Yachting-Live

A Grand Day Out

Twelve hours after the first start in the 2008 JPMorgan Asset Management Race and few very boats were left to cross the finish line in Cowes, which was already brimming with tired but happy sailors.

The day started overcast but breezy as the boats tacked down to The Needles. The main problem on the next leg, to St Catherine’s Point, was visibility as banks of low fog rolled eastwards. The sea condition south of the Isle of Wight was variously described as grim, hairy, wild, lumpy and on the edge. As the leaders returned to the Solent however the sun came out and the wind lessened but became shifty, keeping everyone on their toes to the end.

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Code Yellow for Thomas Coville and his Maxi Trimaran Sodeb’o
The upcoming weather conditions have convinced Thomas Coville to fly off to New York. Several weather windows are opening next week, which should enable him to head off on his single-handed attempt at the North Atlantic record.

This Saturday 28th June at 1530 UT, Thomas Coville and two of the shore crew from Sodeb’O, Jochen Krauth and Martial Salvant, will board a plane taking them to New York where the trimaran Sodeb’O is all set to go.

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Waterproof, Unbreakable, Guaranteed For Life!
Another new product range from P&M Packing - UK specialists in the protection of goods whilst in transit.

Storm Cases are available in a range of colours and sizes to suit most applications. With their water resistant features they are ideal for every type of marine application.

Made from a patented HPX high performance resin, the award winning Storm Case provides the ultimate solution for the protection of fragile or valuable contents, such as cameras, computers, or electronics. The range is ideal for all outdoor applications.

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