Underwater Drones, Exploring the Ocean video

Exploring the Ocean - Video - NYTimes.com: "Underwater drones are changing the way scientists study the sea."

ISAF Sailing World Cup - Summer Blast: "A hot northerly wind from Australia’s outback blasted across the city and onto Port Phillip. In the early morning the breeze driven by temperatures in the mid to high 30's, gusted to 25 knots but had eased to a more pleasant 15 knots by the start of racing. Being an offshore breeze, the water was flat and conditions on the water were perfect for sailing. The quest for an 18th consecutive regatta win started well for Rolex World Male Sailor of the Year, Mathew Belcher (AUS). The 2012 Olympic Gold Medallist and four times World 470 Champion, with new crew Will Ryan, won the first race but stumbled in the second. Overall leader of the Men’s 470 after the first two races is the 2009 World Champion Croatian crew of Sime Fantela and Igor Marenic, who had a first and second place in the two races sailed. They are tied on the same points as second placed crew of Mathew Belcher and Will Ryan (AUS). On the overall points table, the Croatians, who are the current European Champions in the 470, lead by virtue of a count-back, having beaten the Australians in the last race of the day." (read more at the link above)

PHOTOS: Phuket King's Cup Regatta 2013
Scuttlebutt Sailing News
The Phuket King's Cup Regatta is Asia's biggest and most popular regatta. Inaugurated in 1987 to celebrate the 60th birthday of His Majesty the King of Thailand, the event has been held every year since during the first week of December. The 2013 ...

ISAF Sailing World Cup Melbourne: Excellent racing in Paralympic boats
Sail World
The Paralympic Classes competing at the ISAF Sailing World Cup Melbourne, enjoyed the best racing conditions of any of the classes, on the opening day of the regatta. Two races were sailed on the Stadium Course, off the Sandringham Yacht Club, ...

ISAF Sailing World Cup, Melbourne: Fresh breeze, flat water for Day 1
Sail World
The first day of racing in the ISAF Sailing World Cup, Melbourne looks set to get underway in very testing conditions. First starts of the day are the Mens and Womens 470, along with the Laser class. They are scheduled to get underway at noon. The ...

Aussie sailor Darren Bundock mixes it up with Nina Curtis to chase elusive ...
Herald Sun
But with a point to prove, Bundock, part of the Oracle Team US syndicate which won the recent America's Cup, has decided to come out of his enforced Olympic retirement for another assault. "I miss the sailing. Miss it a lot," said the 42-year-old ...

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