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31
Dec

Sailing – San Francisco selected to host America’s Cup

San Francisco will host the next America’s Cup, race organizers said today, heralding a potential renaissance in the sport of sailing and a major boon to the local economy.

“We sought a venue that fulfills our promise – to showcase the best sailors in the world competing on the fastest boats,” said Richard Worth, a race official. “And hosting the America’s Cup in San Francisco will realize that promise.”   …  More

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31
Dec

America’s Cup – Deadline today on S.F. deal

San Francisco has the next America’s Cup in its grasp. Today the city learns if it will slip through its fingers.

For several days, there have been positive signs for San Francisco’s effort to host sailing’s most prestigious regatta in 2013, with one source telling The Chronicle   …  More

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25
Dec

Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors’ success

There’s always hope for triumph over winter’s darkness.

Ariane Paul, commodore of the Master Mariner’s Benevolent Association, speaks for many. “It’s a problem getting through the winter, the short days. Getting out on the water helps shake off winter blues.”

Last Sunday was a dark, gray day, nearly the shortest of the year. A man in a wheelchair waited at the water’s edge   …  More

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22
Dec

Sailing – America’s Cup: Newport Daily News updates on Venue Bid

The Newport Daily News is reporting on the developments in Rhode Island on their bid to host the 34th America’s Cup in the state.

BMW Oracle Racing have had a negotiating team in Newport for a week holding discussions over staging the 34th America’s Cup after San Francisco, previously described by the team as having a ‘winning bid’, changed the deal that had been under negotiation for four months, substituting terms that were financially more conservative from the City’s perspective.

BMW Oracle Racing negotiators   …  Details

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