San Francisco SailGP, May 4-5, LIVE Feed

San Francisco SailGP 2019 Sunday, May 5, Racing Highlights

SailGP Video published May 5, 2019.

Leaderboard (last updated 5/5/2019 at 20:58):
Position, Team--Helm--Pts
1 Australia--Tom Slingsby--95
2 Japan--Nathan Outteridge--91
3 Great Britain--Dylan Fletcher--79
4 United States--Rome Kirby--68
5 France--Billy Besson--61
6 China--Phil Robertson--60

Next stop in the series: SailGP New York, 21-22 June 2019

Full Day 2 Racing:

2019 San Francisco SailGP // Day 2 LIVE // Races 4-6 // 5 May 2019 // All the live action from Day 2 of San Francisco SailGP

High drama practice racing in San Francisco

No shortage of thrills and spills for the first practice racing session on iconic San Francisco Bay ahead of San Francisco SailGP 4-5 May. See also SailGP San Francisco Preview.

SailGP Round 2 in San Francisco -- six national teams racing supercharged foiling catamarans capable of reaching speeds of up to 50 knots (60mph) do battle on San Francisco Bay May 4-5, 2019.

SailGP Tour: San Francisco, May 4-5 (link to official website and results)
SCHEDULE:
Saturday, May 4: Race Day 1

• San Francisco Race 1 14:35
• San Francisco Race 2  15:04
• San Francisco Race 3  15:33

Sunday, May 5: Race Day 2

• San Francisco Race 4  14:35
• San Francisco Race 5  15:04
• San Francisco Final     15:33

TEAMS and Helmsmen:

• Australia Tom Slingsby
• Japan Nathan Outteridge
• Great Britain Dylan Fletcher
• China Phil Robertson
• France Billy Besson
• United States Rome Kirby

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US Sailing National Coaching Symposium 2018 Highlights Video

National Coaching Symposium 2018 - Highlights

US Sailing video above published Dec 14, 2018/

Tuesday, November 27th handout: Rule situations relevant to international sailors

• Additional handouts: How to Prepare a Protest and a Defense - Sample Protest / Redress Request Plan

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Extreme Sailing Series, Barcelona, Spain, June 14-17 LIVE Feed

Extreme Sailing Series™ Act 3, Barcelona - Event Highlights

Extreme Sailing Series video above published Jun 17, 2018: Seven GC32 crews, eight Flying Phantoms, 27 knot speeds, four days of epic racing--watch the highlights from Extreme Sailing Series™ Act 3 Barcelona

Extreme Sailing Series Results and Overall Standings After Barcelona:

Live from Barcelona, Spain: Day Four - Extreme Sailing Series™ 2018

Extreme Sailing Series Barcelona Final Day LIVE Sunday, June 17, 2018

Live from Barcelona, Spain: Day Three - Extreme Sailing Series™ 2018

Extreme Sailing Series LIVE video scheduled for Saturday Jun 16, 2018

Extreme Sailing Series™ 2018 Barcelona Day One Best Moments:

Extreme Sailing Series video above published Jun 14, 2018: The first day of the 2018 Extreme Sailing Series™ Act 3, Barcelona did not disappoint, with big breeze propelling the high-speed GC32 catamarans around the course from the word go--watch some of the best moments in the video above.

Extreme Sailing Series Act 3, Barcelona, June 14-17 | extremesailingseries.com (schedule)
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Volvo Ocean Race Leg 2, Lisbon to Cape Town, Nonstop, LIVE Feed

Volvo Ocean Race Leg 2 in 200 seconds

Volvo Ocean Race video above published Nov 27, 2017: What an incredible leg from Lisbon to Cape Town! The three-week race had everything – fast, wet sailing, a Doldrums crossing, an Equator ceremony, and extremely close racing! Here's all the action in 200 seconds.

Full Replay: MAPFRE win Leg 2 into Cape Town! | Volvo Ocean Race

Volvo Ocean Race video above published Nov 24, 2017: Spanish team MAPFRE took the plaudits in front of thousands of fans in the Race Village, winning Leg 2 after a 7,000 mile Atlantic marathon from Lisbon.

The Leg 2 Start from the air! | Volvo Ocean Race

Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18 video: Watch the Leg 2 Start from the best seat in the house!

So you think your Monday is rough!? | Volvo Ocean Race

Volvo Ocean Race video above published Nov 6, 2017: Scallywag takes a dive during Leg 2 to Cape Town in big winds and big seas.

Full Replay: Epic helicopter footage of the Leg 2 start!

Volvo Ocean Race video above published Nov 5, 2017: Follow the fleet as it races out of Lisbon in 25-30 knots of wind and huge waves! See also Volvo Ocean Race Leg 2 Start Highlights--Volvo Ocean Race video published Nov 5, 2017--The fleet departs for the 7,000nm downwind slog to Cape Town – but first, the boats must negotiate a tricky in-shore course in Lisbon, in 20-25 knots!

Mirpuri Foundation In-Port Race Lisbon in 150 seconds | Volvo Ocean Race

Seven boats, a short, 4 lap course and some incredible racing conditions – the Mirpuri Foundation In-Port Race was epic!

Full Replay Video: Lisbon In Port Race: Mirpuri Foundation In-Port Race Lisbon | Volvo Ocean Race

Team Brunel Animation

Volvo Ocean Race video published Nov 2, 2017: Everything you need to know about the Volvo Ocean Race in two minutes, courtesy of Team Brunel.

Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18, Leg 2: Lisbon, Portugal, to Capetown, South Africa, 7000 nautical miles non-stop:  LIVE tracker.

Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18 route map - source: volvooceanrace.com

Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18 schedule Legs 1-3

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Volvo Ocean Race MAPFRE In-Port Race Highlights & Replay (video)

MAPFRE In-Port Race Highlights | Volvo Ocean Race

Volvo Ocean Race video above published Oct 15, 2017: MAPFRE enjoyed an unforgettable homecoming in the first In-Port Race of 2017-18 with a win that saw them cross the line 90 seconds in front of their nearest rivals, Dongfeng. Here's a look at the best bits from the first competitive action of the edition.

MAPFRE In-Port Race Alicante: Full replay

Volvo Ocean Race MAPFRE In-Port Race October 14, 2017, Alicante, Spain: The In-Port Races are scored separately from the ocean legs but the series is used as a tie-breaker in the final points tally, so teams will take the discipline very seriously. Leg 1 (Alicante to Lisbon) of the round-the-world Volvo Ocean Race (2017-18) starts Oct 22 (full schedule further below).

MAPFRE In-port Race Alicante Results:
1 MAPFRE 7
2 Dongfeng Race Team 6
3 Vestas 11th Hour Racing 5
4 Team Brunel 4
5 Team Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag 3
6 team AkzoNobel 2
7 Turn the Tide on Plastic 1

teamAkzoNobel - Brad Jackson to lead team AkzoNobel in the Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18: "Jackson will take on the skipper role as well as his watch captain commitments shared with three-time Volvo Ocean Race veteran and 2008-09 edition winner Joca Signorini (BRA). Jackson’s appointment follows the recent departure of Simeon Tienpont (NED) from the team."

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Volvo Ocean Race Prologue Leg – Positions and finishing times (UTC),  October 11, 2017
1. Mapfre; finished 09:49 UTC
2. Team Brunel; finished 10:06 UTC
3. team AkzoNobel; finished 12:44 UTC
4. Turn the Tide on Plastic; finished 12:53
5. Vestas 11th Hour Racing; finished 12:59
6. Dongfeng Race Team; finished 13:09
7. Team Sun Hung Kai / Scallywag; 13:17

Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18 schedule (source: Wikipedia.org):

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North Sails Introduces J0 Gennaker for Volvo Ocean Race (video)

North Sails Introduces J0 Gennaker for Volvo Ocean Race

North Sails has unveiled a game-changing addition to the sail wardrobes of the Volvo Ocean Race fleet – the J0 gennaker. Video published Sep 14, 2017.

Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18 schedule:

source: Wikipedia.org

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America's Cup LVAC Playoffs: Emirates Team New Zealand Capsize

UPDATE June 8, 2017: Thursday Results below. Emirates Team New Zealand has won 5 points in its races against Land Rover BAR and advances to the Challenger finals which begin Saturday, June 10. Artemis Racing leads 4-3 over SoftBank Team Japan and will race again Friday to determine which will race against Emirates Team New Zealand in the Challenger Finals.

8th June: 35th America's Cup Race Round-Up

Published Thursday, June 8, 2017: Tough day for Ben Ainslie and Land Rover BAR, who, despite a remarkable win today, were knocked out of the Louis Vuitton America's Cup Challenger Playoffs Semi-finals by Emirates Team New Zealand. Meanwhile, the battle rages on between SoftBank Team Japan and Artemis Racing. Note June 7, 2017: Wednesday races were postponed to Thursday due to sea state and high winds.

Spectacular capsize by Emirates Team New Zealand at America's Cup, June 6 2017

Emirates Team New Zealand capsized during race 4 of the Louis Vuitton America's Cup Challenger Playoffs in Bermuda on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. The team confirmed that all sailors are safe and accounted for after capsizing.

“To be honest this is the first time we’ve sailed the boat in this much wind."--LandRoverBAR's Sir Ben Ainslie on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, in the America's Cup LVAC Playoffs.

America's Cup Challenger Playoffs Continue, June 6 2017:

Peter Burling’s Emirates Team New Zealand suffered a major capsize in their second Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Challenger Playoff Semi-Final race of the day against Sir Ben Ainslie’s Land Rover BAR.

Louis Vuitton America's Cup Playoffs Semi Finals:Race Day 2 (Tuesday) Press Conference
Part 2 - Emirates Team NZ"s Peter Burling reports on the capsize

Helmsmen Press Conference Part. 1

Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Time in Bermuda:
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Final Day of America's Cup LVAC Qualifiers, Saturday, June 3

2nd June: 35th America's Cup Racing Round-Up

June 2, 2017: A decisive day on the water at the 35th America's Cup which saw many teams fates determined. Artemis Racing redeemed themselves and will now advance, at the expense of Groupama Team France who are now unable to earn enough points to make it through to the Louis Vuitton America's Cup Challenger Playoffs. Meanwhile Emirates Team New Zealand hit a milestone, as they became the first team to stay up on the foils 100% of a race.

LVAC Qualifiers Day 7 Review

June 2, 2017 VIDEO: Another two races and another two wins for Emirates Team New Zealand​ in Bermuda today including the first 'dry lap' by an America's Cup​ team in a race. #ETNZ now on top of the leaderboard.

The Final Day of America's Cup LVAC Qualifiers, is Saturday, June 3rd--Schedule:

Current Standings after Friday's races:

The LVAC teams are currently undergoing a ‘double round robin’ which will end Saturday after competing against each other twice. The team which ends at the bottom of the standings after Saturday [Groupama Team France] will be eliminated. The others advance to the challenger playoffs (except Oracle Team USA which, as Cup defender, advances straight to the final). Each win is worth one point.

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Friday's Races Results:

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America's Cup LVAC Qualifiers: Race Day 5 Helmsmen Presser

Schedule for Friday, June 2, 2017:

The LVAC teams are currently undergoing a ‘double round robin’ which will end Saturday after competing against each other twice. The team which ends at the bottom of the standings after Saturday will be eliminated. The others advance to the challenger playoffs (except Oracle Team USA which, as Cup defender, advances straight to the final). Each win is worth one point.

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1st June: 35th America's Cup Racing Round-Up

June 1, 2017: After yesterday's (31st May) racing was rescheduled due to a lack of
wind, Round Robin 2 racing continued today in light conditions. The racing was super close, especially in the final battle between Groupama Team France and Land Rover BAR which saw a lead change every single leg. Some teams secured their place in the Louis Vuitton America's Cup Challenger Playoffs, while others are still on the hunt.

Louis Vuitton America's Cup Qualifiers: Race Day 5 Helmsmen Press Conference

Streamed LIVE June 1, 2017.

June 1st results:

 Standings after June 1st races:

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America's Cup Daily Review: LVAC Qualifiers Round Robin 2 (video)

The Daily Review: RR2 Races 1-3: Louis Vuitton America's Cup Qualifiers Round Robin 2:

Published May 31, 2017: The Daily Review Show: RR2 Races 1-3: Louis Vuitton America's Cup Qualifiers Round Robin 2. Paul Cayard interview.

Report for May 31, 2017: "Wind is too light to allow for racing today." Racing will resume Thursday, June 1, 2017.

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Schedule for June 1, 2017:

Standings at the end of May, 2017:

35th America's Cup Race Round Up

Published May 30, 2017 (races resume June 1, 2017): Tuesday, 30th May saw the first racing of the Louis Vuitton America's Cup Qualifiers Round Robin 2. Another action packed day on the water with highlights being the rematch between Artemis Racing and Emirates Team New Zealand, and Land Rover BAR pulling off an upset in the final race of the day over the Swedes to earn only their second win of the regatta.

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2017 Extreme Sailing Series Venues and Schedule (video)

2017 Extreme Sailing Series™ - the venues:

Published Oct 10, 2016 by ExtremeSailingSeries.com: "We are thrilled to announce a return to the Americas for the first time in six years in 2017 in what promises to be another action-packed year with two new venues."

2017 Extreme Sailing Series™ calendar, Acts 1-8:

1. 08 - 11 March - Muscat, Oman
2. 28 April - 1 May - Qingdao, China
3. 29 June – 2 July - Madeira Islands, Portugal
4. 20 - 23 July - Europe
5. 10 – 13 August - Hamburg, Germany
6. 25 – 28 August - Cardiff, UK
7. 19 - 22 October - San Diego, USA
8. 30 Nov– 3 Dec - Los Cabos, Mexico

The Extreme Sailing Series™ heads to the Americas as the 2017 calendar is revealed: "The Extreme Sailing Series™, the world’s leading Stadium Racing series, will return to the Americas for the first time in six years in 2017 in what promises to be another action-packed season. After a hugely successful transition to foiling catamarans in 2016 - with the introduction of the super-fast and super-exciting GC32s – the Extreme Sailing Series is now adding two new venues to its roster for its 11th season. 

"Alongside existing host venues of Muscat, Qingdao, Madeira, Hamburg and Cardiff, the Series is now set to visit San Diego in California and Los Cabos in Mexico. Andy Tourell, Event Director of the Extreme Sailing Series, confirmed the new venues at a press conference hosted by the Pestana Hotel Group in Lisbon October 10, 2016. 

"“We are thrilled to be heading back to the United States and to Mexico for the first time after a long absence from the Americas,” said Tourell. “I have no doubt that both San Diego, which has a long sailing tradition, and Los Cabos – which is a great sailing destination in its own right - will quickly establish themselves as among the classic venues on our circuit. I am sure the locals in both venues will love the action-packed racing that makes the Extreme Sailing Series unique,” he added. In San Diego the Race Village and all the other elements of the Extreme Sailing Series set-up – including the VIP area and the pontoons - will be based at Harbor Island, and the racing action will take place just five metres from the shore. Joseph Terzi, President & CEO San Diego Tourism Authority commented: “On behalf of San Diego, and our thriving, distinguished sailing community, we welcome with open arms the 2017 Extreme Sailing Series to America’s Finest City ..."--ExtremeSailingSeries.com

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LandRover BAR Tech Deck Opens; America's Cup Racing in New York

HRH The Duchess of Cambridge opens Land Rover BAR 'Tech Deck':

Ready to inspire the next generation of engineers, designers and shore team, The Duchess of Cambridge opens the Tech deck designed to spark interest in science, technology, engineering and maths. Published May 20, 2016. More info: Land Rover BAR

America's Cup racing in New York:

Highlights program promo above for NBC TV, 2pm ET, Saturday 21 May 2016 - On Saturday, May 21, at 2 p.m. ET, NBC will broadcast a one-hour highlights show, featuring all the action from the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series New York, which took place earlier this month. The event marked the return of America’s Cup racing to the Big Apple for the first time in nearly 100 years and on the water and on shore, it didn’t disappoint. Huge crowds, three different race winners, and a come-from-behind win in the final moments marked the event. Published May 20, 2016. More info: americascup.com

THE LOUIS VUITTON AMERICA’S CUP WORLD SERIES - ACWS 2016 schedule:

• Muscat, Oman,  Feb 27-28, 2016; 
• New York, USA – May 6-8, 2016;
• Chicago, USA – June 10-12, 2016;
• Portsmouth, UK – July 22-24, 2016;
• Toulon, France -- September 10-11, 2016.

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World Match Racing Tour, Copenhagen 2016, May 9-14, Sailing Videos

UPDATE--Shawize Tech Wrap Day 4:

UPDATE: Copenhagen Sail off highlights

Below: WMRT Day 1 Highlights of Copenhagen:

World Match Racing Tour, Copenhagen 2016, Day 1 Highlights above

World Match Racing Tour - Fremantle Finals Highlights:

World Match Racing Tour - Fremantle Finals Highlights - Published March 7, 2016

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Copenhagen 2016 | World Match Racing Tour May 9-14, Schedule:
MAY 9TH - MONDAY
10.00 – Fleet Racing Day 1
17.30 – Press Conference

MAY 10TH - TUESDAY
10.00 – Fleet Racing Day 2
14.30 – Round of 16
17.30 – Press Conference

MAY 11TH - WEDNESDAY
10.00 – Sponsor Racing
13.00 – The Super 16 Knockout
17.30 – Press Conference and After Sail

MAY 12TH - THURSDAY
10.00 – Quarter Finals
17.30 – Press Conference

MAY 13TH - FRIDAY
10.00 – Quarter Finals (optional)
13.00 – Semi Finals
17.30 – Press Conference

MAY 14TH - SATURDAY
10.00 – Semi Finals (optional)
14.00 – Finals and Finale Petit
16.00 – Prize giving and closing Ceremony

More info: http://wmrt.com/events/copenhagen-2016/
Results: http://wmrt.com/results/

World Match Racing Tour Event Schedule 2016

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Team Vestas Wind Returns for Leg 8, Volvo Ocean Race videos

Expect the unexpected - Team Vestas Wind | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15
Team Vestas Wind Returning for Leg 8, Volvo Ocean Race - published on May 28, 2015
Team Vestas Wind is back in the race.  Above: the movie that has been shown exclusively at the cinema in the Race Villages around the world, the full story from when Team Vestas Wind were shipwrecked in the middle of the Indian Ocean.


Team Vestas Wind Lisbon arrival | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 - published on May 28, 2015
The blue boat arrives into Portugal - but the team must wait until night falls before permission is granted to truck it the final 50km to Lisbon. It's a tense moment with the boat so close to its destination, yet so far.

Remaining Schedule for the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15:
In-Port Race Lisbon June 6, 2015
Leg 8 Start Lisbon-Lorient June 7, 2015 647 nm

In-Port Race Lorient June 14, 2015
Leg 9 Start Lorient-Gothenburg June 16, 2015 960 nm

In-Port Race Gothenburg June 27, 2015

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