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The penalty does not affect the overall winner result but impacts the provisional second place overall

When a competitor suspends racing or diverts to help they put their own position in the race in jeopardy

Gladwells Line: Pressing ignition on the professional sailing circuits by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz 6 May 07:39 UTC 6 May 2021 New Zealand SailGP Team helmed by Peter Burling gets high out of the water whilst competing at Bermuda SailGP © Bob Martin/SailGP The sail racing world is slowly spluttering back into life after over 12 months of being hostage to the COVID pandemic. The Prada Cup and Americas Cup were the exceptions to that 12-month time-out, but...

Race start - 2021 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship © Frank Quealey I loved John Curnows article on the 18s last week with the spotlight on Michael Coxon. I agree the 18s are still the most spectacular fleet on the Harbour too. Jess Crisp invited me to be part of the Protest Committee this season and we have been busy, particularly through the JJs series just completed... now it may be a coincidence but I think there might be more to it in that Smeg and Mr Coxon were not involved...

Selecting the Right Spinnaker & Gennaker Handling Systems 2nd April 2021 Nadie – an XC 45 with a top down furling Code D Gennaker There are times in your boat-owning life when you need to step back and evaluate your vessels set-up. With an eye towards optimising the boat for the way you sail it, you can opt for different sails, winches, running rigging, nav systems, and even headstay options. Finding the right combinations of these options can be a daunting task, and it helps to do your hom...

Phuket Yacht Club confirms 2021 sailors regatta Phuket Yacht Club confirms 2021 sailors regatta SAILING: Phuket Yacht Club (PYC) has confirmed that the 2021 sailors regatta will take place between March 18-21. Photo: Phuket Yacht Club. Rules 1.1. The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-24 and by: 1.2. The Firefly 850 Sports One Design Class Rules, Firefly Class rep. Mark Pescott. For information about Firefly Charter opportunities please contact ...

2021 Finn Masters Magazine © Robert Deaves The 2021 Finn Masters Magazine has just been published and is winging its way to Finn Masters worldwide. While many still prefer the hard copy, it is also available to read online. In this issue, as well as a range of the usual articles and features, we talk to four Masters with very different backgrounds, but with similar views on the Finn class and the Masters events. They are also all either retiring from or joining the Finn Masters Com...