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Dreaming of Skiff Sundays

19 July 2015
Comanche training on Sydney Harbour as the 18ft Skiffs rig in the background… Too awesome! Thanks Michael Chittenden I have now been in Europe for a little over six weeks… And while I know it is freezing at home in Sydney (hope all the adventurers at home are making the most of the awesome snow!), it is also a rainy and cold Sunday here in the UK! Well maybe not cold for the…
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J/70 Worlds 2015

12 July 2015
Here are the clips from the J/70 Worlds in La Rochelle, June 2015 from day one right through to day 4! Commentary for the live racingwith myself and Alan Block, highlights reels by Petey Crawford of Penalty Box Productions, with imagery from Sander Van Der Borch, and the behind the scenes team of Meredith Block, Gracie Ray and Jack Watson. Great team! Make sure you watch all the way to the…
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24 hours

11 July 2015
There is something about sailing that draws people from all walks of life, perhaps it is the speed, the exotic locations, or just the challenge of it all. For me it is the challenge of man and machine against Mother Nature with all her might and ferocity. And atop all sailing endeavors is the infamous 24 hour record, a testament to the ability, skill, athleticism, and engineering that allows us to…
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World Match Racing Tour - Stena Match Cup Sweden 2015

5 July 2015
The Master of Marstrand Congratulations to Hansen Sailing Team on their fourth straight victory, and fifth victory in Marstrand! No wonder Bjorn Hansen was inducted into the Stena Match Cup Hall of Fame earlier in the week, he is truly the “Master of Marstrand”! Interviews and footage from all of the finals including Keith Swinton, Ian Williams and Bjorn Hansen himself! Enjoy, Sailor…
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Volvo Ocean Race: The finale!

2 July 2015
Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 – Stacey Jackson – When will we next see the magenta?! This edition of the Volvo Ocean Race is done! Was fantastic to catch up with Stacey Jackson, of Team SCA; a fellow sailor girl, someone I have sailed with, and a friend after SCA’s second in the In-Port race today, moving them to the podium for the series! What an adventure! Enjoy xx Hilary Lister…
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Extreme action in Cardiff

24 June 2015
From the Volvo Ocean Race, to the Figaro, to the ISAF World Cup and by HQ Video Pro 3.1cV20.06″ href=”#8642479″> Series action in Cardiff. Even though the by HQ Video Pro 3.1cV20.06″ href=”#80855393″> deal with – it was well worth the action of eight plus races a day in gusty conditions for some by HQ Video Pro 3.1cV20.06&#8243…
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Wicked Weymouth

16 June 2015
On return to the 2012 Olympic venue there were quite a few sailors out to prove to the masses, as much as themselves that they have what it takes to take Goldat the next venue. I caught up with five of the winners, Burling & Tuke (49er, NZL), Marit Bouwmeester (Radial, NED), McNay & Hughes (470M, USA), Mills & Clark (470W, GBR) and Waterhouse & Darmanin (Nacra 17, AUS). Check…
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Another day, but not just another Volvo stopover!

13 June 2015
Well if you had asked me where Lorient was by HQ Video Pro 3.1cV20.06″ href=”#49158681″> win of Team SCA as well as the overall by HQ Video Pro 3.1cV20.06″ href=”#55442326″> videos fromLorient are available below… Thank you to Ian,Sam and Annie for taking the time to talk with me. I also by HQ Video Pro 3.1cV20.06&#8243…
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Newport - On water adventures

30 May 2015
On the water for the in port race and leg 7 start in Newport Wow! Wasn’t the Volvo Ocean Race Newport stopover an event to be a part of, so lucky! Here are the adventures from on the water for the in port race, and the start of leg 7! Over 131,500 people were also a part of the action – one I will always remember, but I can’t wait for the next time I get to be involved with the…
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Sailor Girl heaven - Newport, Rhode Island

10 May 2015
Wow… It feels like I am in Sailor Girl heaven. Everywhere I go there is someone to talk to about sailing, with an adventure to share. Every shop has some item that is nautical, from a key hanger, to a scarf with printed anchors, to actual sailing kit in multiple stores… This town was built for and around sailing. I arrived, literally just in time to launch a rhib (a big thanks to the…
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