Sailing News November 2006

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THURSDAY, 30 NOVEMBER 2006
	World's Largest Sailing Catamaran Up For Refit
	The world's largest sailing catamaran, the Douce France, is up for a major refit at the New Zealand Yachts. The Douce France which measures 42 meters by 28 meters currently holds the record for being the world's largest sailing catamaran. However, it will soon lose its title to Gemini, a 145' luxury catamaran, which will be launched in 2008. Two years ago, Douce France began a world t Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY, 29 NOVEMBER 2006
	Stamm Still Leads Velux 5 Oceans Race
	Bernard Stamm from Germany has already reached the Kerguelen Islands, leading the Velux 5 Oceans Race fleet by 960 miles. Stamm has reported damage in his halyard which broke during the early part of the race. Battens in his mainsail were also broken; on of which got caught in the leeward backstay. Meanwhile, Mike Golding, who is currently on second place, is on his way to South Africa usi Read Full Story
TUESDAY, 28 NOVEMBER 2006
	Pollak Wins King Power Raceboard World Title
	Patrik Pollak from Slovakia emerged as the winner in the King Power Raceboard World Championships 2006 held from November 18 - 25 at Pattaya, Thailand. Pollak was followed by Riccardo Giordano from Italy and Tak Sum Wond from Hong Kong in second and third places, respectively. Navin Singsart from Thailand and Maro Andreuccetti from Italy rounded up the top five. Giordano was the first Read Full Story
MONDAY, 27 NOVEMBER 2006
	Echevarri and Paz Win Lars Grael Trophy
	Fernando Echavarri and his crew Anton Paz from Spain has won the Lars Grael Trophy during the ISAF Grade C1 Tornado South Americans held in San Isidro, Argentina last Sunday, November 26. Echevarri and Paz emerged on top with 40 points. They were followed by Australians Darren Bundock and Glenn Ashby, and Johannes Polgar and Florian Spalteholz from Germany. "We sailed the whole race togeth Read Full Story
FRIDAY, 24 NOVEMBER 2006
	Golding Rescues Thomson in the Southern Ocean
	Alex Thomson, 32, had to abandon his yacht Hugo Boss after its canting keel failed while sailing in the Southern Ocean. Mike Golding, 46, who was 80 miles due west had to go back and fetch Thomson. The two skippers had to set aside their rivalry in the Velux 5 Oceans race for safety reasons. Exactly two years ago, Thomson pulled out in another race after the base of the mast tore out in Read Full Story