 the 3rd of December, 2008, VESTAS SAILROCKET set a new ‘B’ class world record of 47.36 knots over a 500 meter course. This gave her the unofficial title of the worlds fastest boat… but still 3.21 knots short of the Outright world record currently held by the kitesurfers. During their final attempt the craft lost ‘pitch stability’. The nose lifted up at near on 60 mph and performed a spectacular semi-loop… More info
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Following the cancellation of the ski race classic the Club Marine Southern 80, ski racers have thrown their support behind the victims of the tragic bushfires devastating parts of Victoria.
Organisers, the Moama Water Sports Club, was forced to cancel Sunday’s racing for the first time in the race’s history when all Ambulance and emergency services were withdrawn from the area to assist in fire areas.
Well-known ski racing veteran Greg Houston, owner/driver of ‘Stinga’, led the way when he pledged $1000 to the bushfire appeal.
Many others came to the fore, donating prize money won to the appeal…Â More info
An American sailing club argued Tuesday before New York’s top court that it is the legitimate Challenger of Record for the America’s Cup, not the Spanish association that was selected by the Swiss club holding the trophy.
The case before the Court of Appeals pits San Francisco’s Golden Gate Yacht Club, which backs BMW Oracle Racing, and Societe Nautique de Geneve, the Swiss club that backs two-time defending champion Alinghi.
Each accuses the other of trying to get an edge through maneuvering on dry land. The Swiss are accused of choosing an easy challenger who …Â More info
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