The third round of the 18ft Skiff grand prix started yesterday (8 September, 2001) in Portland Harbour and was dominated by RMW Marine
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Jersey Clipper moves south
Jersey has made a conscious move to the south just and as the main pack have moved north in a complete reversal of the position we have seen over the…
The Greeks set the pace at the One Ton Cup
Atalanti X confirmed her crushing superiority at the One Ton Cup yesterday...
Overall leader disqualifed from race six at Melges Europeans
The overnight leader Cedric Pouligny and fourth placed Flavio Favini were disqualifed for an OCS during the sixth race of the Melges Europeans
Shaun the lucky sheep brings Pouligny success at the Melges Europeans
A Shaun The Sheep mascot which sits on the tiller of Cedric Pouligny's boat was the star of the show at the last day's racing at eh Melges Europeans
Big entry expected at international women’s keelboat champs
A total of 56 entrants from six nations and three continents are already confirmed for the 2001 Rolex International Women's Keelboat Championship
Burrell retains title at Phantom nationals
A total of 51 Phantoms turned up at Netley Sailing Club on 31 August for the Ex-Asset Management Advice National Championship
One Ton Cup – First Day
Atalanti X proved her status as favourite and won the first day of racing at the One Ton Cup in Wales
Ainslie protests his innocence
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…
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…