Though chaos reigned at Bangkok’s airline terminals, this was merely a wind-shift for some 2,000 sailors coming in from
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Organised by the ORCV and covering some 198nm, the Kidder Williams M2L, is in fact the world’s fifth oldest race.
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Organised by the ORCV and covering some 198nm, the Kidder Williams M2L, is in fact the world’s fifth oldest race.
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An overall win for Wot Now in IRC Racer Division 1 of this weekend’s SSORC
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Carnarvon Yacht Club and Marina is a members club that throws open its doors to welcome cruising visitors
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The new website for the Mach 2 International Moth went live last week
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Spanish Telefonica Blue team, led by Bouwe Bekking from the Netherlands, finished second in Cochin in Volvo Ocean Race
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V5 (Simon Hull) was the first of the Premier division to finish the Fusion White Island Race organised by the Royal Akar
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Vendee leaders get past the high pressure zone and head towards Cape of Good Hope. Seb Josse (BT) shows the way
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Despite the prevailing restrictions on air travel, Asia’s top annual regatta is set to go ahead with its official launch
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This ‘Product of the Week’, if you aren’t using it already, might make it easier to find what you need on the internet
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I’d like to sail around Australia before I die! Most have sailed off into the sunset without completing that dream.
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A freshening 12 knot southwester greeted the SSORC Fleet on day one
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A freshening 12 knot southwester greeted the SSORC Fleet on day one
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This year’s Monsoon Cup which starts on 3 December in Malaysia could deliver some unexpected results for the teams
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In northeastern USA, since Labor Day, the Coast Guard reports there were 18 boating fatalities & none wore lifejackets
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King’s Cup: ‘Start spreading the news…’ How fast can we spread news around the world?
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Ericsson 4 made it two wins in a row crossing the finish of leg two in Cochin, India at 2252 GMT (0422 local time).
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Within the natural confines of Sydney Harbour a fleet of 35 was pursuit racing around seven islands.
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It’s about 7:30pm EST and just getting caught up on the VOR scoop. It was pretty clear Ericsson4 was taking the Leg2 win, but nothing is final till that dear old fat lady sings. The Telefonica Blue boys are playing the stealthy move for their final run but odds are good for them to take the second piece of glass.
In the mean time, perused through the image database and for the mates who love a good shot of weather and clouds, these two images captured by MCM Rick Deppe from team Puma are outstanding:
Hope everyone reading had a lovely holiday if an American and otherwise, simply hope all are well! Back to recovering from my Thanksgiving food coma and will carry on with the BoatBites Monday morning ~ Cheers
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The #47 Silverline Buzzi Bullet is one of the key attractions at the Sail, Power & Watersports show in Earls Court.
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As the Volvo Ocean Race fleet make their way steadily towards Cochin, the excitement and anticipation is building.
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Another five hours, and another roll of the dice, as the positions shuffle once more in this afternoon’s schedule.
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StealthPlay by Ericsson 4 and Telefonica Blue in Volvo Ocean Race as they approach to Cochin
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Tom Ashley, a young man described as having one of the brightest minds in the sport, has been granted the title of Singa
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Gareth Cooke images from the Asian Match Racing qualifier for entry into the Monsoon Cup.
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Keith Swinton and his Black Swan Racing team have secured the final wildcard entry into the Monsoon Cup.
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Times reports that GBR Olympic Sailing will receive a boost in Funding
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Ericsson 4, due to arrive in Cochin, in India state of Kerala, early as Saturday evening local time
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Thanksgiving came and passed like any other day here in Holland this fall with the temperature being a bit too low to tempt me on the water but nonetheless we enjoyed a terrific homemade feast in our tiny Amsterdam apartment. For the non- American readers out there, Thanksgiving is a day of thanks in the US where we gather with our families, stuff ourselves with turkey (or tofurkey); dressing; mashed potatoes, cranberries, yams, sweet potatoes, apple pie, pumpkin pie and ice cream and finally settle down to some good old American football on TV.
This year I have plenty to be thankful for including health, family and friends,
but since this is a windsurfing blog- ill keep it on topic:
The wind- although not always cooperative, I cant live with out it. My life is scheduled around it: vacations, jobs, and even the afternoon trip shopping with my wife. This year the dutch winds have been less than stellar but I’m thankful for the light air technique I am finally beginning to master. (…and even when its blowing the dogs off the chains and I dont have my small gear, I am thankful someone will be able to enjoy it!)
The water- with so many new places to sail this year, I am tremendously thankful for the all the time on the water I have spent training and racing this past year in and around Europe, the US and Brazil. From the small dutch inland lakes to the Baltic Sea, North Sea and both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans , it has been a great year to explore new lakes, bays and ocean swells on my windsurfing board. Thank you so much!
The other boardheads like me -without them, windsurfing would be pretty boring. To all the new friends I have made this year and the old friends I have grown closer with- thank you. You pushed me harder, made me sail faster and made me realized how great it is to have you around and how great this sport is that all all enjoy!
For all the small impromptu sailing sessions where you led me get ahead to leeward but still destroyed me with angle and speed- thank you!
For the sportsmanship you demonstrated at major Championships- thank you!
For the post session beers on the beach offering friendly advice and the promise to meet up again next week- thank you!
To the sail-makers, the board-shapers and the fin makers- thank for making this year better and faster than last year!
To the race organizers, mark set boats and volunteers that made every regatta a real treat!
Thank you!
And finally to the readers of this blog. Thank you for reading and leaving your valuable comments. I hope its been as good for you as its been for me.
Enjoy the photo compilation from the last years’ windsurfing adventures:
Sunday Update: Meanwhile the finals of the Formula Windsurfing Grand Prix are happening in Fortaleza, Brazil: enjoy the vid:
And back in SF the early NW swell is already kicking in Ft Point:
Glad to see everyone is having a great autumn!
www.stevebodner.com
Original post by Jennifer Langille and software by Elliott Back
Thanksgiving came and passed like any other day here in Holland this fall with the temperature being a bit too low to tempt me on the water but nonetheless we enjoyed a terrific homemade feast in our tiny Amsterdam apartment. For the non- American readers out there, Thanksgiving is a day of thanks in the US where we gather with our families, stuff ourselves with turkey (or tofurkey); dressing; mashed potatoes, cranberries, yams, sweet potatoes, apple pie, pumpkin pie and ice cream and finally settle down to some good old American football on TV.
This year I have plenty to be thankful for including health, family and friends,
but since this is a windsurfing blog- ill keep it on topic:
The wind- although not always cooperative, I cant live with out it. My life is scheduled around it: vacations, jobs, and even the afternoon trip shopping with my wife. This year the dutch winds have been less than stellar but I’m thankful for the light air technique I am finally beginning to master. (…and even when its blowing the dogs off the chains and I dont have my small gear, I am thankful someone will be able to enjoy it!)
The water- with so many new places to sail this year, I am tremendously thankful for the all the time on the water I have spent training and racing this past year in and around Europe, the US and Brazil. From the small dutch inland lakes to the Baltic Sea, North Sea and both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans , it has been a great year to explore new lakes, bays and ocean swells on my windsurfing board. Thank you so much!
The other boardheads like me -without them, windsurfing would be pretty boring. To all the new friends I have made this year and the old friends I have grown closer with- thank you. You pushed me harder, made me sail faster and made me realized how great it is to have you around and how great this sport is that all all enjoy!
For all the small impromptu sailing sessions where you led me get ahead to leeward but still destroyed me with angle and speed- thank you!
For the sportsmanship you demonstrated at major Championships- thank you!
For the post session beers on the beach offering friendly advice and the promise to meet up again next week- thank you!
To the sail-makers, the board-shapers and the fin makers- thank for making this year better and faster than last year!
To the race organizers, mark set boats and volunteers that made every regatta a real treat!
Thank you!
And finally to the readers of this blog. Thank you for reading and leaving your valuable comments. I hope its been as good for you as its been for me.
Enjoy the photo compilation from the last years’ windsurfing adventures:
www.stevebodner.com
Original post by Jennifer Langille and software by Elliott Back
Sebastien Josse (BT) who holds first place in the Vendee overnight on BT is diving down to a high pressure zone
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Thailand’s Kings Cup, is a truly international regatta and the situation at Thailand’s airports, has caused chaos.
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BMW ORACLE explores new racing options for trimaran
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we came all so close to qualifying for the semi finals but narrowly missed out to local legend Laurie Jury.
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An aircraft hit the mast of a 50 foot yacht as it sailed south to the David Island Yacht Club in Tampa yesterday.
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Racing summary for Day 4 of the 2008 NZ Match Racing Championships provided by the Royal NZ Yacht Squadron
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The Treleavens have been cruising in the Caribbean with daughter Jane. Now they continue with tales of sailing Antigua
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Images from the final race in the Round Robin stage of the NZ Match Racing Championships
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The lastest news from the boats competing in the Volvo Ocean Race, leg 2 to Cochin India.
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Hotels in Kuala Terengganu are experiencing a boom in tourist arrivals - thanks to the Monsoon Cup
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