Sailing - Around the World

July 6 - Clipper 05-06 Round the World Yacht Race - The fleet have started the Transatlantic race from New York to Jersey. http://www.clipper-ventures.com/2006

June 26 - Clipper 05-06 Round the World Yacht Race - The yachts restarted racing from Jamaica to New York using a Le Mans starting sequence controlled by the duty skipper, Conor Fogerty on Cardiff. http://www.clipper-ventures.com/2006/

June 21 - The Kiwis have performed a miracle in getting Gipsy Moth IV ready in time to continue with her global voyage. Due to the notoriously unreliable weather in the Tasman Sea at this time of year, the current plan is to ship Gipsy Moth IV as deck cargo to Sydney where a number of Royal engagements await her. Gipsy Moth IV will still sail into Sydney Harbour on Sunday July 9. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0621e.htm

June 21 - The Volvo Ocean Race confirmed that the port of Alicante will host the start of the 2008-09 race. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0621d.htm

June 21 - Volvo Ocean Race prizegiving - One thousand people congregated at the Swedish Exhibition Centre, Svenska Mässan de Göteborg, to congratulate overall race winners ABN AMRO ONE and to recognise the achievements of all the crews. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0621c.htm

June 18 - Volvo Ocean Race 2005-06 - In the most thrilling of finishes, Pirates of the Caribbean (Paul Cayard/USA) finally crept past ABN AMRO TWO (Sebastien Josse) in the closing moments of the final leg.  Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0613.htm

June 17 - Organisers of the Volvo Ocean Race announce changes to the event format with the next race taking place in 2008-2009 and with port stopovers in Asia, the Middle East and the west coast of the United States under consideration. The Volvo Open 70 will be the choice of design for 2008-09. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0617.htm

June 11 - New Zealander Mike Sanderson skippered ABN AMRO ONE to victory in the Volvo Ocean Race 2005-06 in-port race in their home port of Rotterdam, crossing the finish line 3 minutes and 20 seconds in front of Torben Grael’s Brasil 1. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0611.htm

June 10 - Volvo Ocean Race - Brasil 1 (Torben Grael) won leg eight of the Volvo Ocean Race from Portsmouth, UK, to Rotterdam, Holland. In the lightest conditions experienced in the race so far, the finish was shortened and the top three teams of Brasil 1, ABN AMRO ONE and Ericsson reshuffled their positions constantly. The in-port race in Rotterdam will be sailed June 11. Media releases at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0607a.htm

June 5 - Volvo Ocean Race - It's a tight yacht race out in the Irish Sea. Pirates of the Caribbean (Paul Cayard) is about two boat lengths away from Brunel (Matt Humphries), who is just nudging the ABN ARMO ONE (Mike Sanderson), while Brasil 1 (Torben Grael) is the new leader, from Ericsson Racing Team in second place, two miles behind.  The boats are expected to arrive into Rotterdam around June 7. Media release and crew list at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0601b.htm

June 1 - Clipper 05-06 Round the World Yacht Race - Due to the continued presence of Tropical Revolving Storm Aletta across the path of the boats, and uncertainties over its further development, a decision was made to finish Race 8 early. The fleet is now making their way as quickly as possible to Panama for the Canal transit. http://www.clipper-ventures.com/2006/

May 31 - Sebastien Josse, skipper of ABN AMRO TWO announces that he and his crew will continue in the 2005/6 Volvo Ocean Race. The crew’s participation in the race was thrown into doubt following the tragic death of their crewmate, Hans Horrevoets. After racing in Monday’s in port race and finishing a credible fourth place, the brave young team now intend to fight their way back onto the race podium with no doubt in their minds that this is what Hans would want.

May 29 - Volvo Ocean Race In-port Race, Portsmouth UK. ABN AMRO ONE wins fourth in-port victory out of six. Quote from Dee Caffari, a guest on ABN AMRO ONE: “These boats are amazing and I had a fantastic time. I just can’t believe the speed of the boats. They are just awesome and I want one!” Media release and crew lists at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0529.htm

May 29 - Clipper 05-06 Round the World Yacht Race - The fleet, sailing from Victoria, Canada to Panama City, have well over 2000nm to go and are heading towards a tropical storm and then into light and shifty winds. http://www.clipper-ventures.com/2006/

May 29 - The WSSR Council ratifies Dee Caffari's GBR singlehanded non-stop Around the World Westabout sailing record for women on the 72ft monohull, Aviva from November 21, 005 to May 18, 2006. Elapsed time: 178 days 3 hours 5 minutes 34 seconds. This is the first record in this category.

May 28 - Volvo Ocean Race - Australian Chris Nicholson had to endure electric shocks to save movistar from sinking last time a major crisis hit his team. With the crew’s decision to abandon the yacht in the middle of the Atlantic after the latest problem, it ended a love-hate relationship for good. He explains what life was like onboard a yacht beleaguered with problems and which quite literally wouldn’t let them sleep at night. http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0529b.htm

May 28 - Skipper of ABN AMRO ONE Mike Sanderson and fellow round-the-world sailor Emma Richards were married on May 25 in England. All nine crew members of ABN AMRO ONE joined them to celebrate. http://team.abnamro.com/

May 23 - A press conference with the crew of ABN AMRO TWO reveals that Hans Horrevoets was not wearing a harness or life jacket. Transcript at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0523.htm

May 23 - A press conference with movistar Racing Team - A plane is out searching for the boat but the beacon has stopped transmitting a position. Transcript at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0523a.htm

May 22 - Volvo Ocean Race - Off the English coast near Falmouth, the body of Hans Horrevoets was transferred to a Royal Netherlands Naval frigate from ABN AMRO TWO. Just prior to Hans Horrevoets being transferred off the boat, the crew of movistar also left ABN AMRO TWO and returned to shore in Falmouth. ABN AMRO finished the race in Portsmouth. 'We will finish this leg for Hans,' said British navigator Simon Fisher. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0522.htm

May 22 - Volvo Ocean Race - ABN AMRO ONE skippered by Mike Sanderson won the race from New York to Portsmouth UK. Ericsson Racing Team with Britain’s Neal McDonald as skipper finished second and Paul Cayard skippered Pirates of the Caribbean into third place. Brasil 1 was fourth and Brunel fifth. http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0522a.htm 

May 21 - Volvo Ocean Race - The crew of the Spanish yacht, movistar (Bouwe Bekking) has abandoned the yacht and transferred the 10-man crew via life raft to ABN AMRO TWO (Sebastien Joss), which has been standing by since approximately 2200 GMT last night. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0521.htm

May 20 - Volvo Ocean Race - At 1224 GMT, ABN AMRO ONE (Mike Sanderson) rounded the scoring gate at the Lizard, situated at the south western tip of the UK, collecting 3.5 points and she is now 56 miles to the east of the gate. Ericsson (Neal McDonald) still has 146 miles to run to the gate, with Pirates of the Caribbean (Paul Cayard) 14 miles behind her. It is still very windy in the English Channel. Media releases at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0516b.htm

May 18 - A crew member aboard ABN AMRO TWO, one of the yachts competing in the Volvo Ocean Race 2005-06, died earlier this morning after failing to regain consciousness after being swept overboard from the boat. The crew member has been named as Hans Horrevoets, 32, of The Netherlands. The young crew, who have sailed this boat so well, are devastated. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0518.htm

May 18 - Dee Caffari is the first woman to sail single handed non stop westabout round the world. http://www.avivachallenge.com/

May 15 - Dee Caffari is currently on schedule to cross the official finish line which is between Ushant, France and The Lizard, UK around May 18. After finishing her attempt to become the first woman to sail single handed non stop westabout round the world she will make her way to Ocean Village, Southampton as she is unable to finish in Portsmouth where she started due to the Volvo Ocean Race. http://www.avivachallenge.com/

May 15 - Volvo Ocean Race - Out on the race track, aside from the environmental issues involving declining fish stocks, the natural phenomenon of massive waves, or the very real issue of avoiding sleeping whales, which are in the minds of some of the crews, the teams are still sailing upwind and salivating over the prospect of some fast downwind sailing. Media releases at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0511.htm

May 15 - Clipper 05-06 Round the World Yacht Race - Race eight begins on May 17 from Victoria Canada. The fleet will head south, stopping in Panama City prior to passing through the Panama Canal. The racing will begin again on June 10 to Port Antonio, Jamacia. http://www.clipper-ventures.com/2006/

May 14 - Volvo Ocean Race - Things often happen in threes, and skipper Mike Sanderson and his team onboard ABN AMRO ONE have had three experiences today, out in the Atlantic, which they are not keen to repeat in a hurry. Media releases at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0511.htm

May 11 - In front of a spectacular backdrop and with Sweden's Royals looking on, leg 7 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2005-06 from New York to Portsmouth UK got underway. The yachts are expected to arrive into Portsmouth, UK, around the May 20. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0511.htm

May 11 - Adrian Flanagan reports on his arrival in Hawaii - being presented with leis, traditional flower garlands and a special lei of woven tea leaves for Barrabas, which was draped over her bow, as is the tradition. He is the first person to sail single-handed non-stop between the UK and Hawaii. http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0511b.htm

May 10 - Volvo Ocean Race - There will be only six yachts on the start line tomorrow. Spanish entry movistar, skippered by Bouwe Bekking (NED), suffered equipment damage on the previous leg and as New York is a pit-stop the team have had to take a two hour time penalty to allow shore crew onboard to fix the winch system.

May 10 - Volvo Ocean Race - Grant Wharington, owner and skipper of Brunel has been replaced by Matt Humphries as skipper for tomorrow’s transatlantic crossing to Portsmouth, citing ill health as the reason. Mark Bartlett, 20, will make up the void in the crew left by Wharington, who did not reveal the nature of the illness, but said he will return home to Australia immediately to seek a medical diagnosis of his condition. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0510c.htm

May 9 - Volvo Ocean Race 2005-06 - ABN AMRO ONE (Mike Sanderson) wins the race to New York, extending their overall lead. Paul Cayard steered The Black Pearl, over the finish line to claim second place and second overall, just half a point ahead of movistar (Bouwe Bekking) who finished fifth. Media releases at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0504a.htm

May 8 - Volvo Ocean Race 2005-06 - As the first day of leg six wraps up, the teams have just 143 nautical miles to the finish in New York. Mike Sanderson on ABN AMRO ONE managed to sail up the coast without tacking, yet all the other yachts have taken short tacks out to the east while still hugging the coast. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0504a.htm

April 8 - Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first man to ever sail single-handed, non-stop around the world, has announced that he will be competing in the upcoming Velux 5 Oceans, a solo round the world yacht race that starts in Bilbao in October this year. Sir Robin, 67, is two years older than Sir Francis Chichester when he completed his solo one stop circumnavigation in 1967. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0508a.htm

May 7 - Dee Caffari on Aviva has cross her outbound track in her attempt to become the first woman to sail single handed non stop westabout round the world. Small observations such as the heading changes have made her feel excited about being close to the finish line. The other observation that she keeps noticing, which is a clear indication of being near the finish, is how empty the food cupboard is looking. She'll not be going hungry, but the choice has been reduced. http://www.avivachallenge.com/

May 7 - Clipper 05-06 Round the World Yacht Race - Ewan Hind and his crew on Victoria Clipper crossed the finishing line to win Race 7 on Friday, claiming their first victory and becoming the first boat to win a race into her home port. The crew on Westernaustralia.com finished fifth and on arrival were craving a hot drink more than a cold beer having had no stove for the past three weeks. The US Coastguard evacuated a crew member from Jersey Clipper on Thursday, 680 miles southeast of Dutch Harbor in the Aleutian Islands. All yachts except Jersey have finished. http://www.clipper-ventures.com/2006/

May 7 - A record number of spectator craft, estimated at 3,500 by the US Coastguard, lined Chesapeake Bay to farewell the Volvo Ocean Race 2005-06 fleet for the start of the sixth leg of the race from Annapolis to Portsmouth, England via a pit-stop in New York. The boats are expected to arrive into New York between the May 8 - 9, departing again for England on the May 11. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0504a.htm

May 6 - Gipsy Moth IV was aground for 6 days at the North West corner of the Rangiroa Atoll, part of the Tuamotu Islands in French Ploynesia. She is now in Tahiti awaiting a surveyor's inspection and will be shipped to Auckland for repairs and is expected in Sydney on June 23. Sir Francis Chichester's restored Gypsy Moth IV is on her second circumnavigation of the globe. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0504b.htm

May 4 - Adrian Flanagan has suffered a serious blow to his Alpha Global Expedition. What was already set up as a swift supply drop in Hawaii has now become a race against time to lift out the mast and effect repairs. As such Adrian will be stepping ashore for the first time in over six months. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0504.htm

May 2 - Nick Moloney’s DVD Sea of Dreams is a documentary on his sailing adventures, particularly racing solo around the world in the Vendee Globe. Nick, from Victoria, set himself three goals - to sail around the world with stopovers with a crew (Whitbread Race), sailing around the world without stopping (winning the Jules Verne Trophy on the trimaran Orange), and sailing around the world solo. The DVD takes you behind the scenes of achieving these goals - his emotional struggle with breakages on board, extreme weather conditions and his father’s illness. A continuous video will be screened on his website from May 5 – 7 and the DVD will be available to purchase online at http://www.nickmoloney.com

May 1 - Dee Caffari's lack of progress in the Doldrums disappointed her, and the heat and the ever-changing sails and heading sucked the energy from her. But she is now through the Doldrums sailing in the northeast trades towards home in her attempt to become the first woman to sail single handed non stop westabout round the world. http://www.avivachallenge.com/

May 1 - Clipper 05-06 Round the World Yacht Race - Victoria and Durban lead the fleet in the trans-Pacific leg with under 1,000 miles to go to Victoria, Canada, but they are set to be joined shortly by Liverpool and Cardiff. http://www.clipper-ventures.com/2006/

May 1 - At the Volvo Ocean Race prize winning ceremony for leg five, for the first time one of the prize giving awards was presented to two people who have spent very little time actually onboard a boat. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0501e.htm

May 1 - The start of the inport race in the Chesapeake Bay meant the official re-entry of Brunel in the Volvo Ocean Race. For the team, the sound of the gun ended a very hectic period in which the boat had to be modified, shipped and reassembled. The grand finale of that operation started only 5 days before the inport race when the hull, keel and mast were delivered in Baltimore. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0501d.htm

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