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American Scene: Calif. yacht accident survivor wants focus on safety

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The Washington Times
Wed, April 25, 2012 12:00:00 AM CDT

CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO - A survivor of the fatal grounding of a racing yacht on rocky islands west ...is calling on the sailing community to make safety ...who survived after the sailboat Low Speed Chase wrecked ...Farallon Islands during a race April 14. One crew ...was tethered to the sailboat when ...

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Report: America's Cup may cost taxpayers

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT

UPI.com
Thu, February 9, 2012 06:00:00 PM CST

A report from San Francisco officials found taxpayers could pay up to $21.7 million for the America's Cup if fundraising goals aren't met. The report, by the board of supervisors' budget analyst, Harvey Rose, ...not with pledges." The America's Cup ...

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Canada qualifies another boat for London

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

The Globe and Mail
Fri, December 16, 2011 12:00:00 AM CST

Richard Clarke and Tyler Bjorn have qualified Canada and themselves in sailing's Star class for the 2012 Olympic Games next summer. The ...races at the world sailing championships off Fremantle, Australia. ...going to his fifth Olympics in London, while Bjorn is an Olympic rookie. "We had to ...credentials. Bjorn's brother Kai ...

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