As the Volvo Open 70 fleet drag raced towards the scoring gate at 36 degrees S, it was all to play for, up to the very end. With the eventual winner of the first points of leg five being Ericsson 4 (Torben Grael/BRA), yet it was Ericsson 3 (Magnus Olsson/SWE) who received all the interest after their crossing.
Grael and his International crew picked up four points at 00:21 GMT last night as they crossed the gate and were closely followed by their stable-mate Ericsson 3….Â
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Sailor Peter Bretschger is doing things differently this year for the Newport-to-Ensenada sailboat race.
Instead of having family drive down to meet him, they’ll join him on the boat ride down. And rather than take a cab back to the border after the awards ceremony, he’ll be staying on his boat for the voyage back.
The owner of the 40-foot sailboat Adios is staying on the water to stay clear of the increasingly dangerous streets of Mexico,…. Details
From time to time we all have awkward loads to carry that won’t fit inside the car or in the boot. According to the experts at Faster Online, the simple solution is to fit a pair of Thule roof bars to your vehicle. Not only will they enable you to carry some such loads fastened directly to the bars but they form the basis of the entire range of Thule load carrying equipment. There’s a comprehensive system of accessories that all fit together perfectly. Whatever you want to carry you’ll find that Thule have just the piece of kit you need to carry it safely and securely.
For years a roof rack has been a popular means of extending the car’s carrying capacity but it can be a source of worry to the driver in terms of security. Nowadays a Thule roof rack, being part of the Thule system is completely secure. However Faster Online recommend Thule roof bars for the extra versatility they offer…  Details
Paul Todd, a New Zealand photographer – www.outsideimages.co.nz/, now based in UK, took time out after the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series to capture BMW Oracle Racing’s 90ft multihull as it was put through a second set of sea trials off San Diego…Â Details and more picturesÂ