Ericsson’s Volvo Crew to Compete in Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup
Ericsson Racing Team’s International crew plans to work on its inshore racing technique Sept. 1-6 at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in Sardinia.The crew, led by Brazilian skipper Torben Grael, has been training and testing for the Volvo Ocean Race the past year in the Canary Islands. Grael and crew see the Maxi Worlds as [...]
Who Cares About BMW ORACLE launch?
August 27, 2008 by admin
Filed under Americas Cup, China
BMW ORACLE Racing’s new 90-foot multihull yacht touched water for the first time yesterday – but WHO REALLY CARES?
Certainly not Frank Pong, Honorary Chairman of the AC China Team who said ‘(there is) everything to gain for both persons in a settlement for the next AC33 in monohull AC90 boats in multi fleet format, under [...]
Antigua Race Week 2009 Format Changes
August 27, 2008 by admin
Filed under Antigua Race Week, Caribbean, General
The Stanford Antigua Sailing Week continues to attract top racing boats from around the world to compete for the Lord Nelson’s Trophy. Following on from a successful 2008 edition, a new Race Committee was appointed to review the event and chart the way forward – a new format for 2009.
The 2009 edition will sail off [...]
Puma Ocean Racing set Sail for Spain
PUMA Ocean Racing left Newport, Rhode Island today for their final warm-up before the start of the Volvo Ocean Race.
This transatlantic crossing from Newport to Alicante, Spain is no simple feat and will be the final test of the PUMA Ocean Racing Team and the boat before the race begins. Skipper Ken Read and his [...]
Holmatro back Extreme 40 Team with Sponsorship
August 27, 2008 by admin
Filed under Extreme 40's
Team Holmatro will compete in the Extreme 40 Grand Prix Series during the Volvo Ocean Race 2008/09. Carolijn Brouwer is back on the helm, after having finished her Tornado campaign for Belgium. The rest of the crew is to be appointed soon.
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“On debut in the Volvo Ocean Race 2005/06, the Extreme 40 class put up [...]
