Solo Sailor Rolls In Southern Ocean, Abandons
Glenn Wakefield, Canadian sailing adventurer who was attempting to be the first American to sail ‘the wrong way’ solo around the world, has rolled his boat and - after several days - made the decision to abandoned his attempt in the Southern Ocean on the approach to Cape Horn.
Wakefield started his sailing journey in September 2007, and was seven months into his trip, due to finish in July this year. The project had taken four years in the planning.
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Royal Thames Cumberland Cup
London, England: The following participants have been confirmed for the Royal Thames Cumberland Cup 2008 two boat international team racing contest:
Royal Thames Yacht Club (GBR)
New York Yacht Club (USA)
Royal Perth Yacht Club (AUS)
Norddeutscher Regatta Verein (GER)
Royal Vancouver Yacht Club (CAN)
Southern Yacht Club (USA)
Royal Alfred Yacht Club (IRE)
Verine Seglerhaus am Wannsee (GER)
The Contest will take place at The Royal Victoria Dock, London from the 16th - 18th May, with the winner being presented the 1912 replica of the 1781Cumberland Cup.
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Virus! N. Poisonous Matter; The Poison Causing Infection.
Perhaps referring to it as a Virus is a bit over-dramatic. But the effect, however small, of the ridiculous warfare being waged by ‘Alinghi’ and ‘Oracle’ is having on the rest of the sport of sailing is an absolutely negative one.
Last weekend, I was listening to a radio discussion amongst three well-known New Zealand sports journalists on the various ways that discipline is applied to those who offend on the sports field. It was fairly light-hearted but generally full of wisdom, as you would expect from professional scribes.
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