Canary Islands – At last the waiting game is over… As I write this, the 70 or so rowers competing in this year’s Atlantic Rowing Race should be completing their first month at sea, by now well used to life on the ocean, settled in and adjusted to the routine they’ve chosen to get them through their lengthy time out on the waves. Instead, the might of Mother Nature has spoken, and the tiny rowing boats have been limited to short trips out from the harbour of San Sebastian in La Gomera, as prevailing weather conditions meant that it has been much too dangerous for them to set off. Frustrating though it is has been, crews have had to play a harsh waiting game, with most taking the decision to return home over Christmas, leaving their boats behind in the Canaries. Today however, the story changed.
 The original start date for the race was scheduled for … Details & Pictures
BMW Oracle Racing’s America’s Cup Challenger has arrived in Valencia in preparation for the 33rd America’s Cup set down as a best of three series with racing sarting on 8 February 2010.
The Oceanlady is dockside in Valencia’s commercial port. She came in around 04:00 local time this morning, escorted by a couple of tugboats and was tied up to the dock within minutes – a very smooth operation … Details & Pictures
America’s Cup Challenger, Golden Gate Yacht Club has initiated further moves on the Constructed in Country issue after the passing of its five day deadline set on 22 December.
On 22 December GGYC notified The America’s Cup defender, Societe Nautique de Geneve, requesting a response to claims that it’s America’s Cup Defender, Alinghi 5 had sails constructed using the 3DL process, manufactured at North Sails plant in Minden, Nevada, the only plant of its type in the world.
SNG responded saying Alinghi 5’s sails were … Details
THUNDERCAT POWERBOATS RACE ON THE RIVER SHANNON AT KILLALOE DURING THE BRIAN BORU FESTIVAL. 8TH JULY 2008Â Â