Bertie Reed, Ocean Racing Hero On Last Voyage
Bertie Reed, South African yachting legend died at his Gordon’s Bay home, of cancer. He was 63.
From humble beginnings he rose to the top of ocean racing via a naval career, being one of a few yachtsman, and the first South African, to compete in three BOC Challenge Single Handed Round the World Yacht Races, read more.. Robin Knox Johnson - Velux 5 Oceans 2007 Day 59
With 1800 miles to go, Robin Knox-Johnson, on Saga Insurance, has come to terms with the fact that he will probably spend Christmas at sea. Knox Johnson has battled with broken battens and now faces a gale which seems to be tracking him. Having ascertained that the storm was lying south of his position, he read more.. Boat International BuyoutBOAT INTERNATIONAL, essential reading for yacht-owners and enthusiasts world-wide, has been sold in a UKpound 29m management buyout.
The private-equity firm, August Equity, and directors of the magazine’s parent company, Boat International Group, including Tony Harris, the chief executive, have acquired the business from Henderson Equity Partners, a rival investment firm.
August is contributing 13.4m of read more.. Oracle Challenge Could Be On the RocksLarry Ellison, one of the richest men in the world, could find his America’s Cup Challenge on the rocks unless he can halt an ill-timed legal action. A German court has served asset-confiscation papers on his illustrious sponsors - BMW, Allianz and Roland Berger Strategy Consultants. The action could go as far as having his read more.. Patient Falcon Flies Into The LeadThe inaugural Superyacht Cup in Antigua saw a close finish to the final race, with Patient Falcon winning on a points difference after a fine race. Second were Kalikobass II, Maltese Falcon, Sojana and finally Velacarina.
Don Smith, owner of Patient Falcon collected his trophy from the Commissioner of the Antigua and BarbudaNational Parks, Anne Marie read more.. Some sailboat humour.I found this letter written to a help counsellor.
DEAR ABBY
I’ve never written to you before, but I really need your advice on what could be a crucial decision. I’ve suspected for some time now that my wife has been cheating on me. The usual signs… phone rings but if I answer, the caller hangs up. read more.. AnnouncementsPlace your yachting industry announcements here.
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