ARC Race 2013 Starts Sunday 24th November 2013
ARC Race 2013 will see the maximum number of yachts participating some 245. So much was the demand for the ARC Race 2013, all places were filled by January, that the World Cruising Club decided to organise another race called ARC+.
Middle Sea Race – Saturday 19th October 2013
The Middle Sea Race is a yacht race which starts and finishes in Malta. The 606 nautical mile course will start from the Grand Harbour, beneath the saluting Battery. The fleet then heads north along the eastern coasts of Sicily up towards the Straits of Messina.
Discover Sailing Day – Australia
It’s a well-known fact that Australia is a nation big on sailing. Could it be because the interior of the country is too hot and inhospitable to live so most of the cities and towns sprang up on the coast? Maybe the heat just encourages watery sports!
The United States Sailboat Show runs from Thursday, October 10th until Monday 14th October 2013 at the historic waterfront of Annapolis in Maryland.
Book Review – Left for Dead by Nick Ward, the 1979 Fastnet Race and one man’s epic story of survival.
Published by A & C Black Publishers Ltd; 2nd Revised edition (6 Sep 2010)
ISBN: 978-1408128169
So many of our everyday phrases and sayings have originated from the sailing world. Here are some nautical sayings for your interest.
Southampton Boat Show 2013, Starts 13 September running until 22 September
Southampton Boat Show 2013 will expect to draws crowds in excess of 100,000. This year there are some new attractions to tempt the visitors.