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POW Week – race two

  • August 7, 2001

Pete and Rob Greenhalgh take race two of the International 14 national championship

Mursell wins Scorpion nationals for seventh time

  • August 7, 2001

Pwhelli Sailing Club hosted the 2001 Scorpion National Championship held between 29 July and 3 August. A total of 61 boats turned out for some close racing and excellent socials.…

RS400/800/700 nationals

  • August 7, 2001

Following the light conditions of the previous day, exciting racing was anticipated this morning (8 August) as the sailors were greeted with a steady 20 knots. Anticipation turned to disappointment…

Code flag Yankee hoisted at the RYS

  • August 7, 2001

With the expectation of gales this afternoon the tension is palpable here at Cowes and several classes have decided not to race

Cowes Week Day 3

  • August 6, 2001

The wind has held, but the weather hasn't - Oilskins and boots are order of the day as crews impatiently await course notification

Cowes fleet frolics

  • August 6, 2001

Conditions at Cowes Week can only be described as interesting, for some competitors, the short, steep chop and strong, gusty wind proved too much...

  • August 6, 2001

In a follow up to an earlier news story, we now have more details regarding today's incidents at Cowes Week

Results overview – Day 3

  • August 6, 2001

With many provisional results now in, we take a look at who fared better or worse at the end of a good day's 'beating'...

  • August 5, 2001

Again a fresh breeze is forecast to provide some top sailing for the second day of racing at Cowes and for amongst others, the Sorcery and Victory trophies

  • August 5, 2001

The second day's racing here at Cowes is well underway as the final class to start crosses the line off the Royal Yacht Squadron

Cowes Week kicks-off

  • August 4, 2001

As a flood tide of 7,500 competitors take to the water this morning, the bright sun and fresh southwesterlies herald a fantastic start to the week in the biggest Cowes…