Sailing News January 2008

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MONDAY, 28 JANUARY 2008
	Basic Meditation, Mind Training for Sailors
	The Fleet and Family Support Center launched the “Basic Meditation and Mind Training for Warriors” classes. The classes provide a basic understanding of the key principles of meditation and mindfulness that have been utilized by warriors for more than 3,000 years. The goal of these classes is to teach sailors how to live more fully in each moment, to bring their best to every action, and Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY, 16 JANUARY 2008
	NAHEMA 120 Moulds - An Amazing Technological Feat
	NAHEMA, in order to build the first 120 feet composite luxury cruising catamaran on the market, is outsourcing the best for each step of the production process. NAHEMA searched worldwide for a partner able to master the technology of manufacturing innovative and flawless moulds. The size and the ground-breaking design of the NAHEMA 120, the need to obtain perfect and complex hulls, cockpit, ro Read Full Story
TUESDAY, 15 JANUARY 2008
	Young Sailors Receive Regional RYA Awards
	Twelve of the 2007's most inspiring young sailors received their celebrated Regional Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Young Sailor of the Year Awards last January 12 at the Collins Stewart London Boat Show. Presented by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, these awards recognize the outstanding achievements of youth sailors throughout the country. The winners reveled in an action-packed VIP day at th Read Full Story
FRIDAY, 11 JANUARY 2008
	Prince Philip Cup Postponed due to Strong Winds
	A windstorm peaking at 65 knots on Hobart's Derwent River stopped the races today in the Prince Philip Cup, the Australian championship for International Dragon class yachts. Race officials of the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania held all boats ashore as hot northerlies stirred up the river, with an average of 40 knots on the mid-river course area, but getting stronger at 65 knots further dow Read Full Story
TUESDAY, 8 JANUARY 2008
	49er World Championship 2008
	With one day of racing left in Sorrento, Australians Nathan Outteridge and Ben Austin, and world champions Stevie Morrison and Ben Rhodes, tie for the lead in the 49er World Championship. The two teams are on equal points after 16 completed races, with the Australians leading on countback. Meanwhile, Athens silver medalists Rodion LUKA and George Leonchuk of Ukraine are currently in Read Full Story