Volvo Ocean Race Leg 7, Light Air Slows Fleet, Sailing videos

Back in the same patch | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 - published on May 21, 2015
After a crazy day yesterday the fleet is now back in the same patch of water, skirting along the ice limits...


Inside Track: Leg 7 #4: Atlantic chaos | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 - published on May 21, 2015
As the fleet settles out under the ice limits, teams reflect back on the chaotic conditions of yesterday, Abu Dhabi hits an underwater stopper, and Sam Davies updates us aboard Team SCA.

Volvo Ocean Race, Leg 7 - Newport to Lisbon - Positions at: 21 May 18:43 UTC above

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A Skippers duel | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 - published on May 20, 2015
It’s Leg 7 of a nine-month marathon. Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing is the overall leader, currently six points ahead of Dongfeng Race Team. But Charles Caudrelier won’t give up and let Ian Walker win that easily - his men are still in the hunt for the first place.

From heroes to zeroes | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-2015: "... caught for a day in a transition zone near the ice exclusion zone and in sub ten winds, the fleet has slowed down – but it’s cold, and it’s stressful. Seriously stressful. There are 0.6 nautical mile between Jens’ boat, currently first, and MAPFRE, second. Less than 3nm between the first five boats. And 8nm of total spread for the fleet...."

Can Sailing In The 2016 Olympics Kill You?: "... The International Olympic Committee (IOC), International Sailing Federation (ISAF), Rio Organizing Committee and at least one of the 140 Member National Authorities are remaining silent on water quality tests...The secrecy in all of this is appalling...  Is Olympic Sailing in Guanabara Bay in 2016 going to provide that same attraction, waiting to see if someone might die?" (read more at the link above)

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Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15, Leg 4 Debrief, Sailing Videos

Chasing pack finish - Leg 4 | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 -

Leg 4, day 20. At 01:30:30 hours in Auckland, Team Brunel crossed the finish line in 5th position. About 3 hours later, Team SCA was the last boat to arrive in Auckland, at 04:32:35 hours, finishing in 6th position. Here are the best moments.

Skipper debrief | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 -

The morning after an amazing night of arrivals, the Volvo Ocean Race skippers take to the stage to give their first reactions.

Quickfire Leg 4 review | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 -
After arriving into Auckland, here's what Volvo Ocean Race skippers said.



Barcelona World Race, Day 63, March 3 - Daily video highlights above
http://www.barcelonaworldrace.org/en/ #BWR2015

Dean Barker signs on with Russian magnate's sailing team | Stuff.co.nz: "Dumped Team New Zealand skipper Dean Barker has landed a sailing job calling tactics for a Russian computer magnate in a major international regatta in Malta this month. The 2015 RC44 Championship Tour starts in Valletta on March 25, the first regatta of a five-event calendar that moves to Italy, Sweden, Portugal and the British Virgin Islands...."

Officine Panerai Sponsors Sailing Heals' First Children's Sail in Coconut Grove: "On Sunday, a very special event took place in the waters off of Coconut Grove. To celebrate their annual sponsorship of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge North American Circuit, Officine Panerai got together with their official charity partner, Sailing Heals, and hosted their first dedicated children’s sail in Miami..."

No 'floating rubbish' collection for Olympic sailing venue: "A program has been halted to retrieve floating rubbish from the sailing venue of the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, according to Brazilian media."

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Santander 2014 ISAF Sailing World Championships (Videos)

Santander 2014 ISAF Sailing World Championships - Thursday, Sept 18th Video Above - Marit Bouwmeester (NED) took a ten point lead into the Laser Radial Medal Race and finished third to seal the deal with Josefin Olsson (SWE) taking silver and Evi Van Acker (BEL) picking up bronze. Nicholas Heiner (NED) dominated the Laser Medal Race as he emphatically sealed the world championship title. Tom Burton (AUS) had to settle for silver whilst Nick Thompson (GBR) takes bronze.

ISAF Worlds | Events | ISAF | World Sailing | Official Website : ISAF Worlds - Results

More info: SANTANDER 2014 - ISAF Sailing World Championships (Sept 8-21, 2014)

The Laser and Laser Radial gold medals were decided at the Santander 2014 ISAF Worlds whilst the Men's and Women's RS:X Medal Race places were decided. Published on Sep 18, 2014

Double Dutch Gold In Laser And Laser Radial At Santander 2014 ISAF Worlds - Latest news: "Marit Bouwmeester (NED) took a ten point lead into the Laser Radial Medal Race and finished third to seal the deal with Josefin Olsson (SWE) taking silver and Evi Van Acker (BEL) picking up bronze. Nicholas Heiner (NED) dominated the Laser Medal Race as he emphatically sealed the world championship title. Tom Burton (AUS) had to settle for silver whilst Nick Thompson (GBR) takes bronze."

Sailing: Elizabeth Yin books Singapore a berth at the 2016 Olympics
The Straits Times
... 2016 Olympics, after she did well enough at the ISAF World Sailing Championships in Santander, Spain.
Dutch dominance in Laser and Laser Radial at ISAF Sailing Worlds - Scuttlebutt Sailing News
Strong winds continue at ISAF Sailng World Championship - Scuttlebutt Sailing News
ISAF Sailing World Championships - - Sail World


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Sailing: Kiwi crews in line for gold
New Zealand Herald
Two New Zealand crews are in pole position to defend their titles at the world sailingchampionships in Santander, Spain. Top performances from ...

Sir Ben Ainslie leads sailing race in memory of Andrew Simpson
Get Surrey
The Queen Mary Sailing Club is among the hosts for a world record attempt this weekend as the sport rallies in honour of one of its former heroes, ...

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