Optimist Sailing News
Thai sailors rise to the top at 25th Anniversary Phuket King’s Cup
27 January 2012 By Google Leave a Comment
by Phuket King's Cup Media Tweet http://www.sail-world.com/index.cfm?nid=93269 4:10 PM Thu 26 Jan 2012 GMT … [Read More...]
Kirklands slip to 14th in the Rolex Miami
26 January 2012 By Google Leave a Comment
<!----> Make text smaller Make text larger Photos <!--2 of 2--> Jesse and Zander Kirkland dropped four spots to 14th at the US Sailings Rolex Miami OCR yesterday in Biacayne Bay.The pair ended the second day in tenth position after finishes of 15th,15th and 12th, but fell after placing 24th, 10th, and 17th on day three.It was a tricky day(day two) on the bay, said Zander. The wind was a little lighter and hard to get in … [Read More...]
Go Pro HD: Optimist Sailing
26 January 2012 By Alan 25 Comments
sailing in newport . song is the prayer by kid cudi … [Read More...]
February 11 stadium opening forces regatta rescheduling
26 January 2012 By Google Leave a Comment
Published On:Wednesday, January 25, 2012 By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net A STAPLE on the local sloop sailing calendar, the silver jubilee anniversary of the St Valentine's Day regatta will be postponed due to a conflict with the opening ceremonies for the new national stadium on February 11. The new date for the "Catch Me If You Can" regatta is February 18-19 at Montagu foreshore. The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture will partner with Eleazor "Sailing … [Read More...]
Eva in Oz team and Hamish winner
26 January 2012 By Google Leave a Comment
WELL DONE: Whitsunday Optimist sailor Hamish Swain was the winner of the under 10 division at the 2012 Optimist Nationals at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron. WHITSUNDAY Optimist sailor Hamish Swain won the under 10 division at the 2012 Optimist Nationals at the Royal Yacht Squadron last week. Before travelling south for the event Hamish was hoping to take out the top podium position and was extremely happy with his overall performance. Whitsunday Sailing Club (WSC) off-beach … [Read More...]
Sailing Drills: How to Sail Better, Faster, Smarter, Safer Reviews
26 January 2012 By Alan Leave a Comment
From shy toy seller to tanned adventurer – the story of how one man rowed …
24 January 2012 By Google Leave a Comment
And while Brown may have come second, he crossed the Atlantic faster than any solo rower had done before, smashing the record by more than two days. So when he finally staggered out of his tiny boat and on to the quayside at Port St Charles in Barbados, his two closest rivals were waiting there to hug him and say in admiration: "Mate, you are a superhero." Brown, from Limspfield, Surrey, smiles at the memory, a few days later, and shifts in his chair. "That was nice of them … [Read More...]
Heavy Wind Optimist Sailing
24 January 2012 By Alan 5 Comments
That's what a perfect day looks like. Strong wind: check. Sunny weather: check. Motivated Opti kids: check. Nice waves: check. Thankfully I remembered to bring my camera and the watertight case. Optimist training in 30 knots wind on Braassemermeer with SRB. Video Rating: 5 / 5 … [Read More...]
The International Marine Book of Sailing
23 January 2012 By Alan Leave a Comment
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Australian Championship gives Eva Lorenz clarity
23 January 2012 By Google Leave a Comment
by Ian Grant Tweet http://www.sail-world.com/index.cfm?nid=93136 10:07 PM Sun 22 Jan 2012 GMT … [Read More...]