Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie was yesterday stating his case after a 360-degree penalty that he felt was unfair, ensured he missed out on a good result on the opening…
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Jersey maintains her lead… just
Two distinct plans of action are evident as the Times Clipper fleet remains split, some preferring the northern route over the Grand Banks, while others remain hopeful for better winds…
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup – Day three
Today at Porto Cervo, Sardinia, the third race of the Rolex Cup was a short, sharp, 20-mile affair that tested both the fitness and the boat handling skills of the…
Wind plays games at Melges Europeans in Garda
After another two-hour delay waiting for wind, the race committee were finally able to get the day’s proceedings underway at the Melges 24 European championship yesterday (5 September, 2001)
Nautor Challenge syndicate arrives in England
The Nautor Challenge syndicate yachts competing in the Volvo Ocean Race have arrived in Portsmouth, England, for final preparations before the start on September 23
Maxi yacht Rolex Cup
A fast and furious 25-mile dash through the rocky islands just off Porto Cervo saw the 25 contestants in the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at full stretch
National 12s at Aldeburgh
A total of 15 National 12s contested the Ganymede Trophy at Aldeburgh YC on 1-2 September
Flying 15s at Bala
Nick and Clare Taylor from Llangorse SC were the overall winners of the Flying 15 open meeting on September 1-2, 2001
Vortex grand prix at Rutland
A total of 19 boats took part in the Laser Vortex grand prix at Rutland SC on 1-2 September
Top British B14 sailors head for world championship in Italy
The third B14 world championship will be hosted by Circolo Vela Torbole on the spectacular sailing waters of northern Lake Garda from 12-16 September, 2001. The 10-race series is expected…
Peter Gilmour wins Knickerbocker Cup
Long Island Sound was crowded with spectator boats yesterday as Peter Gilmour won the 20th International Knickerbocker Cup, hosted by the Knickerbocker YC in Port Washington, New York
Anglo-French rivalry revived
The One Ton Cup, the oldest and most prestigious French yachting trophy, returns to Britain this week for the first time in nearly 100 years to be contested between some…
Rob Smith leads Melges 24 Euros after two races
Rob Smith and team lead the Melges 24 European championship by four points
Larks at West Kirby
Dougall and Nigel Scott, fresh from their recent championship win, dominated this weekend's Lark open meeting at West Kirby
National 12 Scottish champs
A total of 13 boats took part in the National 12 Scottish Championship at Kippford Yacht Club on the Solway Firth on 1-2 September, 2001. Two races were sailed back…
Vintage National 12s at Derwent Reservoir
The National 12 vintage meeting took place at Derwent Reservoir SC on Sunday 1 September, 2001
Sailing on Sky TV
Sky TV's sailing programme schedule starts this Thursday with coverage from Skandia Life Cowes Week
France takes lead at Melges Europeans
Light, tricky conditions on Lake Garda caused a change round in results leaving the French at the top of the fleet
Times Clipper hots up
As the Times Clipper fleet get underway on the last leg of the race, competition is fierce... just 9 miles separates the top five
Dixon wins Finn inlands
Dan Dixon beats John Greenwood in to first place by just one point