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An excerpt from Sheila in the Wind
By Adrian Hayter. First published by Hodder and Stoughton in 1957, Sheila in the Wind  returns as a nostalgic production with new photos...
Rebecca Hayter
Apr 212 min read
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What a gas
Recently I upgraded the gas system in my launch and found there's plenty of deviation when navigating the gas regulations.  ‘Replace the...
Rebecca Hayter
Dec 13, 20244 min read
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Swirly World Lost at Sea
By Andrew Fagan, Swirly World Publications, 2024. Paperback, 312 pages, plus 16 pages colour photos. $40 Reviewed by Rebecca Hayter   ...
Rebecca Hayter
Oct 17, 20244 min read
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America's Cup 2024, race 3
America’s Cup, race 3, 13 October, Barcelona time   A tricky easterly, 8-10 knots, easing. Emirates Team New Zealand: 2; Ineos...
Rebecca Hayter
Oct 14, 20243 min read
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America's Cup, race 2
12 October 2024, race 2, an eight-leg race, in a first-to-seven wins regatta ETNZ 1: Ineos Britannia 0 Â Ineos Britannia does not want to...
Rebecca Hayter
Oct 13, 20243 min read
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The big reveal
America’s Cup, race one, six legs 12 October 2024, Barcelona time  Emirates Team New Zealand has waited five weeks for this race. Ineos...
Rebecca Hayter
Oct 13, 20243 min read
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Wild Seas to Greenland
Abridged excerpt, by Rebecca Hayter Me. The Northwest Passage. You’re kidding, right? People say that sailing around the world is the...
Rebecca Hayter
Sep 9, 20249 min read
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Race 20, Ineos Britannia vs Emirates Team New Zealand
Louis Vuitton Challengers Series Round robin 2, 5 September, 2024 Both teams make a dip start. They are heading up the left hand side in...
Rebecca Hayter
Sep 9, 20242 min read
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Race 26, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli vs Ineos Britannia
Both teams have already won today. The Italians are sending their silver bullet and its winning streak into the start box. Both boats are...
Rebecca Hayter
Sep 9, 20242 min read
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Race 25, Emirates Team New Zealand vs Alinghi Red Bull Racing
The defender vs the rookie It's still windy, meaning big speeds in the start box. Nathan Outteridge on ETNZ is all about avoiding the gas...
Rebecca Hayter
Sep 9, 20242 min read
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Race 24, Orient Express vs American Magic
Louis Vuitton Round Robin 2 Whoa, the wind has increased to 18.5 knots. The pressure is on Orient Express to stay alive and book its spot...
Rebecca Hayter
Sep 9, 20242 min read
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Race 23, Alinghi Red Bull Racing vs Ineos Britannia
Louis Vuitton Round Robin 2 My text buddy Rosco and I are both picking Alinghi to win this. My theory, partially based on ’21, is that...
Rebecca Hayter
Sep 9, 20242 min read
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Race 22, American Magic vs Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli
Louis Vuitton Round Robin 2 7 September A chink in the silver armour... American Magic has a perfect entry on port; Luna Rossa Prada...
Rebecca Hayter
Sep 9, 20242 min read
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Race 19, Luna Rossa vs Orient Express
Louis Vuitton Challengers Series Round robin 2, Race 19, 5 September, 2024 Top dog vs under dog Text buddy Rosco: ‘Can’t see anything...
Rebecca Hayter
Sep 7, 20241 min read
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Race 18, American Magic vs Ineos Britannia
Round robin 2, 5 September, 2024 Â The last time these two met, way back in race 3, RR1, American Magic sat down at the start in light...
Rebecca Hayter
Sep 7, 20242 min read
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Race 10: Orient Express vs American Magic
Orient Express comes in on port, USA on starboard. The breeze is soft and staying on the foils is everything. American Magic has seen the...
Rebecca Hayter
Sep 6, 20242 min read
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Race 9: Alinghi Red Bull Racing vs Ineos Britannia
Alinghi Red Bull Racing is the only team without a point, but I’m still picking Alinghi to be in for a ‘most improved’ award at the end...
Rebecca Hayter
Sep 6, 20242 min read
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Race 8: Emirates Team New Zealand vs Orient Express Racing
The big news is that ETNZ is back on the water, 48 hours after its crane smash. We are hoping the fast-acting resin works and all...
Rebecca Hayter
Sep 6, 20241 min read
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Race 7: Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli vs American Magic
It’s an easterly breeze of 7-9.5 knots on a cloudy day so the breeze is expected to be stable. Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli is coming in on...
Rebecca Hayter
Sep 6, 20242 min read
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Race 6, Ineos Britannia vs Emirates Team New Zealand
Round Robin 1, race 6 Ineos Britannia vs Emirates Team New Zealand ETNZ has sent their apologies due to their boat dropping out of the...
Rebecca Hayter
Sep 6, 20241 min read
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