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<title>Sail&#x21;&#xd7;BULKHEAD magzine</title><link>http://www.bulkhead.jp/index.html</link><description>Hot News&#x21;</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:creator>user@domain.com</dc:creator><dc:rights>Junichi Hirai</dc:rights><dc:date>2010-09-07T08:46:18+09:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 09:36:14 +0900</lastBuildDate><item><title>ISAF Publish 2012 Olympic Qualification System</title><dc:creator>user@domain.com</dc:creator><category>&#x306a;&#x3057;</category><dc:date>2010-09-07T08:46:18+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bulkhead.jp/index.html#unique-entry-id-353</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bulkhead.jp/index.html#unique-entry-id-353</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Qualification Pathway states that 75% of each event's entry quota shall be qualified from those best ranked NOCs in each of the relevant events at the 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships (Perth 2011).


The remaining 25% of each events entry quota shall be qualified from each events 2012 World Championship or other event sanctioned by ISAF, to finish by 1 June 2012 at the latest.


...ISAF will inform NOC's and Member National Associations (MNA's) of Olympic quota places following the 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championship and each qualification regatta.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>FIRST MARKERS LAID&#x2c; Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup</title><dc:creator>user@domain.com</dc:creator><category>&#x306a;&#x3057;</category><dc:date>2010-09-07T08:35:43+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bulkhead.jp/index.html#unique-entry-id-352</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bulkhead.jp/index.html#unique-entry-id-352</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The first race was a warm-up four-leg race of 7.2 nautical miles, which Andres Soriano&rsquo;s Alegre won on real time as well as corrected, beating Neville Crichton&rsquo;s Shockwave (NZL) into second place. 

...Igor Simcic&rsquo;s Esimit Europa 2 (SLO) may not have won the start, with the smaller Singularity (GBR) sneaking it at the committee boat end of the line, yet she put in such a strong performance over the two and three-quarter hour race that she secured not just first home, but a well-deserved bullet too. 

...Jean Charles Decaux&rsquo; J One may have won the day, but with a successful start to the Association&rsquo;s biggest event of the year to add to his second place in class, Offen was well-satisfied with today&rsquo;s proceedings, &ldquo;on behalf of IMA I am extremely happy for all the boats, and as a competitor I am very happy with our own result, just a short distance behind the first boat. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Turkish Delight for Greeks and French in Tense 470 Finale&#x2c; 470 Open European Championships</title><dc:creator>user@domain.com</dc:creator><category>&#x306a;&#x3057;</category><dc:date>2010-09-07T08:31:43+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bulkhead.jp/index.html#unique-entry-id-351</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bulkhead.jp/index.html#unique-entry-id-351</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[They elected to start on port tack behind the fleet to be first into the middle of the race course, as Patience explained: &ldquo;Before the start we&rsquo;d been watching the wind, and it was always coming down the middle of the course, never at the edges. 

...They nearly threw it away on an unforced error, hitting the final windward mark, but managed to take their 360 penalty turn in a strong gust and still stay ahead of the British boat sailed by Sophie Weguelin and Sophie Ainsworth.


...Camille Lecointre and Mathilde Geron had been lying in silver medal position at the beginning of the day, but a poor first beat left them way back in last, and they only managed to overtake the Israeli team who retired after a prolonged capsize. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Phuket King&#x27;s Cup Regatta enter team in 2010 China Cup International Regatta</title><dc:creator>user@domain.com</dc:creator><category>&#x306a;&#x3057;</category><dc:date>2010-09-07T08:26:06+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bulkhead.jp/index.html#unique-entry-id-350</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bulkhead.jp/index.html#unique-entry-id-350</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Skippered by Regatta President and Commodore of the Royal Varuna Yacht Club, Kevin Whitcraft, who is also a former national representative (470 class), the crew includes Biranubongse Bhanubandh, another former national representative in the 470 class, Koravic Bhanubandh Na Ayudhaya (Secretary, Phuket King's Cup Regatta), Nicky Whitcraft, Tom Whitcraft, Malee Whitcraft (Junior Sailing Secretary, Royal Varuna Yacht Club), Viroj Nualkhair (former Thai Platu entry in the SEA Games),  Kawin Nualkhair and Dave Littlejohn (Rear Commodore, Royal Varuna Yacht Club).


...A first for the Phuket King's Cup Regatta, the team will be up against top teams from around the world including teams from the Japan Sailing Federation, the Philippine Sailing Association, Team Chicago and Team Manhattan skippered by Marcus Cholerton-Brown, both from USA, Team Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, and many more. 

...Recently, they have been training on the GP42, AA, and took ninth place in AA's first outing at the 2009 Phuket King's Cup Regatta against what was arguably the most competitive racing class to line-up at any regatta in Asia, including a number of America's Cup sailors. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Mathieu Richard Wins the &#x27;King of the Mountain&#x27; Title in Spectacular Style&#x2c; World Match Racing Tour</title><dc:creator>user@domain.com</dc:creator><category>&#x306a;&#x3057;</category><dc:date>2010-09-07T08:13:29+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bulkhead.jp/index.html#unique-entry-id-349</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bulkhead.jp/index.html#unique-entry-id-349</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[When the two British skippers, triple Olympic gold medalist Ben Ainslie (GBR) TEAMORIGIN and double ISAF Match Racing World Champion Ian Williams (GBR) Team GAC Pindar won their first semi-final matches, the prospects looked good for an all-British final. 

...With a penalty to his name in his deciding semi-final battle against Ainslie, it appeared Richard's only option as they approached the final mark was a brutal one - to pin a penalty on Ainslie. 

...As the Tour heads to the island of Bornholm, Denmark, next week, it is possible that the next few weeks will determine not just the outcome of this year's World Match Racing Tour but also shape the future of match racing with the America's Cup announcements that have been a hot topic all week in St. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Slingsby secures third title. Schierup wins Juniors&#x2c; Laser World Championship</title><dc:creator>user@domain.com</dc:creator><category>&#x306a;&#x3057;</category><dc:date>2010-09-06T11:56:21+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bulkhead.jp/index.html#unique-entry-id-348</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bulkhead.jp/index.html#unique-entry-id-348</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[With a fourteenth from a dramatic, blustery 14th and final race off England&rsquo;s Hayling Island Australia&rsquo;s Tom Slingsby clinched his third Laser World Champion title in four years ahead of Skandia Team GBR&rsquo;s Nick Thompson who took silver.


...It is also his second world title in as many weeks, after winning the Etchells worlds title last week on Dublin Bay crewing in the Etchells with America&rsquo;s Cup legend John Bertrand. 

...He proved his superior speed in the 13 knots plus breeze on Saturday with back to back wins by a considerable distance, but today was about sailing a couple of steady, safe scores rather than blowing the doors off the opposition.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Year&#x2c; new fast boat and fair Protocol rules will be unveiled September 13th&#x2c; the 34th America&#x2019;s Cup</title><dc:creator>user@domain.com</dc:creator><category>&#x306a;&#x3057;</category><dc:date>2010-09-01T07:23:44+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bulkhead.jp/index.html#unique-entry-id-347</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bulkhead.jp/index.html#unique-entry-id-347</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Organizers for the 34th America&rsquo;s Cup plan on September 13 to host a press conference in Valencia to reveal three of the four cornerstones of the next competition:


...The objective for the 34th America&rsquo;s Cup has been to create the fairest-ever competition, sustainable to teams and their partners with transformed racing to attract the widest possible audience for an event planned for either 2013 or 2014.


...The Protocol is now finalized and will be formally signed by the defending Golden Gate Yacht Club and the Challenger of Record, Club Nautico di Roma, in a live-streamed ceremony on the official America&rsquo;s Cup web site www.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>DESIGNERS ANNOUNCED FOR ABU DHABI OCEAN RACING&#x2c;  Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12</title><dc:creator>user@domain.com</dc:creator><category>&#x306a;&#x3057;</category><dc:date>2010-09-01T00:19:41+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bulkhead.jp/index.html#unique-entry-id-346</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bulkhead.jp/index.html#unique-entry-id-346</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Shortly after announcing Ian Walker as skipper for Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing Team, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) has confirmed that Jason Carrington has been hired as Technical Manager for the team, and that Farr Yacht Design will design and build their Volvo Open 70 for the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12.


..."Farr Yacht Design was selected because of its ability to tailor to our specific requirements and its strong commitment to research and design which has been ongoing since the conclusion of the 2008-2009 Volvo Ocean Race," said His Excellency Mubarak Al Muhairi, Director General, ADTA. 

...Carrington is a professional offshore sailor, and is also known for being one of the world's most experienced boat builders over the last two decades, having built five Volvo Ocean Race Yachts, project managed three campaigns and raced around the world more than once.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>World Class Sailors Prepare To Do Battle In The Sky At World Match Racing Tour Championship</title><dc:creator>user@domain.com</dc:creator><category>&#x306a;&#x3057;</category><dc:date>2010-08-31T07:00:11+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bulkhead.jp/index.html#unique-entry-id-345</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bulkhead.jp/index.html#unique-entry-id-345</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Twelve of the world&rsquo;s most successful skippers, including Ben Ainslie (GBR) TEAMORIGIN, Adam Minoprio (NZL) ETNZ/BlackMatch Racing and Mathieu Richard (FRA) French Match Racing Team, are preparing for a week-long series of head-to-head battles at the St Moritz Match Race.


...&ldquo;We are looking forward to getting back into the World Match Racing Tour Championship; we are planning to do four events between now and the end of the year &ndash; St Moritz, the Danish Open, Argo Group Gold Cup and the Monsoon Cup. 


...Richard, is at the top of the overall rankings going into the event, but will be looking to improve on their performance in Sweden, where Ainslie knocked them out in the quarter finals with a 2-1 scoreline. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>SWAN CONVENTION&#x2c; Rolex Swan Cup</title><dc:creator>user@domain.com</dc:creator><category>&#x306a;&#x3057;</category><dc:date>2010-08-31T06:56:59+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bulkhead.jp/index.html#unique-entry-id-344</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bulkhead.jp/index.html#unique-entry-id-344</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Swan 45 fleet has been locked in tight competition all season, especially Earlybird and Peter de Ridder&rsquo;s No Limits (NED), which currently lie in second and first place respectively on the European Circuit, while on the International Circuit it is No Limits trailing Earlybird.


...Brandis says, &ldquo;I think No Limits is a very quick boat; another one who we consider to be highly competitive is Blue Nights (FIN) with (four-time Olympic medallist) Jochen Sch&uuml;mann on as tactician, and Charisma (NED) with America&rsquo;s Cup and Volvo Ocean Race veteran, Ray Davies as tactician. 

...While Bruno enjoys the spirit and camaraderie of sailing a classic, he clearly has the racing bug as well, and said, &ldquo;I'm personally looking forward to some strong winds and some fair racing in Porto Cervo, we've put together a competitive group of friends and hope to do well at the event. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>A Kiwi reprise in Murcia. Two in a row for Madrid-Caser Seguros</title><dc:creator>user@domain.com</dc:creator><category>&#x306a;&#x3057;</category><dc:date>2010-08-30T05:54:43+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bulkhead.jp/index.html#unique-entry-id-343</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bulkhead.jp/index.html#unique-entry-id-343</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The protest outcome cut the Kiwi winning margin to 10 points over Matador (ARG) but the reigning Audi MedCup title holders head to next month&rsquo;s season&rsquo;s finale in Sardinia with a lead of 46.5 points, just ahead of the target that the Dean Barker skippered crew had considered their realistic target. 


...Ben Ainslie and team will take some satisfaction not only from their first podium finish of the season and also the positive progress they are making on the season&rsquo;s leaderboard, but they may look back and wonder else - other than those two ' majors' what they could have done to make good the tantalising 1.5 points deficit they fell short of second placed Matador. 


...Racing in 9-13 knots of easterly breeze and blissful Mediterranean sunshine Alberto Roemmers&rsquo; world champions Matador won the first race of the day when Vasco Vascotto (ITA) and Francesco Bruni (ITA) combined to read the first run well, gaining five places on the downwind to take the race win ahead of Emirates Team New Zealand who had lead at the WW1 mark.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Canadians Successfully Defend Trophy&#x2c; International C Class Catamaran Championship</title><dc:creator>user@domain.com</dc:creator><category>&#x306a;&#x3057;</category><dc:date>2010-08-29T07:41:53+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bulkhead.jp/index.html#unique-entry-id-342</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bulkhead.jp/index.html#unique-entry-id-342</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Canadians Fred Eaton and Magnus Clarke, the defenders of the International C-Class Catamaran Trophy &ndash; sailed at the NYYC&rsquo;s Harbour Court -- won the first match race today with Canaan; they beat Australians Glenn Ashby and James Spithill on Alpha by about five minutes in light winds.


...Canaan, however, used her lower and faster gear on the downwind leg to regain the lead at the second mark by seven seconds. ...  The racing was called after this, and Fred Eaton and Magnus Clarke have successfully defended the International C-Class Catamaran Trophy that they first won in 2007.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Kiwis flying in the breeze to lead. Three tied in the GP42s&#x2c; Audi MedCup</title><dc:creator>user@domain.com</dc:creator><category>&#x306a;&#x3057;</category><dc:date>2010-08-29T07:33:12+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bulkhead.jp/index.html#unique-entry-id-341</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bulkhead.jp/index.html#unique-entry-id-341</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Emirates Team New Zealand&rsquo;s afterguard read the breeze and current pattern best and were able to use their speed edge in the brisk conditions to win the windward-leeward &ndash; gaining more than 30 seconds on the downwind, choosing an inshore line against Matador who had rounded the first mark in second place. 


...The coastal race started spectacularly with wind shift in the final countdown which suddenly placed a premium on being able to get clear of the line on port tack, Synergy,  Artemis and Bribon looked to have read this change best but by the windward mark of the short opening upwind-downwind loop, Emirates Team New Zealand had forced their way back into contention, rounding third behind Synergy and Artemis. 

...A bold call from Matador (ARG) on this long upwind leg, breaking away to the inshore flank gained for Guillermo Parada&rsquo;s crew, finding positive current flow and a lifting breeze which allowed them back into contention, turning the most easterly mark just behind Emirates Team New Zealand. 
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>2010 470 Open European Championships</title><dc:creator>user@domain.com</dc:creator><category>&#x306a;&#x3057;</category><dc:date>2010-08-29T07:31:41+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bulkhead.jp/index.html#unique-entry-id-340</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bulkhead.jp/index.html#unique-entry-id-340</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Some of Leboucher&rsquo;s biggest competition will come from his fellow French sailors, notably Nicolas Charbonnier and Baptiste Meyer Dieu who won silver at the Worlds, and up and coming young crew Sofian Bouvet and J&eacute;r&eacute;mie Mion who dominated the 470 Junior European Championship in La Rochelle last week and, with an ISAF World Ranking of 15, are not doing too badly at senior level either.


...British sailor Luke Patience is capable of winning a medal, as he has just proven with his bronze in Weymouth two weeks ago, not to mention a silver at last year&rsquo;s World Championship. ...  &ldquo;We are not putting ourselves under pressure to win a medal in Istanbul,&rdquo; said Patience, &ldquo;but it&rsquo;s a great opportunity to get into some racing with some of the best boats in the world.&rdquo;
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Loki the new Audi IRC Australian champion</title><dc:creator>user@domain.com</dc:creator><category>&#x306a;&#x3057;</category><dc:date>2010-08-29T07:25:45+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bulkhead.jp/index.html#unique-entry-id-339</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bulkhead.jp/index.html#unique-entry-id-339</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[In the closest ever finish in the four year history of the Audi IRC Australian Championship, Stephen Ainsworth&rsquo;s Loki and Harvey Milne&rsquo;s Aroona went-blow-for-blow in the fourth and final event at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week to decide the winner, and this afternoon, Ainsworth received Australia&rsquo;s richest prize in sailing.


...It takes everything one can muster to win yachting&rsquo;s pre-eminent Championship, in which 144 boats took place this year, but to do so when your main rival is racing in another division (Loki in IRC Grand Prix and Aroona in IRC Passage 2, in which Canute also raced), demands a certain audaciousness.


...Such is the dedication of Ainsworth&rsquo;s crew, under the watchful eye of Gordon Maguire, they were in a class of their own in the IRC Grand Prix division at Hamilton Island this week where Ainsworth pumped out five wins from nine races; their worst result a fourth place which was used as their drop. ]]></content:encoded></item></channel>
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