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By: Scott Fratcher - Marine Engineer/Captain

Today’s fuel prices are forcing many boaties to look for alternative methods of battery charging – ones that don’t... Read More

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LOUIS VUITTON TROPHY NICE COTE D'AZUR 2009 07.nov 2009

Nice, 7th November 2009. Day One of the first Round Robin in the Louis Vuitton Trophy saw Azzurra (ITA) up against BMW Oracle Racing (USA). Skipper and helmsman Francesco Bruni showed his worth from the pre-start phase dominating Oracle and leading the American team, with Gavin Brady at the helm, from the start. Unfortunately the wind Gods did not smile on Nice today and the light breezes grew ever weaker as the match proceed... Read More

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LOUIS VUITTON TROPHY NICE COTE D'AZUR 2009 06.nov 2009 AZZURRA READY FOR THE OFF IN NICE

Team Azzurra is preparing for tomorrow’s first day of racing against BMW Oracle racing in the Louis Vuitton Trophy – Nice Cote d’Azur. The Italian team, led by skipper Francesco Bruni, has been paired with the Americans of Oracle, with skipper Russell Coutts, for the opening match race in the first flight of Round Robin One in the event... Read More

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Cork steals the lead - 06 November 2009

Having crept closer and closer to Hull & Humber throughout the last two days, at midnight Cork stole the lead from the English boat and this morning the Irish team continues to put the miles between them and the rest of the fleet. Cork’s crew really have the bit between their teeth, undaunted by several set backs on this race – or perhaps more determined beca... Read More

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Skippers revel in South Atlantic conditions - 05 November 2009

It may be Bonfire Night in the UK but it’s unlikely we’ll see any fireworks out on the race track today. The fantastic high speed sailing all of the teams have been enjoying over the last 24 to 48 hours are likely to drop off during the next day or two.

“It’s some of the most exciting sailing I have done, these last 24 hours,”... Read More

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