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On July 1st and 2nd, Breskens, Holland, will host the Tour de France à la Voile for the second time. Two days for the public to enjoy free concerts, follow the race on a big screen, try out paddle and windsurfing for free, to meet the advertising convoy of the Tour in the streets of the city or enter one of the many games to try and win a gift. Meanwhile the M34 sailors Continue Reading
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Via il limite di importo di 30.000 euro per il noleggio occasionale, sostituito da uno in giornate annue, e abolita la tassa fino a 14 metri. Dai 14,01 ai 20 metri l’importo è dimezzato. E’ stato lo stesso presidente del Consiglio – Enrico Letta – a introdurre durante la conferenza stampa le norme di rilancio della nautica contenute nel decreto varato dal Governo, Continue Reading
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Panasonic has joined the 34th America’s Cup as an Official Supplier. Panasonic will enhance the on-site fan experience with five large LED video boards and 85 flat panel televisions that will be placed throughout the America’s Cup Park and America’s Cup Village.  “Creating dynamic and compelling video experiences is a hallmark of this America’s Cup,” said Petra Carran, Continue Reading
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SAILOR products selected again as satellite communications specialist steps up long-standing commitment to sailing’s premier round-the-world race. Cobham SATCOM has been named the Volvo Ocean Race’s Satellite and Radio Communications Equipment Partner for 2014-15. Stepping up to the level of Race Partner for the first time in its 13-year association with the race, Continue Reading
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Sakamoto Breezes into Nations Cup Final after Vladivostok Surprise.  Wataru Sakamoto defied home advantage and the rankings to win the Asia regional final of the ISAF Nations Cup in Vladivostok and qualify for the Grand Final in Middelfart, Denmark on August 6-10. After three days racing in Platu 25s in stable 6-12 knot south-easterly winds at the Seven Feet Yacht Club on Continue Reading
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Market-leading sailing clothing brand Musto has been chosen by the Volvo Ocean Race as its official supplier of sailing apparel and footwear for the next edition starting in October 2014. The Volvo Ocean Race celebrates its 40th birthday in September 2013 and Musto’s association with the historic test of sailing skill, teamwork and character goes back as far as the third Continue Reading
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It was a highly motivated and surprisingly rested Yann Guichard who joined the crew of the MOD70, Spindrift racing, in Valencia this morning for the start of the first stage of the offshore racing in the Route des Princes. After an intense weekend of racing in Switzerland aboard the D35 Ladycat Powered by Spindrift, Guichard exchanged his ride and has taken the helm of the Continue Reading
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As the final dress rehearsal for Friday’s first points scoring inshore races of the Routes des Prince, two training races Thursday gave an immediate insight into how close the short, sharp round the buoys course racing will be. Two days of these inshore races, totaling up to six contests, are scheduled before the fleet leaves Sunday for Leg 1 from Valencia to Lisbon, Continue Reading