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Sunday, March 29, 2020   

Corona News - over 800 yachts blocked in the Caribbeans

 Corona News - over 800 yachts blocked in the Caribbeans The Caribbeans offer Europeans and North Americans the best sailing conditions every winter. Now would be the time for the return trip, since the hurricane season will begin there in June. Due to the Corona-restrictions, the recruiting of crews has become difficult, and the usually planned stopovers on the Bermudas and the Azores cannot be carried out either. Those affected try now to organize themselves and start the return journey in larger fleets for safety reasons. An article in the German FAZ newspaper (translate with Google).
Cruising – Friday, December 13, 2019
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Cruising – Sunday, November 25, 2018
Sunday, November 25, 2018   (Image © Rodrigo Rato)

RORC - Transatlantic Race - Puerto Calero - Day 1

 RORC - Transatlantic Race - Puerto Calero - Day 1 In light winds, the start to the RORC-Transatlantic Race was given on Lanzarote ESP yesterday with the two MOD-70-Trimarans taking the lead right from the beginning. 'Maserati' (Giovanni Soldini ITA) is 3nm ahead of 'PowerPlay' (Ned Collier USA). In the monohulls, the 130-foot 'My Song' of Pier-Luigi Loro Piana ITA is already well ahead of the half-as-large opponents. 'Kuka' of Franco Niggeler SUI with Roberto Bermudez ESP steering follows on rank 2.
The race tracker and the report on the start.
Cruising – Saturday, November 24, 2018
Saturday, November 24, 2018   (Image © Mikel Prieto)

RORC - Transatlantic Race - Puerto Calero ESP - Start today

 RORC - Transatlantic Race - Puerto Calero ESP - Start today The bulk of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers fleet will depart from Las Palmas on Sunday to the Atlantic crossing.
Already today, the first half of the fleet will start to the RORC-Transatlantic Race on Puerto Calero with among others the two MOD-70-Trimarans 'Maserati' (Giovanni Soldini ITA) and 'Powerplay' (Ned Collier USA), repeating the duel they delivered at the Middlesea-Race a month ago. In the monohulls, the 130-foot 'My Song' (Pier-Luigi Piana ITA) will be the favorite. In calculated time overall (IRC), Franco Niggeler SUI with his Cooksen 50 (steered by the Volvo-Ocean-Race-winner Roberto Bermudez ESP) will have to be considered.
The preview and the event website.
Cruising – Monday, November 19, 2018
Monday, November 19, 2018   

Atlantic Rally for Cruisers - Las Palmas ESP - Leg 1

 Atlantic Rally for Cruisers - Las Palmas ESP - Leg 1 As always in November, the Atlantc Rally for Cruisers is on the program with numerous European yacht owners transferring their boats to the Caribbeans for the winter season, and this in a friendly yachtracing mode. Last Sunday, the first group sailing in two legs via the Cape Verdes started in Las Palmas/Canaries. The bulk of the fleet will depart on the coming Sunday. The race tracker with the positions after leg 1.
The event website with the latest news.
Cruising – Tuesday, October 16, 2018
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Cruising – Saturday, September 22, 2018
Saturday, September 22, 2018   

2.4m, Hansa 303, RS Venture - Para World Championship 2018 - Sheboygan WI, USA - Day 4

 2.4m, Hansa 303, RS Venture - Para World Championship 2018 - Sheboygan WI, USA - Day 4 After 3 light-wind days, a fresh breeze exceeding 35kn filled in on Lake Michigan yesterday and racing was cancelled for the day. Today, the last races will be held to bring about the crucial decisions.
In the 2.4m, the ten best sail for the first time a Medal Race. Everything is open as to the podium wiht Damien Séguin FRA, Mathew Bugg AUS and Dee Smith USA separated by 2 points only.
The ten best of the Hansa 303 men sail a Semi Final, the four best will race for the title in a Final.
The three best in the RS Venture, i.e. Alexandra Rickham/Hannah Stodel GBR, John McRoberts/Scott Lutes CAN and Will Street/Jonathan Currell GBR have already been qualified for the Final. Four more team will race for the last Final place today.
The news and all ranking lists.
Cruising – Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Cruising – Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Wednesday, December 6, 2017   

Atlantic Rally for Cruisers - St.Lucia - Day 12

 Atlantic Rally for Cruisers - St.Lucia - Day 12 Except two latecomers, the ARC fleet on the long course around the Cape Verdes has safely reached St-Lucia.
Winner of the direct traditional ARC was the catamaran 'Guyader Gastronomie' of Christophe Guyader FRA finishing the race on Sunday. 'Saudade' with Christof Petter AUT with his catamaran followed 6 hours later. Up to now, 7 boats have reached the port of destination.
The race tracker and the news.
Cruising – Monday, November 20, 2017
Monday, November 20, 2017   

Atlantic Rally for Cruisers - Las Palmas ESP - St. Lucia - Day 1

 Atlantic Rally for Cruisers - Las Palmas ESP - St. Lucia - Day 1 Yesterday, the start was given to the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers in Las Palmas / Canaries ESP. The route is heading directly across the Atlantic Ocean to St-Lucia in the Caribbeans. Already a week ago, a small first fleet started deviating the course around the Cape Verdes. Both races can be followed via race trackers.
The news from the start.
Cruising – Sunday, November 19, 2017
Sunday, November 19, 2017   

 This afternoon UTC, the start to the 2017 Atlantic Rally will be given in Las Palmas ESP for the 236 teams on the entry list, dislocating their yachts to the Caribbeans on time for Christmas. Among the participants is the Swiss Olympian Lukas Erni SUI with nhis family.
The preview. The race can be followed on a race tracker.
Cruising – Monday, December 19, 2016
Monday, December 19, 2016   

Around the world record - Maxi-Trimaran 'Sodebo' - Day 43

 Around the world record - Maxi-Trimaran 'Sodebo' - Day 43 Sailing on the North Atlantic, Thomas Coville FRA attacks the final 3'000 nm of his round-the-world record attempt with a 2'300 nm advantage on the existing record. He will probably finish next Saturday and the theme is now 'handle with care' to bring the stressed multihull safely over the home stretch.
The race tracker and the daily news.
Cruising – Sunday, December 18, 2016
Sunday, December 18, 2016   

Around the world record - Maxi-Trimaran 'Sodebo' - Day 43

 Around the world record - Maxi-Trimaran 'Sodebo' - Day 43 Pushed by the southern trade winds, Thomas Coville FRA crossed the Equator during the past night with his Maxi-Trimaran 'Sodebo'. 2'159 nm (roughly 6 days) is the advantage on the existing record and with only 3'300 nm to sail, he is about to establish a fabulous new record time, provided he will not be hit by an incident.
The race tracker and the latest news.
Cruising – Wednesday, November 30, 2016
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Cruising – Thursday, November 24, 2016
Thursday, November 24, 2016   

Atlantic Rally for Cruisers - Las Palmas ESP - Day 3

 Atlantic Rally for Cruisers - Las Palmas ESP - Day 3 Last Sunday, 210 teams started in Las Palmas on Gran Canaria ESP to the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers direction St-Lucia in the Caribbeans. The trade winds are lighter this year and the teams can run in gently with a 12 kn breeze. The fast racers have already taken the leading positions with the 88-Foot Maxi 'Rambler' of George David USA followed by the VOR70 'Trifork' of Jens Dolmer MLT. No major incidents happened so far in the moderate conditions. Bad luck only for the German 'Noah' team of Alexander Grefrath GER, who had to be evaquated from their boat sinking.
The race tracker and the daily news.
Thursday, November 24, 2016   

Race for Water - the 2017-2021 Program

 Race for Water - the 2017-2021 Program Last week, the 'Race for Water Foundation' published its program for the next five years. With their Solar-Catamaran, they will round the globe in five legs to draw the attention on environmental problems in and off the Sea. The first leg will lead from France across the Atlantic Ocean to the Bermudas. Acting as an ambassador boat for the programme, “Race for Water” will serve as an educational platform, travelling laboratory and a working demonstration of Clean-tech innovations.
The report.
Cruising – Thursday, February 11, 2016
Thursday, February 11, 2016   

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 Advertise on our website ! During the past 11 years since our sailing web platform has been launched, it has emerged as the most important news media for nautics interested individuals in Switzerland. Almost 100'000 Swiss sailors have contacted our pages in the past year.
Advertising on our pages can be booked at very competitive conditions. In addition to banner promotion in various formats, it is also possible to order anytime sponsored content in our news for US$ 300. We look forward to informing you in detail.
Cruising – Friday, February 5, 2016
Friday, February 5, 2016   

Ocean Youth Sailing -an ambitious Swiss project

 Ocean Youth Sailing -an ambitious Swiss project The Ocean Youth Sailing Association, a Club of young sailors, plans to build an ocean-worthy 13,5-meter catamaran in the next two years, that shoud allow over 1'600 youth to experience ocean sailing in the next ten years. Two initiators present the project in a video. Donators shalll finance the project and the budget of CHF 120'000 CHF for the construction of the multihull is already 75% covered. The remaining CUF 30'000 shall be collected with a Crowd-Funding-campaign. Participation highly recommended !
More information on the project website.
Friday, February 5, 2016   

News von Pitter Yachtcharter - Innovation Award for the projekt NauticAlliance

 News von Pitter Yachtcharter - Innovation Award for the projekt NauticAlliance Another new member for the NauticAlliance ! Founded by Pitter Yacht-Charter and Gena Yacht&Charter with the objective to unite competent and reliable yachting industry enterprises, such as yacht dealers, service and charter companies, NauticAlliance expands its international network more and more. After the entry of the large British Bavaria yacht dealer Clipper Marine early this year, the well-known Swedish dealer Bavia Yacht AB has joined the union as a new member as well. Nautic Alliance has received the Innovation Award at the Boot Düsseldorf a few days ago for this international initiative. The [ILK=689]Communiqué[/ILK].
Cruising – Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Tuesday, February 2, 2016   

News from Pitter Yachtcharter - the Regatta Calendar 2016

 News from Pitter Yachtcharter - the Regatta Calendar 2016 The Regatta Calendar 2016 on the Adriatic Sea provided by Pitter Yacht-Charter is again full of highlights:
- Kornati Cup (April) - The multinational classic regatta at the begin of the season, and with 100 yachts starting the most popular charter regatta of the Adria, an ideal event also for newcomers and leisure sailors, with easy-going social events as well as short- and mid-distance races, starting in Biograd across the pittoresque Kornati archipelago.
- Business Cup (May) - The competition-oriented combination of sail racing and business networking, with dynamic short races off Biograd, with and without spinnakers in several one-design classes.
- Austrian National Offshore Championship (October) - A high-level international event off Biograd, open for yachts with and without spinnaker in one-design-classes with national recognition, as well as an open class without spi.
- Croatia Coast Cup (October) - An interesting mid-distance regatta at season closing from Biograd to Rovinj (Istria) and back. Two legs of 105 miles each with stopover in Rovinj, for two one-design classes and an open class with and without spinnaker.
Find all details on the Pitter Yacht-Charter website.
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