SAINT-TROPEZ: A SAILING PARADISE
13-June-2012. Its alluring light has inspired some of the world’s greatest painters from Paul Signac to Henri Matisse, and its association with screen icon Brigitte Bardot attracted the rich and...
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Newport Charter Yacht Show Announces Seminars for 2012
NEWPORT, R.I. (March 8, 2012) – Another exciting component to the already dynamic and newly revitalized Newport Charter Yacht Show (NCYS) has been announced by Newport Harbor Corporation, the sh...
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GROUPAMA SURVIVE POUNDING AS BATTLE FOR SECOND BOILS OVER
March 9, 2012 – 1430 UTC Leg 4 Day 20. The six-boat fleet has taken a severe pounding over the last 24 hours with fierce head winds and strong currents combining to whip up mountainous sea...
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Galapagos islands as a yachting destination
1 March 2012, Galapagos Islands. Exotic destinations around the globe rather than the traditional ones are now days more desirable by luxury travelers. Exotic destinations are getting more inqui...
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22 Years for Murdering Captain Drew Gollan
11 February 2012 – St. John’s Antigua- Sylvester “X Tool” Lindsey of Potters was yesterday sentenced to 22 years in prison for killing Australian boat captain Drew Gollan on Ja...
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M/Y Yogi Sinks off the coast of Greece
18.02.2012 – The Greek coast guard has rescued eight people from a 60-meter French-flagged yacht which suffered mechanical failure in gale-force winds off the coast of the Aegean island of Skyro...
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The Cruising Club of America has awarded its 2011 Blue Water Medal
New York, N.Y., USA (January 30, 2011) – The Cruising Club of America (CCA) has awarded its esteemed 2011 Blue Water Medal to Thies Matzen and Kicki Ericson for a commendable 24 years and 135,00...
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LEADERS TUSSLE AHEAD OF SOUTH CHINA SEA SLOG
January 31, 2012 – 1500 UTC Leg 3 Stage 2 Day 10. Team Telefónica were fending off relentless attacks from Groupama sailing team on Tuesday, clinging to the lead as the fleet contin...
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Our Sincere Apologies, Prime Minister
9 January 2012 – Our apologies, Prime Minister. I’m sorry we were not racing around the world trying to establish a world record on a ten million dollar sailing vessel that was wrecked by ...
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Zhik Etchells Nationals: entry deadline looming for quality fleet
23 Jan 2012 – Entry to the Zhik International Etchells 2012 Australian Championship, to be held by Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club in Sydney, closes in just under one week on 2nd February. ...
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Stricken cruise liner captain DID abandon ship ‘half an hour before passengers’ AND refused to go back when ordered
Francesco Schettino to appear before judge today Arrested on suspicion of multiple manslaughter and abandoning ship Ignored order from coastguard to return to ship ‘Offered to return to doomed c...
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Clipper Round the World Yacht Race secures Chinese entry until 2016 in major sponsorship deal
Qingdao first destination to sign up to sponsor third generation global race fleet. Clipper 13-14 set to become world’s largest and longest race. 6 January 2012 – Clipper Ventures Plc anno...
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