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First Look at Vestas Sailrocket 2.
by: Dylan Sears The SailRocket Team today launches its second-generation speed sailing boat from East Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Vestas SailRocket 2 is designed to be significantly faster than its predecessor, with the ultimate aim of breaking the ‘Outright World Speed Sailing Record’. 
New build TP52 Container to compete on 2011 Audi MedCup Circuit.
by: Dylan Sears The new Container, owned by Udo Schütz from Germany, will debut in the world’s leading monohull class, the TP52 Series on the Audi MedCup in 2011. She will compete with an experienced, professional crew led by Markus Wieser, a European Champion and World Championship runner-up in the Dragon Class. Wieser is also experienced match racer and has frequently sailed in the afterguard aboard TP52s.
RS:X Evolution provides revolutionary performance.
by: Dylan Sears RS:X Asian Grand Prix Singapore edition featured 10 specially built new light weight RS:X Evolutions. Be sure that this is an evolution of the existing RS:X. It comes from the same mould as the RS:X so it is the same shape as the existing RS:X and if it were on the market today, it would be the same price as the existing RS:X.
SpeedDream Prototype to be built.
by: Dylan Sears SpeedDream design and engineering continues to advance, and a decision has been made to build a scaled down 35-foot version of the record setter monohull. Hundreds of hours of computer engineering and analysis has already been completed for the SpeedDream design, but there is nothing like a scaled prototype version out sailing in actual conditions to test the unique ideas and technical solutions that are at the heart of this project.
New Solas Life Jacket Light from Burke Marine.
by: Dylan Sears New Solas Life Jacket Light - Burke Marine is now distributing the UML Sea Flash SOLAS life jacket light. A compact super light weight product that will be a must have for sailors of all levels.
 Barcelona World Race - Thomson has medical clearance to join Hugo Boss.
by: Dylan Sears Barcelona World Race will have the British skipper, Alex Thomson, join after today being declared medically fit after making a satisfactory recovery from the emergency appendectomy on 29th December which prevented him from starting second edition of the two handed round the world race on Friday 31st December.
Barcelona World Race - Breeze at Last.
by: Dylan Sears While Barcelona and the rest of Spain was last night and today celebrating the Festival of the Three Magic Kings, the Barcelona World Race skippers, for the first time in recent days, shared the same present; the gift of good breezes. From the front to the back of the fleet wind speed were at least 15 knots, and boat speeds almost all reached double digits at times.
Fountaine Pajot announces launch of new Salina 48 Evolution.
by: Dylan Sears New Salina 48 Evolution - With upgrades inspired by Fountaine Pajot’s exclusive Flagship range, the exciting new Salina 48 Evolution has been launched to critical acclaim.
Carbon Spars
by: Dylan Sears Once the exclusive province of high-tech race boats, carbon masts and booms are now common on production boats as well. We take a closer look at the technology and companies involved.
Broadband coming wirelessly to the bush
by: Web Master A major CSIRO breakthrough in wireless technology designed to bring broadband to people living beyond the optical fibre network, will be unveiled in Sydney tomorrow. 3 November 2010
34th America΄s Cup : Work on AC45 cats moving ahead in New Zealand
by: Web Master Work on the AC45 catamarans continues in NZ
UAS technology helps British sailing team.
by: Dylan Sears Scientists and engineers from BAE Systems have given Skandia Team GBR’s bullion award winning hopes a boost
Iridium announces ΄Trade-up΄ from Globalstar
by: Rosie Geyman It΄s no secret to the long range sailing fraternity who have experienced it personally that Globalstar does not reach many parts of the oceans of the world.
Geelong Coast Guard chooses Yamaha Rescue Power
by: Rosie Geyman Yamaha four stroke outboards have been selected to power the latest Coast Guard boat launched in Victoria.
Exide expands marine range
by: Rosie Geyman Exide has released two all-new flagship marine batteries to spearhead the company΄s expanded marine ranges.
Appliances online 18ft skiff Pirate ship
by: Rosie Geyman Extremely high tech light weight carbon fibre boat
New High Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery From Mastervolt
by: Rosie Geyman Smaller, Lighter, and Better Value Than Lead Acid
To continue to indulge your passions in the economic meltdown, you΄ll need a business like Graeme Wood΄s Wotif.
by: Rosie Geyman Dream your Dreams - But will they crack it.
A New Take on Rig Tune
by: Rosie Geyman Hall Spars unveils its adjustable, turnbuckle-free rigging for racing boats, and jumps into the carbon rigging game.
Tacktick’s Remote Display shortlisted for METS DAME Awards
by: Vanessa H Tacktick’s wireless, interfacing, solar powered Remote Display has been shortlisted for this year’s Dame Awards for innovation taking place at Mets 18th-20th November 2008.
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