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So you want to race around the world?

June 12, 2021

Meet Global Solo Challange participant number 21: Australian Willi Fantom and his live-aboard dog Captain Mistchief … Solo Sailor For The Disabled … Australian Willi Fantom from Hobart is currently circumnavigating Australia promoting his campaign Solo Sailor For The Disabled in the faithful company of his live-aboard dog Captain Mistchief. They have been at sea together for the last three years becoming inseparable. After this charitable tour of Australia Willi will start preparations for the Global Solo Challenge by modifying the boat as required by the regulations and setting off from Western Australia bound for Cape of Good Hope then […]

Meet Global Solo Challange participant number 22: French Antoine Douguet from Deauville

June 11, 2021

Antoine Douguet from Deauville in France has always dreamed to sail around the world as part of a race or an event. However, two issues stood in the way. The first was the budget required to enter any existing event. The second is his passion for classical boats. As the 22nd entry in the Global Solo Challenge, he will be able to sail his 41.6ft steel Frans Maas called Dur au Mal launched in 1962 making it finally possible for Antoine to pursue is lifelong dream. Interview By Marco Nannini Where does your passion for sailing come from? I Grew […]

Be Prepared for an Extremely Active 2021 Hurricane Season

June 1, 2021

USA – 6/1/2021 – The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which runs from June 1 to November 30, is predicted to be destructive and powerful. NOAA’s National Hurricane Center and the Climate Prediction Center expect that this year, and for years to come, we will continue to see more, stronger, and longer-lasting storms. Gowrie Group invites you to visit the Gowrie Severe Storm Center to access resources that will help you plan, prepare, respond, and recover from hurricanes, flooding, and severe windstorms. If you have not already, now is the time to review and refresh your Yacht Club’s Hurricane Preparation Plan, along with your […]

National Safe Boating Week kicks off on Sunday, May 22

May 22, 2021

Rhode Island – 5/21/2020 – By WhatsUpNEWP – National Safe Boating Week also is the official launch of the 2021 North American safe boating campaign. This year-long effort promotes safe and responsible boating and the value of voluntary life jacket wear by recreational boaters through the national theme, Wear It! The campaign reminds boaters of the importance of boating safely, boating sober, knowing navigational rules, and having a proper lookout. “The key to safe boating is the life jacket,” said Lieutenant Michael Schipritt, boating safety coordinator for DEM’s Division of Law Enforcement in a statement. “A person who suffers swimming failure or loss of […]

Ben Ainslie’s British team wins opening event of SailGP Season 2

April 25, 2021

Dramatic final day on Bermuda’s Great Sound sees overtakes, crashes and a capsize for the sport’s best athletes … Bermuda – 4/25/2021 – Ben Ainslie’s Great Britain SailGP Team was crowned winners of the opening event of SailGP Season 2. In a dramatic day that saw overtakes, crashes and a capsize, the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess was decided in a winner-takes-all final podium race that saw Ainslie come out on top from Tom Slingsby’s Australia team and Billy Besson of France. Up until that point, reigning champions Australia had been the dominant team, winning four of […]

Aussie team dominates on perfect opening day of the season in Bermuda

April 24, 2021

BERMUDA – April 24, 2021 – Tom Slingsby’s Australia SailGP Team started its defense of the SailGP Season 2 Championship in perfect fashion by ending the first day of the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess top of the leaderboard with a clean sweep of three wins from three. Having brought the racing forward by one day due to the light wind weather forecast, the decision paid off. The long-awaited start of SailGP Season 2 got underway in spectacular fashion – steady winds, blue skies, beautiful turquoise Bermuda water and eight of the sport’s top athletes raring to […]

The sport’s best athletes go head-to-head as SailGP Season 2 kicks off in Bermuda

April 23, 2021

Bermuda – 4/23/2021 – SailGP returns with the strongest line-up ever seen in the sport with world champions, Olympic medalists and America’s Cup winners battling it out in identical, foiling catamarans over eight global events for the ultimate bragging rights and the sport’s biggest monetary prize. SailGP Season 2 kicks off this weekend with the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess and will see a star-studded line up. Season 1 champion Tom Slingsby at the helm of the Australia SailGP Team will have to defend his title against Great Britain’s most successful Olympic sailor of all time Sir […]

Moroz, Perez, Campbell-James, and Presti complete U.S. SailGP team lineup

April 9, 2021

New York, New York – 4/8/2021 – Spithill designs roster for current and future performance advantage. The United States SailGP Team revealed its complete SailGP Season 2 lineup today with the announcement of athletes Daniela Moroz, CJ Perez, and Paul Campbell-James to its roster in addition to its acquisition of Philippe Presti as head coach. The announcement comes amidst the team’s early arrival this month in Bermuda to take advantage of open practice ahead of the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess, April 24-25. The additions bolster an already competitive lineup that also includes Rome Kirby, Andrew Campbell, […]

France SailgGP team announces its line up for Season 2

April 9, 2021

France – 4/8/2021 – With less than 20 days until the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess – that will herald the start of SailGP Season 2 on 24-25 April – the French team set a course for Bermuda a few days ago for three weeks’ training aboard the F50. Eager to rank among the top teams on the flying catamarans and earn a place on the podium, the French team helmed by Billy Besson and managed by Bruno Dubois is determined to build on the experience already acquired whilst integrating some new elements to inspire a fresh […]

Tom Slingsby reveals his Australian team line up and female athletes to join the crew in SailGP Season 2

April 8, 2021

Sydney, Australia – 4/8/2021 – Olympic gold medalist and defending SailGP Champion Tom Slingsby revealed his team line up set to defend Australia’s championship title in SailGP Season 2. After securing a history making win as the inaugural SailGP Champion, Slingsby, the Australian team helm and CEO, has selected several members of his winning squad to join him in Season 2, which commences in Bermuda on April 24-25. In addition to Slingsby the returning athletes from his winning squad include Kyle Langford, 31, of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales (wing trimmer); Jason Waterhouse, 29, of Sydney (flight controller) Sam Newton, 35, of Sydney […]