Team Telefónica are celebrating after clinching their third victory from three legs in the Volvo Ocean Race on Saturday, as less than nine hours separated the top five teams at the finish of the 3,051 nautical mile (nm) second stage of Leg 3 from the Maldives to Sanya in China.

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Telefónica, the overall race leaders, crossed the line at 03:58:22 UTC, finishing the second stage in 12 days 19 hours 58 minutes 21 seconds to take 24 points and become the first boat since Peter Blake’s Steinlager 2 in 1989-90 to sweep the first three legs.

Groupama sailing team came in second, giving them 20 points, while CAMPER with Emirates Team New Zealand took the third podium place and 16 points.

PUMA Ocean Racing picked up 12 points for fourth, with Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing coming in fifth and taking eight points.

Telefónica navigator Andrew Cape said the second stage of Leg 3 had been full of challenges and one of the most difficult he had ever experienced.

“It’s one of the toughest legs I’ve done,” he said. “Mentally it was very difficult, tactically very difficult. Physically it wasn’t as tough as a long southern ocean leg but mentally it was really hard.”

“I’m feeling really exhausted and I just want to have a beer.”

Telefónica’s third consecutive leg win extended their overall lead to 15 points over Chris Nicholson’s CAMPER.

Franck Cammas’ Groupama, who crossed the line at 05:45:25 UTC after 12 days 21 hours 45 minutes 24 seconds at sea, remain third overall but are now within nine points of CAMPER.

Cammas said the final part of the second stage of the leg had been punishing for the French crew.

“We had many manoeuvres all the time. In the last 48 hours we did 24 tacks and each tack on a Volvo Open 70 is very hard. All the crew have to be awake.

“The fight was very good with the others. I think Telefónica is very fast in these conditions, so all the time they gain a little bit in distance because of their speed.

“It was a good opportunity to test our boat with Telefónica and the leading boats. We improved a lot in the tuning of Groupama so it was very good for us.”

CAMPER finished at 07:28:24 UTC with an elapsed time of 12 days 23 hours 28 minutes 23 seconds.

Skipper Chris Nicholson confessed to being disappointed with third place after a tactical call in the Malacca Strait saw them lose touch with the leaders.

“We thought and expected to do better than third to be honest but it’s a difficult race we’re entered into with the best professional teams in the world,” he said.

“We got on the wrong side of a thunderstorm in the Malacca Strait. The other guys went to the Indonesian shore line and we couldn’t get there.

“That was pretty much the ball game there and then.

“We left the Singapore Strait in fifth so we’re happy to have got back to third. We thought we were a lot better than fifth. To finish third is good, it’s a good positive for us to finish on.

Nicholson said his team were looking forward to some rest but would continue to work on improving their performance for the remainder of the race.

“There’s still a lot of thought required about how we can start winning legs,” he said. “We’re able to match the leaders at certain periods of the race and then we kind of let ourselves down occasionally.

“We just have to keep working on that, go back to the designer, see if there’s anything more in regards to how we’re sailing the boat.

“We hope to rest up a bit now. It’s been a big exercise in sailing and logistics so a big rest up here is in order so we can come out with good training and attitude for the in-port race.”

Ken Read’s PUMA Ocean racing powered by BERG crossed the Sanya finish line at 08:29:13 UTC having taken 13 days 29 minutes 13 seconds.

They remain in fourth overall with 48 points.

Skipper Ken Read said the key moment of the second stage of the leg had been their breakaway move out to the east in the final few days.

“I think, the whole world knows our most defining moment was choosing an easterly course on the last bit from the Malacca Strait to Sanya,” he said.

“It didn’t work and I put my hand up for that. At the end of the day that’s my call. I have to look at myself in the mirror over these decisions.

“We have to sit down and figure out better ways to handle these situations. I’m not in anyway going to turn my back on these decisions, but at the same time we take calculated risks.

“But instead of just saying screw it and quitting, we bowed back into it got back ahead of Abu Dhabi and shouting distance of CAMPER.

“Net loss one boat in that whole debacle, so we have to take that for what it is and live to fight another day.”

Ian Walker’s Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing closed out the top five, finishing at 11:05:06 UTC after 13 days three hours five minutes and five seconds of racing.

Walker said that other than in the Malacca Strait there had been few tactical options during the second stage of Leg 3.

“Certainly in the first week and in the last few days there has been a lot of straight line and boat speed sailing,” he said.

“A lot of light wind and up wind. We just crossed the miles off and we are glad to be here.

“The Malacca Strait is always busy although this time it was nowhere near as bad as it could have been. We had one hard night along the Vietnamese coast with a succession of tacks, but other than that I would say it was relatively easy on the bodies.

“The margins are very small. The difference between us and Telefónica is one or two per cent.

“We sailed pretty well, we just didn’t have the legs to keep up with the leaders.”

Despite having had to deal with a problem with their winches earlier today, Mike Sanderson’s Team Sanya remained on track to finish the second stage of Leg 3 tomorrow February 5.

UIM X-Cat World Powerboat Series 2012 third heat kicks off on 4th February off the Mina Seyahi waters of the Dubai International Marine Club. The Extreme Marine duo of Rashid Khalifah Al Marri and Salem Fadhel Al Hamli will be the team to beat this weekend.

Al Marri and Al Hamli, who have been regulars in this championship over a prolonged period of time, once again teamed up to clinch the top spot in Abu Dhabi leaving the Qatar Team pairing of Mohamad Al Nasser and Hamad Jasim Mohamad in second and Omar Danial and Gary Ballough in Mouawad in third position in Abu Dhabi last month.

Over a period of time, the pairing of Al Marri and Al Hamli has worked themselves into a winning combination in this category of powerboat racing. ‘This is a race that will decide the course of the overall standings and that is why it is very important for us to win,’ Rashid Khalifah Al Marri admitted.

‘There are a few boats that we will have to be watching during this race particularly the American ones (Mouawad and Abu Dhabi Racing Team). It is very important that we go out on the water and win this one so that we can be the front-runners for the overall crown,’ he added.

With two rounds gone, the Qatar Team are at the top of the overall standings with 600 points after collection two second place finishes, while Mouawad is lurking around in second with 450 points closely followed by Extreme Marine in third with 422 points and home team Fazza in fourth with 417 points.

‘Any of these boats are in a position to win this weekend. At Extreme Marine we have a plan and this involves winning the race as it will be decisive in ultimately having a winner,’ Al Marri said.

With nearly 15 boats confirmed for the third round of the competition, the race organizers are expecting a tough tussle on the water this weekend. ‘It has been a good two rounds in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and we think there will be plenty of action at the third round too,’ said Sid Bensalah from organizers UIM and DIMC.

On Saturday, the official Pole Position run will be held from 09.30 to 11.00 am followed by the start of the race at 14.30 pm.

The 2012 UIM X-Cat World Series got under way with the opening round on January 12-13 in Dubai followed by the second race in Abu Dhabi on January 19-20. The five-round series will conclude with the final race in Fujairah in the middle of April.

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PHILIPSBURG, ST. MAARTEN— The Associated Press

Published Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 10:28AM ES

A teenager from the Netherlands sailed into St. Maarten harbour on Saturday, ending a yearlong solo journey around the globe aboard a ketch named “Guppy.”

Dozens of people cheered as Laura Dekker pumped her fist into the air in celebration while sailing past a drawbridge raised for her arrival in the port from which she set out on Jan. 20, 2011.

Ms. Dekker marked her 16th birthday during the trip and claims she is the youngest sailor to complete a round-the-world voyage. The Guinness World Records has said it won’t back that up because it no longer recognizes records for youngest sailors to discourage dangerous attempts.

Several Dutch officials tried to block her trip, arguing she was too young to risk her life. School authorities have complained she should be in a classroom.

The last leg of the journey took Ms. Dekker through high seas and heavy winds from Cape Town, South Africa.

She hugged her family and wept before addressing the crowd.

Ms. Dekker says she was born aboard a boat and first sailed solo at age 6. At 10, she said, she began dreaming about circling the globe.

“Her story is just amazing,” said one of Ms. Dekker’s fans, 10-year-old Jody Bell of Connecticut. “I can’t imagine someone her age going out on sea all by herself.”

Jody was in St. Maarten on a work trip with her mother, Deena Merlen, an attorney in Manhattan, who wanted to see Ms. Dekker complete her journey. The two wore T-shirts that read: “Guppy rocks my world.”

“My daughter and I have been following Laura’s story, and we think it’s amazing and inspiring,” Ms. Merlen said.

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Caravelle Bowrider For Sale

Location: Kingston, Ontario

Broker: Adrian Philpot 613 985 3600 or adrian@kingstonyachtsales.com

Just Listed:  Details coming soon!

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LOCATION: Toronto, ON

Excellent cruising boat with diesel engine, wheel steering and aft cabin. Well equipped and maintained. Great layout includes large u shaped salon settee, aft cabin and aft head.

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Roberts Steel Ketch 63 For Sale

Location: Bowmanville, Ontario

Broker: Adrian Philpot 613 985 3600 or adrian@kingstonyachtsales.com

Looking to travel the world? Here is an opportunity to own a boat that will take you anywhere.  She is capable of blue water cruising with the safety of a steel hull and the professional designs of Bruce Roberts. The vessel is described as a Bruce Roberts custom ketch rigged pilothouse center cockpit.  Insulated throughout, she is insured with an arctic rating.

Built off Bruce Roberts plans, this vessel is custom built with rolled mild steel for a curved chine and all stainless work is to industry standards. She is virtually new and has never been under sail.  She has only been motored between marina yards.

The hull was laid in 1997, but interior not completed until 2007.  Mechanically she is brand new with a Perkins 4236 with less than 10 hours.  The generator has less than 5 hours of running time.  The winches, radar, speedlog and all attending electronics are brand new, still in their boxes.  The interior may require a few finishing touches but is equiped with three new flat screen TVs.  The Hood in Mast Furling system, main, mizzen, and the two foresails are in excellent condition.  2010 survey is available.

With a beam of 16′ 5′, this live-aboard will provide you all the space you will need for long term cruising.  And don’t worry, the bow and stern thrusters will make docking this 63 footer easy!

Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:

Specs
Keel: Fin

Dimensions
LOA: 63 ft 0 in
Beam: 16 ft 7 in
Maximum Draft: 7 ft 0 in
Displacement: 64000 lbs

Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: (150 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: (118 Gallons)

Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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Location – Toronto, Ontario – ON SITE – Outer Harbour Marina

This boat is in very good condition and has been well maintained by her present owner. She would be a perfect starter boat and she is well priced for a quick sale.

Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:

Boat Name
O.G.A

Engines
Engine Brand: Mercruiser
Engine(s) Total Power: 310 HP
Engine Model: 7.4 L V8 Bravo
Drive Type: Stern drive
Year Built: 1993

Electronics
Depthsounder
Log-speedometer
Compass
GPS
TV set
DVD player
Radio

Inside Equipment
Electric bilge pump
Manual bilge pump
Battery charger
Air conditioning
Heating
Hot water
Microwave oven
Marine head
Refrigerator
Deep freezer

Electrical Equipment
Shore power inlet
Inverter

Outside Equipment/Extras
Swimming ladder

Covers
Cockpit cover

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Regal Commodore 320 For Sale

Location: Kingston Area, Ontario

Broker: Adrian Philpot 613 985 3600 or adrian@kingstonyachtsales.com

After 40 years in the business of creating exceptional vessels, one thing remains a constant with Regal: that is Quality. The Regal desire to build boats to a higher standard than the competition is more than a corporate philosophy; it is a family tradition. They boast they Cater to a discerning clientele that demands the ultimate in luxury, performance and quality, all at a reasonable price, Regal is the market leader in value.

Whether you are looking for your first boat, or a couple looking for a deal, this 32 footer has everything you need to get on the water in comfort.  Highlights include room to sleep 6 (huge master aft cabin), a full galley, head with shower, and a full enclosure with screens. Extra comforts include a chartplotter, TV and DVD, and a swim platform with ladder.  She is a fresh water vessel that has been well cared for.

PLEASE NOTE:  This vessel is scheduled for a $5000.00 upholstery upgrade.  Purchase now at the current price or at an increased price once the job is completed in spring of 2012.  Listing price will move to $35K.

Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:

Dimensions
LOA: 34 ft 3 in
Beam: 11 ft 0 in
Length on Deck: 32 ft 0 in
Maximum Draft: 2 ft 11 in
Dry Weight: 11000 lbs

Engines
Cruising Speed: 26 knots
Maximum Speed: 42 knots

Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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Crownline 230 Bowrider for sale

Location: Trenton, Ontario

Broker: Adrian Philpot 613 985 3600 or adrian@kingstonyachtsales.com

If you’re in the bow of this one, you’re going to want to hang on!  Loaded with 8 adults, she will still do better than 65 MPH.

Crownline has worked their way to becoming the fifth largest producer of stern drive power sport boats in the world.  Their craftsmanship and customer service has led to numerous awards within the industry – particularly for their line up of bowriders.

This 320 is clean and comes with all the amenities you need for a day of fun on the water.  She has the upgraded package including a 425 hp 496 HO Mercruiser (Bravo III drive) with only 350 hrs, an extended swim platform, Ferarri gauges and lots of courtesy lighting.  A wet bar, enclosed sani-flush head,and a camper top make this bowrider ready for fun!  Includes trailer.

Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:

Dimensions
LOA: 25 ft 0 in
Beam: 8 ft 6 in
Length on Deck: 23 ft 0 in
Dry Weight: 4200 lbs

Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: (10 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: (56 Gallons)

Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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Niagara 35 For Sale

Location: Kingston, Ontario

Broker: Adrian Philpot 613 985 3600 or adrian@kingstonyachtsales.com

Traditional looks combined with modern appeal draw frequent compliments for the Niagara 35, which was designed by Mark Ellis and built from 1978 to 1990 by Hinterhoeller Yachts in St. Catherines, Ontario.  The Niagara 35 is a high quality, medium displacement sloop that is heavily built, and recognized as an ideal coastal cruiser that is capable of offshore passages.

Best summed up by Jack Horner`s BoatUS review which states  “A well-built boat is always the result of a combination of proper planning, good design and quality workmanship, all of which are evident in the Niagara 35″

The Niagara 35 was designed with two cabin layout options; the encore and the classic.  This vessel provides the classic version which is hailed by some as a near perfect design for cruising couples.  This unique arrangement replaces the traditional V-berth with a fore-peak containing a work bench and ample storage.  The classic layout provides a roomy salon, with sea berths, galley and head all within reach of the cockpit.

This vessel is immaculate and the best kept example of a Niagara 35 on the market – guaranteed.  Over $90K has been spent in upgrades over the last 10 years.  Upgrades include rebuilt decks ($40K), recent hull and deck paint (Flag Blue with contrasting white decks 2007), new lifelines and deck hardware, new soft-goods including interior cushions covered with durable Sumbrella and closed cell floatable cockpit cushions covered in vinyl, upgraded electrical, a REBUILT ENGINE with only 175 hrs, and a brand new full battened main and 135% genoa by North Sails still in the box!  The owners are meticulous and the boat is truly beautiful throughout.  The bilge is so clean you would happily eat out of it and it is not often we say that!

This vessel is under a custom $4000.00 frame and cover that make winter viewings easy.  Recently surveyed.  Do not miss this one!

Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:

Specs
Builder: Hinterhoeller Yachts
Designer: Mark Ellis

Dimensions
LOA: 35 ft 0 in
Beam: 11 ft 5 in
Maximum Draft: 5 ft 2 in
Displacement: 15000 lbs
Ballast: 5000 lbs

Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: (80 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: (30 Gallons)
Holding Tanks: (25 Gallons)

Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

The competition for line honours in this race was one of the closest in its 67 year history with the two Australian maxis gunning for each other from the moment the canon was fired on Sydney Harbour on Monday afternoon. Wild Oats XI led until 20:00 local time (09:00 UTC) on Tuesday when they were becalmed.

“They [Investec Loyal's crew] were keeping track of how we were doing and the moment we stopped under a cloud with no wind under it, they basically sailed right around the outside of this large hole we were stuck in and came back above us. It was good work on their part,” described Wild Oats XI’s co-navigator, Ian Burns.

Fortunately the wind filled in soon after for Wild Oats XI and they were able to resume the fight and, from this point on, the event became truly a gloves-off match race between the two 100 footers.

Finally this morning at 07:30 local time, Wild Oats XI regained the lead. With rarely more than two miles separating the two boats, it was not until Wild Oats XI was becalmed again just short of Tasman Island and the entrance to Storm Bay, that Investec Loyal managed once more to skirt around the wind hole. This time they took up residence directly ahead of their opponent and from that point, despite the best efforts of the Wild Oats XI crew led by Mark Richards, Investec Loyal was not going to be passed.

Much to the delight of spectators thickly lining Hobart’s Constitution Dock, the two ocean racing giants came into sight up the Derwent River, but it was Investec Loyal and her crew, including sports stars, such as Australian rugby union internationals Phil Kearns and Phil Waugh, which was first home. They arrived at 19:14:18 local time, their elapsed time for the course being 2 days 6 hours 14 minutes and 18 seconds.

“It was one of the great experiences in my life,” said Anthony Bell, Investec Loyal’s owner and skipper with a beaming smile. “The whole thing from the very start, right through to the finish line was exhilarating. It was a really tough fought out race, but the crew believed in the boat and the cause right from the start and we are so happy to have got past the finish line first.”

Michael Coxon, tactician on Investec Loyal shared his thoughts on their win: “It has a very competent professional crew and a great owner who does it all for the right reasons. It is like a fairy tale – a boat that supports charity. This boat raised Aus$ 1 million this year for charity. That is the way it should happen. I am very happy for Anthony Bell. We sail with people who have never gone sailing before and they did a really good job.”

In what was principally a tactical victory for the older Investec Loyal, Coxon paid tribute to their American navigator. “The difference is a gentleman called Stan Honey,” he said. “He is an absolute legend – just amazing. His knowledge of weather and weather routing and the information he provides to me…at the end of the day he is just so good.”

Investec Loyal – provision winner at this stage

However at present Investec Loyal’s line honours victory in the 2011 Rolex Sydney Hobart is provisional. The event’s Race Committee, led by Tim Cox, is protesting Anthony Bell’s boat over a believed infringement of Racing Rule of Sailing 41 entitled ‘Outside Help’. This involved the audio recording of a conversation that took place at 06:30 local time on 27th December between the pilot of an ABC TV station helicopter and an Investec Loyal crewman seeking information on the sail plan in use on Wild Oats XI – in particular whether she was flying a trisail. “This is assessed to breach Rule 41 by soliciting help from an outside source,” explained Garry Linacre, Commodore of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, organiser of the Rolex Sydney Hobart.

The case is to be heard by the race’s international jury at 10:00 local time 29 December.

Gracious in defeat
On board second placed Wild Oats XI, skipper Mark Richards was categorical about the outcome. “Those guys won on the water and we came second. That’s all there is to it. They did a great job those guys and they deserve the win.”

Richards added that he thought it had been a fantastic race. “We had to work our butts off until the end and we came in second. That’s the way it is. They sailed very well. We were very unlucky in a few situations, but those guys did a great job and when it came to the crunch. Their boat was little bit quicker than us downwind in the lighter air and they just managed to keep their nose in front and got to the line first.”

Next up
The next two boats expected to arrive in Hobart at around 01:00 on Thursday morning are Peter Millard and John Honan’s maxi Lahana and Stephen Ainsworth’s Reichel Pugh 63, Loki.

The race for the Tattersall’s Cup, for handicap honours under IRC, remains wide open with Michael Hiatt’s Farr 55 Living Doll ahead earlier this evening, but with Australian sailing legend, 84 year-old Syd Fischer and his modified TP52 Ragamuffin having taken the lead under IRC at the time of writing.

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Douglas 32 For Sale

Location: Trenton, Ontario

Broker: Adrian Philpot 613 985 3600 or adrian@kingstonyachtsales.com

A Ted Brewer classic design!  Renowned for designing cruising classics, the Douglas 32 incorporates many of the classic features we all have come to love from Brewer.  A full keel, solid construction, and plenty of teak make this an attractive vessel.  The Douglas 32 is an extended version of the original 31.

This particular vessel has been well maintained.  The care of the owners shows in the brightwork, a well buffed hull, and fresh under paint.

This Douglas 32 comes with a custom dual axle trailer, cradle, and storage cover and frame.  She boasts an inboard diesel (Volvo Penta), wheel steering,  jib furling, roller reefing, and a full keel designed for easy and safe sailing.  NOTE:  The interior on this vessel is partially complete and will need finishing.

Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:

Boat Name
Unicorn

Specs
Designer: Ted Brewer
Keel: Full

Dimensions
LOA: 32 ft 0 in
Beam: 9 ft 5 in
LWL: 24 ft 6 in
Maximum Draft: 4 ft 10 in
Displacement: 9750 lbs

Engines
Engine Brand: Volvo Penta
Engine Model: 2 cylinder (23 hp)

Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Courtesy of http://www.yachtingmagazine.com/article/Formula-370-SS