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Sailing News

Each week in the Daily Echo, and daily here on the website, we will be bringing you all the latest news from on and off the water, plus everything you need to know about the Hampshire sailing scene.

We will be following all the stars as they gear up for the big name races, but also bringing you news and results from the dozens of local sailing clubs.

If you have a story, get in touch by calling Will Carson on 023 8042 4501 or emailing will.carson@daily echo.co.uk

DATES FOR THE DIARY

August 11-16: Youth Week, Royal Lymington Yacht Club
August 16: Nab Tower double-hander
August 17: Under 21 Cup, Royal Southern Yacht Club
August 23: Cowes to Dieppe RORC offshore race
August 30: SB3 Cup, Royal Southern Yacht Club
September 12-21: Southampton Boat Show

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Cowes Week video report

COWES WEEK 2 -9 AUGUST

Take a look at our special Skandia Cowes Week page for the latest stories from race HQ

Sailing soldiers
9:28am Thu 7 Aug 08
THEY put their lives on the line for their country, and very nearly paid the ultimate price.

Tales of adventure
9:25am Thursday 7th August 2008
A RECORD-breaking yachtsman has revealed he plans to write a book about his adventures.

Getting ready for global challenge
9:30am Thursday 7th August 2008
IT'S the Everest of yacht races.

James Brooke to attempt a new ‘Round the Isle of Wight Speed Record’
3:39pm Thu 7 Aug 08
The Honda Formula 4-Stroke Association has announced that tomorrow, Friday 8th August, a new Round the Isle of Wight Speed Record' will be attempted for the Honda F4SA 150hp powerboat class. At 5am James Brooke, driver of Team Earls Court' will set off from the Cowes Esplanade for the record breaking attempt to promote the race series and increase participation in the sport of powerboat racing.

Getting ready for global challenge
2:05pm Thu 7 Aug 08
IT'S the Everest of yacht races.

Tales of adventure
2:02pm Thu 7 Aug 08
A RECORD-breaking yachtsman has revealed he plans to write a book about his adventures.

It’s a great life for Brian!
11:03am Wed 6 Aug 08
HAMPSHIRE round the world sailor Brian Thompson avenged last year's result by taking the top spot in yesterday's Artemis Challenge off Cowes.

Teens handled live rocket flare while fishing
9:56am Wed 6 Aug 08
Flare incident prompts warningReader comments (33)

Light winds to test Christina’s nerves
10:59am Wed 6 Aug 08
SOUTHAMPTON sailor Christina Bassadone admits she will not be happy if she returns from the Beijing Olympics without a medal.

Penny’s given two years leave to chase her Olympic dream
10:54am Wed 6 Aug 08
LEE-ON-SOLENT'S Penny Clark works as a Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Navy, but this month she will be on the water for a different reason - Olympic gold.

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