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Topic: Dubai Regatta

Local flavour at Louis Vuitton Trophy

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Nov 26, 2010

The six international crews at the Louis Vuitton Trophy regatta hosted local dhow skippers in three fleet races when competition resumed off the Dubai International Marine Club. Read Article Local flavour at Louis Vuitton Trophy

Oracle lead the way on the Dubai waters

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Nov 24, 2010

The semi-final berths are sealed as Emirates Team New Zealand seal second while Synergy and Artemis fail to progress. Read Article Oracle lead the way on the Dubai waters

Oracle prove superior again

Emirates Team New Zealand and BMW Oracle Racing (USA) pass Synergy (RUS) and All4One (FRA/GER). Round robin two. Louis Vuiton Trophy Dubai. 22/11/2010

Nov 23, 2010

Crew clinches top spot in the double round robin of the Louis Vuitton Trophy with a victory yesterday over Emirates Team New Zealand. Read Article Oracle prove superior again

All4One inflict Oracle loss

On board NZL84 with Emirates Team New Zealand in their round robin two match against Mascalzone Latino (ITA). Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai. 21/11/2010

Nov 22, 2010

BMW Oracle Racing sailed a near-flawless race against Sweden's Artemis Racing yesterday to maintain their lead at the top of the Louis Vuitton Trophy leaderboard. Read Article All4One inflict Oracle loss

 

Another runaway for Oracle in Louis Vuitton Trophy

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Nov 20, 2010

Synergy team trumped before start as the US boat first to the finish for 10th time in 11 races with masterful pre-race manoeuvres. Read Article Another runaway for Oracle in Louis Vuitton Trophy

 

Andrew Flintoff tests new waters off Dubai

Emirates Team New Zealand trail after being over the start erly in their first round robin one match against Synergy (RUS). Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai regatta. 18/11/2010

Nov 19, 2010

Ex-England cricketer turns sailor as Artemis Racing and All4One dominate the day while BMW Oracle enjoy an unassailable lead. Read Article Andrew Flintoff tests new waters off Dubai

 

Round two of regatta ready for kick off

Nov 19, 2010

The second round of the regatta at the Louis Vuitton Trophy is scheduled to begin off the nation's coast later on Friday. Read Article Round two of regatta ready for kick off

 

Oracle lose first match after four days

Race day 4: BMW ORACLE RACING vs Emirates Team New Zealand

Nov 18, 2010

Team NZ take shot at favourites, gaining a critical victory for team that flies UAE flag. Read Article Oracle lose first match after four days

 

Hopes that America's Cup makes it to Gulf

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Nov 17, 2010

Jimmy Spithill is all for leading Oracle into battle off the UAE coast to make up for not having it last February. Read Article Hopes that America's Cup makes it to Gulf

 

Title defence stiff ask for Jimmy Spithill

Tactician James Spithill of Australia from Team 17 of the U.S. steers before the fifth fleet race on the fourth day of the RC44 Valencia Cup in Valencia July 31, 2010. REUTERS/Heino Kalis (SPAIN - Tags: SPORT) Picture Supplied by Action Images *** Local Caption *** 2010-07-31T162206Z_01_HJK04_RTRIDSP_3_SAILING.jpg

Nov 17, 2010

Like most sailors at this month's LVT meeting, the Australian regrets the coming to an end of monohull racing among the cream of sailing. Read Article Title defence stiff ask for Jimmy Spithill

 

Explosive start to Louis Vuitton trophy

United Arab Emirates - Dubai - November 14, 2010. SPORTS: The Synergy Russian Sailing Team, left, and Emirates Team New Zealand, right, compete in the stage one round robin portion of the Louis Vuitton Trophy Final in Dubai on Sunday, November 14, 2010. Amy Leang/The National

Nov 15, 2010

There was carnage on the high seas yesterday as the regatta got off with a start-line collision between rival boats in their second race. Read Article Explosive start to Louis Vuitton trophy

 

Yesterday's rivals will be sailing for Appleton

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -- Wednesday, November 10, 2010 -- Emirates Team New Zealand practices in an Americas Cup Class boat off the coast of Dubai in preparation for the Louis Vuitton Trophy yacht race. The regatta, which starts Sunday, is co-organized with the Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC) and the World Sailing Teams Association (WSTA). Duncan Chard for The National

Nov 14, 2010

The accomplished New Zealand sailor was engaged in fierce battles with the Swedish team in the RC44s, and now he leads them. Read Article Yesterday's rivals will be sailing for Appleton

 

Skipper Bruni's first job: getting to know his crew

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -- Wednesday, November 10, 2010 -- Teams prepare for a practice race prior to the Louis Vuitton Trophy at the DIMC. The regatta, which starts Sunday, is co-organized with the Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC) and the World Sailing Teams Association (WSTA). Duncan Chard for The National

Nov 14, 2010

He is determined to rule the regatta this weekend and is confident of his teammates in the Synergy team. Read Article Skipper Bruni's first job: getting to know his crew

 

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