2008 Pacific Cup Race-San Francisco to Oahu

7 June 2008 

The fifteenth race to Hawaii starts on July 14, 2008. Seventy well-prepared boats, eager crews, and valiant skippers will head out for adventure over the longest open-water stretch in the world! There will be eight divisions this year, including two double-handed divisions. 
http://www.pacificcup.org
To track the race, go to:
http://www.fistracking.com/PC2008/Default.htm

Have You Thought About a Boat Swap?

7 June 2008 

SeeMySea is an international network of boat owners whose ambition is to promote and facilitate boat exchanges worldwide as a way of discovering new sailing areas and sharing local knowledge. Since it was launched at the beginning of 2008, http://www.seemysea.com/ has welcomed boat owners from all over the world.

33rd America’s Cup - More Legal Issues

7 June 2008 

America’s Cup legal uncertainty forces AC Management to end Host City contract with Valencia.
http://33rd.americascup.com/en/

Racers-Do You Know the Answer?

7 June 2008 

The Situation — Six boats are on a light air run to the finish line. Go to the site and see the animation:
http://www.ukhalsey.com/RulesQuiz/quiz.asp?id=7

Festival of Sail July 23-27

7 June 2008 

San Francisco Bay welcomes Tall Ships® from all over the world as they proudly sail under the Golden Gate Bridge and into the hearts of young  and old for one week in July 2008! The awe-inspiring vessels will be docked along the waterfront offering the public the unique opportunity to tour, sail and learn.
http://www.festivalofsail.org

SAIL Magazine Photo Contest

7 June 2008 

For almost a year now, SAIL has been asking readers to send in their best sailing pics. Send your best shots. Click for details and the gallery:
http://www.sailmagazine.com/Photocontest/

Boat Safe Kids

7 June 1008

Boat Safe Kids is a great website where your children can ask sailing questions of all kinds.  There’s a “How To” section and a “Why” section and great lists of things to bring on board.
http://www.boatsafe.com/kids/index.htm

Ceremony for Renaming Your Boat

7 June 2008 

Everyone knows that renaming your boat will bring nothing but bad luck and make your boating experience something that you will want to forget. Check this site for the solution.

http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/rename.htm 

Algae A Threat To Olympic Sailing Event? 

10 June 2008 

Algae bloom not to affect Olympic sailing event in Chinese city Qingdao (Xinhua via COMTEX News Network) — The thick algae that invaded the sea off Qingdao city in east China’s Shandong Province will not affect the Olympic sailing event to be hosted in the coastal city, said oceanographical experts on Sunday.
http://www.mworld.com/m/m.w?lp=GetStory&id=312951831

Wanted: Rail Meat

10 June 2008
Ask any skipper about the best way for an inexperienced sailor to step into the vibrant Bay Area racing scene. The response is quick and surprising. Who wants to be rail meat?
http://www.marinij.com/sports/ci_9767780

Interlux Yacht Finishes Issues “Waterfront Challenge” 

10 June 2008 

Interlux Yacht Finishes is challenging boaters to take steps to help improve their local waterfront - and giving them a $60,000 incentive to do it. The Waterfront Challenge will award eight grants of $5,000 to $25,000 to support grassroot efforts by boaters to create sustainable waterfront environmental improvements in their communities. For more information and to apply for a Waterfront Challenge grant, visit http://www.wfchallenge.com/

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