A premier selection of worthy craft and crew are once again preparing to test their seafaring mettle against anything that nature and man can throw at them during an 811 nautical mile race from Port Everglades, Florida to Montego Bay, Jamaica.
As the name suggests, a fair-weather sailor is someone who usually only goes sailing when the weather is good and they have plenty of time to enjoy the experience. Fairweather sailors are often looked down on by other sailors and accused of not being committed to sailing and the lifestyle that goes with it.
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?
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.
Spook is a 30 feet deep fin yacht designed for cruising the waters of the mediterrian. With a 9′ long full width cockpit she is an ideal platform for enjoying the sights of the Solent.
Cowes Week 2014, which takes place August 2 to August 9, promises to be spectacular, with many exciting events planned.
Falmouth Classics 2014, which includes a sea shanty festival in the town, takes place from June 13th to June 15th. Notably, this year Cornish and French vessels will race against each other. This is the result of an alliance that was created between Falmouth and Douarnenez, a French port in Brittany, to promote each other’s events.
The Borneo International Yacht Challenge is a world-class sailing event off the coast of Borneo, covering some of the most scenic routes on unpredictable waters.
The Samui Regatta is the final race of the Asian Yachting Grand Prix (AYGP) which is a series of twelve races happening across six countries. One of the most eagerly anticipated races in the Asian yachting calendar, the Samui Regatta, taking place this year between the 23rd of May and the 30th of May, has almost become as well-known for its accompanying nightlife and partying as for the actual race itself.
An idea conceived by a German, Alexander von Humboldt, the Panama Canal was started by the French, and completed by the Americans. This 77km ribbon of freshwater, joining the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, is comparable in size to ten Channel Tunnels.
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