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June 21, 2012Cammas' Poker FaceGroupama’s Franck Cammas hasn't declared victory in the 2011-'12 Volvo Ocean Race just yet.
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June 20, 20122012 Orange Coffee Pot Regatta Highlights Video31 lasers competed at Surf City Yacht Club at the June 2nd Jack Elfman Orange Coffee Pot Regatta this year. The full-rig winner was Clay Johnson, with only 6 points in 7 races after his drop, and the radial winner was Kelly McGlynn, also with just 6 points. Video credit goes to Jon Deutsch, who taped much of the regatta from the bow of his boat, and arranged some of the highlights in this compilation. With the breeze hanging between 10-17 knots, it was a glorious day of sailing.
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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, 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 13, 2012Videos from the Giraglia Rolex CupNearly 200 international yachts have gathered to compete in the Giraglia Rolex Cup in picturesque Saint-Tropez.
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June 12, 2012How to Handle the 49erThis throwback article from our July/August 1997 issue originally came out soon after it was announced that the 49er had been selected for the 2000 Olympics. As ISAF has recently announced that the 49er FX will be the women's skiff boat at the 2016 Olympics, Kevin Hall's tips and tricks prove to still be relevant today.
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June 12, 2012The Fastnet's Storm ForceTed Turner recalls the infamous 1979 Fastnet Race, which claimed the lives of 15 people and caused the abandonment or sinking of 24 boats. From our June 2002 issue.
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June 12, 2012Tips from Dr. CrashDr. Crash goes over a few common capsize situations and how best to get out of them. From out February 1997 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.
