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INEOS Britannia Advances to the Louis Vuitton Cup Final by INEOS Britannia 18 Sep 11:16 PDT 18 September 2024 INEOS Britannia moves on to the Finals after Day 4 of the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals – 18th September 2024 © Ricardo Pinto / America’s Cup INEOS Britannia has claimed its place in the Louis Vuitton Cup Final, with Ben Ainslie’s crew being the first team to reach the Final after clinching five wins against Alinghi Red Bull Racing (SUI). The British team entered the fourth race day with a 4-1 lead over the Swiss. Alinghi Red Bull Racing fought hard…
Sandberg Estates J/70 World Championship at Real Club Náutico de Palma – Day 2 by Sandberg Estates J/70 Worlds 18 Sep 11:10 PDT 13-22 September 2024 Douglas Rastrello’s USA “Good to go” excelled on the second day of competition, while Douglas Newhouse’s “Yonder” maintained its lead for a second consecutive day. The Sandberg Estates J/70 Worlds remain competitive. Hosted by the Real Club Náutico de Palma (RCNP) and the J/70 Class International Association, only one race was completed today, allowing US “Yonder” to keep its lead and placing Spanish “Patakin” in contention for the podium. After the first day concluded…
Alinghi Red Bull Racing departs on a high note by Alinghi Red Bull Racing 18 Sep 11:03 PDT 17-22 September 2024 Alinghi Red Bull Racing departs on a high note – Louis Vuitton Cup Semi Finals © Alinghi Red Bull Racing / Samo Vidic Day 4 of the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals marked the conclusion of Alinghi Red Bull Racing’s pursuit for the 37th America’s Cup after Ineos Britannia defeated them 5-2 in the best-of-five Semi-Finals. It was an emotional rollercoaster for the Swiss Challenger, who demonstrated a commendable performance on their final day in the competition. Despite achieving a…
2024 RORC Season’s Points Championship – Class winners announced by Louay Habib / RORC 18 Sep 11:01 PDT 2024 Salcombe Gin Morgan Cup Race – IRC 2H Nationals Race 2 © Rick Tomlinson / RORC The 2024 RORC Season’s Points Championship drew nearly 400 boats and around 5000 sailors from six continents. The overall IRC winner is determined by the total points accumulated throughout the season. Seven IRC Class winners are based on their best five results from the 16 races. Multihulls compete under the MOCRA Rule, while Class40s race level-rating according to their own regulations. The overall champion of…
Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals Day 4 by Mark Jardine 18 Sep 10:11 PDT 18 September 2024 Luna Rossa breaks traveller – Day 4 – Semi-Finals – Louis Vuitton Cup – Day 13 – September 18, 2024 – Barcelona © Ricardo Pinto / America’s Cup After Day 2, both Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals stood at 4-0, with Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli and INEOS Britannia on match point, and it felt like the America’s Cup stage would be lacking drama. Little did we anticipate… The wind conditions were some of the most unpredictable we’ve seen in Barcelona, characterized by numerous holes and…
Cup Update: Luna Rossa’s Traveler Fails – Loses Two More Races to American Magic by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ 18 Sep 12:03 PDT 19 September 2024 The disturbed wake indicates Luna Rossa’s position during the incident – Day 4 – Semi-Finals – Louis Vuitton Cup – Day 13 – September 18, 2024 – Barcelona © Ricardo Pinto / America’s Cup A tumultuous fourth day of the Semi-Finals in the Louis Vuitton Cup has unfolded, resulting in the elimination of a second Challenger and another experiencing either a significant breakdown or perhaps even a severe structural failure. INEOS Britannia and Luna…
Luna Rossa’s Progress Halted by Boat Damage on Day 4 of the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals by Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli 18 Sep 10:08 PDT 18 September 2024 New York Yacht Club American Magic vs. Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli on Day 4 of the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals – 18th September 2024 © Ricardo Pinto / America’s Cup Today was filled with significant disappointments for the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team, who missed their chance to qualify for the Louis Vuitton Cup Final after two fiercely contested matches and suffered a breakdown in the second race. Max Sirena, Skipper and…
Why do shark attacks occur and how frequently do they happen? A German tourist tragically lost her life after a shark bite on Monday while sailing near Spain’s Canary Islands, according to the coastguard.The 30-year-old woman suffered the loss of a leg during the incident and subsequently died from a heart attack while being airlifted by a Spanish rescue helicopter, as reported by a coastguard spokesperson to AFP.She was sailing on a British catamaran in the Atlantic, approximately 278 nautical miles southwest of Gran Canaria, when the attack took place. Reports from Reuters indicate that she was swimming next to…
The Leopard 46 is a development from its predecessor, the 45, merging strong bluewater capability with innovative design. Courtesy of Leopard Catamarans Leopard Catamarans has introduced the Leopard 46 sailing catamaran. “The Leopard 46 exemplifies Leopard Catamarans and Robertson and Caine’s dedication to engineering excellence and enhanced onboard living,” stated Franck Bauguil, global sales manager at Leopard Catamarans, in a press release. “We have carefully crafted a vessel that not only provides outstanding performance but also offers an unmatched level of luxury and comfort.” Franck Bauguil, global sales manager at Leopard Catamarans, announces the launch of the Leopard 46 at…
Uttar Pradesh Tourism: Catamaran Boat Rides Launching Soon in Ayodhya, Mathura, and Kashi (Image Credit: Canva) Uttar Pradesh aims to enhance its burgeoning tourism sector by introducing catamaran boat rides in the revered cities of Ayodhya, Mathura, and Kashi. These modern vessels are designed to provide tourists with a scenic and enjoyable method to navigate the state’s historic rivers, competing with renowned water tourism destinations like Goa and Kerala. A partnership between the Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Corporation and the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) will facilitate the delivery of two catamarans to each of the three cities. So…