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SailGP teams will be using faster T-shaped foils from 2025

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 13, 2024

SailGP said that it plans to equip its fleet of F50 mono-design boats, starting next year with a new foil type, in order to increase the speed and tighten the racing. The organizers of the global racing circuit's fifth season, which begins in Dubai next month…

Conti's victory in the America's Cup Women's Cup sinks in.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 13, 2024

Giulia Conti wept in joy after she returned to her apartment, and viewed recordings of Italy's first Women's America's Cup victory. The enormity of the win of her crew hit her. After both qualifying for the final in an initial group of 12, the…

New Zealand wins America's Cup with a 3-0 lead after beating Britain

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 13, 2024

New Zealand won Sunday's third America's Cup against Britain to take a 3-1 lead in the series of first-to-7, following a close collision between both teams before the race. Peter Burling and his New Zealand team penalized Ben Ainslie for failing…

New Zealand wins America's Cup with a 3-0 lead after beating Britain

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 13, 2024

New Zealand took a 3-0 advantage in the series of first-to seven after winning the third America's Cup against Britain. Peter Burling and his New Zealand team penalised Ben Ainslie for failing to keep clear after a close-quarters aggressive manoeuvre was performed by Peter Burling in the pre-start.

New Zealand wins second America's Cup Race to Take a 2-0 Lead

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 12, 2024

New Zealand defeated Britain in the second America's Cup race on Saturday, in a sea battle that was at times thrilling between the giant foiling AC75 yachts. New Zealand's victory in the light Mediterranean winds, and the lumpy seas near the coast of Barcelona…

Italy wins first America's Cup women's with victory over Britain

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 12, 2024

In a tight final in Barcelona, Italy defeated Britain to win first Women's America's Cup. The Italian foursome celebrated wildly after crossing the finish line in their AC40 monohull foiling, having won the race by eight seconds over the British.

Italy wins first America's Cup women's with victory over Britain

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 12, 2024

In a tight final in Barcelona, Italy defeated Britain to win first Women's America's Cup. The Italian foursome celebrated wildly after crossing the finish line in their AC40 monohull foiling, having won the race by eight seconds over the British.

New Zealand's Sailing-Nifty New Zealand wins the opening America's Cup race.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 12, 2024

New Zealand defeated Britain in the first race of the America's Cup, on Saturday. The holders built on an early advantage after storming across to start slightly before their challengers. New Zealand now leads the first-to-7 contest 1-0. Peter Burling…

Fire extinguished on oil tanker safely moored in northern German port

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 12, 2024

The city of Rostock said that maritime rescue services and firefighter in Germany's Baltic Sea extinguished an oil tanker fire and brought it safely into its port. The ship is safely moored...there's no fire. "The tanker was dragged in Rostock's overseas port early this morning…

Sailing-Britain will face Italy in the final of the first America's Cup women

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 11, 2024

Italy and Britain qualified on Friday for the first America's Cup women's event, beating four other teams after a tight semi-final match. The sun was setting over Barcelona as the race to reduce the six boats to just two came down to the last minute.

Italy will face Britain in the first America's Cup women's cup

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 11, 2024

After a close semi-final, Italy and Britain qualified on Friday for the inaugural America's Cup women's event. The sun was setting over Barcelona as the six-boat fleet battled it out to be the last two. The black-sailed AC40 monohulls were lifted…

Officials say that Ukraine's grain exports in 2024/25 will fall to 40 million tonnes due to a smaller crop.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 11, 2024

The first deputy minister of agriculture Taras Vysotskiy stated on Friday that Ukraine's grain exports in 2024/25 are expected to drop to 40 million metric tonnes from nearly 51 million tons in the previous year due to a smaller crop. Vysotskiy…

Officials say that Ukraine's grain exports in 2024/25 will fall to 40 million tonnes due to a smaller crop.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 11, 2024

The first deputy minister of agriculture Taras Vysotskiy stated on Friday that Ukraine's grain exports in 2024/25 are expected to drop to 40 million metric tonnes from nearly 51 million tons in the previous year due to a smaller crop. Vysotskiy…

British 18-year old sets sights on America's Cup

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 10, 2024

Kai Hockley is the youngest member on the British America's Cup sailing squad. He may be only 18 years old, but as the team's first intern, he's determined to make it to the top of the sport. Hockley began his journey to Barcelona in north London…

The Spanish weatherman plotting Britain’s path to glory

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 10, 2024

The bid by Britain to win the America's Cup, the first in the 173-year-old history of the event, has not been cheap. But all the latest technology would be useless without an age-old skill: meteorology. One of the key players of the world class…

Market sources claim that Russian strikes on Ukraine’s ports have increased insurance rates.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 10, 2024

Insurance sources and a broker reported on Thursday that a series of Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian Black Sea port infrastructure, as well as commercial vessels, has caused a spike in insurance rates and forced some shipowners cancel bookings.

Market sources claim that Russian strikes on Ukraine’s ports have increased insurance rates.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 10, 2024

Insurance sources and a broker reported on Thursday that a series of Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian Black Sea port infrastructure, as well as commercial vessels, has caused a spike in insurance rates and forced some shipowners cancel bookings.

EU wheat prices ease after weather and demand rally

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 9, 2024

The European Wheat Futures closed slightly lower on Tuesday as technical resistance and the competition from Black Sea wheat supplies offset a rally fueled by weather risks and demand by importers. The December wheat price on Paris' Euronext…

Citi is optimistic about the strong growth indicators.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 9, 2024

The shares of U.S. Cruise Operators, including Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings surged during the midday session on Wednesday, as brokerage Citi becomes bullish about the long-term prospects for these companies. Norwegian Cruise shares rose as…

New Zealand to prepare for "trigger pull" in America's Cup Duel with Britain

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 9, 2024

New Zealand has been analysing Ben Ainslie's race patterns, honed their technique, and made subtle final adjustments to their AC75 sails and foils as the America's Cup holder prepares for the British challenge. Grant Dalton, CEO of the New Zealand team…

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