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New York wins Clipper Race @ Cowes Online

New York crossed the finish line of Race 14 of the Clipper 07-08 Round the World Yacht Race in first place on Saturday to claim the overall title in the biennial event.Â Direct Link

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British Red still holds the lead @ Cowes Online

Friday saw the 45 competitors in the Rolex Commodoresâ€™ Cup 2008 being challenged by a new course format in the single inshore race of the day. Direct Link

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Signal Flags Question @ Proper Course

It's shaping up to be an awesome weekend.Yesterday was America's birthday. Well not really but close enough. In celebration I bought myself a new barbecue grill this week. Charcoal of course. I'm a charcoal snob. None of this modern gas grill nonsense for me. Tillerwoman and I have alrady been enjoying the grill. What could be more traditional on America's birthday weekend, even if it is the wrong date? Son #2 and his girlfriend came to see us on Friday too. Life is good.Then Sunday is the birthday of George W. Bush, the last birthday he will enjoy as President of the United States. Love him or hate him, surely you can find something to celebrate in that fact?Sunday is also someone else's birthday. Someone who writes a sailing blog, and who has sailed his Laser 45 days this year so far. Yup, On Sunday I will have to change the sidebar on this blog from saying "I am rapidly approaching 60 years of age" to say that I am officially "past it".Even better, today Saturday I am sailing in a Laser regatta with son #1. It's the first time I've sailed with him this year. Not surprising really as he has been somewhat busy in the last few months with a full-time job, a family, trying to sell his house, looking for a new house to buy, graduating from law school, and studying for the bar exam. And did I mention that his wife is expecting our second grandchild any day now? Given all that, I am very grateful that he is finding the time to sail with me on my birthday weekend. Life is good.Oh, by the way, does anyone know what flags the race committee should fly to signal, "Your wife has just gone into labor and you need to go to the hospital immediately"? Direct Link

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Quantum Racing win the Audi Region of Sardinia Tr. @ Sail World UK

American boat Quantum Racing steered by Terry Hutchinson won the Audi Region of Sardinia Trophy and lead the circuit Direct Link

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Moths blown away on opening day at Weymouth @ Sail World UK

Moth Worlds - Invitation Race cancelled due to too much wind - Weymouth UK Direct Link

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Conditions improve at Optimist Europeans @ Sail World UK

Excellent and testing sailing conditions on day 4 of Optimist European Championship on Lake Garda Direct Link

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Kiwi Karl Purdie leads OK Worlds warm-up event @ Sail World UK

Karl Purdie of New Zealand has taken the lead with two wins and a third at Pre-OK Worlds opening day Direct Link

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Finn UK Nationals - Day 1 @ Sail World UK

Jonathan Lobert of France is leading the UK Finn Nationals - 2nd Giles Scott (GBR) - 3rd Andrew Mills (GBR) Direct Link

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East (coast) to West (country) / First Night @ TripSailor

Got to Ramsgate around 19:40. Visited the Royal Temple Yacht Club and had a lovely Thai meal at the Sarin. Direct Link

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East (coast) to West (country) / Turning "Right" @ TripSailor

At 16:04 turned RIGHT just after passing the Sunk Sand Bank. Direct Link

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East (coast) to West (country) / On our way @ TripSailor

Left Burnham at 13:00. Lovely sailing weather. The engine is superb – punching the tide but getting excellent speed. Direct Link

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East (coast) to West (country) / Loading and Stowing @ TripSailor

Spent most of today loading and stowing – ready for the trip. Have nearly used up all the locker space. Direct Link

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East (coast) to West (country) / Back in the water @ TripSailor

Today she finally went back into the water. A few final jobs to complete and we should be on our way in the next couple of days. Direct Link

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East (coast) to West (country) / Slight hitch @ TripSailor

Gen’s leg is playing up again, won’t be able to get everything done before Monday. Have organised for her to go back in the water on Tuesday. Doesn’t matter as there is still alot to do. Direct Link

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Quantum comes good @ $$$ The Daily Sail $$$

Terry Hutchinson's US team are the winners at the Audi MedCup's Cagliari event Direct Link

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Bill Ludlow passes away @ $$$ The Daily Sail $$$

Chairman of Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy dies Direct Link

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It’s not normally like this @ Scott's Blog

Yes, it’s a cliche. The practice race was a blowout, with gusts over 30 knots on Portland Harbour today. Hardly conditions for Moth racing. Or practicing. The fresh conditions look set to continue into tomorrow, with the race committee aiming for an optimistic window between 11am and 3pm where the wind is forecast to dip below [...] Direct Link

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WSSRC's Secretary gives general explanation of new rule @ BYM Sailing News

The WSSRC's new rule on minimum water depth for speed record attempts has seemingly caused a great deal of excitement among the kite sailing community with strong opinions being expressed both for and against. Some people have sent ... Direct Link

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Italiano X-35 Scarlino - seconda giornata @ Vela Blog Mistro

Il campo di regata nel golfo di Follonica è stato spazzato dalle raffiche di un gagliardo Maestrale che ha soffiato per tutto il pomeriggio con intensità tra i 14 e i 25 nodi. La prima prova di giornata è stata vinta da X-Trifix di Stefano Trifirò con Mario Rabbò al timone e in equipaggio anche il [...] Direct Link

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The team racing begins @ $$$ The Daily Sail $$$

A report on today's inshore race and GBR Red's consolidation at the Rolex Commodores' Cup Direct Link

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