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July 16, 201252 Super Series at Palma, MallorcaNiklas Zennström's Rán Racing claimed their first victory in the 52 Super Series. Zennström described the near gale force conditions at the four-day Royal Cup in Palma, Mallorca, to be “as good as it gets”.
Photo Credit: Jacaranda Marketing
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July 10, 20122011-'12 Volvo Ocean Race: Awards CeremonyFranck Cammas did not let the fact that both he and Groupama were new players in the Volvo Ocean Race stand in his way as he sailed into an overall victory for 2011-'12 series. The Prize Giving Ceremony took place in a flurry of confetti in Galway, Ireland, and was even attended by Prince Carl Philip of Sweden.
Photo Credit: Ian Roman and Paul Todd/Volvo Ocean Race
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July 10, 2012Annapolis Leukemia Cup RegattaThe Annapolis Leukemia Cup Regatta was held on June 1-2 at the Annapolis Yacht Club and raised over $180,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This year marked the 20th Anniversary of this important event and reaffirmed the dedication of its participants to find cures for blood related cancers and improve the lives of patients and their families.
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July 3, 20122011-'12 Volvo Ocean Race: Leg 9CAMPER celebrated victory in the final leg of the 2011-'12 Volvo Ocean Race, while Groupama clinched the overall win. Leg 9 took the teams from Lorient, France, and around the iconic Fastnet Rock to the finish in Galway, Ireland.
Photos by: Ian Roman, Paul Todd, VOR media crewmembers Diego Fructuoso/Team Telefonica, Yann Riou/Groupama Sailing Team, Hamish Hooper/CAMPER ETNZ, Nick Dana/Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing.
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June 27, 2012Leukemia Cup Regatta SeattleThe 18th Annual Leukemia Cup Regatta took place on June 9, 2012 at Elliott Bay Marina, and raised over $150,000 for blood cancer research and patient services. Sailors from around the Pacific Northwest gathered to race, party, and crusade for a cause. Congratulations to this year's top fundraiser, Michael Coleman, who collected $12,740.
Photo Credit: Jan's Marine Photography, janpix.smugmug.com
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June 21, 2012Carina Wins Second Straight Lighthouse TrophyRives Potts’ McCurdy and Rhodes 48-foot Carina takes the first-place St. David’s Lighthouse Trophy for the second time in a row at this year's running of the 2012 Newport Bermuda Race.
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June 20, 2012Giraglia Rolex Cup (Saint-Tropez)Nearly 200 international yachts flocked to this sun-kissed town to celebrate the Giraglia Rolex Cup's 60th anniversary this year. The regatta is aptly nicknamed "Queen of the Mediterranean," both for its historic roots and its magnificent scenery. Oh, and the fierce conditions and competition that await the daring competitors.
Esimit Europa 2 smashed the race record by over three hours, completing the 242-nautical mile race from Saint-Tropez, France to Sanremo, Italy, in just over 14 hours. Read more in our Finish Line forum.
Photos: Rolex/Kurt Arrigo
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June 15, 2012On Board the Newport Bermuda Race StartSenior editor Stu Streuli shares the action on board the Farr 395 Old School during the 2012 Newport Bermuda Race start.
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June 15, 2012Volvo Ocean Race: Leg 8Although the shortest leg yet, Leg 8 was arguably the most intense. Groupama made their homecoming to Lorient, France, a comeback victory. CAMPER set a record 24-hour run of 565 miles and placed second. PUMA took third, while Telefonica dropped back in the standings due to rudder damage.
Photos by: Ian Roman, Paul Todd, VOR media crewmembers Diego Fructuoso/Team Telefonica, Yann Riou/Groupama Sailing Team, Hamish Hooper/CAMPER ETNZ, Nick Dana/Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing.
