Following a long period of consultation and discussion, the new National Sailing Scheme is now available. From January 2002, Recognised Teaching Establishments will offer the new scheme that replaces the…
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Ainslie returns to Olympic sailing
After a year on the America's Cup scene, Ben Ainlsie is going back to Olympic sailing
No sponsor for women’s match racing
Line 7 has withdrawn its sponsorship of ISAF's Grade 1 Women's Match Racing event
Laser SB3 debut at Earls Court
The Laser Centre’s latest addition, the SB3 sports keelboat designed by Tony Castro is making her debut at the show
PlayStation designers awarded laurels
Gino Morelli and Pete Melvin, American designers of Steve Fossett's multihulled leviathan PlayStation, have been awarded a design trophy in recognition of the boat's outstanding performance
Kos’ big book
Visit Kos’ stand at the London Boat Show to see one of then world’s largest marine photography books
Race winner wrecked – by train
The 60ft racing trimaran Earth Voyager, thrice winner of line honours and elapsed time record holder in the Chicago-Mackinac race, has been destroyed by a runaway train carrying flammable chemicals
Ainslie quits OneWorld
British sailing Gold Medalist Ben Ainslie leaves America’s Cup syndicate OneWorld to pursue dreams of a further Olympic Gold
Americans lead Skiff internationals
General Electric-US Challenge helmed by Howard Hamlin, leads the JJ Giltinan 18 foot Skiff International Championship in Sydney
Tyco loses protest
The VOR yacht which failed to comply with the sailing instructions during the Sydney-Hobart part of the third leg, has been fined £500
Oracle snaps mast
One of the two Oracle US America’s Cup boats snapped its mast while out training in light airs off the North Head of Auckland yesterday
IRM grand prix proposal
The IRM has put forward a proposal to run a separate ‘prestige’ class for all grand prix racing boat under the IRM rule at this year’s Cork Week
Maxi makes its mark at Earls Court
Maxi Yachts’ performance cruiser the Maxi 1050 is making its debut at the show. But how will it perform at the forthcoming Warsash Spring Series?
Nautor chooses B&G for new 45
B&G are delighted to announce Nautor's Swan have specified a comprehensive B&G Hercules 2000 system for their latest Swan 45 design
Admiral’s Cup heads for Ireland
At a Press Conference held at the Royal Ocean Racing Club in London, on 9 January 2002, the Commodore Peter Rutter was delighted to announce an exciting new format for…
Ullman UK joins Hyde
Ullman Sails UK has joined forces with Hyde Sails
Ullman UK joins Hyde
Hamble-based Ullman Sails has joined forces with Hydes
Matt Humphries resigns from VOR
A conflict in opinion with skipper Gurra Krantz has forced British sailor Matt Humphries to leave VOR yacht team SEB
Big changes on all-girls VOR boat
Amer Sports Too, the all-girls VOR boat are taking desperate steps to improve their overall VOR standings
Swanning around on 45 feet
Nautor Swan's new German Frers-designed 45 footer is a big hit at this week's London Boat Show