The Volvo Ocean Race fleet has raced for nearly 30,000 nautical miles, through garbage-strewn waters in the China Sea, around a pirate zone on the way to India and over 20-foot waves in the Southern Ocean. As the seven sleek yachts that remain in the race ride warm southerly winds past Cape Cod this weekend, they will have to make their way around yet another obstacle, a whale sanctuary, before gliding into Boston Harbor…Â Details
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Victory for Fazza 3 in the opening round of the UIM/WPPA Class 1 World Powerboat Championship was sealed this afternoon by Arif Al Zafeen and Nadir Bin Hendi. Second place went to home favourites Sheikh Hassan Bin Jabor Al-Thani and Steve Curtis, with Class 1 debutant Mohammad Al Mehairi and Jean-Marc Sanchez claiming third place in a sun-kissed Qatar Marine Festival Grand Prix.
The reunited pairing of Al Zafeen and Bin Hendi powered through to a comfortable victory in the end, but they did not have it all their own way. A fantastic start by Qatar 95 saw the Edox Pole Position winner’s storm away with the early lead, but engine troubles forced them to …Â Details & Pictures
Businesses Sweat It Out In the Water with Santa Barbara Outrigger Canoe Club
This past Saturday, April 18, marked the first of many sundress-wearing, board-short tying, and aloe vera-applying spring days. Yet, despite having to peel off perspiring tank tops and disguise new, unwanted tan lines, Santa Barbara area businesses absorbed all things spring at the Santa Barbara Outrigger Canoe Club’s 12th Annual Company Challenge.
This year’s competitors ranged from Softshare Inc. to gym members at Killer B Fitness. Before the race, competitors had a chance to scope out the course … Details