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Race wins for Australians as light winds continue at Sailing World Cup
| Australian crews have picked up race wins in two classes as light winds again kept sailors on their toes at the final round of the ISAF Sailing World Cup in Hyeres, France.
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Light winds lead to mixed results on opening day of Sailing World Cup
| Light winds have tested crews at the ISAF Sailing World Cup round in Hyeres, France, with a number of Australian sailors well positioned at the end of day one.
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Gold and silver for Australian sailors at World Cup
| Australia has won a gold and a silver medal on the final day of the ISAF Sailing World Cup in Palma, Spain. details |
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Australian sailors to race for gold at Sailing World Cup
| Australian sailors are in gold medal positions in two classes heading into the final day of the ISAF Sailing World Cup in Spain. details |
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Belcher and Ryan push ahead with three wins from three starts at Sailing World Cup
| Mathew Belcher and Will Ryan have kicked off finals series racing at the ISAF Sailing World Cup round in Palma, Spain, in perfect style with three wins from three starts in the 470 men’s fleet.
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Belcher and Ryan back into the lead at Sailing World Cup
| Mathew Belcher and Will Ryan have retaken the lead in the 470 men’s class at the ISAF Sailing World Cup in Palma, Spain, as the competition enters the finals series.
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A big day for the Invited classes at Sail Melbourne.
| There was lots of racing for the invited classes and big winds to match the big day on Saturday for the final session of Sail Melbourne. details |
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If not one, then the other at Sail Melbourne.
| It had been blowing from the South at various angles and strengths all week, so it seemed only appropriate that for the Gold Medal race day, Melbourne should turn on the hot Northerlies. details |
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Invited classes sail on at Sail Melbourne.
| A busy schedule was taken in their stride by the sailors in the 12 invited classes, volunteers and Race Management alike on Friday at Sail Melbourne. details |
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Light and twitchy is all part of the Sail Melbourne experience.
| Given that it was classic light and variable conditions with 5-10knots from the Nor’east before racing began, through to the Sou’east, Race Management did well to get as much racing in on Friday for the ISAF Sailing World Cup. details |
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Yet More Sailors Take Part in Sail Melbourne
| The invited classes at Sail Melbourne had more racing yesterday amongst their Olympic brethren. Joining them all for the first time were the OK Dinghies, Optimist and International Cadets. details |
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Light winds put brakes on racing at Sail Melbourne
| Thursday, December 6, 2012
After days of strong winds, crews at the opening round of the ISAF Sailing World Cup were greeted by light conditions on day four at Sail Melbourne.
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Sunny, mild and light replaces the fury.
| Early in the morning the wind was blowing 15 knots out of the South and by 1600hrs, it was just less than half that and coming from the East. details |
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Back on the beach at Sail Melbourne.
| There is every chance that all the sailors competing in Sail Melbourne will depart from Sandringham Yacht Club today for some racing. Whilst their Olympic cousins set sail yesterday, just a few of the classes were kept ashore in the strong winds and big swells. details |
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Big breeze and swell doesn’t slow Aussie sailors down at World Cup
| Wednesday, 5 December 2012 Strong breeze and a big swell has tested crews on day three of the ISAF Sailing World Cup in Melbourne, with a number of Australians finishing with a perfect three wins from three starts. details |
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Olympic Classes return to the track at Sail Melbourne.
| From the outset, ISAF Sailing World Cup and Sail Melbourne IRO, Ross Wilson was clear about his intention to get the Olympic classes sailing again today. details |
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Day Three - Racing Update
| Event IRO, Ross Wilson, has all the Olympic classes going racing, but the RSX, 49er and FX are staying ashore with the 29ers and Vipers whilst the sea state is assessed for them on Course B. details |
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Kiteboard leaders at Sail Melbourne march further ahead.
| With the ability to sail in virtually all conditions, the Kiteboarders have been making the most of their preliminary rounds at Sail Melbourne over the last two days. details |
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Day Three - Racing Update
| SAF Sailing World Cup and Sail melbourne IRO, Ross Wilson, has just commented on the racing program for Wednesday, December 5. "The Kiteboarding will get away at noon, as is already scheduled. We're keen to see the remainder of the classes sail today, possibly from 1400hrs on. We'll advise regarding this, as soon as is practicable." details |
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Strong winds cancel racing at Sail Melbourne
| Tuesday 4 December, 2012 Strong winds have forced the abandonment of racing on day two of the ISAF Sailing World Cup in Melbourne. details |
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Kiteboards go racing at Sail Melbourne.
| Around 1400hrs on Tuesday, the wind peaked on Melbourne’s Port Phillip at 47 knots from the Sou’west and for the rest of the time it averaged 25knots, plus. details |
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Rain, squalls and even thunder for Day Two of Sail Melbourne.
| A genuine 25 knots from the Sou’west and penetrating rain in super-short squalls greeted early risers at Sail Melbourne this morning. details |
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Day Two - Final Racing Update
| At 1530hrs on Tuesday, racing for other classes other than Kiteboarding was abandoned, with an extra race scheduled for both Wednesday and Thursday to catch up.
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Day Two - Racing Update
| ISAF Sailing World Cup and Sail Melbourne Event IRO, Ross Wilson, has just commented on Tuesday's racing schedule in light of the weather. details |
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Racing starts at the 2012 ISAF World Cup in Melbourne.
| Just after noon, it was clear that the first day of racing had begun in the 2012 ISAF Sailing World Cup. details |
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Let the 2012 ISAF World Cup in Melbourne begin.
| The competitors have arrived from all over the world. They’ve registered for their various classes. The officials and volunteers are ready. details |
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Registration Day for ISAF World Cup in Melbourne.
| Nearly 400 competitors from 27 countries have descended upon the world-class facilities at the Sandringham Yacht Club (SYC) in Melbourne. details |
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Kite boarding to remain a part of Sail Melbourne
| Sail Melbourne would like to confirm that, in light of the decision by ISAF on 10 November 2012 to remove Kite-boarding from the Olympic Class line up for 2016 Olympic Games, kite boarding WILL continue to be embraced as part of its Invited Class Program during the ISAF Sailing World Cup – Sail Melbourne. details |
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Celebrate Australia’s golden moment and revel in the Olympic spirit at this years ISAF Sailing World Cup - Sail Melbourne
| Celebrate Australia’s golden moment and revel in the Olympic spirit at Sandringham Yacht Club this December as the first leg of the prestigious ISAF Sailing World Cup returns to Melbourne, Australia. This world class regatta provides an opportunity for local and international Olympic athletes as well as a new generation of sailors to compete for the world title and commence their 2016 campaign for Rio de Janeiro. details |
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Industry summit to focus on mass participation, sustainability and innovation for growth
| Friday, October 17, 2012 Sail Melbourne will see sport and industry join forces to explore continued growth in sailing following on from Australia’s Olympic success at the return of the 11th International Sailing Summit (ISS). The summit will take place at Sandringham Yacht Club on December 3, 2012 as part of the Oceanic leg of the ISAF Sailing World Cup. details |
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Last day to take advantage of the Sail Melbourne early bird entry fee offer!!
| TODAY is the last day to take advantage of the Sail Melbourne early bird entry fee offer!!! Get your entry in by 5pm Today the 15th of October and save of up to $100.00 and the chance to win some great prizes... details |
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Australian sailing gold medallists named as World Sailor of the Year finalists
| Wednesday, October 3, 2012 Australian sailing’s successful year on the water has continued off it with three crews named as finalists for the prestigious ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Award. details |
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2012 Australian Yachting Awards finalists announced
| Wednesday, 3 October 2012 Yachting Australia is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2012 Australian Yachting Awards, with strong competition again a feature in all award categories. details |
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Extension of Sail Melbourne’s Early Entry Closing Date
| Friday 28 September, 2012 Sail Melbourne are pleased to announce the extension of their 2012 ISAF Sailing World Cup – Sail Melbourne early bird entry fee offer details |
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Sailing ready to capitalise on London success
| Monday, 17 September 2012 Australia’s recent success at the London 2012 Olympic Games thrust sailing into the limelight across the country. For the first time our Olympic sailors were on the front page of every newspaper and leading every television and radio news broadcast. details |
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Nominations for 2012 Australian Yachting Awards close this week
| Nominations close on Wednesday, 12 September, for the 2012 Australian Yachting Awards. The event recognises outstanding achievements in the sport of sailing during the last year and is a chance for the sailing community to celebrate another exceptional year for the sport. details |
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Fitzgibbon and Tesch receive their gold as sailing competition ends early at London 2012
| Friday, September 7, 2012 Australian sailors Daniel Fitzgibbon and Liesl Tesch have received their London 2012 Paralympic Games gold medals after a lack of breeze cut short the sailing competition in Weymouth details |
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Fitzgibbon and Tesch win sailing gold with a day to spare
| Thursday, September 6, 2012 Australian sailors Daniel Fitzgibbon and Liesl Tesch have won gold at the London 2012 Paralympic Games with a race to spare. details |
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Fitzgibbon and Tesch extend lead over Skud 18 fleet
| Wednesday, September 5, 2012 Australian sailors Daniel Fitzgibbon and Liesl Tesch have extended their lead at the front of the Skud 18 fleet following four days of racing at the London 2012 Paralympic Games. details |
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Australian sailors remain in the hunt for medals at London 2012 Paralympic Games
| Tuesday, September 4, 2012 Australian sailors are currently in medal positions in two classes after three days of racing at the London 2012 Paralympic Games in Weymouth. details |
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