Virtual Sailor Net2008-05-16T23:29:43-04:00tag:www.virtual-sailor.net,2008://1XOOPS WebLinks 0.9Copyright (c) 2008, Virtual Sailor NetVirtual Sailor Nethttp://www.virtual-sailor.net/vsnxoops/james89uk@googlemail.comHeavy Weather Duel For BWR Lead2007-12-21T12:40:00-05:002007-12-21T12:40:00-05:00tag:www.virtual-sailor.net,2008://1.1The leaders in the Barcelona World Race continue their duel at the head of the fleet, just hours apart as the conditions turn nasty.Virtual Sailor NetISAF NewsJOYON Crosses The Dateline2007-12-21T12:26:00-05:002007-12-21T12:26:00-05:00tag:www.virtual-sailor.net,2008://1.2Francis JOYON has crossed the dateline and is now into the Pacific Ocean, with vigilance key as he maintains a course through iceberg territory.Virtual Sailor NetISAF NewsISAF Offshore Special Regulations 2008-92007-12-21T08:06:56-05:002007-12-21T08:06:56-05:00tag:www.virtual-sailor.net,2008://1.3The latest revision of the ISAF Offshore Special Regulations (OSR) formerly known as the ORC Special Regulations has been published and is effective from 1 January 2008.Virtual Sailor NetISAF NewsISAF World Sailing Rankings - 19 December2007-12-19T08:39:58-05:002007-12-19T08:39:58-05:00tag:www.virtual-sailor.net,2008://1.4There is just one change amongst the leaders and Spain move clear at the top of the national standings in this year's final release of the ISAF World Sailing Rankings.Virtual Sailor NetISAF NewsUS SAILING Names 2007 Athletes Of The Year2007-12-19T04:46:05-05:002007-12-19T04:46:05-05:00tag:www.virtual-sailor.net,2008://1.5US SAILING has selected eight athletes as Sailing's 2007 US Olympic Committee (USOC) Athletes of the Year for outstanding performance and achievement.Virtual Sailor NetISAF NewsBOURKE Departs As CEO Of Volvo Ocean Race2007-12-18T08:48:28-05:002007-12-18T08:48:28-05:00tag:www.virtual-sailor.net,2008://1.6Glenn BOURKE has resigned from his position as CEO of the Volvo Ocean Race.Virtual Sailor NetISAF News2007 ISAF Worlds DVD Released2007-12-18T07:27:21-05:002007-12-18T07:27:21-05:00tag:www.virtual-sailor.net,2008://1.7The DVD of the 2007 ISAF Sailing World Championships is now available to order from the ISAF website - www.sailing.org.Virtual Sailor NetISAF NewsCOVILLE Sets Off On Solo Round The World Record Attempt2007-12-18T06:17:08-05:002007-12-18T06:17:08-05:00tag:www.virtual-sailor.net,2008://1.8Thomas COVILLE crossed the official start line of the single-handed round the world record attempt on Monday evening at 18:43:21 UTC.Virtual Sailor NetISAF NewsVeolia Environnement Dismasted2007-12-18T05:45:42-05:002007-12-18T05:45:42-05:00tag:www.virtual-sailor.net,2008://1.9The Barcelona World Race fleet is down to just five boats as third-placed Veolia Environnement dismasted on Monday afternoon.Virtual Sailor NetISAF NewsAINSLIE Rules Supreme At SIRs2007-12-18T05:16:53-05:002007-12-18T05:16:53-05:00tag:www.virtual-sailor.net,2008://1.10Ben AINSLIE cleaned up in the Finn class as the ISAF Grade 1 Sydney International Regatta finished on Sydney Harbour this afternoon.Virtual Sailor NetISAF NewsKENDALL Up For Re-Election To IOC Athletes' Commission2007-12-17T11:28:30-05:002007-12-17T11:28:30-05:00tag:www.virtual-sailor.net,2008://1.11Kiwi windsurfing legend Barbara KENDALL is one of 31 candidates for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes' Commission elections, which will be held during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.Virtual Sailor NetISAF NewsEstoril Council Minutes Published2007-12-17T10:11:10-05:002007-12-17T10:11:10-05:00tag:www.virtual-sailor.net,2008://1.12The Council Minutes from the 2007 ISAF Annual Conference have been published on the ISAF Meetings microsite.Virtual Sailor NetISAF NewsHosts Lead The Way At SEA Games2007-12-17T09:51:24-05:002007-12-17T09:51:24-05:00tag:www.virtual-sailor.net,2008://1.13Thailand's sailors topped the medal table on their home waters in Pattaya at the South East Asian Games.Virtual Sailor NetISAF NewsBeijing 2008: Tickets On Sale2007-12-17T05:57:01-05:002007-12-17T05:57:01-05:00tag:www.virtual-sailor.net,2008://1.14The second phase of ticket sales for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games is currently underway in mainland China, with about a further 1.8 million tickets on sale for Chinese fans.Virtual Sailor NetISAF NewsAustralian Laser Champs An International Affair2007-12-17T05:44:32-05:002007-12-17T05:44:32-05:00tag:www.virtual-sailor.net,2008://1.15The 2008 ISAF Grade 1 Laser Australian Championships, being conducted by the Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, from 27 December-4 January, has attracted 277 sailors from 1 ...Virtual Sailor NetISAF News470 Worlds At Sail Melbourne2007-12-14T04:26:14-05:002007-12-14T04:26:14-05:00tag:www.virtual-sailor.net,2008://1.16Australia has high hopes of returning with at least one gold medal when the ISAF Grade W 470 World Championship, to be held from 21-30 January from Mordialloc SC, get underway at Sail Melbourne.Virtual Sailor NetISAF NewsRecord Entry Sydney International Regatta Starts Tomorrow2007-12-14T04:04:05-05:002007-12-14T04:04:05-05:00tag:www.virtual-sailor.net,2008://1.17A record 360+ boats and over 520 competitors are expected to cross their respective start lines when the ISAF Grade 1 Sydney International Regatta (SIRs) gets underway on beautiful Sydney Harbour from ...Virtual Sailor NetISAF NewsIncredible Day For JOYON2007-12-13T08:14:52-05:002007-12-13T08:14:52-05:00tag:www.virtual-sailor.net,2008://1.18Francis JOYON highlighted an incredible day with a record-breaking 24 hour distance run of 616.07nm across the Indian Ocean.Virtual Sailor NetISAF News49er And 29er Worlds At Sorrento2007-12-13T06:01:16-05:002007-12-13T06:01:16-05:00tag:www.virtual-sailor.net,2008://1.19Sail Melbourne will kick start 2008 with a number of World Championship titles, including those in the colourful and quick 49er and 29er skiffs.Virtual Sailor NetISAF NewsCold, Wet, Windy For BWR Fleet2007-12-13T05:38:08-05:002007-12-13T05:38:08-05:00tag:www.virtual-sailor.net,2008://1.20As the Barcelona World Race fleet plunges further south so do the temperatures, with ice warnings as the leaders move into the furious fifties.Virtual Sailor NetISAF News