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Sailing Video: Groupama 70 lead the Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race

Video from YouTube Channel: franckcammas | 25 August 2010 Video Copyright Cammas Groupama

Following article excerpt taken from Sevenstar RORC website

Author Louay Habib:
[ "....Race leader Groupama had managed to struggle past the light winds around the Isle of Lewis and into fresher north easterly breeze. Getting to the breeze first means that they have opened up an 18 mile lead on rivals Telefónica Azul.
Looking at weather further up the track, the wind speed is due to increase in strength, to as much as 25 knots. Soon enough, the two Volvo Open 70s in the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race will be launched like guided missiles, speeding down the west coast of Ireland...." ] Written by Louay Habib 26/08/2010 

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Solent Sailing: Rolex Commodores' Cup August 2010 Video Report

Video from YouTube Channel: TheKnowledgeZone | 25 August 2010

"There was plenty of breeze throughout the week for the 10 teams competing in this year's Rolex Commodores' Cup; Cowes TV brings you a roundup of the week's action, plus the start of the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race." Copyright © TKZ Cowes Online 2010

    

Full results and photos at the Commodores Cup RORC site

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The finish of solo sailing race: La Solitaire du Figaro

Video from YouTube Channel: SailingNewsTV | 20 August 2010 (Crédit : Nefertiti Prod Tv)

Article quote from La Press Solitaire © La Solitaire. 18/08/2010  (no copyright infringement intended.)

[ Armel Le Cléac’h (Brit Air) winner of La Solitaire 2010 :“ I’m really proud. I can’t believe it, I won three legs a sixth place in Ireland… Winning the Figaro like this it’s pure joy. I came to take my revenge for last year’s bad performance, I wanted to sail well on all the four legs. I was into the match and I somehow knew I could make it. I feel I have learnt something on how to control the race, to be in the lead. It’s hard when you have 44 adversaries behind you, and all good ones! I managed to get in the lead, stay there and win, on all the legs bar one. Cool! I felt terrific onboard, the boat, the strategy all came easier than I thought. I enjoyed every moment, even here at the raz Blanchard, Corentin (Douguet ed. note) was not far but I wanted to get to the end and win this Figaro.

Just one year ago things were quite different, I think I’ve grown up… I trained well and my shore team did a fantastic job. It’s been a long time since I won an important race, this year it’s been the Transat AG2R and the Solitaire.

I will probably be feeling the exhaustion soon. I’m exhilarated by many things, I’ve been thinking a lot before the finish. My victory in 2003, the work done during winter, the sailing in bad weather, when its’ cold. But you have to be well trained and ready… I need to make a break now, I’ve pushed hard and we had a bit of every condition: strong breeze, light air and it’s tiring, haven’t slept much… " ]

Shetland Round Britain & Ireland Race Yacht Sailing Video from onboard Fujifilm

Part 1

Via YouTube Channel BennettOceanRacing  Copyright © Alex Bennett 2010  
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Promotional Video of race onboard the Class 40 yacht Fujifilm with Alex Bennett and Malcolm Dickinson. "Alex Bennett and co skipper Malcolm Dickinson claimed 3rd place in the Shetland Round Britain and Ireland Race after a very close race to the finish. After 2000 miles just minutes separated the top 4 Class 40 boats who led the fleet into Plymouth." 

Check out Alex Bennett's official website to learn more about the race and the charity Hospiscare  

These videos chart the experiences of Alex and Malcolm as they prepare and compete in the 2010 Shetland RBANDI race, and for anyone remotely interested in sailing, boating or yachts they are terrific viewing.

This year's race was really exciting to follow, and we will look forward to reading more about this race and Alex's sailing experiences in his autobiography that is due to be published later this year.


Part 2

Le Cléac’h wins 41st Solitaire du Figaro

Image and Following Article excerpt from La Press Solitaire © La Solitaire. 18/08/2010 
La Solitaire website (no copyright infringement intended.)

[" On Wednesday 18th August at 21.15.24, Armel Le Cléac’h crossed the finish line of Leg 4 placed in the Bay of Cherbourg. It took to Brit Air’s 54 hours, 30 minutes and 24 seconds to cover the 435 miles of the last lap at an average speed of 7.98 knots. This summer le Cleac’h proved to be the man of all records. At 33 years of age he wins this 41st edition after having heavily dominated the race (with 3 leg wins) and enters the very selected club of double winners, thanks to his first victory back in 2003. Le Cleac’h was followed shortly on the line by Corentin Douguet on E.Leclerc Mobile and by François Gabart who thus secured second place overall."]

Article excerpt from La Press Solitaire © La Solitaire. 18/08/2010  (no copyright infringement intended.)

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La Solitaire du Figaro: Leg 4 - The race leaves Kinsale for Cherbourg

Video from YouTube AdonnanteTv | 16 August 2010  (no copyright infringement intended.)

Following Article from La Press Solitaire © La Solitaire. 16/08/2010  (no copyright infringement intended.)

["Under a grey sky the 44 skippers taking part in La Solitaire du Figaro, left Kinsale for the fourth and decisive leg. Tension was high and the Committee was forced to give two general recalls. Swiss Bernard Stamm (Cheminée Poujoulat) and French Matthieu Girolet (Entreprendre) were involved in a collision and suffered from serious damages to their boats. Both decided to abandon racing. Excellent start for, young Portuguese Francisco Lobato and Italian Pietro D’Alì. Weather conditions are expected to be fairly tough, for a fast 435 miles passage to the finish in Cherbourg."] 

Read the full article at La Solitaire Official Site

La Solitaire du Figaro: The fleet arrives at Kinsale

Video from YouTube Channel ScanVoile [Crédit : Nefertiti Prod Tv] no copyright infringement intended

Following Article from La Press Solitaire © La Solitaire. 12/08/2010 (no copyright infringement intended.)

[" Wednesday 11th August at 20 hours, 8 minutes and 45 seconds, Adrien Hardy crossed the finish line first of the third stage of La Solitaire du Figaro. It took to the young Agir Recouvrement skipper on 2 days, 6 hours, 8 minutes and 45 seconds to cover the 349 mile from Brest to Kinsale at an average speed of 6.45 knots. The 26 year-old sailor reached the finish line ahead of Yann Eliès, whom he fought nail an tooth over the final 45 miles to beat at the finish. Generali-Europ Assistance’s skipper crossed a mere 1 minute and 17 seconds behind Hardy, while Jean-Pierre Nicol on Bernard Controls closed in third. A fierce battle for the first place in the newcomers’ special category: only five seconds separate Frenchman Anthony Marchand from Portuguese Francisco Lobato! 

 

What a breathtaking finale! Ireland did its best to welcome the Solitaire heroes: a charming sunset light on the Irish green coastline, blue skies and a gentle breeze. A well-organised party to celebrate Adrien Hardy’s first win... The young sailor, 26 years, who is participating for the third time to the Solitaire du Figaro proved consistent and determined from the very start, always remaining in the top five positions. Hardy took the lead towards the end of the long Celtic Sea crossing, just before the Fastnet Roc as a result of taking a northern option. Under the constant threat of Yann Eliès, Hardy kept the situation under control over the final 45 miles. Spinnaker up, close to the cliffs he managed to keep a small, yet decisive, lead over Generali-Europ Assistance’s expert skipper. The Irish podium in Kinsale celebrates another young solo sailor, Jean-Pierre Nicol (Bernard Controls), 31 years, who reaches his best ever performance in the race after four participations.

5 tiny seconds! That's the amazing gap between the first two "rookies", the newcomers to the Solitaire du Figaro, who compete for the special Bénéteau ranking. French sailor Anthony Marchand, 25 yearold and from Finistère, on Espoir Région Bretagne snatched first place from Portugal’s Francisco Lobato, 25 years old from Lisbon on ROFF/TEMPO-TEAM. The two promising solo sailors finished in 8th and 9th position respectively leaving behind them several older and much more experienced skippers. Amazingly, it took just one hour and a half for the 44 Figaro II boats to cross the line in quick succession after three days at sea.

From the Minitransat to the Figaro, what next? Winner Adrien Hardy is also known as Mac Gyver, a nickname a French journalist gave him when, during the 2007 Mini Transat he dismasted, managed to repair his rig and go back racing. He is 26 years old, he was not even born when Jean-Paul Mouren (M@rseillentreprises) who is at his 24 participation, sailed into Kinsale for the first time! He must be even happier because he joins in on the 41 year history the Figaro has with the sailing harbour of Kinsale. Hardy joins sailig legends in his achievement: Alain Gautier (four victories!), Jean Le Cam, Yves Parlier, Loïck Peyron, Philippe Poupon… among others.

Apart from Francisco Lobato, other non French skippers had “mixed” performances: Isabelle Joschke (Synergie) finished 21st, Bernard Stamm (Cheminées Poujoulat) 25th while more disappointed were Italian Pietro D’Alì, who suffered also from some technical issues and closed in 36th and Briton Jonny Malbon, 41st."]

Article copyright La Press Solitaire © La Solitaire 2010.  

More news, video and info at La Solitaire

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La Solitaire Leg 3: Brest to Kinsale

Video from YouTube AdonnanteTv | 09 August 2010

La Solitaire 2010 -The start of Leg 3. The fleet leaves Brest for Kinsale

Following article and photo from La Press Solitaire © La Solitaire. (No copyright infringement intended)

"The 44 skippers taking part to Leg 3 of the Solitaire du Figaro left Brest today for a 349 miles long route bound for Kinsale. The start was hampered by the bulk of the fleet clustering the pin end of the line, causing individual recalls and several protest flags to be raised. Leaving the goulet de Brest prove to be as hard as expected with collisions, penalty turns and a boat actually hitting the rocks. Portuguese skipper, Francisco Lobato, rounded the Radio France mark in 5th position ahead of his fellow first time participants."

La Press Solitaire © La Solitaire. More at La Solitaire

Live map of current race positions 

The current leader is Thomas Rouxel who leads the formidable Armel Le Cléac’h who is just behind in 2nd place. Armel Le Cléac’h is only 0.50nm behind the race leader. Can he take the lead and win this leg? The boats at the front of the fleet are all very close, so anything could happen yet, as the Irish Sea awaits the skippers on their way to Kinsale. What a race!

 

Armel Le Cléac’h (Brit Air) wins 2nd Leg of La Solitaire

Video Source: oceanfanatics | 06 August 2010

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Following Article from La Press Solitaire © La Solitaire. 06/08/2010  (no copyright infringement intended.)

["On Friday August 6th at 2 hours 44 minutes and 40 seconds Armel Le Cléac’h crossed the finish line in front of the Moulin Blanc harbour, in Brest. It took Brit Air’s skipper 2 days, 44 minutes and 40 seconds to sail the 385 mile long leg from Gijón to Brest, at an average speed of 6.34 knots.

Le Cleac’h, also know as “The Jackal” in this editon of La Solitaire doubled the number of wins: from two to four. François Gabart (Skipper Macif 2010) and Jérémie Beyou (BPI) jump on the second and third step of the podium respectively."]

So it's two for two for Armel Le Cléac’h - Who will break this winning streak? Can he maintain this awesome performance for the third leg? Check out Leg 3: Brest to Kinsale (349 Miles) which starts on Monday the 9th at La Solitaire

Extreme Sailing Series - Cowes Week - Day 5 Highlights

Source: AdonnanteTv | 05 August 2010

"On the penultimate day of the Extreme Sailing Series at Cowes Week, the pace was fast and furious. After a light wind first afternoon race in 8 knots, the wind accelerated to 15-18 knots and the Extreme 40s were off -- power reaching at speeds of 20-25 knots. It was fast, it was wet and hugely physical for the crews as they pushed hard, playing a balancing act on a high wire. It was potential capsize conditions - the windward hulls flying insanely, leeward bows digging into the waves -- misjudge the situation and it would be game over. The fifth man guests were having the ride of their lives and the spectators were loving it..."

Taken from the Adonnante TV YouTube Channel. no copyright infringement intended

La Solitaire du Figaro. Start of Leg 2 : GIJÓN – BREST 418 Miles.

Video from Andonatte TV on YouTube. no copyright infringement intended.


Article from La Press Solitaire © La Solitaire. 04/08/2010

["Sun, warm weather and light wind are all just a memory for the 45 skippers participating to the 41st Solitaire du Figaro. The fleet crossed the high pressure ridge fairly early and is now preparing for the second night at sea, on their plate strong breeze, autumnal weather and rain. SN1 mark could be rounded soon
.The worries of crossing the high pressure ridge are only a memory for the skippers who left Gijon to Brest for the 385 long second leg. The fleet is well spread out over a 17 miles large area and the coming hours will be crucial to judge whether the best option was East, West or centre, that is to say the shortest one to the target. By now the more easterly route seems to have paid off but it will not be until the SN1 mark that the games will be revealed. All the boats are keeping impressive average speeds and the mix of good strategy, physical strength and good manoeuvring will make a difference.
“It could well be that the leaders will round the mark around 10 p.m.” said Race Director Jacques Caraës “It’s going to be a fairly exerting night and I advised all the skipper to wear their lifejackets, personal Epirb and a flash light at night. Just to remind them, you know.”
As far as the ranking is concerned the leader at the latest position report (at 16hrs) was Jèrémie Beyou (BPI) who has a little more than 3 miles advantage on second placed François Gabart (Skipper Macif 2010), third is the well experienced Kito de Pavant (Groupe Bel) while the winner of the first leg and leader of the general scoreboard Armel Le Cléa’ch (Brit Air) is fourth at 3,9 miles. Italian Pietro D’Alì seems to have found the right feeling with his Figaro II and is fifth at 4.5 miles behind Beyou."]

Article from La Press Solitaire © La Solitaire. 04/08/2010 . No copyright infringement intended.

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Cowes Week Day Four

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Highlights from Day One of Cowes Week

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