Ltd has assumed all responsibility for sales, marketing, distribution and customer service for its products in Australia and South East Asia....
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=31149&ntid=10
Francolini goes to America's Cup
Australian yachting photographer Andrea Francolini has been appointed as the official photographer for the Luna Rossa America's Cup team....
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=31132&ntid=10
Weymouth And Portland Sail Towards Olympic Gold
Weymouth and Portland, the venue for the 2012 Olympic Sailing Competition, are making waves to become one of the first venues ready for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games....
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=31159&ntid=10
Milang to Goolwa Freshwater Classic wrap
Weather conditions for 2007 were much happier than the northerly buster of last year, which forced the first ever cancellation of the race in 40 years. But lake and river conditions were still a challenge that befits this long distance sprint race....
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=31158&ntid=10
Live Entertainment at Audi Sydney Harbour Regatta
Whether you're a competitor or a spectator Middle Harbour Yacht Club will be the centre of shoreside entertainment post racing during the Audi Sydney Harbour Regatta, 3rd and 4th March 2007....
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=31156&ntid=10
Weir wins Gold in Laser Radials at Sail Auckland
The ISAF Grade 1 Singapore Airlines Sail Auckland wrapped up this week with Australian Sailing Team (AST) member Krystal Weir taking home the gold medal in the Laser Radial class....
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=31157&ntid=10
VIC Clubs applaud new grass roots initiative
Following the launch in Melbourne this week of Yachting Victoria's new $400,000 Go Sailing & Boating grass roots training program, more than 40 clubs have signed an expression of interest to take part....
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=31144&ntid=10
Kojiro Shiraishi reaches Cape Horn
AT 0300 UTC, the early hours of 13th February, Kojiro Shiraishi (JPN) onboard his Open 60, Spirit of Yukoh became the second boat in the VELUX 5 OCEANS to reach Cape Horn....
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=31146&ntid=10
2006-2007 NSW Flying 11 State Championship
A 63 boat fleet representing 12 clubs contested the 2006-2007 NSW Flying 11 State Championship. The final three heats were sailed on Pittwater over the weekend 10 and 11 February....
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=31143&ntid=10
Docklands Boat Show a great success
The 2007 Docklands Boat Show presented by Club Marine and hosted by NewQuay Marina and Waterfront City was a resounding success by every measure - weather, attendances and very strong buyer interest, especially among the big boats....
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=31142&ntid=10
The America's Cup A History 1851 - 2003
This beautifully designed book charts the history of sailing's most enigmatic and greatest prize. In two volumes it covers the drama, boat design, personalities and sheer fascination of the America's Cup, from 1851 in Cowes to 2003 in Auckland. It is illustrated with photographs, cartoons,paintings and figures and can rightly claim to be the definitive history....
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=31139&ntid=10
Manly Junior Regatta invitation to Rookies
Invitation - Calling all Manly Junior Rookies. The largest regatta for Manly Juniors for many years is about to be staged at Belmont 16s (NSW) on 24 and 25th February....
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=31138&ntid=10
Sharp tactics planned for Pale Ale Rager
Top offshore yacht 'Pale Ale Rager' will be racing in the Adelaide to Port Lincoln Classic this month with a hand-picked crew of small boat sailors, all selected from the Lightweight Sharpie Association....
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=31137&ntid=10
Endeavour seeks voyage crew for short voyages
Sign on to experience what 18th century life was like for a sailor aboard the historic replica of James Cook's Endeavour ... without the long-term commitment. The 44-metre ship sails with 16 professional crew members and a further 36 voyage crew members who are taught 18th century sailing techniques and are expected to become competent members of the ship's company....
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=31136&ntid=10
Australian Laser Championship at Blairgowrie
The Victorian Laser Association and the Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron have announced the 2007/08 Australian Laser Championships will be held at Blairgowrie on Victoria's beautiful Mornington Peninsula between December 27 this year and January 4, 2008....
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=31135&ntid=10
The Great Race a huge success
Congratulations and thank you to all competitors who competed in this year's Great Race on the weekend, starting from the Southport Yacht Club! How good is it to be part of such a big event with so many competitors from all divisions....
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=31131&ntid=10
Of Etchells, Flags, wind, wipe-outs and Winners!
Geelong's Bob Appleton reports on Etchells sailing at sailing on the windy Gippsland lakes at Metung and on Flags on Corio Bay....
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=31130&ntid=10
50 knot winds possible for Stamm
Bernard should already be feeling the breeze building and by tomorrow morning the wind will be blowing gale force from the southeast. This morning reckons he was likely to see 45-50 knot winds within the next 24 hours even though it was only blowing 13 and he was sailing under full main and genniker at the time out of our conversation...
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=31129&ntid=10
Medals decided at Singapore Airlines Sail Auckland
The heat came on at Singapore Airlines Sail Auckland this afternoon with some front runners ousted from the top spot during the pressure of the double points medal race. The regatta, which was sailed over four days on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour concluded this afternoon with prize giving set for this evening....
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=31123&ntid=10
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