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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.
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June 13, 2012Bermuda BoundSenior editor Stuart Streuli reports in from Ganson Evans' Farr 395 Old School during the 2012 Bermuda Race.
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June 12, 2012When to Jibe SetOlympic gold medalist Robbie Haines shares his thoughts on when, where, and how to call a jibe set in a keelboat. From our April 1996 issue.
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June 12, 2012Groupama Wins Dramatic In-Port Race at LisbonNearing the end of a race that will span a total of eight months, French skipper Franck Cammas' team solidify their lead with a victory at Lisbon. Close behind was overall third-place boat PUMA, and overall second-place boat Telefonica had a rough race that put them in last.
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June 12, 2012Volvo Ocean Race: In-Port Race (Lisbon)Current overall leader Groupama took first place, while PUMA battled back for a well-deserved second place finish. CAMPER (with Emirates Team New Zealand) snagged the last podium spot, while overall second-place boat Telefonica came in last. Telefonica's poor finish resulted partially from a penalty on PUMA immediately after the start and partially from a snapped masthead halyard.
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.
