Today is: 21st November, 2008
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Yachting headlines
Yacht company hits lumpy financial waters
The belt-tightening caused by the global credit crunch has hit Aucklanders in one of their favourite pastimes - yachting.
Auckland yacht and launch broker International Marine Brokers has called in the liquidators, according to...
Yachting: Watch out for pirates, sailors told
HONG KONG- Sailors in the round-the-world Volvo Ocean Race have been warned about the danger of pirates off the coast of Somalia and will be monitored by warships patrolling the Indian Ocean, organisers said.
The race is already...
Yachting: Ocean Race fleet leaves for India
CAPE TOWN - Propelled by a gentle breeze and iron will, eight yacht teams left Cape Town today for an unpredictable passage to India on the second leg of the Volvo Ocean round-the-world race.
Gales and torrential rain...
Yachting: Oil on Troubled waters
Bruno Trouble once again has a smile playing around his lips. Louis Vuitton are back in the "America's Cup world", as he calls it, and the best field of match-racing skippers seen since the Cup regatta in 2003 is set to take off in...
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Sailing info from about.com:
Sails deserve a breath of fresh air, too. In fact, they probably need it more than you do. For sails to do their best, they need good a good flow of clean air across them. It is easy to "choke" your sails by trimming them too tightly, and prevent them from being all that they can be. Follow this quick tip to be sure that your sails are getting the best air and giving you maximum push.
Flying Scot
The Flying Scot is a tried and true day-sailer and an excellent entry-level race boat with an active and competitive fleet.
Setting the Anchor
Sailing is great, but sometimes you want to stop. That's why anchors were invented. The amount of care you spend making sure the anchor is set properly will depend on the reason for the stop. If it's for a quick swim or lunch in a pretty cove, or for an easy repair, tossing the anchor over with some rode will do it. But if you plan to sleep, or to leave the boat, take the time to make sure your hook is well set. Here is a step-by-step to help ensure your boat stays put.
Racer / Cruiser
Racer / Cruisers offer the best of both worlds -- the fast sailing of a race boat coupled with the creature comforts of a cruiser.
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Yacht-Web.com
CCOST -> Yachting Regata Real Time Tracker.
politicalrogue.com
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g2bgreen.com
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