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Match Point in the Louis Vuitton Cup Final

Ineos Britannia now lead Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli in the Louis Vuitton Cup Final six matches to four. The two teams have been battling it out over the last six days and have been locked on an equal score card in the first to seven points series. End of day one interviews There has been plenty of excitement and drama out on the water with both teams executing some outstanding sailing. After…
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The Louis Vuitton Cup Final Press Conference

The Louis Vuitton Cup Final begins tomorrow with the two finalists Ineos Britannia and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli ready to battle it out in the first-to-seven matches from the 26th of September to the 5th of October. The winner will be the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup challenger and will face off against defending champions Emirates Team New Zealand. In the semi-finals, both…
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Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals Press Conference and Racing Recap

The official press conference for the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals saw Inoeos Britannia choose to go up against Alinghi Red Bull Racing for the semi final races. Alinghi Red Bull Racing skipper Arnaud Psarofaghis was happy with the decision and keen to focus on beating Ineos in the semi finals. The semi final races commenced on the 14th of September with racing set to continue for the next…
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37th Americas Cup - A recap from Barcelona so far...

Having touched down in Barcelona just over a week ago it can be confirmed we are well and truly swept up in Cup fever! With the AC37 in full swing, from the classics regattas, UniCredit Youth America’s Cup, and of course the Louis Vuitton Cup (the Challenger Series), the action on the water is non-stop, and the AC off-water strategy games are ramping up too. On a Sailor Girl, a recap from…
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Women at the top at Hamilton Island Race Week

The 39th Edition of Hamilton Island Race Week has marked an increase in female representation in key roles on boats, from skippers to navigators and plenty of female crew out on the water. Rhumb Runna competing in the Trailable Yacht Division, features an all female crew of Hamilton Island locals who have elected to not have one person as skipper but instead share the role between…
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Hamilton Island Race Week - All Styles and Sizes

Day four of racing started in style this morning with the annual Hamilton Island Race Week Prix d’Elegance. Sailors smartened up their uniforms or used their creativity to parade and compete for two different prizes, ‘Best Presented’, or ‘Best Themed’, with winners set to be announced this Saturday at the prize giving. As Hamilton Island Race Week moves into the final few days, the…
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Nautilus Marine Insurance Classic creates Mini Maxi Match Race

It was an early start for the IRC Divisions on day three of Hamilton Island Race Week, with the Nautilus Marine insurance Classic Long & Medium Races on the schedule commencing from 0915. The 49 nautical mile Nautilus Marine Insurance Classic Long Distance Race starting from Dent Passage saw Rating Division 1 head north and make its way around Coppersmith Rock to finish from the south…
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Luck of the Irish at Hamilton Island Race Week

Boats from all eight Australian states and territories, ranging in size from the 100ft Super Maxi ‘Wild Thing 100’ to the smallest yacht, a 20.6ft Sonata 6.3 ‘Norbert G’ skippered by Ghigo Casalini. There is also a boat from Ireland, named Ri-Ra, skippered by brothers Hugh and Patrick Blaney competing in the Non-Spinnaker class. They have quickly become one of the favourites at…
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Hamilton Island Race Week underway for 2024

Hamilton Island Race Week officially opened with a bang last night, marked with fireworks at the Nautilus Marine Insurance Yacht Owners and Skippers Welcome Cocktail Party. While the welcome went off with plenty of sparks, the breeze this morning for the first day of racing was lack-lustre. The 164 boats split into twelve divisions headed out for the scheduled 1130 start across the Dent…
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Camaraderie, chefs and champagne ahead for Hamilton Island Race Week 2024

Hamilton Island Race Week 2024 is around the corner and southerners shivering through the winter season, are dreaming of warm days, exquisite chef dinners and joyful reunions, all set against the backdrop of Australia’s most beloved winter sailing competition. For the 39th edition from 18-24 August, 170 boats of all sizes, and close to 2,000 sailors from all walks of life will reunite at…
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