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US recreational boating industry uptick says NMMA by Ellen Hopkins, , 7:29 PM Thu GMT
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has stated that in 2011, U.S. retail sales for recreational boats, accessories and marine services increased six percent to $32.3 billion, new power and sail boat retail sales increased 0.8 percent to 214,405, and boating participation increased ten percent to 83 million. ... [more]  

RBYC Anniversary Regatta and Butterfield join hands by Talbot Wilson, , 9:42 PM Tue GMT
The Royal Bermuda YC has announced that the Bank of N.T. Butterfield and Son Limited ('Butterfield') will be the 2012 Presenting Sponsor of the RBYC Anniversary Regatta Friday June 22, a highlight of Newport Bermuda Race Week and the final event of the Onion Patch Series. 'Butterfield is pleased to be sponsoring the Anniversary Regatta. The race is a signature event for Bermuda, bringing both ... [more]  

US Sailing, the National Governing Body of the sport, is introducing a Membership Matters campaign to raise awareness regarding the importance of being a member of US Sailing. The initiative will detail how membership in US Sailing allows the organization to deliver the programs and services essential to all sailors in the United States. ... [more]  

Plastic Oceans (Plastic in our playground!) Part 1 - Plastic bags *Feature by Ian Thomson, Airlie Beach , 3:36 PM Tue GMT
The ocean is our playground. We sail on it, we swim in it, we fish from it and without it we don't have 60-80% of the world's oxygen........So why do we abuse it? The reason we abuse it is because most of us don't even realise we are. Covering 70% of the planet, our oceans seem to cope with everything we throw at it, right? Well think again. ... [more]  

Global Ocean Race - Keeping sponsor commitment by Oliver Dewar, , 7:27 PM Mon GMT
In the Global Ocean Race, there are just a few days remaining until the start of the final leg and the double-handed Class40 teams are now within sight of completing the circumnavigation following eight months of racing and four stopovers in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans. At 10:30 local time (14:30 GMT) on Saturday 19 May, the four remaining Class40s from the original fleet of six boats ... [more]  

Revolutionary mast has 3D woven carbon mast track by Soazig Guého/Sail-World Cruising, 2:05 AM Mon GMT
Safran, high tech international group and leading equipment provider in the Aerospace, Defense and Security fields, is also a great sponsor of racing yachts where they are able to test new technology. Their latest experimental mast with a 3D woven carbon mast track will make their eponymous yacht sturdier yet faster. We can't wait for this to trickle down to the world of the cruising sailor. ... [more]  

Frank Bethwaite, the father of High Performance Sailing, dies at 92 *Feature by Richard Gladwell, 8:30 AM Sat GMT
The highly regarded designer, meteorologist and sailing scientist, Frank Bethwaite died in Sydney, Australia, this morning. Capable of intensely complex analysis Bethwaite was without peer in the science of high performance sailing. He coupled a very intense analysis approach with the ability to think laterally, and this created the genius that was Frank Bethwaite. ... [more]  

40 Degrees breaks mast, Out of 1st Leg of The Atlantic Cup by Jeff Pomeroy, Atlanta , 4:32 AM Sat GMT
40 Degrees had their cap shroud fail, which led to their mast breaking while departing the Charleston Harbor. ... [more]  

Quantum Key West 2013 calendar dates announced by Jeanne Kleene, 7:11 AM Fri GMT
Quantum Key West 2013, America's first major regatta of the winter season, is taking place from 20th to 25th January 2013 in Key West, Florida. ... [more]  

The Atlantic Cup presented by 11th Hour Racing, the first carbon-neutral sailing race in the United States, readies for start of three-city, 15-boat international competition. Premier sailing event features largest Class 40 Field ever in the U.S., including top teams from USA, FRA, GER and GRB in Charleston, S.C. (May 11) to New York Harbor (May 14 – 19) to Newport, R.I. (May 25 – 27) Event ... [more]  

We live in a ‘now’ world, sailors want NOW news! Forget about an audience waiting two months for print news, many of them can’t wait two hours!! ... [more]  

Collinson FX market Commentary: 9 May 2012 - The economic repercussions of the political upheaval in Europe started to crystallise and manifest in the markets. The EUR held 1.3000 overnight. The GBP continued to hold steady above 1.6150. In the US, markets were hoping for a decoupling from Europe. The Budget was released in Australia projecting a surplus most would not put a lot of stock in this ... [more]  

Laser manufacturer acquires Byte CII single-handed dinghy *Feature by Byte Class Association, 4:08 AM Tue GMT
The long time Asia-Pacific Laser manufacturer Performance Sailcraft Australasia (PSA) has, after receiving permission from ISAF, acquired the Copyright and worldwide building and marketing rights to the single handed Byte and Byte CII dinghy from its designer and builder, Canadian Ian Bruce. ... [more]  

US footwear giants, Wolverine Worldwide, owners of Sebago, have announced effective 1 May one of their largest acquisitions to date: Wolverine Worldwide has purchased Collective Brands’ Performance and Lifestyle Group (PLG) consisting of Sperry Top-Sider, Saucony, Stride Rite and Keds ... [more]  

Is your vessel Ocean Safe Certified? *Feature by Ian Thomson, Airlie Beach , 10:26 AM Sat GMT
As boaters, the ocean is our playground, and for some, it is our office. Every day we go out on the water we make an impact on our ocean, yet so many people are unaware of that very impact. So here are some alarming stats for you: ... [more]  

Construction of the main pavilion at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is now well underway, just 19 days out from the start of the show, 24-27 May. ... [more]  

SB20 new sales and marketing structure announced by Katie Ashworth, 12:56 PM Wed GMT
The global sales and marketing of the hugely successful sportsboat (formerly known as the Laser SB3) is to be carried out by a new organisation, Sportsboat World, Tony Castro announced today. The boat which will now be known as the SB20 has over 650 boats sailing in 20 countries worldwide, and it achieved ISAF recognition in 2007. ... [more]  

Politicians, environmentalists and government officials gathered this weekend on the banks of the Lafayette to announce several developments to help speed up river restoration and clean up the waterway - a tributary of the Elizabeth River, lined mostly by homes, that lacks any ugly history of industrial pollution. ... [more]  

Lexus Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race - A gloomy gray overcast day with late arriving sailors coming wearily off the water to learn in hushed conversations of disbelief that three - and probably four - of their colleagues had perished on the way… all that set a subdued tone for Sunday's normally fun-filled windup of the regatta. ... [more]  

The contest is 160 years old and in contention is the world’s oldest international sporting trophy, the America’s Cup, which will be hosted in San Francisco in 2013. Dean Barker, Skipper of Emirates Team New Zealand's challenger speaks with Jeni Bone about the brave new multi-hull world of the America's Cup. ... [more]  

Billfish Invitational in Bimini cancelled for 2012 by John Bell, Florida , 11:36 PM Fri GMT
Organizers for the 2012 Billfish Invitational in Bimini have announced cancellation of this year’s fishing tournament ... [more]  

Cigarette Racing posed an intriguing question at Miami – Why five? by Bob Wonders, Gold Coast , 10:02 AM Fri GMT
Cigarette Racing posed an intriguing question at Miami – Why five? For the answer, we turned to Cigarette Racing CEO Skip Braver. 'Simple,' he said, 'because six wouldn’t fit.' Skip was referring to the astonishing Cigarette on the company’s always-impressive Miami International Boat Show display, the all-new 42’ (12.80-metres) Huntress. ... [more]  

Internet outstripping print as preferred medium *Feature by Jeni Bone, 7:21 PM Thu GMT
Around the world, as internet connectivity leaps ahead with the popularity of Smart phones and tablet technology, as well as soon to be commonplace web-enabled TV, online advertising is outstripping all print media. ... [more]  

How the Internet can do what other media cannot - a must read!! *Feature by Brendan Maxwell Marine Business-World.com, 5:47 PM Thu GMT
Different people like to absorb information different ways, the printed word, still images, audio and video. Newspapers and magazines are suffering every day because the Internet can deliver greater diversity with greater speed, but this world of hurt has only just begun. ... [more]  

Around the world - reefballs as Arizona shows by Robert Montgomery, , 12:05 AM Wed GMT
Reefballs are making a significant impact - Efforts to enhance Arizona’s bass fisheries with man-made habitats received a big boost, when the Arizona B.A.S.S. Federation Nation (ABFN) was awarded a $12,600 grant. That money from Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation (ASWC) will be used to assist Arizona Game and Fish (AGF) in making concrete Reef Balls. ... [more]  

Sperry Top-Sider, the leading global nautical performance and lifestyle brand, announced today its title sponsorship of the US Sailing Team, newly named US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider. The title sponsorship is the brand’s highest profile sailing sponsorship to date and is effective immediately through December 31, 2016. ... [more]  

Grand Pavois International In-Water Boat Show preview by Veronique Largeau, 12:59 PM Fri GMT
Grand Pavois International In-Water Boat Show - More than 850 exhibitors are expected on 100,000 m2 of exhibition space. 300 boats will be exhibited afloat among 750 vessels attending the show. Brazil will be the guest of honour. 'The one for real fans', the Grand Pavois offers a unique opportunity to try the boats at sea before purchasing. T ... [more]  

Atlantic Cup to be first carbon neutral sailing event in the U.S. by Jeff Pomeroy, Atlanta , 1:18 AM Fri GMT
With less than a month until the start of the second annual 2012 Atlantic Cup presented by 11th Hour Racing, Manuka Sports Event Management, is pleased to announce their ecological plans to run the first carbon neutral sailing race in the United States during its three legs of competition; Charleston, S.C. (May 11) to New York Harbor (May 14-19) to Newport, R.I. (May 26-27). ... [more]  

Global Ocean Race fleet will cross the Leg 4 finish line, off Charleston, and head directly to the Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina in Mount Pleasant after 6,000 miles and around 33 days of racing from Punta del Este, Uruguay, to South Carolina, USA. The teams will be based at the 459-berth Charleston Harbour Resort and Marina in preparation for Leg 5 ... [more]  

US Sailing, the National Governing Body of the sport, have announced that they have come to terms on a multi-year sponsorship deal with Zim Sailing, a North American manufacturer of one-design sailboats. Zim is an official sponsor for several major US Sailing events, including four National Championships and US Sailing’s National Sailing Programs Symposium (NSPS). ... [more]  

ISAF Presidency – Candidate Kellett explains his plans *Feature by Marine Business-World.com, 8:22 PM Sat GMT
‘I have received overwhelming support from ISAF MNA’s to continue my campaign to be the next President of our great sport. ‘I now take this opportunity to outline the direction, which I feel ISAF must follow during the next four years. - I have identified four principal goals: Leadership, Governance, Service and Development ... [more]  

For the very first time in United States maritime history, a diverse group of subject matter experts (SMEs) have agreed to an initial set of 37 On-Water, skill-based standards that recreational powerboat operators should be able to demonstrate at the entry level. ... [more]  

Rozalia Project launches Rozalia Project Trash Tour 2012 by James Lyne, American Promise , 9:52 PM Fri GMT
We are poisoning and choking our marine ecosystems with marine debris. The Rozalia Project and its 60ft sailing research vessel American Promise are coming to clean marine debris and trash from your local waters from the coasts of Maine to British Columbia with the Great Lakes in-between. ... [more]  

World Fishing Tour announces new partnership
BarzOptics sails in to US market via Annapolis
GoIndustry DoveBid launches new industry-focused website pages
Seeing - truly is believing with FLIR (forward looking infra-red)
ISAF Presidential Candidate plans to sail a new course *Feature
Ker 40 takes home the trifecta
London 2012 Olympic sailing Sail-World.com's unrivalled coverage *Feature
McConaghy boats - The fastest and now the deepest
San Francisco's Strictly Sail Pacific Boat Show all set
America's Cup Chairman to head AC World Series Development
Roxtec acquires Sleev-It Fire Systems LTD
Volvo Ocean Race fleet Pro Am wows Auckland *Feature
Lowrance and Simrad introduce StructureScan HD Sonar Imaging
Navionics announces ‘Freshest Data’ program update
Marine Systems and Composites Technology programs shortened by IYRS
Farr 400 – Pretty purposeful – Part II *Feature
Newport Bermuda Race Safety at Sea Seminar welcomes all sailors
Please Note - Its Google Analytics not Google Statistics
J/70 Ready to Roll for New York YC Qualifiers
New Helm for YACHTstyle magazine
Sponsorship Proposals for Sailors 101   
Win an iPad 2! - complete the Awlgrip and International Paint Survey   
British marine electronics icon Raymarine – full speed ahead   
World Match Racing Tour announces new title sponsor   
Ice detection with FLIR Systems thermal imaging cameras   
Curiouser and curiouser - Why did super yacht Yogi sink?   
McConaghy's Ker 46 - Faster!!   
For Sail-World.com, the largest sailing news network, growth continues *Feature   
FCC acknowledges GPS interference issues with LightSquared plan   
World's smallest buoyant 406 MHz PLB introduced at Miami Boat Show   
Force 10 Sails becomes Ullman Sails Mid-Chesapeake   
Ultimate Sails joins the Ullman Sails family   
Sail America Sailing Industry Conference set for June   
LightSquared and the USA's GPS system - is the alarm warranted?   
America pauses on E15 - study bill passes   
Sydney Yachts GTS 43 – Raising eyebrows on World stage *Feature   
No excuses. Get an ACR-ResQLink PLB with GPS   
Take a chance on the Las Vegas Regatta   
Oracle Racing hosts Nancy Pelosi and San Francisco mayor at Pier 80   
The Boat Galley – helping you get the most out of your boat’s kitchen   


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