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Rolex Capri Sailing Week Volcano Race 2013 video

2013-05-24T07:09:00.000+12:00

Rolex Capri Sailing Week Volcano Race 2013 video The 2013 Rolex Capri Sailing Week Volcano Race kicked off Superyacht Times The 2013 Rolex Capri Sailing Week Volcano Race runs until 24 May, and has welcomed an international fleet of Maxi yachts to the Tyrrhenian Sea for nine days of challenging racing, complemented by an impressive social programme. Composed of four ... Superyacht Times

ENTZ America's Cup team video

2013-05-23T09:49:00.001+12:00

ETNZ- Building the wing - Having travelled all the way across the pacific in pieces on a ship, the wing sailneeds to be reconstructed into the mammoth structure which powers the AC72. The man that leads the operation is Jon Douglas or as he is simply and affectionately know, JD. Larry Ellison's Ahab-Like Quest For The America's Cup - Forbes: " . . . For more in-depth history of the America’s

Volvo Ocean Race Sailmaking video

2013-05-22T13:08:00.001+12:00

Volvo Ocean Race - Building the Future 11 - Sailmaking - YouTube: Volvo Ocean Race - Building the Future 11 - Sailmaking - an exclusive inside look at the cutting-edge processes behind sailmaking. Santa Cruz sailing crew rescues Golden Gate Bridge jumper San Jose Mercury News Moments later, the pair and sailing friend John Mizell heard a Coast Guard radio call for a jumper in the water near

Is this the most dangerous America’s Cup ever? (video)

2013-05-21T12:37:00.000+12:00

Is this the most dangerous America’s Cup ever? (video) - In the days before two-time Olympic medalist Andrew "Bart" Simpson died while training for the America's Cup yacht race, teammates expressed safety concerns. Stu Woo joins the News Hub with a look at why this year's race could be more dangerous than ever. (source: wsj.com) Italian Team Seeks Change in America’s Cup Wind Limits After

America's Cup: Italian team Luna Rossa defies Cup officials - practices sailing on the Bay

2013-05-20T10:54:00.002+12:00

Luna Rossa Press Conference Alameda (Published on May 17, 2013) America's Cup: Italian team Luna Rossa defies cup officials and sets sail in its first practice in bay - San Jose Mercury News: "Defying a request from an America's Cup safety review committee to suspend training for a week, the Italian challenger Luna Rossa tested the waters anyway, setting sail on the San Francisco Bay on

Remembering Andrew Simpson (video) - America's Cup sailing suspended

2013-05-19T12:08:00.001+12:00

This week on Discovered the America's Cup family is in mourning, after British Olympic Gold medalist Andrew Simpson died when Artemis Racing capsized during training on the waters of San Francisco Bay last week. Simpson was an inspiring character on the world sailing scene and a keen promoter of the young sailors followed by America's Cup Discovered in February this year, during their efforts to

Best sailing video footage by Air Vide et Eau

2013-05-18T09:22:00.003+12:00

Best sailing video footage by Air Vide et Eau Owner of America's Cup Italian team flies to San Francisco to focus on safety issues - San Jose Mercury News: "The day Sweden's Artemis Racing team threw a wreath in San Francisco Bay to honor their fallen crewmate, the owner of the America's Cup Italian team Thursday announced he was flying to San Francisco to "follow closely and personally" the

America's Cup Press Conference Replay (video)

2013-05-17T11:01:00.003+12:00

REPLAY - America's Cup Press Conference May 14, 2013 - YouTube: America's Cup Press Conference May 14, 2013 @ Pier 27 - 2:00pm (PST) - San Francisco. America's Cup organizers have confirmed that this summer's events remain on track. In parallel with completing the final arrangements for the America's Cup, a highly experienced panel of sailing and safety at sea experts has been appointed and

Extreme Sailing Series Act 2 2013 (video)

2013-05-16T05:08:00.000+12:00

Programme 2: Singapore, Extreme Sailing Series Act 2 2013 - YouTube: Double Olympic gold medallist Shirley Robertson brings you programme 2 of the official 2013 Extreme Sailing Series TV series from the Act 2 Singapore. One of the most spectacular urban settings the global tour has ever visited saw the local entry Team Aberdeen Singapore line up with the seven full Series teams over fours days

America's Cup officials hold meeting about Artemis tragedy (video)

2013-05-15T07:33:00.001+12:00

America's Cup officials hold meeting about tragedy in San Francisco Bay | abc7news.com: ". . . "My instinct is that we simply sit back, take a lot of deep breaths and then we go forward. We at least pick up where we were," said Sail Magazine Editor Kimball Livingston. . . ."What happened to Artemis in an anomaly; that boat is off in its in corner of the design field, something went wrong,

Palma 2013 video - US Sailing

2013-05-14T09:27:00.005+12:00

Palma 2013 470W MR Upwind Sailing group faces headwind at SW Idaho refuge Idaho Press-Tribune NAMPA, Idaho (AP) — Members of the Southern Idaho Sailing Association are trying to navigate past a possible federal plan that will end an annual regatta on Lake Lowell at the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge in southwest Idaho. The Idaho Press ... Sailor's death clouds America's Cup future New

America's Cup: what now?

2013-05-13T17:02:00.002+12:00

ORACLE TEAM USA (April 2013) commence sailing trials on their new AC72. All systems were go, and "17" quickly took to flight during her maiden voyage on San Francisco Bay In the wake of the death of Andrew "Bart" Simpson, and the earlier capsize (and destruction) of Oracle Team's first AC72, what is clear is that the AC72 is an over-powered catamaran capable of capsizing with devastating

In Memoriam: Andrew Simpson, two-time Olympic gold medalist

2013-05-11T06:03:00.002+12:00

RYA pays tribute to Olympic Sailor Andrew Simpson MBE (video) "You were always there when we needed advice or had a bad day. You and your wise words will not be forgotten." British Sailing's Kate Macgregor sums up in one sentence the respect, admiration and love that the whole international sailing and sporting community had for Andrew Simpson. Andrew Simpson, a two-time Olympic gold

Andrew “Bart” Simpson dies in AC72 capsize (video)

2013-05-10T12:05:00.000+12:00

Artemis Racing News Story: "Simpson, a British double Olympic medalist, was one of the 11-man crew aboard Artemis Racing’s AC72 catamaran which capsized during training on San Francisco Bay ahead of this summer’s America’s Cup. All other crewmembers are accounted for. Simpson, however, was trapped underneath the boat and despite attempts to revive him, by doctors afloat and subsequently ashore,

Extreme Sailing Series Video Highlights - Act 3 Qingdao, China

2013-05-09T09:17:00.001+12:00

Video Highlights of Extreme Sailing Series Act 3 at Qindao, China Skipper of America's Cup Faced Stormy Seas Wall Street Journal When the 34th America's Cup, one of the largest sporting spectacles to come to San Francisco Bay in decades, begins on July 4, it will be up to Stephen Barclay to keep things on an even keel. As chief executive of the America's Cup Event Authority, Mr. America's Cup:

RedBull America's Cup Capsize and Recovery video

2013-05-08T05:53:00.001+12:00

"The Force"- Capsize and Recovery - YouTube: "May 4th 2013, the American Youth Sailing Force became the first RedBull Youth America's Cup team to capsize an AC45. Here is the team's account on the event." America's Cup Youth Racing Boat Capsizes | NBC Bay Area: "The San Francisco-based team representing the U.S. in the upcoming Red Bull Youth America's Cup capsized their 45-foot boat during

Greenwald finishes first overall at NOOD Regatta (videos)

2013-05-07T07:59:00.001+12:00

2013 Sperry Top-Sider Annapolis NOOD, Day 3 - When the winds go light in Annapolis, the competition gets slower, but a whole lot more challenging. 2013 Sperry Top-Sider Annapolis NOOD, Day 1 Bennet Greenwald, of San Diego, and winner of the J/70 class at the 2013 Sperry Top-Sider Annapolis NOOD explains the importance of a focused program. Greenwald finishes first overall at NOOD Regatta -

Extreme Sailing Series finals in Qingdao (video)

2013-05-06T06:56:00.003+12:00

Extreme Sailing Series, Act 3, Qingdao Final Day Racing Replay video - Qingdao saved its best for last on the final day of Act 3 of the Extreme Sailing Series ™ and the pressure was understandably on from the first start gun with no quarter given on the water as the teams used classic match racing tactics to try and outwit their nearest rivals. Watch how the final races of the Act played out.

Extreme Sailing Series in Qingdao, China (video)

2013-05-05T11:35:00.003+12:00

Extreme Sailing Series in Qingdao, China, Day 3 (video) - Leigh McMillan definitely had his mojo back, winning two of the four races to overhaul Alinghi's 14 race reign at the top of the leaderboard after a thick fog temporarily stalled proceedings this morning. The battle on the rest of the leaderboard was even more tense and after another testing light wind day, only 11 points separate

Extreme Sailing Series and Antigua Sailing Week videos

2013-05-04T08:08:00.000+12:00

Antigua Sailing Week 2013 - Day Four by Royal Appointment - This episode looks the front runners for the overall prize, The Lord Nelson's Trophy and we meet HM King Harald V of Norway. Antigua Sailing Week results Extreme Sailing Series, Act 3, Qingdao Day 2 Racing Replay On a packed-eight race day at the Extreme Sailing Series in Qingdao the eight international Extreme 40s competing moved

Big Boat Foam Up in Race Day 3 at Antigua Sailing Week 2013 video

2013-05-03T09:42:00.001+12:00

Big Boat Foam Up in Race Day 3 at Antigua Sailing Week 2013 video Fordham Sailing Team Helps To Rebuild Bronx Marina - NY1: " . . . The Sailmaker sustained much of its damage because a sailboat left tied up during the storm broke loose and destroyed the marina. It's still there in the way, and legally, they can't touch it. "We need the owner to sign it over to us so that we can remove it. He

Wind Gods Movie and Antigua Sailing Week (videos)

2013-05-02T08:37:00.003+12:00

The Wind Gods Movie: "The Wind Gods chronicles the quest of an American team seeking to win the most coveted prize in competitive sailing, and the oldest trophy in international sports, The America’s Cup. Narrated by Jeremy Irons, the film captures the vast scope of the challenge, the passion of the competitors, and the breathtaking beauty of the race." Antigua Sailing Week 2013 - The Big

Hydroptere yacht can sail at 60 miles per hour (video)

2013-05-01T06:23:00.003+12:00

Hydroptere can reach speeds of 60mph using its giant 'wings' to lift most of its frame above the water. Mast is 28m high - almost as tall as the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It can reach 50mph in ten seconds and has broken world records with its aeronautic design. Hydroptere: Super yacht can clock 60 miles an hour | Mail Online: "The super yacht is an experimental

Ocean rescue of lone Pacific sailor after skipper lost overboard

2013-04-30T07:21:00.000+12:00

British man rescued from yacht after skipper lost overboard | World news | guardian.co.uk: ". . . Officials from the Marine Rescue Co-ordination Centre based at Falmouth in Britain reported to the US Coast Guard at 11.30pm on Saturday that one man from the 38ft (12-metre) vessel had fallen overboard and the person who remained on board had little sailing experience. . . . Two navy helicopters

America's Cup World Series Naples - AC Discovered (video)

2013-04-29T08:51:00.004+12:00

America's Cup World Series Naples - AC Discovered (video) - This week America's Cup Discovered brings you match racing from the final 2012/2013 America's Cup World Series in Naples, Italy. We take you through both semi-finals and the winner takes all grand finale. Extreme sailing series heads to Qingdao for Act 3Jakarta PostExtreme racing: The eight participating yachts are back to Qingdao,