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Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority’s Volvo Ocean Race 2011/12-contesting outfit, and its state-of-the-art Volvo Open 70 racing yacht, Azzam, meaning ’Determination’, adorned with a flying falcon logo, made its public and competitive debuts in Cowes this week.
Lull In The Wave For Extreme Sailing at Cowes Week
The Wave, Muscat’s Leigh McMillan talks from the Extreme Sailing Series in Cowes. For the first time ever in the history of the Extreme Sailing Series, the decision was made to cancel the racing on Wednesday due to extreme weather conditions.
Lifeboat Assists in Air Sea Rescue
The Independent Lifeboat operated by the Gosport & Fareham Inshore Rescue Service attended 3 incidents during Thursday of Cowes Week.
GAFIRS Kept Busy During Cowes Week
5 calls in 5 hours for the Gosport & Fareham Inshore Rescue Service as lifeboats are kept busy in the Solent during Cowes Week racing.
Red Arrows Opening For Cowes Week
The RAF aerobatic team, the Red Arrows as announced earlier this week arrived above Cowes to provide a spectacular display. View photo montage
Yacht Collides With Tanker at Cowes Week
A collision between a yacht and a tanker took place today (Saturday) at around 3.30pm at the Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week.
Status Quo Just For the Record
Whilst Status Quo were ‘Rockin the Dock’ on the Isle of Wight, one fan of Island Pulse wanted to share this memorable photo of Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt.
New York Clipper Action For Martin
Sailor Martin Woodcock was selected by Southampton Boat Show, Sponsor PSP, as its brand ambassador for the Clipper 11-12 Round The World Yacht Race. He will take part on New York, as pictured below off the Isle of Wight, at the start of the race.
