News & Events
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Mar, 2020
Mar, 2020
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Mar, 2020
Mar, 2020
How the Coronavirus is Affecting the 36th America’s Cup
Will the Virus Stop Us From Sailing? As part of the government of Italy’s attempts to curb the spread of Covid-19 (the coronavirus), they have ordered all sporting events in the next month to take place without any fans to cheer the athletes on. Sailing enthusiasts across the globe are wondering what this means for this year’s America’s Cup World Series. The first event of the series is due to take place in Cagliari, Italy on April 23 – 26. Learn more
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Mar, 2020
Mar, 2020
Five Benefits of Increased Memberships
Why Australian Sailing May Have a Good Point Recently Australian Sailing came under scrutiny for an increase in required membership. As per the Racing Rules of Sailing, the membership requirements for entering a race are only relevant to the person in charge. Australian Sailing decided that this rule is not stringent enough and made a new rule that all crew members will have to be registered with them, as well as being members of an affiliated club. In a recent Learn more
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Feb, 2020
Feb, 2020
Clipper Race: Prepare for Anything
Crazy Winds and the Coronavirus Causes Delays and Course Alterations As the leaders in the 2019-2020 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race are getting close to the final stretch of Race 6, the weatherman has given them some bad news. This news came after the skippers already experienced the discomfort of altering their courses because of the coronavirus outbreak. This means that, even though Ha Long Bay, Vietnam has enjoyed a cushy lead so far, turbulent weather conditions could shuffle Learn more
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Dec, 2019
Dec, 2019
Yachting Gives Back to the Balearics
How the Yachting Industry is Helping to Alleviate Poverty A new charity appropriately named Yachting Gives Back was recently launched with the aim of tackling issues such as poverty and hunger in the Balearics. After 27 years of running the Pinmar Golf Tournament, Nick Entwisle retired in early 2019. An avid yachtsman, Entwisle decided to leverage his passion for sailing into a good cause and decided to set up the initiative. The Yachting Industry Is Surrounded by Luxury Learn more
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Nov, 2019
Nov, 2019
The Latest Trend in Sailing: Sailboat Hitchhiking
Swedish Activist Sparks New Trend Thanks to Greta Thunberg, there is a new trend in traveling—hitching a ride with a sailboat to cross the ocean instead of flying. Maritime hitchhiking is nothing new, but until recently, it has been reserved for sailors trying out other vessels and routes. This changed when Swedish teenager and climate change activist Greta Thunberg began taking transatlantic trips by hitching rides on sailboats. According to regular “sailboat hitchhiker” Daniel Krause, who runs the Crew Learn more
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Nov, 2019
Nov, 2019
Paris 2024 – Sailing Takes a Bold Stand
Sailing Events Confirmed For Next Olympics In 2014, the International Olympic Committee published a document pertaining to the Olympic Agenda of 2020. In the document, as many as 40 detailed suggestions to shape the future of the Olympic Movement were put forth. Invited sports are notified that competition programs need to be changed, often to their detriment. Sailing has had a long suffered event changing, with each alteration making an impact on investment in human commitment and sailing equipment. IOC Learn more
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Nov, 2019
Nov, 2019
God Nisanov and Zarakh Iliev’s Radisson Royal Flotilla
Taking Moscow River Cruises to the Next Level In 2008, God Nisanov and Zarakh Iliev expanded their business interests to include a river cruise company, the Radisson Royal Flotilla. Already well-known for their commercial real estate projects since the 1990s, Nisanov and Iliev began expanding their business portfolio to include other industries, like hotels and food hubs. The business executives have now launched yet another thrilling new project in the hospitality sector in collaboration with the popular Radisson brand. In Learn more
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Sep, 2019
Sep, 2019
All is Fair in Love and Sailing!
All is Fair in Love and Sailing! As one of their many charitable projects, Prince William and Kate Middleton battled it out on the water as they each skippered a Fast-40 boat at the historic King’s Cup Regatta. Young Prince George and Princess Charlotte joined in the charitable festivities as they watched the race from a boat with their grandparents. George sported a charming sailor’s hat and both children wore life jackets. Members of the public watched the race from Learn more
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Aug, 2019
Aug, 2019
