PROMO: 2013 Argo Group Gold Cup - Stage 5 AWMRT -
Argo Group Gold Cup
October 8 - 13, 2013
Stage 5 of the Alpari World Match Racing Tour returns to Hamilton, Bermuda
More info: www.wmrt.com - 2013 © Alpari World Match Racing Tour
Sir Ben Ainslie talks about his participation in the Argo Group Gold Cup and the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation
Williams and Ainslie tied in Argo Group Gold Cup Qualifying: "Hamilton BERMUDA, Oct 8, 2013 – In Argo Group Gold Cup action Tuesday, Ian Williams (GBR) Team GAC Pindar, Alpari World Match Racing Tour champion and current leader on the Tour, has had a top day in Group 2 racing. He stands undefeated at 4-0. Ainslie, fresh from the super fast, high flying Oracle AC72, is locked at the top with his countryman at 4-0 as well. They will meet Wednesday on the course. . . ."
WMRT - Battle of Britain peps up: "Two British crews hold the highest scores after day one of racing in Bermuda at the Argo Group Gold Cup, the penultimate event on the Alpari World Match Racing Tour, in what race pundits believe could turn into a clash of the Anglo-Saxon match racing titans. In one corner is the GAC Pindar team of four time Tour winner and 2013 Tour leader, Ian Williams. In the other is the high profile crew of the world’s most successful Olympic sailor, Sir Ben Ainslie, fresh from his turn-around America’s Cup win with Oracle Team USA in San Francisco. . . ."
Argo Group Gold Cup results: http://www.bermudagoldcup.com/results
Sailing - British 49er former world champions split up
Yahoo Eurosport UK
Olympic sailing duo Stevie Morrison and Ben Rhodes have called time on their 12-year 49er partnership and their bid for a third Olympic Games medal attempt together at Rio 2016. ...
British challenge for next year's America's Cup the next dream for Olympic ...
The Independent
It is sunny, it is Bermuda, Ben Ainslie should be relaxing after playing a major part in winning the America's Cup for the San Francisco defender Oracle Team USA. He has five Olympic medals to his name, the last four consecutive golds which also earned ...
SLHS sailing team qualifies for national regatta
Grand Haven Tribune
In just its third year of existence, the Spring Lake High School sailing team is making some serious waves. The Lakers took part in the Great Oaks Qualifier regatta in Lake Forest, Ill., this past weekend and finished in first place. That result ...
Sailing scheme waves goodbye
Hartlepool Mail
A SAILING scheme is disbanding after helping hundreds of Hartlepool youngsters to enjoy life on the open waves. The Orcel Sea Training project, which is based in Wynyard Road, is winding up six years after it was formed. But despite a tinge of sadness, ...
Sailing: Annalise Murphy finishes a disappointing 23rd at World Championships
SportsNewsIRELAND
Annalise Murphy yesterday finished 23rd overall at the Women's Laser Radial World Championship in Rizhao, China. The regatta produced an interesting podium line-up as not one of the top five sailors from the 2012 Olympics medalled. China's own ...
Extreme Sailing Series - GC32s showcased in Nice
Sail World
A new chapter began for the GC32s last week when they joined the Extreme Sailing Series for the penultimate Act of the Land Rover-backed 2013 stadium sailing catamaran circuit in Nice, France. While the main attraction remains the Extreme 40 catamaran ...
Kingston Penitentiary proposed as world-class sailing facility
Hamilton Spectator
If someone told you they had "gone sailing" at Kingston Pen, you would be forgiven for thinking it a euphemism. Like "going up the river" or "staying at Club Fed." But one of the city's residents wants to make the phrase a reality by turning the ...
Sailing: Honours shared on high tides
Wirral Globe
LIVERPOOL Yacht Club / Tranmere Sailing Club had a good turnout for their late autumn series races on the River Mersey at the weekend when they were able to take advantage of the high tides. Bada Bing (Andrew Farrell and Andrew Napper) and Mighty ...
Ordinary people 'true heroes of sailing's great race'
YahooXtra Blogs (blog)
One of the themes to come out of this year's entry list in the PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic, is new entrants to the fleet setting out to achieve great things. But we aren't talking about the newest, most high tech or grand prix yachts. We are ...
Cooum mouth may get sailing centre
Times of India
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Sailing Association has sent a proposal to the chief minister, suggesting the setting up of a 45-crore sailing centre and the construction of a marina at the mouth of the Cooum river. Chief minister J Jayalalithaa approved the ...
Coast Guard Rescues 2 Boaters From Capsized Sailboat « CBS Baltimore: " . . . .The best decision the boaters made was to wear their life jackets. Accidents such as this one happen in a split second, rarely giving boaters the time to don their life jackets. If during an accident a boater is knocked unconscious, or like in this case is separated from their boat, a life jacket greatly increases their risk of survival.”"
This is more than a sailboat; it's a stepping stone to a dream | Local & Regional | KATU.com - Portland, Oregon: "She wants to build things and the Wind & Oar Boat School taught her that if she can help build a sailboat, she can do anything she sets her mind to. The school gave her the courage and confidence she needed to pursue a dream."
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Grand Haven Tribune
In just its third year of existence, the Spring Lake High School sailing team is making some serious waves. The Lakers took part in the Great Oaks Qualifier regatta in Lake Forest, Ill., this past weekend and finished in first place. That result ...
Sailing scheme waves goodbye
Hartlepool Mail
A SAILING scheme is disbanding after helping hundreds of Hartlepool youngsters to enjoy life on the open waves. The Orcel Sea Training project, which is based in Wynyard Road, is winding up six years after it was formed. But despite a tinge of sadness, ...
Sailing: Annalise Murphy finishes a disappointing 23rd at World Championships
SportsNewsIRELAND
Annalise Murphy yesterday finished 23rd overall at the Women's Laser Radial World Championship in Rizhao, China. The regatta produced an interesting podium line-up as not one of the top five sailors from the 2012 Olympics medalled. China's own ...
Extreme Sailing Series - GC32s showcased in Nice
Sail World
A new chapter began for the GC32s last week when they joined the Extreme Sailing Series for the penultimate Act of the Land Rover-backed 2013 stadium sailing catamaran circuit in Nice, France. While the main attraction remains the Extreme 40 catamaran ...
Kingston Penitentiary proposed as world-class sailing facility
Hamilton Spectator
If someone told you they had "gone sailing" at Kingston Pen, you would be forgiven for thinking it a euphemism. Like "going up the river" or "staying at Club Fed." But one of the city's residents wants to make the phrase a reality by turning the ...
Sailing: Honours shared on high tides
Wirral Globe
LIVERPOOL Yacht Club / Tranmere Sailing Club had a good turnout for their late autumn series races on the River Mersey at the weekend when they were able to take advantage of the high tides. Bada Bing (Andrew Farrell and Andrew Napper) and Mighty ...
Ordinary people 'true heroes of sailing's great race'
YahooXtra Blogs (blog)
One of the themes to come out of this year's entry list in the PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic, is new entrants to the fleet setting out to achieve great things. But we aren't talking about the newest, most high tech or grand prix yachts. We are ...
Cooum mouth may get sailing centre
Times of India
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Sailing Association has sent a proposal to the chief minister, suggesting the setting up of a 45-crore sailing centre and the construction of a marina at the mouth of the Cooum river. Chief minister J Jayalalithaa approved the ...
Coast Guard Rescues 2 Boaters From Capsized Sailboat « CBS Baltimore: " . . . .The best decision the boaters made was to wear their life jackets. Accidents such as this one happen in a split second, rarely giving boaters the time to don their life jackets. If during an accident a boater is knocked unconscious, or like in this case is separated from their boat, a life jacket greatly increases their risk of survival.”"
This is more than a sailboat; it's a stepping stone to a dream | Local & Regional | KATU.com - Portland, Oregon: "She wants to build things and the Wind & Oar Boat School taught her that if she can help build a sailboat, she can do anything she sets her mind to. The school gave her the courage and confidence she needed to pursue a dream."
more sailing news below
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