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Hull & Humber involved in dramatic rescue - 06 November 2009

Hull & Humber has been involved in a dramatic rescue of one of their crew members following a man overboard incident in the South Atlantic, 1,400 miles from the team’s destination of Cape Town, South Africa.

Arthur Bowers, 51, was climbing towards the main companionway... 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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Lining up Le Havre 

For some it's the first big chance to restore pride and confidence after the brutal last edition of the Vendée Globe, to others it is simply the next big challenge on the competition itinerary, but the 2009 edition of the Transat Jacques Vabre, which starts from Le Havre this weekend has drawn a remarkably strong fleet of 14 IMOCA Open 60's and a fleet of six Multi50 class multihulls which includes three brand new build boats.

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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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Auckland to Russell daysail part of 49er duo’s training

Peter Burling and Blair Tuke update us on their continued campaigning in the

49er skiff:

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