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Comanche: on the dock and on board

Congratulations Comanche! Trans-Atlantic monohull record: 5D 14H 21M 25S Prior record: 6D 17H 52M 39S (Mari Cha 2003) 1D 3H 31M 14S faster over 2880nm Averaging 21.44 knots The last time I was waiting for Comanche to arrive after achieving a goal that they had set out…
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The finish and dockside with Comanche

Comanche has done it. Following a retirement, and getting themselves back in the race, the boat from Newport R.I. has won the Rolex Sydney Hobart on line honours, the first international boat since Alfa Romeo in 2009. Enjoy the action from on Constitution Dock including the…
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Comanche has rounded Tasman Light!

Comanche has rounded Tasman Light and is expected by 2100 AEST here in Hobart. Check out the latest update from Sailor Girl direct from Constitution Dock, a full rundown of the race so far, including all of the ups and downs, all of the retirees right through the fleet and…
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The "Slownet" and what's next - Ken Read and Brad Jackson

Brad Jackson in Portsmouth post Fastnet Brad Jackson took some time out of his busy schedule post Fastnet Race to sit down with me and chat about the Rambler 88 program as well as the Volvo Ocean Race, both Team SCA and whether we will see him back in a boat again any time…
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24 hours

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…