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Heading to China for Act 2 of the Global Series
- 05th Apr 2011
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There is now just one week to go until Act 2 of the Extreme Sailing Series™ gets underway in Qingdao, China - a new venue on the 2011 nine-stop global circuit. The 11-boat Extreme 40 fleet was placed on board a ship after Act 1 at The Wave, Muscat, Oman bound for China…
En route pour la Chine pour le 2ème Acte des Extreme Sailing Series™
- 05th Apr 2011
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À seulement une semaine du 2ème Acte des Extreme Sailing Series™, les 11 équipes de la saison 2011 sont désormais en route vers Qingdao, en Chine. C'est la première fois que le circuit international se rend en Chine dans la ville hôte…
El Acto 2 de las Extreme Sailing Series™, camino de China
- 05th Apr 2011
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Apenas queda una semana para que comience el Acto 2 de las Extreme Sailing Series™ en Qingdao, China, una nueva sede en la temporada 2011 de las nueve paradas de este circuito global, que llegará a Almería en octubre.
Extreme Sailing Series™ 2012-2014 Host Venue Bid Process Commences
- 01st Mar 2011
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With the first Act of the Extreme Sailing Series™ 2011 finishing last week in Oman, the organisers have opened the next round of Host Venue selection process for prospective cities and regions that wish to host an event in 2012 and beyond.
Final race decider as French team clinch Act 1 victory in Oman
- 24th Feb 2011
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It was what has become a classic Extreme Sailing Series™ finish to Act 1 at The Wave, Muscat, Oman. The all-French team of Groupe Edmond de Rothschild clinched victory in the final double points race at the end of an astonishing 32 races over 5 days.
Groupe Edmond de Rothschild s’impose à Mascate
- 24th Feb 2011
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Les Français de Groupe Edmond de Rothschild se sont imposés à Mascate après 32 courses disputées en 5 jours. Leader depuis le début de l'épreuve, Pierre Pennec et ses hommes ont défendu jusqu'à la dernière…
Wide Open! Day of comebacks ahead of the final day tomorrow
- 23rd Feb 2011
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On the penultimate day of racing at Extreme Sailing Series Act 1 at The Wave, Muscat in the Sultanate of Oman the action came thick and fast, with both Red Bull Extreme Sailing and Team New Zealand delivering the most outstanding performances of the day.
Terry Hutchinson’s Artemis Racing excel in the stadium racing
- 22nd Feb 2011
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The first public day of ‘stadium’ racing saw the 11-boat Extreme 40 fleet racing bang up to the shore in front of the spectators and VIPs on day 3 of Act 1 at The Wave, Muscat. Terry Hutchinson and his crew on Artemis…
Act 1, Day 2: Pennec’s men lead going into the first public ‘stadium’ day tomorrow
- 21st Feb 2011
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The all-French crew onboard Groupe Edmond de Rothschild skippered by Pierre Pennec were on fire today hardly putting a foot wrong with three wins out of five races on day 2 of the Extreme Sailing Series at The Wave, Muscat. The Swiss team of Alinghi led by Tanguy Cariou…
Act 1, Day 1: Four-way tie at the top
- 20th Feb 2011
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Day 1 of Act 1 of the 2011 Extreme Sailing Series delivered a class Extreme 40 result – four boats finished on equal points at the top of the leaderboard – The Wave, Muscat, Groupe Edmond de Rothschild, Artemis Racing and Alinghi.
Quatre bateaux ex aequo après la première journée de course
- 20th Feb 2011
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La première journée des Extreme Sailing Series 2011 s'est déroulée aujourd'hui à Masquate, Oman dans des conditions parfaites de course.
Tension Building Ahead of the Start of Act 1 at The Wave, Muscat
- 19th Feb 2011
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Final preparations are underway for the 11 teams ahead of the Extreme Sailing Series Act 1 that starts tomorrow [Sunday, 20th February] at The Wave, Muscat, and the tension is building for the 44 skippers and crew. “Everyone is going to be finding their feet and their place…
Pre-Racing Skipper Snippets
- 19th Feb 2011
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Dean Barker, Torvar Mirsky and Roman Hagara share their views ahead of Act 1 at The Wave, Muscat that kicks off tomorrow. General overview – with 11 boats + some breeze, its going to be about minimizing mistakes and staying out of trouble… Think we’ve heard…
Blog from Max Sirena, Luna Rossa
- 17th Feb 2011
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I’m excited and curious to start this new adventure, both for the level of the teams and because after many years I am sailing back on a boat where it's the sailor who does everything, no pedestal and no electronics onboard!
Blog from Alberto Barovier, Niceforyou
- 16th Feb 2011
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Today the Niceforyou Sailing Team, after a 40 miles transfer, arrived in two hours time at The Wave, where finally in five days time the regattas will get under way.
Get Ready for the Extreme Sailing Series™ Act 1
- 14th Feb 2011
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The Extreme Sailing Series™ is heating up in anticipation of Act 1 in Muscat, Oman which will get underway in five days time. For the second time this unique Middle Eastern city will host the international sailing series from the 20th-24th…
Exclusive interview with Torvar Mirsky
- 14th Feb 2011
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2010 winners, The Wave, Muscat return to defend their title, this time skippered by emerging star Torvar Mirsky. James Boyd finds out more about the man and his origins…
Alinghi Launch New Extreme 40 for 2011 Extreme Sailing Series
- 11th Feb 2011
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The new Alinghi Extreme 40 has been christened by the crew during their pre-season training camp this week in Oman.
Offshore Sailor Sidney Gavignet turns to close quarter combat on the Extreme 40’s
- 10th Feb 2011
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Oman is welcoming the Extreme Sailing Series™ back into its stunning waters for Act 1 of the 2011 Series. Once again the country has entered two teams, Oman Air and The Wave, Muscat, who will be representing Oman through the Oman Sail project on the Extreme 40’s.
Annonce officielle des 11 équipes des Extreme Sailing Series™ 2011
- 09th Feb 2011
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Champions du monde, détenteurs de records océaniques, coureurs Olympiques et marins de la Coupe de l’America se disputeront cette année le titre des Extreme Sailing Series™ 2011. Découvrez ci-dessous la liste complète des équipes…
Full Team Line-Ups Unveiled
- 08th Feb 2011
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THE 2011 EXTREME MAGAZINE IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE...
World Champions and ocean racing record holders, will be squaring up against Olympians and America’s Cup hotshots, in the impressive roll call for the Extreme Sailing Series™ this year. The full crew…
Qingdao, the City of Sailing, Confirmed as Chinese Host Venue
- 27th Jan 2011
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Today [27th January, 2011] it can now be revealed that Qingdao, the fourth largest manufacturing port in the country and known as the City of Sailing, will be the official host Chinese venue to Act 2 to be staged between 13th to 17th April.…
Qingdao, la Città della Vela, confermata come sede della tappa cinese
- 27th Jan 2011
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In occasione della presentazione ufficiale dell’Extreme Sailing Series 2011, avvenuta all’Estoril lo scorso mese di dicembre, la Cina fu confermata tra le nove nazioni scelte per ospitare una tappa del circuito: una new entry assoluta per l’evento e un passo…
Qingdao, la ciudad de la Vela, se confirma como ciudad sede en China
- 27th Jan 2011
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Hoy (27 de enero 2011) podemos anunciar que Qingdao, el cuarto mayor puerto industrial del país y conocida como la Ciudad de la Vela, será la sede oficial china del Acto 2 que tendrá lugar entre el 13 y el 17 de abril.
Qingdao confirmée comme ville hôte du 2ème Acte des Extreme Sailing Series™
- 27th Jan 2011
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Lors du lancement officiel des Extreme Sailing Series™ en décembre dernier à Estoril, la Chine fût annoncée comme l'un des 9 pays à accueillir le circuit en 2011. La venue de l’événement sur ce nouveau territoire…
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Countdown to Qingdao
Leaderboard
- Muscat
- 2011
Position / Team nationality / Team / Points
| 1 |  |
Groupe Edmond de Rothschild | 253 |
| 2 |  |
Artemis Racing | 243 |
| 3 |  |
Red Bull Extreme Sailing | 239 |
| 4 |  |
Emirates Team New Zealand | 236 |
| 5 |  |
Luna Rossa | 234 |
| 6 |  |
Alinghi | 217 |
| 7 |  |
The Wave, Muscat | 208 |
| 8 | |
Oman Air | 188 |
| 9 |  |
Team Extreme | 140 |
| 10 | |
Niceforyou | 95 |
| 11 |  |
Team GAC Pindar | 62 |
Position / Team nationality / Team / Points
| 1 |  |
Groupe Edmond De Rothschild | 11 |
| 2 |  |
Artemis Racing | 10 |
| 3 |  |
Red Bull Extreme Sailing | 9 |
| 4 |  |
Emirates Team New Zealand | 8 |
| 5 |  |
Luna Rossa | 7 |
| 6 |  |
Alinghi | 6 |
| 7 |  |
The Wave Muscat | 5 |
| 8 | |
Oman Air | 4 |
| 9 |  |
Team-Extreme | 3 |
| 10 | |
Niceforyou | 2 |
| 11 |  |
Team GAC Pindar | 1 |
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