follow the chatter on Sailing Anarchy here Ben Ainslie to join ORACLE Racing for America’s Cup defense Posted on 10 January 2012 Ben Ainslie, Britain’s most successful Olympic sailor of all time, is set to become a full-time member of ORACLE Racing’s sailing squad for the 34th America’s Cup defence on Francisco Bay in 2013. [...]
Wild Days Rum, available at all liquor stores on Waiheke Island – more here When I told friends in Sydney that I was sitting on a beach in New Zealand the comment was met with no small amount of wonderment. New Zilund, for the record, does have beaches. Very nice ones at that. It was [...]
Greetings yachties, What a weekend! Great sail in 20-30knots on Outrageous Fortune, covered 87 miles in 9 hours. On Sunday with Waiheke Boating club we took 4 hours to do 2 miles. Great day in the sun. Tomorrow I’m off to Hamilton to pick up the summer’s BBQ meat – could take all day. In [...]
Greetings yachties, A busy week on the water – Monday on Promise with the Stewart Sprints, Wednesday night harbour racing on Sudden Impulse, Thursday Rum Racing with the Warehouse on Outrageous Fortune. Time to catch up with other news on Friday. Saturday Gold Cup on Outrageous Fortune and Sunday Waiheke Boating Club on Panui. In [...]
Greetings yachties, In this issue: Andy Irons Memorial, Bowler Wild Cat, Waka Racing in Berlin, General Lee, Tara Oceans – latest news here, Belcher and Page’s new 470, Maxi Trimaran Banque Populaire – Jules Verne Trophy, Global Challenge – Ryan Langley – adventurer, Conrad Colman Route du Rhum update, Oman Sail drops rig in Route [...]
make your own sign here Greetings yachties, 650 Mini News Rolex Commodores’ Cup, Luderitz Speed Challenge photos here 18ft Skiff International Regatta, Round Britain and Ireland, Hamo 2010 – facebook page here Black Sheep Racing, Nude Sailing, Global Marine Travel – facebook page here SYZ & Co 2010 European Moth Championships Switzerland, Team Kiwi Match [...]
make your own sign here Greetings yachties, The rum is nearly ready, if you would like to host a tasting of Wild Days Rum, flick me a message. In this issue: Laura Dekker, Melges 32 – news from the blog here Artemis Offshore Academy- applications close soon, Latest Google Earth application, Birdman, My Sailing News [...]
Greetings yachties, In this issue: Fred Warren-Smith, Black Sheep Racing – latest update here, Cowes Week, Hamilton Yacht Club, HSBC Premier Coastal Classic, NZL Women Match Racer’s, La Solitair du Figaro – where are they now?, “Laura the best of luck” – Abby, Amber Sand – latest news here, RC44 – Kids Day – Valencia, [...]
Thanks Lisa & Annalee for a great knight and Darryl cooks a fantastic BBQ Greetings yachties, Another great little sail with Edwin today, this time the Clearwater Cover Winter Series, In this issue: Des Top News Conde de Godó Trophy, The RC 44 Class, AC 34 Economic Impact, McConaghy 36, Team Invictus, Groupama 3 – [...]
Greetings yachties, Welcome to Yachtyakka, a look behind the wall at the SlimStat tells me that many people are visiting for the first time. If you are new to my Yachtyakka, take a few moments to click on the first timer guide ( top left ). be sure to watch some live yacht racing on [...]
