As the Volvo fleet approaches Boston and the finish of leg six, they have one more hurdle to clear. A high-pressure ridge has stopped the leaders and has given the followers another chance at the podium. Once through the ridge, the fleet will have a clear run to cross the finish line tomorrow.
As Ericsson 4 became the first victim of the high pressure and Ericsson 3, having had a spell in Stealth yesterday, now heads the field into the final straight with Ericsson 4 on her flank a mile behind…Â Details
Newstalk ZB’s Peter Montgomery interviewed Alinghi skipper, Brad Butterworth, this afternoon just after 1500hrs NZT, focussing mainly on the meeting held in Geneva on Thursday to discuss the upcoming Match between Alinghi and BMW Oracle Racing.
The following is a very rough transcription of the interview, or you can hear the full version by clicking here
PJ: We’re on target for giant multihulls sometime next year.
PJ: Was there any effort to get consensus among the parties? … Details & Pictures
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Lake Cumberland will be the site for the best in speed boat racing as the first ever Offshore Super Series Powerboat Racing Association makes its Kentucky debut with the Lake Cumberland Grand Prix , May 15-17, at Halcomb’s Landing at Wolf Creek Dam.
The fun lasts all weekend long with spectacular parties, great local entertainment, and autograph sessions with the drivers, not to mention the best in offshore racing with over 30 boats roaring by at speeds exceeding 150 miles per hour. “This will be a great opportunity to showcase Lake Cumberland,” said Gov. Steve Beshear. “We hope this becomes an annual event and will tell the country what a great asset we have in Lake Cumberland.”
Offshore Super Series (OSS) boat racing features custom Vee and Catamaran hulled boats flying through the air in choppy water and helicopters soaring overhead carrying camera crews and rescue teams…Â Details
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In less than three weeks, Austrian ace, Hannes Bohinc, will return to one of his favourite venues, Valletta, for the opening round of the 2009 P1 World Championship, racing for OSG Racing in a Mercury-powered Outerlimits SV43. Surprisingly, it will be the first time for Bohinc with petrol engines. “Since my career took off in 1992, every challenge and every victory has been achieved with diesel engines,” he said. “I remain loyal …Â Details