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May 26 2011

Normandy Channel Race: A breathtaking finish!

 

A breathtaking finish!
Since rounding Land’s End, the 12 Class40s still racing have been enjoying downwind conditions and 25/30 knots of breeze. The leaders passed Guernsey at 0300 GMT this Thursday morning. At the head of the fleet, the suspense is unbearable. Yesterday evening, at the 1800 GMT ranking, Port de Caen - Ouistreham was just 200 metres ahead of Initiatives Saveurs. This morning, at the 0400 GMT position report, Tanguy de Lamotte and Sébastien Audigane’s Class40 had moved in front with a lead of over 6 miles. It would seem, according to a message received from Initiatives Saveurs, that Port de Caen – Ouistreham encountered a sail issue. It couldn’t have been an easy night for the two boats racing neck and neck. However, for the crew of Des Pieds et des mains, who have made a great comeback, the last few hours have been rather favourable… At 0700 GMT, there are less than 70 miles to the finish. The hardest part is behind them and Raz Blanchard has just been rounded with a favourable current. Since the tide has turned the boats have had slightly less pace but they’re still making very high speeds with more than 12 knots VMG. After a theoretical course of nearly 800 miles, the frontrunners are set to cross the finish line in Ouistreham between 1100 and 1300 GMT. We await what is set to be a breathtaking conclusion with baited breath!
1er Artemis Racing (SUE), Terry Hutchinson / Rodney Ardern / Morgan Trubovich / Julien Cressant 52 points
2ème Luna Rossa (ITA), Max Sirena / Paul Campbell-James / Alister Richardson / Manuel Modena 51 points
3ème Alinghi (SUI), Tanguy Cariou / Yann Guichard / Nils Frei / Yves Detrey 47 points
4ème Oman Air (OMA), Sidney Gavignet / Kinley Fowler / David Carr / Nasser Al Mashari 46 points
5ème Emirates Team New Zealand (NZ), Dean Barker / Glenn Ashby / James Dagg / Jeremy Lomas 45 points
6ème The Wave, Muscat (OMA), Torvar Mirsky / Kyle Langford / Nick Hutton / Khamis Al Anbouri 44 points
7ème Groupe Edmond de Rothschild (FRA), Pierre Pennec / Christophe Espagnon / Thierry Fouchier / Hervé Cunningham 44 points
8ème Team Extreme (EUR), Roland Gaebler / Bruno Dubois / Sebbe Godefroid / Nicholas Heintz 41 points
9ème Red Bull Extreme Sailing (AUT), Roman Hagara / Hans Peter Steinacher / Will Howden / Craig Monk 34 points
10ème Team GAC Pindar (GBR), Ian Williams / Mark Ivey / Mischa Heemskerk / Jono Macbeth 29 points
11ème Niceforyou (ITA), Alberto Barovier / Mark Bulkeley / Daniele de Luca Simone de Mari 29 points


 

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May 25 2011

Extreme Sailing Series™: Multiple Race Winners on Opening Day of Act 3, Istanbul

 

Multiple Race Winners on Opening Day of Act 3, Istanbul
The first day of the Extreme Sailing Series™ Act 3 in Istanbul, Turkey saw an action packed seven races for the 11 international teams, with Artemis Racing taking the top spot with 52 points, only a single point ahead of Act 2 winners Luna Rossa and Alinghi on 47. The racing conditions tested the teams today as the 44 sailors manhandled their Extreme 40 racing machines around short, sharp courses. There were plenty of gusts to potentially trip the up boats, shifts in wind direction and the race legs were so short it was a full-on physical work. “It’s beautiful to sail here, the conditions are good with a tricky wind which is good for us,” said Maxi Sirena, skipper of Luna Rossa.
For six out of seven races today a different team crossed the finish line first, only Luna Rossa scored two bullets. Alinghi, Emirates Team New Zealand, The Wave Muscat, Groupe Edmond de Rothschild and Team GAC Pindar all secured a win apiece which kept everyone guessing right up to the last race as to which team would finish the day on top. Terry Hutchinson’s Artemis Racing proved that securing steady results in the top half of the leaderboard throughout the day gave them the edge over the less inconsistent teams: “I think one of the best things that we did was not get too flustered by some of the bad cards that were dealt to us, the last race was a perfect example of hanging in during the race and waiting until there was an opportunity presented to us to make our move,” explained Terry Hutchinson. “When a nice little shift came down the course we went for it with an early gybe, I think we passed three boats in the one move which was really, really good.”
Team GAC Pindar had their first race win of the 2011 Extreme Sailing Series. Skipper Ian Williams was jubilant to get their first race win under their belts in such challenging conditions: “It was challenging today, really shifty puffy conditions, quite strong winds at times and quite light winds at times which made it really tricky. Our first win was great today, it was a really close race with Team Extreme but in the end we just snuck it on the line with Team Extreme finishing in second.” Click here to watch Ian Williams discuss his form and that of the fleet in a chat with Seb Destremau.
The race management maximized the length of the upwind/downwind leg using the widest part of the Halic estuary but the downwind leg was still short – with the Extreme 40s covering the 400m stretch in 90 seconds. Two laps round and each race was over in just 10-12 minutes.
With only 11 points separating the top eight teams there will be some tough competition tomorrow as the front runners try to establish a firm lead, and the race course will become narrower as it moves in front of the VIP set-up for the media day ahead of the Extreme Sailing Series Race Village opening to the public on Friday, 28th.
Extreme Sailing Series – Act 3, Istanbul
Current overall standings after Day 1
Position / Team / Skipper & crew / Points
1st Artemis Racing (SWE), Terry Hutchinson / Rodney Ardern / Morgan Trubovich / Julien Cressant 52 points
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3rd Alinghi (SUI), Tanguy Cariou / Yann Guichard / Nils Frei / Yves Detrey 47 points
4th Oman Air (OMA), Sidney Gavignet / Kinley Fowler / David Carr / Nasser Al Mashari 46 points
5th Emirates Team New Zealand (NZL), Dean Barker / Glenn Ashby / James Dagg / Jeremy Lomas 45 points
6th The Wave, Muscat (OMA), Torvar Mirsky / Kyle Langford / Nick Hutton / Khamis Al Anbouri 44 points
7th Groupe Edmond de Rothschild (FRA), Pierre Pennec / Christophe Espagnon / Thierry Fouchier / Hervé Cunningham 44 points
8th Team Extreme (EUR), Roland Gaebler / Bruno Dubois / Sebbe Godefroid / Nicholas Heintz 41 points
9th Red Bull Extreme Sailing (AUT), Roman Hagara / Hans Peter Steinacher / Will Howden / Craig Monk 34 points
10th Team GAC Pindar (GBR), Ian Williams / Mark Ivey / Mischa Heemskerk / Jono Macbeth 29 points
11th Niceforyou (ITA), Alberto Barovier / Mark Bulkeley / Daniele de Luca Simone de Mari 29 points


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Jan 27 2011

Marinepool launches Offshore "Lederhosn"

January 27, Düsseldorf (GER)

"boot" Düsseldorf - Marinepool launches offshore "Lederhosn"

The guys of Marinepool showed good sense of humor yesterday in launching the first ever offshore "Lederhosn". The company, headquartered in Munich and celebrating it´s 20th anniversary this year, underlines the Bavarian roots and introduced a waterproof, breathable and fully functional sailing Lederhosn (Bavarian for traditional leather trousers) at "boot".

Perfect style for offshore racing, alpine lakes and the Oktoberfest!

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Dec 30 2010

Marinepool Catalogue 2011

Finally it's coming!

The brand new Marinepool catalogue 2011 is on its way - take a glance at the printing process. The official release is in Duesseldorf at the boot 2011, come and get your copy at the fair stand!

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Nov 25 2010

Fleetracing at the Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai

Italian Team Wins Fleet Racing at Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai

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July 17 2010

"Flying Dutchman" wears Marinepool! Opera of the Tyrol Festival partners!

"Flying Dutchman" wears Marinepool! Opera of the Tyrol Festival partners!

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July 10 2010

Silver and a 4th at the 49er Europeans!

Silver and a 4th at the 49er Europeans!

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July 09 2010

49er Europeans: Chances for a podium finish for Marinepool Racing Team alive!

49er Europeans: Chances for a podium finish for Marinepool Racing Team alive!

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July 08 2010

Strong Marinepool Racing Team at 470 Worlds

Strong Marinepool Racing Team at 470 Worlds

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July 07 2010

Marinepool´s Richard team to beat at Stena Match Cup Sweden!

Marinepool´s Richard team to beat at Stena Match Cup Sweden!

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July 06 2010

Germany wins Offshore Team World Championship

Germany wins Offshore Team World Championship

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July 06 2010

Courrier Dunkerque on track to defend Tour de France á la Voile title!

Courrier Dunkerque on track to defend Tour de France á la Voile title!

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June 15 2010

Travemünder Week 2010 News

Experience sailing!

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June 11 2010

1 Gold and 1 Bronze at Laser Europeans for MP Racing Team!

Kontides & Geritzer win medals

The Marinepool Racing Team shows world class

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June 10 2010

Finally wind for the Dragons!

Wieser takes early lead!

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June 09 2010

Cangiano/Fendi on SNAV OSG are aiming at the next victory!

Cangiano/Fendi on SNAV OSG are aiming at the next victory!

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June 08 2010

Geritzer takes the lead!

Austrian leads the Laser Europeans after half the races!

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June 08 2010

Still no wind for Dragons

Still no wind for Dragons

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June 07 2010

Laser EM - Afterburners on for Geritzer!

Sensational comeback for Austrian! 3rd!

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June 07 2010

No wind, no racing.

No wind, no racing.

No wind, no racing.

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June 06 2010

Laser European Championship, Tallinn, EST

Marinepool Racing Team starts well into Laser Euro 2010 off Tallinn, EST

German Grotelüschen in TOP ten - Geritzer ready to strike

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June 04 2010

Team AEZ RC44 with new "power" crew in Copenhagen

TEAM AEZ RC 44 in COPENHAGEN

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June 03 2010

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May 24 2010

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May 18 2010

North Sea Sailing Week

Sea + Sail = Fun!

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May 11 2010

Match Race Germany Langenargen - Bodensee 2010

Let the games begin!

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Apr 30 2010

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Apr 28 2010

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Apr 13 2010

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Mar 15 2010

Excellent debut for Bekatorou on the Marinepool Team

Best possible result for Bekatorou, GRE, in her first showing for the Marinepool team!

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Feb 28 2010

Best result ever!!!!!

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Feb 25 2010

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Feb 19 2010

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Feb 07 2010

Crushing the magical 100m!

Christian Redl sets 7th world record in free diving below ice!

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Feb 06 2010

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Feb 01 2010

49er World Cup victory for Marinepool team! Gold and Silver in Miami!

The French team of Dyen/Christidis won gold in the ISAF World Cup event in Miami, silver for Dellekarth/Resch (AUT), the second Marinepool team. Glückwunsch!

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Jan 29 2010

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Jan 15 2010

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Jan 01 2010

New start date for Atlantic Rowing Race 2009 (now 2010)

New start date for Atlantic Rowing Race 2009 (now 2010)

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Dec 03 2009

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Nov 29 2009

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Aug 28 2009

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