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2016 - 2017 Vendee Globe Race	2016 - 2017 Vendee Globe Race Day 58: Tumbling Dice. Enda O'Coineen's Boat Dismasted New Year, Same Story NEWSFLASH : Enda O'Coineen Dismasted 180 Miles South East of New Zealand New Year, New Resolution Le Cléac'h's Small Dividend Day 55: The Cape Crusader - JP Dick rounds Cape Horn Have the Tables Turned? Day 54: The gift that keeps on giving...or taking? South Atlantic Anxiety Hunting The Jackal Lighting the Match Day 52: Third placed Beyou makes Cape Horn for his first time Newsflash : 1st Cape Horn for Jeremie Beyou Game On Day 51: Beyou approaches Cape Horn: 'It's About Time' High wire South Atlantic Day 50: Forty-knot Gusts and mouthfuls of Christmas cake at Cape Horn for Alex Thomson NEWSFLASH : Alex Thomson rounded Cape Horn at 1142 hrs UTC on Christmas Day Glad tidings as Thomson regains miles on Le Cléac'h as Horn approaches Day 49: Thomson's festive dinner at Cape Horn? Le Cléac'h's Islands Route in Light Airs Day 48: Le Cléac'h at the Horn, Thomson in the cooler Le Cléac'h midday at Cape Horn, repair time elsewhere NEWSFLASH : Armel Le Cléach first to Cape Horn after 47 days Day 47: 3,2,1 Le Cléac'h at the Horn Friday 500 Miles to Cape Horn for leader Le Cléac'h Day 46: Rookies' regrets. Warriors' wars NEWSFLASH : Keel ram problem on SMA Ruyant's relief as he approaches Bluf Fa 60 miles from the Pacific, Le Cléac'h 1300 miles from Cape Horn Day 44: Ruyant's race against time to beat the weather and bring his damaged boat to safety Solo sailor in the vendée globe in serious difficulty as his boat is splitting in half Ruyant will Head to Bluff, NZ Le Diraison heading for Melbourne NEWSFLASH: Structural damage to Le Souffle du Nord pour Le Projet Imagine NEWSFLASH : Stéphane Le Diraison's Compagnie du Lit / Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt has dismasted Fast Fa At Cape Leeuwin, JP Dick Back In the Match After Tasman Detour Day 42: Rivalries and solidarity prevail Leaders knocking at the door to the Pacific, repair mode for others NEWSFLASH : Ingress of water aboard Le Souffle du Nord pour le Projet Imagine NEWSFLASH : Sébastien Josse and the Mono60 Edmond de Rothschild announce their retirement Kito de Pavant aboard the Marion Dufresne Day 32: Josse and de Pavant abandon - Prudence and caution the watchwords For Thomson NEWSFLASH : Huge concern for the skipper Kito de Pavant TV Alert: French solo sailor Kito de pavant waits to be rescued in the remote south indian ocean Day 31: Rescue plan for stricken de Pavant is in operation Small Gains and Small Mercies Leeuwin record for leader Le Cléac'h, damage for Josse and Attanasio NEWSFLASH : Alex Thomson (Hugo Boss) and Armel Le Cléac'h (Banque Populaire VIII) have passed the longitude of Cape Leeuwin. Vendee Globe leader Le Cléac'h sets a new reference time to Cape Leeuwin. NEWSFLASH: Damage aboard Edmond de Rothschild, Sébastien Josse putting the race to one side Leeuwin Record on the Cards for Le Cleac'h Day 29: Southern Oceans Finding Weaknesses Spirit of Yukoh has dismasted NEWSFLASH: Kojiro Shiraishi on Spirit of Yukoh forced to retire Crossing the line: Jean Pierre Dick Loses Eight Hours After Entering Exclusion Zone Duelling To Down Under - Le Cléac'h restores lead Cape of Good Hope milestone for de Pavant Eliès in line for Southern Ocean bruising Landmark footage of solo sailors in Southern Ocean released DAY 26: New twist as Thomson takes back top spot Indian Ocean contingent grows to nine Southern Ocean fight continues one week in Images of Hugo Boss and Banque populaire VIII off the Kerguelens South calling for Dick, Ruyant and Le Cam DAY 24: Oceans apart but same test for Vendée Globe fleet DAY 23: Eliès - "I can still win the Vendée Globe" Broken satellite system a blow for Beyou Meilhat and Beyou into the Indian Ocean Thomson still the Boss as Le Cléac'h threatens top spot Ruyant puts foot down through South Atlantic DAY 20: Thomson lifts off again as Southern Ocean duel commences The Jackal is on the hunt Cape of Good Hope record tumbles as Safran retires Newsflash: Technical Damage Aboard Safran On course for the Cape Vendée Globe skippers console stricken Riou Josse back on track after rudder drama Day 17: The Vendée Globe dilemma and Riou retires Newsflash : Keel damage on PRB, Vincent Riou forced to retire Leading group set to shrink Day 16 - No way south for Vendée Globe chasers Alex Thomson holding on to his lead Le Cléac'h and Josse close in on Thomson Thomson 'breaks' Gabart's 24-hour distance - but record won't stand Le Cléac'h extends lead in perfect foiling conditions Riding the area of low pressure Thomson suffers damage on train ride south NEWSFLASH: Bertrand de Broc forced to retire NEWSFLASH : Bertrand de Broc heading for Fernando de Noronha On the Record Ton Up in the Forties? The Brazilian Job Southern Star: New southbound race reference for Thomson Day 11: From reference to record? Didac Costa back in Les Sables d'Olonne We have lift off - Vendeeglobe 8th Vendée Globe: off to a good start
December 2016	Speed going Wild on IDEC Sport Harman Marine Audio on Par with luxury Auto Stereos Commercial-Quality Hand Pumps exceed USCG requirements Giacomo Victorious at 2016 Rolex Sydney Horbart Yacht Race A New race record set at the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race A rousing start to the 2016 Rolex Sydney Hobart Rolex Sydney Hobart - 89 Yachts poised for the great journey south 2016 - A Record Year For The Clean Energy Business NOAA - Office of Coast SUrvey, The Nations Chartmaker New York Yacht Club Hires Sailing Industry Veteran to Lead Sailing Program IDEC SPORT: From North to South SoftBank Team Japan Names Harken an Official Supplier Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act Signed by President Obama Bucket Grate Transforms Washing Forever Summer arrives for race day three of Club Marine Series The Melges 40 Is Here
November 2016	Marion Bermuda Race Entries Mount Annabel Vose Joins Land Rover BAR Academy Torqeedo Powers the BBC on the Amazon River Davis - Rubber Clamp Mounts Anywhere, Grips Up To 7.5 inches Dennis Conner Awarded New York Yacht Club's Highest Honor Quantum Key West Race Week announces mobile marine services registration New Milestones for Oliver Hazard Perry as Ship Prepares for Trip South
October 2016	Oversized Boating Clothes Pins Keep Heavy Items in Place Lumber River Rescuers The Match Racing season in Chicago comes to an end this month with promise of a bright future. Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2016: Coppa Lino Favini in Luino concludes 2016 Melges 24 European and Italian series Skippers enter Marion Bermuda Race at Record Pace Hudson River Community Sailing Proudly Hosts Seventh Annual Sailing for Scholars Gala and Regatta
September 2016	BoatUS President Margaret Bonds Podlich Steps Down Premiere Sailing League USA Has Successful First Demo Event AAA: Drivers Waste $2.1 Billion on Premium Gasoline Luxury Rib Tender Spacious for Four, Yet Only 10 Flawless Final Day Lifts Southern Yacht Club to 2016 Resolute Cup Rolex Swan Cup 2016: Swans in full flight The 8th Vendée Globe sees the biggest international line-up Lin and Larry Pardey: New book, Taleisin's Tales New York Yacht Club Hopes to Shine in Resolute Cup Debut
August 2016	2nd Annual Laser Performance Collegiate Cup Successful in Italy FCI Watermakers - Maintaining a Watermaker an Easy DIY Task It Doesn’t Take a Hurricane to Sink a Boat - BoatUS 2018 Golden Globe solo round the world race Biograd Boat Show 2016 Edson's Launches New Side-Mount Outboard Engine Bracket 2016 Pacific Cup - Final Results and Trophies
July 2016	Three Tips for Any Boater Facing A Powerful Summer Thunderstorm Wet, Windy and Wild: Boats Finishing Fast in Pacific Cup 2016 Bells Beer Bayview Mackinac Race - Records and Winners for 92nd Edition Halfway to Hawaii! Pac Cup Fleet Flying in Brisk Winds Big Boats, Big Winds, Big Seas for the Final Start of the 2016 Pacific Cup Brisk Winds, Fast Speeds for Pasha Hawaii Division (ORR D) Start Harken V™ Block is Harken's Highest Performer Harken High-Load Snatch Blocks - A Must in Every Yacht's Inventory HH Catamarans Choose Vesconite for Daggerboard Bearings Cruising? This Division Looks Like It's Racing
June 2016	2016 Newport Bermuda Race Day 4 - 50th Thrash not a dash Camden Classics Cup 2016 2016 Newport Bermuda Race Day 3 first finisher - Read and Honey lead Comanche to Bermuda record 2016 Newport Bermuda Race Day 2 - Champagne Conditions for Comanche 2016 Newport Bermuda Race Start - Newport Bermuda fleet shrinks Belle Mente Takes the Hard Route to the 2016 Maxi72 North American Championship Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta - AWKR kicks off tomorrow Third and Final Leg of 2016 Atlantic Cup pres by 11th Hour Racing Starts Today SSV Oliver Hazard Perry - America’s Newest Tall Ship Looking to Fill Crew Spots America's Cup Competition in Chicago, the Windy City beckons World Match Racing Tour Newport - Super 16 Complete Down to Final Eight Bell's Beer Bayview Mackinac Race Eliminator Prepares for Shore Course and Newport Bermuda Race
May 2016	World Match Racing Tour Opens in Newport Tales II Pace to Break Course Record in Leg 1 of 2016 Atlantic Cup presented by 11th Hour Racing SmartPlug - Upgraded 30A Connector Increases Safety Mind the gap leads wins orc Sportboat European Championship NOAA: Near-normal Atlantic Hurricane Season is most likely this year Nine teams representing six countries to contend with tropical depression in first 24-Hours Pacific Cup Announces Dates for Pac Cup Village and Pre-Race Activities Chinese Oil Interests Force Closure Of Indigenous Tribe’s Award-Winning Ecolodge Gearing up in Charleston for 2016 Atlantic Cup Pres. by 11th Hour Racing - May 28th Start World Match Racing Tour Brings High-Octane Sailing Competition to Newport Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cambridge, opens interactive 'Tech Deck' at Land Rover BAR U.S. Moth Fleet competes at the 2016 World Championship School's In Session - International Melges 20 Class Association Barkow looks forward to big home support in Newport, R.I. Sextants provide more than backup navigation 11th Hour Racing Makes an Impact at Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series in New York City The Danish Battle Hudson River Community Sailing Will Host 9th Annual Dark ‘n’ Stormy Benefit on May 25 in Manhattan HUD Award $7.2 Million for local Homeless programs in Minnesota Joe Harris Onboard GryphonSolo2 Due in Newport Facewash to Table - Microbeads
April 2016	Clubs from Across the USA Set Sights on Top Corinthian Trophy The Future Has Arrived - Melges Performance Sailboats Presents the RE-Volutionary Melges 40 Top Swedish match racer to lose his M32 flower Wind Tunnels and Windage Boat Fire Extinguishers: Four Myths From the BoatUS Foundation Four Additional Teams Announced Bringing 2016 Atlantic Cup presented by 11th Hour Racing fleet to Twelve Big Breeze Kicks Off Sperry Charleston Race Week Enter The Camden Classic Cup July 28-30 Every Fender Needs a Friend Earth's Wobble Not All About Melting Ice Sheets, Two Mysteries Solved Lake trout recovery a highlight of Lake Superior management plan The Atlantic Cup presented by 11th hour Racing announces a special New york city evening event: "Living on the edge: The Ocean Economy" Salty Dawg Rally™ Announces Summer Cruising Events Captain David F.L. Nixon South Georgia adventure finishes on a high note ay Prion Island and with high seas on the way back to the Falklands
March 2016	Brightlingsea One Design Fleet continues to expand with Launch of C56 Never Say Never Coast Guard rescues man, dog from sailboat on fire Time for Winners at the 43rd St. Thomas International Regatta Professional Co-ed American Sailing Team Brings Fresh Perspective to a Legacy Sport Round the Rocks Winners, Nearly 80 Yachts Ready to Stir It Up at 43rd St. Thomas International Regatta Why Invest in a Watermaker? and How to choose one? Brad Funk wins 2016 North Sails US Moth Nationals Sail America Presents 2016 Board of Directors BoatUS Asks FL Governor Scott to Veto Special Anchoring Carve Out SWI-TEC Mastlift - Give yourself a lift Spring 2016 Salty Dawg Rally To Depart BVI May 15 Save the Date! Volvo Ocean Race Returns May 2018, Leg from Newport to newest port Cardiff could be thriller High Stakes in South Florida at the 2016 Melges 20 Miami Winter Series Bell's Beer Bayview Mackinac Race - Adoption of ORR Means Two-for-One Racing on the Great Lakes Despite Anti-Anchoring Vote, BoatUS Optimistic For Uniform Anchoring Solution for Florida HUD Awards nearly $25 Million for local homeless programs in minnesota Thetford Marine - Replacing a Marine Toilet is a DIY Project Torqeedo expands its product line in 2016
January 2016	Canfield Named '2015 Virgin Islands Sailor of the Year' by Virgin Islands Sailing Association for Third Year Curacao Band "Kuenta i Tambu" to perform during the 2016 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Heineken launches new bottle label featuring the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Morgan Cup Team Race Goes Global Perfect Winds, Perfect Racing at Quantum Key West Race Week 2016 UPDATES: Coast Guard Western Rivers high water closures, restriction Coast Survey provides new "provisional" navigational charts for Yukon River Coast Guard investigating barge allision (collision) near Helena, Miss UPDATES: Coast Guard Western Rivers high water closures, restriction UPDATES: Coast Guard Western Rivers high water closures, restriction IDEC Sport completes the adventure after 47 days 14 hours and 47 minutes Cat, Tri, Keelboat-All deserve out-of-water storage HUD and VA to provide permanent homes for 40 Native American Veterans experiencing homelessness in Minnesota UPDATES: Coast Guard Western Rivers high water closures, restriction UPDATE: Coast Guard Western Rivers high water closures, restrictions UPDATES: Coast Guard Western Rivers high water closures, restrictions UPDATE: Coast Guard Western Rivers high water closures, restrictions Coast Guard Western Rivers high water closures, restrictions

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