Dilong : Back to the future
— 30 July 2012The Dilong is a new one design sailing boat of classical inspiration, for the fans of beautiful classic yachts, coastal navigations and elegant and festive regattas.
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Gold Coast Australia wins Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race
— 23 July 2012It was a spectacular scene today as thousands of people turned out to watch the winning crew on board Gold Coast Australia arrive back in Southampton, England at the end of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race. The Australian entry won the race overall securing a podium in all 15 races around the world.
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Groupama complete victory in closest ever Volvo Ocean Race
— 3 July 2012Groupama crossed the finish line in the pitch black Galway night to secure a remarkable overall victory in their debut Volvo Ocean Race campaign and finally settle the closest contest in the event’s 39-year history. While CAMPER were celebrating victory in the ninth and final leg, Groupama skipper Franck Cammas led his team home in second place to take an unassailable 24-point lead with just one in-port race to go
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ORACLE TEAM USA Spithill puts clamp on ACWS – Newport
— 30 June 2012ORACLE TEAM USA skipper Jimmy Spithill and crew today continued their domination of ACWS – Newport, winning the speed trials and placing first and third in the two fleet races.
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Charm and Opportunity Define Newport Charter Yacht Show
— 26 June 2012The Newport Charter Yacht Show has been in existence for 30 years, but the 2012 edition—held June 18-21 at the Newport Yachting Center–marked a new era, with the show now owned and managed for the first time by Newport Harbor Corporation, which last year bought the show from its original owner.
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Extreme Sailing Series: Leigh McMillan wins closest Extreme Sailing Series Act this year in Istanbul
— 10 June 2012In the closest finish we have seen so far this year, British Olympian Leigh McMillan and his crew onboard The Wave, Muscat won Act 3 of the Extreme Sailing Series in Istanbul, after four days and 29 races which has seen them in a game of cat and mouse with Roman Hagara and his Austrian Red Bull Sailing Team since the word ‘go’.
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New event format revealed for 2012-13 AC World Series season
— 18 July 2012The first event of the 2012-13 AC World Series is in San Francisco from August 21-26 this summer. This marks the first racing in the host city of the 34th America’s Cup.
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AC World Series Newport: ORACLE TEAM USA clinches first ACWS season championship
— 1 July 2012ORACLE TEAM USA skipper Jimmy Spithill and crew today clinched the inaugural America’s Cup World Series Season Championship.
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AC World Series Newport: Oracle Team enjoys fantastic start
— 29 June 2012The cheers for ORACLE TEAM USA began at the first turning mark today and continued through the end-of-day birthday celebration for team skipper Jimmy Spithill, who turned 33 years old.
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Volvo Ocean Race: Cammas seal dream victory on home waters
— 15 June 2012France’s Groupama completed a heroic comeback victory on Leg 8 of the Volvo Ocean Race on Friday, strengthening their grip on the overall standings and realising a dream homecoming to the port of Lorient.
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