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Volvo Ocean Race Skippers Briefing – Cape Town

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At the Volvo Ocean Race Skippers Briefing in Cape Town on 8 December 2017 ahead of the start of Leg 3 from Cape Town to Melbourne. Xabi Fernandez (MAPFRE), Charles Caudrelier (Dongfeng), Charlie Enright (Team Vetsas 11th Hour Racing), Bouwe Bekking (Team Brunel), Simeon Tienpont (AkzoNobel), David Witt (Sun Hung Kaii / Scallywag) and Dee Caffari (Turn the Tide on Plastic) are joined by Martine Grael (Olympic Champion and daughter of Torben Grael who won the Volvo in 2008-09 as skipper of … [Read more...] about Volvo Ocean Race Skippers Briefing – Cape Town

Win for Dongfeng

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Vestas 11th Hour Racing and Dongfeng Race Team traded blows throughout the first half of the Cape Town In-Port Race course on Friday afternoon, before the Chinese-French team grabbed the lead midway through the race and stretched away for their first win in the series. The victory vaults skipper Charles Caudrelier’s team to second place on the leaderboard for the In-Port Race Series, just behind MAPFRE who retained the overall lead with a fightback second place finish on Friday. "The team … [Read more...] about Win for Dongfeng

MAPFRE at 22 knots

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MAPFRE at 22 knots before the start of the #volvooceanrace in-Port race in #capetown #sailing - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. Cape Town In-Port Race Results Dongfeng Race Team MAPFRE team AkzoNobel Vestas 11th Hour Racing Turn the Tide on Plastic Team Brunel Sun Hung Kai / Scallywag … [Read more...] about MAPFRE at 22 knots

Volvo skippers face questions from media

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Volvo skippers face questions from media at #volvooceanrace press conference in #capetown before Leg 3 to #melbourne - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know.   Charles Caudrelier (Dongfeng), Charlie Enright (Team Vetsas 11th Hour Racing), Bouwe Bekking (Team Brunel), Simeon Tienpont (AkzoNobel), David Witt (Sun Hung Kaii / Scallywag), Dee Caffari (Turn the Tide on Plastic). … [Read more...] about Volvo skippers face questions from media

Youngsters beat Huncle

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Youngsters beat Huncle On Thursday @hope_weird_ , @georgie_xx_walsh and I in wandrered around the #volvooceanrace displays in #capetown. Of course the nieces had to challenge me to a 'grind off' at the Musto Grinding Challenge stand. First up was Georgia and I with Holly electing to take on the winner between us. Of course Georgia went all out and beat me and a fresh Holly went on to beat Georgia - Great Fun. - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Youngsters beat Huncle

2 Hours to In-Port Race

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The seven best sailing teams in the world will test their offshore Volvo Ocean 65s on a close-quarters race course on Friday during the Cape Town In-Port Race, under the shadow of the majestic Table Mountain. Racing off Cape Town is notoriously challenging with strong, gusty, shifting winds and tricky currents commonplace. And after racing 7,000 nautical miles from Lisbon to Cape Town last month, the sailors will need to switch gears for short-course, inshore racing. The leaderboard of the … [Read more...] about 2 Hours to In-Port Race

Scientific data reveals millions of tiny plastic particles in sea waters

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Millions of tiny particles of plastic have been detected in European waters in ground breaking scientific research conducted as part of the Volvo Ocean Race. The scientific research, using data collected by Race team ‘Turn the Tide on Plastic’, identified over three million micro plastic particles per square kilometre of ocean. The sub-surface data on micro plastic pollution levels was collected using a state-of-the-art instrument on board their Volvo Ocean 65 racing yacht. The initial … [Read more...] about Scientific data reveals millions of tiny plastic particles in sea waters

I pose with a subject for only the THIRD time in my life. The ‘lucky person’ this time…

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I pose with a subject for only the THIRD time in my life. The 'lucky person' this time around was David 'Witty' Witt - the skipper of Sun Hung Kai Scallywag taking part in the #volvooceanrace practise race in #capetown AND I got to play skipper after the race all the way back to port. David Kindly enough refused my offer of an appendage in grateful thanks from myself. We came 5th in the Winward Leeward race after two general recalls and a not so pleasing third start. In case you are wondering … [Read more...] about I pose with a subject for only the THIRD time in my life. The ‘lucky person’ this time…

David Witt at the helm

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David Witt at the helm of Sun Hung Kai / Scallywag ahead of the start of the Volvo Ocean Race Practice Race in #capetown #volvooceanrace #mype - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. BONUS: David Witt in probably the most awesome sailing video you will ever watch! … [Read more...] about David Witt at the helm

Wetsuit prize up for grabs in last ORS of 2017

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Hobie Beach will be a buzz of activity on Sunday morning as the final round of the aQuellé Ocean Racing Series for 2017 takes place from 9am. With around 500 participants expected to take part in what has fast become Africa's largest family beach event, an event which is unique to Nelson Mandela Bay. Participants can select from any one of the 7 events on offer which include a 5km Beach Run, 5km Beach Walk, Kids 1km Beach Run and a 400n, 1km, 2km or 3km Ocean Swim. Oracle FM broadcast live … [Read more...] about Wetsuit prize up for grabs in last ORS of 2017

Take a Sail With Me – ABYC Week 2014 Race 3 [video]

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Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. Wild Thing - a Pacer 27 racing Race 3 of Algoa Bay Yacht Club's annual regatta - ABYC Week. Sailing in Algoa Bay off Port Elizabeth. The only way we could 'pretend' that we were sailing in lots of wind was to speed up this Go Pro time lapse recording. Click HERE to find more 'Sailing Algoa Bay' videos. Sailing Algoa Bay video selected based on a YouTube search - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your … [Read more...] about Take a Sail With Me – ABYC Week 2014 Race 3 [video]

NZ Maori vs Eastern Province 1994 News highlights [video]

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Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. NZ TV1 news report of rugby match between NZ Maori and Eastern Province in 1994. Eastern Province were coached by former NZ coach Alex Wyllie at the time of this match. Click HERE to find more 'Eastern Province Rugby' videos. Eastern Province Rugby video selected based on a YouTube search - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Port Elizabeth video. Visit the MyPE YouTube Channel | More PE … [Read more...] about NZ Maori vs Eastern Province 1994 News highlights [video]

New Sponsor for Kyle Buckingham

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Kyle Buckingham, based in Port Elizabeth, on 1 December announced his partnership with Jendamark Automation (Pty) Ltd, as his title sponsor starting as of the 1st December 2017. Jendamark is proud to be associated with Kyle, a born and bred Pro Ironman triathlete from Nelson Mandela Bay. Jendamark Director, Graeme van Zyl was on hand to announce the sponsorship. “We at Jendamark would like to mentioned just how great is to support Kyle in his dreams to reach the top in his sporting career of … [Read more...] about New Sponsor for Kyle Buckingham