» Volvo Ocean Race Update: CAMPER pulling all the stops
(1 day ago) In News, Racing, Sailing, camper, sailing news, Volvo Ocean Race
Race leaders Telefónica are going to have to be on their toes, as CAMPER with Emirates Team New Zealand are using all the resources at their disposal to challenge for the number one spot.
They will be utilising the help of the team’s America’s Cup squad coaches to work on their short course racing. Coach Rod [...]
» Challenger Life Jackets with Hammar Auto from Mailspeed Marine
(1 day ago) In News, Offers, Challenger, Hammar Auto, life jacket, Mailspeed Marine
We now have supply of some great Challenger Life jackets – EN396 (150N) at Mailspeed Marine; with Hammar Auto, this means no activation in the rain, spray or humidity. Hammer Auto 100% stops this.
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Navy hammar automatic 150N lifejacket with harness and reflective stripe
RRP £84.95
Now only £64.95
Our discount: £20.00 [...]
» Brisbane sailor missing in mystery incident
(6 days ago) In News
The crew called Marine Rescue and decided to pull their boat in through the mouth of the Hastings River, but strong currents hampered their efforts and the yacht struck rocks. Marine Rescue arrived and the crew accepted a tow to a nearby sandbar where …
Source: Sail World
» Crews Respond to Whale Entangled in Maui Waters
(6 days ago) In News
The Coast Guard was joined by a marine mammal specialist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in launching a response boat to evaluate and tag the whale. In addition to the response boat, a Coast Guard Auxiliary airplane was also …
Source: Maui Now
» Valentines Day gifts from Mailspeed Marine
(8 days ago) In News, Product reviews, Mailspeed Marine, nautical gifts, sailing gifts, valentines day
The all important Valentines Day is nearly upon us. So, make sure you don’t forget to get your loved one a wonderful gift to show them you care.
‘But where can I buy my loved one a wonderful gift to show them I care?’ I hear you ask, well do not panic my friend, Mailspeed Marine [...]
» Volvo Ocean Race update, February 1st 2012
(8 days ago) In News, Racing, Sailing, sailing news, Volvo Ocean Race
Last night Team Telefónica lost the lead to Groupama sailing team as they put in a tack to the east, however, by 7am this morning (1 February) captain Iker Martinez and the rest of his Telefónica crew were back in the lead.
Also, PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG managed to split east from the fleet [...]
» Volvo Ocean Race Update: Telefónica gaining ground
(15 days ago) In News, Racing, Sailing, sailing news, telefonica, Volvo Ocean Race
After an eventful few days in the Volvo Ocean Race, team Telefónica have managed to claw back 10 miles on Leg 3 leaders PUMA.
Using the same tactics as in the previous leg, Telefónica’s choice to position themselves to the north of the fleet has started to pay dividends with the team jumping from fifth into [...]