ISAF World Championships, US Sailing Team 470s vs World's Best (video)

ISAF World Championships: US Sailing Team 470's vs. The World's Best -
The US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider is managed by the United States Sailing Association (US Sailing), the national governing body for the sport of sailing and sailboat racing. The top boats in each Olympic and Paralympic class are selected annually to be members of the US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider. US Sailing helps these elite athletes with with financial, logistical, coaching, technical, fitness, marketing and communications support. The title sponsor of the team is Sperry Top-Sider; other sponsors include Harken and Team McLube. Yale Cordage is a team supplier. The US Sailing Center Miami is an Olympic training site. Oakcliff Sailing and Clearwater Community Sailing Center are US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider training centers. Chubb Personal Insurance and the Gowrie Group sponsor US Sailing's National Team Tour, a nationwide presentation program for US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider athletes. (Published on Sep 20, 2014)
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69th annual Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta, Miami:
Young sailors from around the globe converged on South Florida for the 69th annual Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta. The four-day event, which took place from Dec. 26-30, took place on Biscayne Bay, and is the largest youth regatta in the U.S. attracting more than 675 competitors from 27 states and 23 countries... Read more at the miamiherald.com


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Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta, Dec 27-30, 2014

69th annual Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta on Biscayne Bay in Miami, December 27-30, 2014 -- information and links further below --

Videos from 2013 Regatta:

Day 1 action from the 2013 Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta.


Day 2 action from the 2013 Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta.

The 69th annual Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta on Biscayne Bay in Miami, December 27-30, 2014: more than 675 sailors (ages 8 to 18) from 27 states and 23 nations, competing in five classes — Optimist, Laser full, Laser Radial, Laser 4.7, and Club 420. In attendance will be sailing coaches from many colleges with sailing programs.  With courses on Biscayne Bay east of Coconut Grove, the plans are to hold 12 races over four days. Biscayne Bay is known as a world venue for competitive sailing and training. Regatta headquarters is Coral Reef Yacht Club in Coconut Grove. Additional support is being provided by the U.S. Sailing Center in Miami, Lauderdale Yacht Club, and Shake-A-Leg Miami.

Orange Bowl Regatta - Coral Reef Yacht Club - RESULTS

69th annual Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta Schedule:
Saturday, Dec. 27 Breakfast 0800
Skippers Meeting 0915 --Racing to follow
Welcome Party 1700 - 1900

Sunday, Dec. 28 Breakfast 0800
First Warning 1000
College Sailing Forum 1730 - 1900
420 and Laser Raffle Drawing 1830

Monday, Dec. 29 Breakfast 0800
First Warning 1000
Competitors Dinner 1730 - 1900
Opti Raffle Drawing 1830 - 2000

Tuesday, Dec. 30 Breakfast 0800
First Warning 1000
Ice Cream Social 1500
Awards 1600more info: Orange Bowl Regatta - Coral Reef Yacht Club - General Information

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Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta - Sports Events | Orange Bowl Events
Useful links - CGSC: Coconut Grove Sailing Club
Orange Bowl International Youth Sailing Regatta - Sports Events - Photo Galleries | Orange Bowl Events

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SYDNEY TO HOBART 2013 video

JazzPlayer - Think Pink Foundation Sydney to Hobart 2013 video above - JazzPlayer crossing Bass Strait in 30knots of breeze and reaching 20+knots during the 2013 Sydney to Hobart
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2013 Results

Race Recap: 2013 Rolex Sydney Hobart 
Scuttlebutt Sailing News: " . . . . From a total of 94 race starters, 84 yachts finished the race, and despite some of the most challenging conditions in recent years, only ten yachts retired, a testament to the depth of experience and skill of the 2013 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race fleet. Interest is building in advance of the 2014 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race, which will be the 70th edition. Already maxis Wild Oats XI and Perpetual Loyal are among the competitors that have confirmed they intend to be on the start line, which will be sure to attract the most competitive sailors and yachts from all corners of the world."

Sailing - Ainslie: Scott to bring home Rio 2016 gold
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After writing his name in the record books Ainslie has moved away from Olympicssailing but he is adamant that Britain's success can continue through Scott after he ran him closer than most in his near two decades of domination. "Giles was involved ...

Sailing: Yasar of Turkey tops at Qatar Optimist Cup in Doha
Peninsula On-line
Yasar finished with 14 points in the six-day event organised by Qatar Sailing and Rowing Federation (QSRF). The Turkish lad finished with the least number of penalities to win the top prize in the boys section. No other boy competitor could come close ...

25th Annual Women's Sailing Convention
Scuttlebutt Sailing News
The Southern California Yachting Association, will hold its 25th Annual Women's Sailing Convention on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, Corona del Mar. Primary sponsor is BoatU.S. This event is open to all women interested ...

AFLOAT: Sailing club reflects on historic year
Dorset Echo
AS THE curtains are drawn on Weymouth Sailing Club's (WSC) centenary, members can look back at an eventful and exciting year. On New Year's Day 2013, the commodore opened the season, winning the first race of the year which ended outside WSC's ...

Rose Bowl: Parades, pageants, football, and sailing
Scuttlebutt Sailing News
Home for the holidays … and some serious sailboat racing. That's the mission for many of the nation's best collegiate sailors from 26 schools who will join 63 of California's high school teams in the 29th Rose Bowl Regatta Saturday and Sunday (January ...

Midwest's Largest All-Sail Show Returns to Chicago
Scuttlebutt Sailing News
The nation's largest indoor sailing event, Progressive® Insurance Strictly SailChicago®, returns to Navy Pier January 23-26 with the most extensive variety of sailboats, sailing accessories, and the latest nautical gear, plus attractions for the whole ...

Tragic battle to save sailing companion
The Press
A Blenheim woman struggled for more than 40 minutes to get her sailing companion back on his yacht but still couldn't save him. Jo Ivory dropped the sails in rough weather, started the motor and managed to keep sailing buddy Charlie Gallagher in sight.

Sailors make most of a quiet Portsmouth Harbour
Chichester Observer
Normally, private boats aren't allowed to sail through the harbour entrance without using their engines but as there are no commercial or military vessels using the harbour on Christmas Day, the Queen's Harbourmaster now gives Portsmouth Sailing Club ...

2013 Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta at Miami - "Young sailors from around the globe traveled to South Florida for the 68th Annual Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta (OBIYR), which took place on Biscayne Bay December 27-30 amid soggy conditions but went off without a hitch. One of the largest dinghy regattas for sailors ages eight to 18 in the world, this year’s event boasted 689 competitors from 27 states and 23 countries – the farthest being the Czech Republic. The four days of competition featured Optimists, Lasers (Full, Radial, and 4.7), and Club 420s. Staging for the regatta took place at several locations including the CRYC, Biscayne Bay Yacht Club, U.S. Sailing Center Miami, and Shake-A-Leg Miami.- Read more at: http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2014/01/01/2013-orange-bowl-international-youth-regatta/#sthash.pEh9W4uv.dpuf and Event website and Results and Photos

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Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Film

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Film (2012)

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2013 
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2013 Yacht Tracker
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2013 - Latest News
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Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2013 - Latest video

Sailing-Wild Oats XI on course for seventh Sydney-Hobart win
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Wild Oats, trying to equal the seven line honours victories of the boat called Morna and later renamed Kurrewa IV, is expected to sail up the Derwent River to the finish of the 628 nautical-mile (1,163km) race late on Saturday afternoon. The remainder ...

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Sailing legend Sir Ben Ainslie sends Christmas message to Clipper Race crews
Daily Echo
HAMPSHIRE sailing star Sir Ben Ainslie has sent a Christmas message to sailors from the county who are today back at sea on the next leg of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. Speaking as the 12 teams set off on Boxing Day from Sydney, Australia, ...

Ivan Shestopalov keeps his eyes on the prize before Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta - Outdoors - MiamiHerald.com: " . . . . The OBIYR, held in Coconut Grove at the Coral Reef Yacht Club, is in its 68th year, and is one of the largest youth dinghy regattas in the world. There are expected to be 689 competitors from 27 U.S. states and 23 countries ... The four days of competition feature several types of vessels: Optimists, Lasers (Full, Radial, and 4.7), and Club 420s.... Awards will be distributed Monday night to the top sailors in each category by government officials, Orange Bowl Committee leaders and Olympians including Magnus Liljedahl, a former U.S. gold medalist who will be presenting the sportsmanship award that bears his name..."

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Largest Youth Regatta in the US, Miami Dec 26-30 (video)

Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta - Dec 16, 2008, Promotional video of the Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta in Miami, Florida

Largest Youth Regatta in the United States
Scuttlebutt Sailing News: "Young sailors from around the globe are preparing to travel to South Florida for the Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta (OBIYR). Currently in its 68th year, the Miami event from Dec. 26-30 on Biscayne Bay is the largest youth regatta in the U.S. and a boon to the South Florida economy. As one of the largest dinghy regattas in the world for sailors ages 8 to 18, the OBIYR will be held at the Coral Reef Yacht Club (CRYC) in Coconut Grove, with support from the U.S. Sailing Center Miami, Lauderdale Yacht Club, Biscayne Bay Yacht Club and Shake-A-Leg Miami. This year’s event boasts 689 competitors from 27 states and 23 countries – the farthest being the Czech Republic...."

America’s Cup: New French team announces intentions
Scuttlebutt Sailing News: "On Wednesday 11 December, at the Nautic Paris Boat Show, Franck Cammas, Michel Desjoyeaux and Olivier de Kersauson presented Team France, which is dedicated to the next America’s Cup as well as the training up of young engineers and racers. A number of personalities from the economic, institutional, sporting and media world came along to show their support for this pioneering trio and for the club of founder members. The stand for the French Nautical Industries Federation boasted a full house this Wednesday at 1400 GMT with the presentation by a prestigious trio, who had come along to announce that they were going to be flying the French flag under the Yacht Club de France colours in their bid to participate in the upcoming America’s Cup, scheduled for 2017. . . ."

America's Cup: Artemis Racing signs Outteridge, Jensen
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Ben Ainslie: 'Winning America's Cup in a British boat is the final hurdle'
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Canada lodges challenge for 2014 Commodores' Cup
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Hoping to bridge an almost 30 year gap in Canadian Offshore racing, Sail Canada has announced its intention to lodge a challenge for the 2014 Commodores' Cup by forming a three boat team of Canadian sailors. “The likely make up of the team will draw on ...

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Inter-school sailing meet on December 16
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