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1. Hamilton Island Race Week accomodation

   Hamilton Island Race Week is fast approaching and we have some prime race week viewing spots available where you can watch some of the world's best racing yachts sail by and be close to all the celebrations.

2. 59th Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 2

   Closing out the opening round-robin stage of the 59th Congressional Cup today in Long Beach, the top four teams - Ian Williams/ GBR, Jeppe Borch/ DEN, Dave Hood/ USA and Gavin Brady/ USA, each advance to the Quarter-final stage of the event.

3. Finns and French finish Ocean Globe Race

   It was a long, painfully slow final two days to complete their circumnavigation. But, finally, Galiana WithSecure FI (06) and Evrika FR (07) crossed the Royal Yacht Squadron finish line in a moody windless, moonlight Cowes arrival.

4. No major fears for Sunday's Transat CIC start

   As all of the Transat CIC skippers convened this morning at Lorient's La Base for the main briefing before Sunday's start of the 3,500 miles solo race across the North Atlantic to New York, ideas about the weather are the main topic of discussion.

5. Last Chance Regatta at Hyères, France Day 5

   Czech sisters Katerina and Barbora Svikova took gold and silver in the three-rider final of the women's windsurfing competition on day five of the Last Chance Regatta in the south of France.

6. US Sailing Team at the Last Chance Regatta day 5

   Day five of French Olympic Week brought chills and thrills for the US sailors. The Men's iQFOiL and Men's Formula Kite athletes secured USA country qualification amid a chilly, classic French Mistral wind with 15-20 knots out of the west.

7. 'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 4

   As well as being a successful raceboat, this lovely bit of kit has already caught the eye of Mark Jardine when it was awarded the coveted 'Boat of the Show' Trophy at the Dinghy Show a few years back.

8. Edgartown Race Weekend attracting a good mix

   A strong return of past participants and an energetic influx of new teams (30% as of press time) says a lot about Edgartown Race Weekend on Martha's Vineyard, coming up June 20-22.

9. The must-do Rolex Middle Sea Race

   Starting from Grand Harbour, Valletta, the Mediterranean's premier 600-mile classic promises much and always over delivers for participants and spectators alike.

10. American Magic's AC75 Race Boat Uncloaked

    New York Yacht Club American Magic, Challenger for the 37th America's Cup, uncloaked its AC75 race boat, "B3," as commissioning continues in Barcelona.