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Tim Patton led the local contingent after completion of the opening two races of the Etchells World Championships 2012 currently underway in Sydney, Australia.
The 58-year-old skipper was situated in 40th in the 74-boat fleet at the end of yesterday’...
DATE: Feb 21, 2012
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Sailing
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Top local sailor Tim Patton will be among the 73 skippers competing at this month’s Etchells World Championships in Sydney, Australia.
This year marks the Bermuda Sailing Association (BSA) president’s 24th appearance in this event to be hosted by the...
DATE: Feb 16, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Sailing
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Jesse and Zander Kirkland came up agonisingly short in their bid to advance to the medal race at the Rolex Miami Olympic Class Regatta yesterday.
The sailing siblings, who are bidding to qualify for this year’s Olympics in the UK, began yesterday’s s...
DATE: Jan 28, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Sailing
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Top sailor Jesse Kirkland escaped serious injury at the Rolex Miami Olympic Class Regatta yesterday.
The 2012 Olympic hopeful took a nasty blow to the head during yesterday’s final race in Biscayne Bay but walked away with hardly a scratch.
The past ...
DATE: Jan 27, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Sailing
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Peter Shrubb will not be among those challenging for a medal at this year’s Olympic Games in the UK.
But the highly-respected ISAF international sailing umpire and judge will certainly have a major say in determining who gets to stand on the podium.
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DATE: Jan 11, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Sailing
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Owen Siese has attributed his 2012 ISAF Youth World Championships qualifying performance at last week’s Orange Bowl Regatta to past experience competing at this level.
The teenaged Laser Radial sailor qualified for a second straight ISAF Youth World ...
DATE: Jan 03, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Sailing
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Promoting the sport of sailing and placing further emphasis on development are just two of the objectives Royal Bermuda Yacht Club (RBYC) Commodore-elect Jonathan Brewin intends to achieve during his watch.
The veteran sailor will officially take ove...
DATE: Dec 30, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Sailing
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
A changing of the guard will take place at Royal Bermuda Yacht Club (RBYC) on New Year’s Day when Peter Shrubb’s two-year term as club Commodore officially expires.
The highly-respected international sailing umpire, who officiated at several world-cl...
DATE: Dec 29, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Sailing
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Jesse and Zander Kirkland enjoyed a dream finish to last week’s ISAF World Championships, posting three firsts and a second in their final four races.
And while it wasn’t enough to qualify for next year’s Olympic Games it certainly boosted their con...
DATE: Dec 20, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Sailing
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Jesse and Zander Kirkland’s fortunes took a turn for the better at the ISAF World Championships Down Under yesterday.
After having their hopes of qualifying for next year’s Olympics in the 49er class at this regatta dashed earlier in the week, the sa...
DATE: Dec 17, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Sailing
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
