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The Volvo Ocean Race is held every 3 or 4 years and has been through many a name change. This sailing race around the world was originally known as the Whitbread Round the World Race and started in 1973.
The penultimate act of the Extreme Sailing Series Nice runs from 2nd October until 5th October 2014. Nice, situated between Monaco and Cannes on the French Cote d’Azur and a popular tourist destination, has the most exceptional Mediterranean climate.
Grace Darling was the daughter of William Darling, a lighthouse keeper who was in the employ of Trinity House. Grace grew up with her family on the Northumberland coast and lived first in Brownsman Lighthouse. In 1826 the family moved to the newly build Longstone Lighthouse, and it was here she become one of Victorian Englands greatest heroines.
Act 6 – Extreme Sailing Series Istanbul. The 12 international teams will be descending on Istanbul between the 11th and 14th September 214. The largest city in Turkey, and once the capital of the Ottoman Empire, Istanbul makes a stunning backdrop for the extreme sailing event.
Once again, the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club is proud to host the China Coast Regatta 2014. As in the past, this action-packed event will attract some of the most professional sailors from across the world. Taking place from October 10th to October 12th 2014, the China Coast Regatta 2014 forms part of the Asian Yachting Grand Prix Championships 2014/2015. Racers can expect challenging conditions on the waters located directly south of Hong Kong. So, what does this regatta involve and what are some of its major highlights?
The Extreme Sailing Series will be winding it’s way over the hills and valleys to Cardiff for Act 5 starting from Friday 22nd August until Monday 25th August 2014. Sailing will take place in beautiful Cardiff Bay over the Bank Holiday weekend and forms part of the Cardiff Harbour Festival.
The PSP Southampton Boat Show 2014 runs from Friday 12 September until Sunday 21st September. As is usual it will be gracing the Mayflower Park/Town Quay area of Southampton. For those of you finding your way with a SatNav, SO15 1AG.
Mutiny. This is, of course, one of the most feared situations for a ship’s captain. Throughout the course of history, there are many stories of sailors committing to mutiny, leading to drastic outcomes shaping the course of history in some cases. But let’s not get too hasty with talk of life-altering events. A more appropriate area to begin would likely be a look into what it is, and how it would be brought about.
This year’s Falmouth Tall Ships Regatta is nearly upon us, and sailing enthusiasts and everyday folk have plenty to look forward to as the whole town comes alive in celebration of all things sailing.