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  Rolly Tasker, Australia's First Olympic Sailing Medalist, Dies at 86

  Western Australia’s pre-eminent yachtsman, Rolly Tasker, has died at his home on the Mandurah canals after an illness. Roland Leslie Tasker, born in Perth on March 21, 1926, ...

  On July 4, 2012 / By Administrator
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  Another Big Finish by France's Yacht Club de Pau

  Alexseal partnered with France’s Yacht Club de Pau as part of the refit of their course setting LAB1 & LAB2. Since the development of Alexseal more than a ...

  On July 4, 2012 / By Administrator
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  Long Distance Sailing Seminar in London  

  If you are thinking of undertaking a long distance voyage any time soon and are within reach of London by August 18th, this is a seminar you won’t ...

  On July 4, 2012 / By Administrator
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  B9 Shipping Developing 100% Fossil Fuel-Free Cargo Sailing Ships

  Ireland-based B9 Shipping has started work on a full-scale demonstration vessel as part of its goal to design the world’s first 100 percent fossil fuel-free cargo sailing ships. ...

  On July 4, 2012 / By Administrator
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  Why Knot?

  “Many of us look to get back to some simpler truths, some basic ideas of what is important and what is not. Many of us feel the strong ...

  On July 4, 2012 / By Administrator
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  OHPRI Hosts Education at Sea Aboard Gazela

  The non-profit organization Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI) is hosting its first public education program aboard the 177-foot tall ship Gazela. Six Rhode Island teachers and professors ...

  On July 4, 2012 / By Administrator
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  Revolutionary Tank Monitors from Gobius

  Do you know how full your holding tank is? Not knowing can be a problem and an embarrassment–just as bad or worse than not knowing how much water ...

  On July 4, 2012 / By Administrator
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  New Schooner Project

  Victoria BC: Youth sail training charity SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society)  has received a donation of a 69-foot yacht recently appraised at $1 million. Florida-based businessman and philanthropist ...

  On June 26, 2012 / By Administrator
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  Newport to Bermuda Winners Announced

  No single boat ‘wins’ the Newport Bermuda Race, as the classic ocean race has five divisions and 16 classes. The 166 boats entered in 2012 raced for more ...

  On June 26, 2012 / By Administrator
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  Round the World Race Yacht Diverts to St. John's

  A yacht in the Clipper Round the World race has set sail for St. John’s after a crew member was hurt. The Qingdao was one of 10 boats competing in ...

  On June 26, 2012 / By Administrator