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G4S announces Skandia Team
G4S, the world’s leading international security solutions group, is
delighted to announce its sponsorship of two of Skandia Team GBR’s 49er
crews.
The UK-based FTSE 100 company has confirmed its allegiance to the 49er
class in pledging to support... sail-world.com
Down the Amazon in a bathtub, now
Five years ago Dublin sailor Rob Dowling completed a marathon 24-hour sail,
sponsored by his local club.
Spurred on by its success, Rob then sailed solo, in a customised plastic
bath tub down the Amazon River. Last year he completed a three day 114-... sail-world.com
EDITORIAL: Another day, another
I find the changing world of the cruising sailor forever astonishing as our
scientists push the limits of knowledge and expand technology.
More and more cruising information is online and up-to-date, new
innovations are introduced every day, navigat... sail-world.com
Amels to begin work on second
Amels, acknowledged masters of the art of superyacht building, announces
plans to begin construction of the second in its Limited Editions series,
the 64,7-meter Amels 212.
This decision follows the stunning success of the Amels 171, introduced at
th... Superyacht Times
Olympic classes at Hayling for
Britain’s Olympic Classes talents will be vying for domestic honours when
the second and final event of the 2009 RYA Olympic Classes Spring Series
gets underway at Hayling Island Sailing Club this weekend.
Hannah Mills and Katrina Hughes, Junior W... sail-world.com
Audi MedCup: Lighter winds
Lighter winds are expected as the Marseille Trophy race fleets for the GP42
Series and the TP52 Series move to a different race area today, the Rade
Nord arena.
A return to gentler breezes today means back to finesse sailing rather than
high octane ... sail-world.com
Exploratory vessel
When the Mars Pathfinder landed on the red planet in 1996, it seemed like
everyone in America -- including us -- briefly reconnected with his or her
sense of discovery again. Within a few months, though, that glow had faded.
Mer... Fishrap News
Elliott 6m debuts on the world
The new Olympic boat the Elliott 6m will finally make its debut on the
world stage in a couple of weeks during event six of the ISAF Sailing World
Cup at Kieler Woche in Germany, which runs from 20 to 28 June.
Twenty-four crews from nine different c... sail-world.com
Images from Korea International
Sail-World Asia's editor Guy Nowell, the best known marine photographer in
Asia, was in Korea for the 2009 Korea International Boat Show and the Korea
Match Cup.
Here are a selection of his images from KIBS.
by Guy Nowel... sail-world.com
Difficult conditions test
Light, shifty winds coupled with a strong current tested 16 of
Australia’s Optimist Sailors last week in Singapore. The Sentosa
Singapore National Championships has become a popular regatta for the
Aussies, attracting a large international fleet to... sail-world.com
Announcing the new Farr/BMW
Announcing the new Farr/BMW Designworks Bavaria 55.
From one of yachting’s most electrifying collaborations comes the newest
offering from Bavaria Yachts – the Bavaria Cruiser 55. This latest yacht
has been created by combining the expertise of ... sail-world.com
Two Harbors Summer Wine Festival
TWO HARBORS – Visiting boaters and wine connoisseurs can get a taste of
some of the finest boutique wines and other notable vinos during the eighth
annual Summer Wine Festival on the beach, from 1 to 4 p.m. June 6.
Sampling the Spirits — Vi... thelog.com
an ode to luxury
Although the 240LR is an open-bow boat, its designers included a roomy head
compartment just in front of Anyone looking for a fast and feature-laden
large runabout would do well to visit their local Stingray dealer for a
gander at the 2003 Stingray 2... Fishrap News
Volvo Race leader hits whale
It is extremely frustrating times onboard Ericsson 3. We can't really let
go of the thought that we were in the lead and then, suddenly, we hit a
whale and after that everything has been going bad. We lost three positions
to the scoring-gate and afte... sail-world.com
PUMA leads as Volvo fleet heads
PUMA, who is now assured second place overall, led the Volvo fleet out of
Sandhamn, on the outer edge of the Stockholm archipelago today - a
spectacular day where conditions were perfect for the start of the tenth
and final leg of the Volvo Ocean Rac... sail-world.com
Catalunya Costa Brava PWA World
A tough day at the office for the world’s best slalom sailors as emotions
run high, nerves are tested and dreams shattered.
Day four proved to be a difficult day for many racers as the light sea
breeze almost allowed a complete race on the beautif... sail-world.com
Team De Koning/Visser wins
Team Boskalis De Koning/Visser won the Zwitserleven Sailing Week 2009. The
duo managed to be in the lead of the fleet under variable circumstances,
both during the sometimes windy Texel Dutch Open and the tactical Round
Texel.
The overall win of the... sail-world.com
Deauville International Week
The show begins…
It was an exceptional first day of racing for the fourth edition of
Deauville International Week.
The crews benefited from perfect weather conditions for hostilities to
commence, though the highly tactical race zone did cause a f... sail-world.com
'Helen at the wheel of Helen Mary
When I was a pure racing sailor around the traps in Sydney, although maybe
not a very good one, they used to call it the 'Seventh Continent' – that
watery grouping of sailors who had left landed life – maybe only for a
weekend, but often for year... sail-world.com
Pascoe wins Gul RS600 Foiler
The RS600 FF fleet descended upon Weymouth & Portland National Sailing
Academy for the second Gul RS600 FF National Championship. Unfortunately
the weather took a turn for the worse and the fleet was met by a cold wind
of 20 knots.
This lead all... sail-world.com
ISAF announces new ISAF Athletes'
The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) is delighted to announce the
ten sailors who have been elected to the ISAF Athletes' Commission.
The Athletes' Commission members each represent one of the ten sailing
events chosen for the 2012 London Oly... sail-world.com
Spain's Calima - Javier Pujol
Javier Pujol, owner/skipper of the Sparkman & Stephens-designed 43-foot
Calima (ESP), was confirmed as winner of the Giraglia Race today at the
prizegiving ceremony for the 57th edition of the Giraglia Rolex Cup, held
at the Yacht Club Italiano i... sail-world.com
Images from the start of the
Photographer Leighton O'Connor provided these images from the start of the
645 mile Marion to Bermuda Cruising Yacht Race.
Forty-three monohull yachts started the race.
Leighton's website www.leightonphoto.com
by Leighton O'Connor ... sail-world.com
British M20-duo Sunnucks and
On day three of the Zwitserleven Sailing week, the British M20-duo
Sunnucks/Farren moved into the lead of the Texel Dutch Open (Zwitserleven
Open Dutch Championship).
Yesterday's winners, Coen de Koning and Thijs Visser, dropped to a third
place. Af... sail-world.com
Transat Jacques Vabre: Skippers
While awaiting the Transat Jacques Vabre this winter, five skippers from
the last Vendée Globe – and among them some of the top names – have
decided to do battle this summer in the one design monotype series in the
fortieth 'Solitaire du Figaro'... sail-world.com
Stewardess with a strong sailing history required for the challenging sailing yacht.
We might be heading to New England or the Med but the plan can change at any time.
STCW95 + 3 years experience and excellent references minimum.
Would start as s
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Posted on: April 9th, 2009 By: Captain
Deckhand210' Motor Yacht Location: Med
Deckhand with at least 1 season experience on 100+ yacht.
Hardworking and good team player. Age between 23 to 35 with english has first language.
You will be working closely with the first mate for docking and lines.
Medical after 3 months. 1 flig
...
Posted on: April 1st, 2009 By: Captain
Deckhand112' Motor Yacht Location: Italy, Genoa
Looking for a solo Deckhand/mate to start by the end of March.
Boat based in Genoa until mid May then cruising around Italy and the south of France for the summer.
Looking for a young and dynamic male deckhand with some experience. Italian speaking
...
Posted on: March 20th, 2009 By: Captain
Stewardess130' Motor Yacht Location: Belize, Caribbean
Good team player 2nd stewardess with STCW95 and charter experience. Hard worker (long hours when on charter). Sharing cabin with Chef (male).
Caring for details and willing to take advise from others.
Posted on: March 13th, 2009 By: Peter
Mate92' Motor Yacht Location: South of France
Mate/deckhand with some engineer knowledge.
We will be cruising from St Tropez to Monaco most of the summer.
If you speak french and have experience with the areait is a big plus.
You will be responsible for the maintenance of the boat outside and
...
Posted on: March 13th, 2009 By: Owner
First Mate154' Motor Yacht Location: Caribbean
The position is offered for an experienced FIRST OFFICER with a few years on similar or larger size charter yacht.
Longevity and excellent background check required.
No couple, willing to travel intensively all over, busy charters.
Total of 11 cre
...
Posted on: March 11th, 2009 By: Captain
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