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Enjoy the Biggest BVI Spring Sailing Regatta

The 49^th edition of the BVI Sailing Festival and Spring Regatta is the best place to enjoy sun, cocktails, beach, and sailing altogether. This is the best place for adventure and racing lovers too. This annual regatta takes place for a week in the British Virgin Islands surrounded by some stunning locations and deep blue waters. Several competitors return every year to this location to take part in the racing regatta, to soak under the sun and also to feel the joy of racing amidst trade winds.

The participants at the BVI Spring Regatta join this friendly competition from all parts of the world. Some of them race with their own boats and their long-time crew while others choose to charter bareboat from The Moorings and Sunsail, the event’s partners for a long time. Some also like to charter boats that are fully ready for the race from various companies such as Caribbean Races, Global yacht Racing, and LV Yachting Limited. Sunsail and The Moorings, who have Tortola as their home base, have provided racing bareboats that are in excellent condition. They have also provided some catamarans designed according to the customers which have been used as committee boats for the regatta.
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Final Race Of Wim 2018 Series

The last race of WIM 2018 series was the match race called Carlos Aguilar. This was also the finale of the women’s international match racing series or WIM for short. The event went on from November 29^th to December 2^nd. During this period the participants showed great determination and spirit. The team that remained undefeated was Courtois that led from the start and ended with a score of 3-1 over their competitor Anna Ostling of Sweden.

Courtois commented that they were able to win the first matches in round-robin besides two. The losses were to Margot Riou of France and Johanna Berggvist of Sweden. The matches were very close and the losses were due to minute mistakes. It also made them determined to win in the knock out rounds. As per their plan, Courtois sailed through smoothly in the matches held in the quarterfinals and won against US team run by Janel Zarkowsky. They also won over Renee Groeneveld in of Netherlands with a victory score of 3-0 in the semifinals. Their streak of success continued even in the finals.

Courtois commented that it was necessary to stay focused and not lose the matches. The conditions were challenging as well. There were shifty and strong winds to contend with as well that made it difficult to stay on the water. There were good starts as well as boat handling capabilities were good among the crew which helped to reach the victories. It also helped that the team had sailed together for two years. Courtois stated that without having a team working in coordination it was not possible to be a good skipper. The sparring partners that the team has in France had helped them prepare for this race. The final result was that Courtois and her team championed the series finale at CAMR.

Gul B14 National Championship Begin

Gul B14 National Championship began in 2nd August 2018 on Torbay waters; here the weather and water conditions will probably vary during this weekend, but with 15 boats as part of the fleet there will be intense competition to make it in the top ten. There would be some going home disappointed, but there would be sponsorships by Bays Brewery as well as game night organized at Leaky’s which would provide adequate compensation for the ones who would not make the final titles.

Among the participants there are two teams that stand out; Blue Badge and Brightmile are considered favorites of this race as they have proven their performance before. However, there would be keen title fights this time that would challenge their capabilities as well. Besides the main title there is the Classic prize to be won for the strong mid fleet.
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World Cup Series Of Sailing 2017-18

The opening event of the World Cup Series of Sailing for 2017-18 would be held at Gamagori, Japan.

There would be about 290 sailors of world class category who would be participating from 40 nations. The races would span eight classes and would be on from 15^th to 22^nd October.

With the forthcoming event, many sailors who are continental or world champions as well as Olympic medalists have already chalked out their itinerary to be part of this event and head towards this Japanese town. The races would commence from 17^th October, Tuesday next week. The different categories of sailing races would comprise of one person dinghy in the laser as well as a radial segment for both men and women; the 470 dinghy of two persons would also be of both genders. Other competition categories would be that of the skiff or 49er class for men and women as well as windsurfing for both genders of the RS: X category. Continue reading World Cup Series Of Sailing 2017-18

Team Preparations For America Cup

With teams like Oracle and New Zealand getting prepared to launch a battle for America’s Cup, the air of preparedness is high in the air.

Both the teams have been working on their strategies to be ready when the match commences soon. Here is a look at how the teams look as they get ready to rev up their engines of the high tech and high speed catamarans.

If you look at Team New Zealand, Peter Burling is the helmsman. Being 26 years of age, he started out with the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club and has had a career that has been immensely successful till date. His crew mate Blair Tuke won gold and silver medals in the 49er class in the Olympic Games and the pair together had won world championships, four consecutive events. Their skipper Glenn Ashby is a calm and experienced Australian at 39 years of age. Continue reading Team Preparations For America Cup

Oman’s Event Calendar Get GC32

Oman is all set to host the top international sailing championships GC32.

The decision has been taken and the calendar has been prepared for this world class event.

It is the world sailing of class that is growing at the fastest pace. For the past two years, GC32 foiling catamaran has been enjoying lots of activities with the fleet of around 25 boats. The boats are also being campaigned on international racing circuits. This includes Extreme Sailing Series and GC32 Racing Tour.

The leading contenders for the first time from both circuits will come together in Muscat from 27 February to 5 March. And the teams will in the title inaugural championship. In total 12 teams from all over the world are competing in this tournament.

This tournament will also be a warm up match for the start of event Extreme Sailing Series (ESS) of 2017. This event too will take place at Al Mouj race course in Muscat. ESS will start after a few days of GC32. Continue reading Oman’s Event Calendar Get GC32

College Sailing Match Begin Soon

The college level sailing championship that has given many prominent names in the sailing world is going to be.

The match is scheduled to take place from 18 to 20 of November in San Diego. The event is hosted by the San Diego Yacht Club and they are hoping to witness great response this year too.

In the college level sailing championship ten teams will participate that are coming from seven different conferences. All the teams will compete for J/22. This time the championship format has been changed. It will be eight running match racing format for the Shields this time. Previously it was keelboat fleet racing event.

Taylor Canfield was the first winner of this event and now is he the number one match racer. Nevin Snow won this championship for two times and now he is the leading match racing champion for the U.S. He also went for a medal at World championship Youth Match Racing; he is also the winner of the Governor’s cup for two times. Continue reading College Sailing Match Begin Soon