09 February 2015

Extreme Sailing Series, Act 1 Highlights, Volvo Ocean Race Leg 4 Start (videos)


Extreme Sailing Series™ Act 1, Singapore - Video Highlights above - The opening Act of the 2015 Extreme Sailing Series saw nine top international teams go head to head on a unique stadium racecourse right in the heart of Singapore. After four days, a down to the wire battle saw Roman Hagara snatch Red Bull Sailing Team’s first ever Act victory from the hands of the Danish SAP Extreme Sailing Team in the final metres of the final race, with The Wave, Muscat rounding out the podium positions. Watch the highlights above.

Results | Extreme Sailing Series
JohnTheCrowd | Sailing News: EXSS

Rivalries dominate the start of the season - Extreme Sailing Series | News: Down to the wire battle sees Roman Hagara snatch Red Bull Sailing Team’s first ever Act victory from the hands of the Danish SAP Extreme Sailing Team in the final metres of the final race. Replay all final races here.


Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15, Feb 8, 2015: Highlights from the start of Leg 4 from Sanya, China, to Auckland, New Zealand.

JohnTheCrowd | Sailing News: VOR: Volvo Ocean Race updates

Improving Team Dynamics | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 -
Team Alvimedica has one of the youngest crews of the race, with 30 year old Charlie Enright as skipper. In this context, the role of Will Oxley goes beyond navigator and it becomes more of a mentor for these young talented sailors.  Feb 7, 2015

"Miami International Boat Show February 12-16, 2015 | Miami Beach Convention Center | Sea Isle Marina | Miamarina at Bayside Marketplace" (go to link above for tickets and info)
Miami Herald: The Progressive Miami Show will be spread over three sites: Miami Beach Convention Center where small and midsized boats, electronics and accessories are displayed; Miamarina at Bayside featuring new sailboats and sailing gear; and Sea Isle Marina holding large powerboats. The Yacht & Brokerage Show on Miami Beach’s Indian Creek Waterway exhibits hundreds of new and used yachts up to 165 feet long. Although technically separate from the Miami show, the Yacht & Brokerage Show has been held in conjunction with it for many years. Both shows anticipate strong sales fueled by a strengthening economy....

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