Carnage in the Golden Globe Race
Sail Magazine
| Abhilash Tomy – rescued after being dismasted and injured |
There was some high drama in the Golden Globe Race over the last few days that resulted in two sailors being rescued.
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Beaufort, NC to Georgetown, SC
Sail Magazine
For cruisers headed south, the reports indicate that while hurricane Florence wreaked havoc in parts in North Carolina, many of the marinas along the ICW between Norfolk, VA Beaufort, NC are open and accepting transients.
GP 2 Lymington
UK 29er Class
Our second Harken Grand Prix of the year is now open for entries. Click here to enter.
Dun Laoghaire Youth Laser Coaching Programme; Autumn/Winter 2018
National Yacht Club
The Dun Laoghaire Youth Laser training program will be run as a collaboration between RSGYC and NYC.
Topper winter coaching and clinics
National Yacht Club
Welcome to our Topper Coaching series.
This year we are delighted to announce Hugh Perrette as our Head Coach. We have an exciting programme lined up between now and Christmas. Sailors can choose one of two Options for Sunday Coaching
Option 1...
Isbjorn in Madeira: A Local Futbol Game
Sail Magazine
Mia sporting her new hat in Funchal.
I did 10k this morning, starting along the waterfront behind the marina and working east, quickly realizing that beyond the 2 or 3 kilometers of the main drag, there are no flat areas for running in Funchal.
Australian, French ships close to Tomy's location: Official
Business Standard
Navy Commander Abhilash Tomy, who currently lies injured in his sailing vessel in the south of Indian Ocean, will soon be rescued by Australian and French ships which are now close to his location, a top Navy official said Monday.
Towards Madeira: Warm Weather Sailing at it’s Best!
Sail Magazine
Unbelievable landfall in Madeira at sunset!
0527. Dark. You can see the Milky Way quite clearly. ISBJORN hurtles downwind under spinnaker. The sail is illuminated by the steaming light on the front of the mast to make it easier to trim at night.
Winter Dinghy Platform Parking – Online Application Form
National Yacht Club
Application for platform parking for dinghies this winter is now online. Please use the form here to apply and pay.
Rugby Fans and Fundraisers
Royal Findhorn Yacht Club
Fund-raising Dinner for the MND Charity in the Mansfield Hotel, Elgin on Saturday 27th October. The principal guests are Doddie Weir and Lucy Lintott, two high profile people living with Motor Neurone Disease who have already achieved a great deal in their own amazing fundraising efforts.
Winter Dinghy Platform Parking – Online Application Form
National Yacht Club
Application for platform parking for dinghies this winter is now online. Please use the form here to apply and pay.
Accidental grounding, familiarity breeds complacency
Sail Magazine
My 2018 cruising started with a trip straight up Lake Michigan’s Wisconsin coast bound for Manistique, a small town on Michigan’s upper peninsula. We had something very rare, three consecutive days of flat water on Lake Michigan.
UNMANNED: First Robot Sailboat Completes Transatlantic Voyage
Sail Magazine
Who needs crew? Not the Sailbuoy Met, a 2-meter long sailing robot, which recently arrived in Ireland after sailing 80 days non-stop from Newfoundland. Created by a Norwegian company, Offshore Sensing AS...
Winegard Connect marine WiFi and cell internet connection, simple and functional
Sail Magazine
The Winegard Connect 4G1xm along side it’s power injector
I first mentioned my “installation” of a Winegard Connect because I was exercised about the cabling and mounting scheme Winegard employs.
ICW update. September 19, 2018 The Fifth Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners (38-2018)
Sail Magazine
Here is what is in the D#5 Notice to Mariners.
The USCG is out on the waters. The NTM (Notice to Mariners) report many damaged and destroyed ATONS in the area affected by Florence. The changes are already too numerous to list and will certainly grow.
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