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Round Island Race weather tips from Raymarine

Written by Richard Thomas
Tuesday, 27 April 2010 17:39
Top tips and information for all via SMS text messages, email and a live weather briefing at 1800 hours at the Island Sailing Club, Cowes, on Friday 18th June will be available to all for free thanks to sponsorship from Raymarine. Understanding the weather patterns and the tidal activity at key points during the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race is vital for competitors to achieve their best possible result on the day. For the 2010 race (taking place on Saturday 19th June), race partner Raymarine will once again be providing weather, tide and tactics tips which are freely available to all competitors via SMS, email and a face to face weather briefing which takes place at the Island Sailing Club in Cowes at 1800 hours on Friday 18th June.
Last Updated on Thursday, 29 April 2010 07:44
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The Normandy Coast from the Air

Written by Sailers
Saturday, 24 April 2010 12:05
Coastal Guides from the Air The Normandy Coast from the Air Cap de la Hague to Cap Frehel Many yachtsmen have found the benefit of Google Earth as a way of familiarizing themselves with intended ports and marinas. But Google Earth won’t give you leading lines, transits, and port information. Whereas this attractive planning guide provides the perfect way to view the coastline for sailors, motorboaters, fishermen and walkers. The superb colour photos show the outlines of the coast, suitable anchorages, harbour entrances and river estuaries,
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New Dehlers arrive in the UK

Written by Richard Thomas
Wednesday, 14 April 2010 10:28
Dehler’s brand new range of quality performance yachts is storming into the UK following the purchase of Dehler Yachts by the Hanse Group. Five new Dehler models, the 29, 32, 35, 45 and 60 are set to make their UK debut during the summer of 2010 with the first yachts arriving in June at the Dehler UK waterfront office at Hamble Point Marina.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 14 April 2010 10:36
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White Sails lure for Plymouth Week

Written by Jeremy Greenaway
Wednesday, 14 April 2010 10:42
This year's rejuvenated Port of Plymouth Regatta is introducing a new 'white sail' class to lure cruisers who are shy of flying their kites into some modestly competitive sailing. The ten-day programme sees the first events on July 24 and 25, with back-to-back yacht races on both days with one course inside Plymouth Sound and a second south of the Breakwater.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 14 April 2010 10:47
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At last - Roscoff gets its marina.

Written by Jeremy Greenaway
Wednesday, 07 April 2010 15:47
Jeremy Greenaway writes: After years of speculation, planning, and legal challenges, work on the construction of the long-awaited yacht marina at Roscoff in Brittany finally got under way at Easter. The 22 million Euros scheme was forced back into the melting pot last year by environmental lobbyists who objected to a perceived incursion into two Natura sites and a threat to marine life. But at a final appeal court hearing last month, a judge rejected their arguments and cleared the way for the construction work to begin. Completion is due in 2012, when 625 berths for pleasure craft plus separate facilities for commercial fishermen will be provided in a haven protected by a curving outer breakwater of stone to the south of the existing Roscoff ferry port.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 07 April 2010 15:52
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