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Jackana take Frostbite honours

Sue Le Ruez — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:57:15 +0000

DAVID Jones’ Jackana dominated the first RCIYC Pallot Windows Frostbite Series race of the season, taking line … [visit site to read more]

Vendée Globe blow for Thomson

Sue Le Ruez — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:00:25 +0000

SAILOR Alex Thomson has been made to work like a Trojan to save his dream of becoming the first Briton to win the world’s toughest solo sailing challenge, Vendée … [visit site to read more]

Tournoi sailors up to the task

Sue Le Ruez — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 09:58:51 +0000

CREW members from Aztec and the Prince’s Trust have been crowned winners of this year’s Le Tournoi Sailing Challenge after a mammoth two-day, two-night sprint … [visit site to read more]

Sailors given incentive for the Olympics

Sue Le Ruez — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:57:29 +0000

OLYMPIC sailor Nick Rogers, who won silver medals in Athens and Beijing, says Jersey is fully capable of producing talented sailors who could compete at future … [visit site to read more]

St Helier Yacht Club Autumn series

Sue Le Ruez — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:58:23 +0000

STIFF winds and blue skies provided just about perfect conditions for the sailors racing in St Aubin’s Bay at the weekend.

The bay was the venue for the first race … [visit site to read more]

Weekend sports gallery 2

Sue Le Ruez — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:54:14 +0000

A WEEKEND of sport in Jersey saw enthusiasts of sailing, cycling, softball, motorcross, bowls, golf, football and rugby competing in a variety of events.

JEP … [visit site to read more]

Sharp takes slow boat to certificate

Sue Le Ruez — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:58:59 +0000

JERSEY sailor Phil Sharp can now work as a professional skipper having passed his Royal Yachting Association Yachtmaster exam.

Despite winning his class in last … [visit site to read more]

Overtaking trouble for The Dogs

Sue Le Ruez — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:58:22 +0000

JERSEY yachtsman Allan Brown was disappointed with his third place in the Kleinwort Benson Guernsey to Jersey Yacht Race, Guernsey boats taking first and second … [visit site to read more]

Large fleet to take the Challenge

Sue Le Ruez — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:54:28 +0000

MORE than 120 yachts will race from Guernsey to Jersey tomorrow for the Kleinwort Benson Yacht Challenge title.

The race is open to all yacht owners who are … [visit site to read more]

Jeux des Iles ‘Icing on the cake’

Sue Le Ruez — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:59:28 +0000

JERSEY, like they did in Sicily 2006, scooped the Jeux des Iles fair play trophy as the 2008 event closed in Guadeloupe.

However, despite claiming more medals than … [visit site to read more]

‘Amazing’ show continues in Guadeloupe

Sue Le Ruez — Fri, 30 May 2008 13:59:26 +0000

JERSEY will leave the Caribbean tomorrow with 26 Jeux des Iles medals after a final flurry on the fourth day of competition in Guadeloupe.

The athletes were … [visit site to read more]

Seventh heaven!

Sue Le Ruez — Thu, 29 May 2008 14:00:53 +0000

ANOTHER powerful performance on day four of the Jeux des Iles in Guadeloupe has boosted Jersey’s medal count to 15.

Seven medals, including a third gold, is … [visit site to read more]

Jeux joy in Guadeloupe

Sue Le Ruez — Wed, 28 May 2008 13:59:56 +0000

JERSEY put on a stunning display on day three of the Jeux des Iles in Guadeloupe lifting their medal tally to a record number of eight - two of them gold.

The … [visit site to read more]

Conditions suit sailors

Sue Le Ruez — Tue, 20 May 2008 13:57:59 +0000

THREE Jersey sailors make the trip to the Jeux des Iles in Guadaloupe next week and will be based in Le Gosier, the main tourist town on Grande-Terre, with George … [visit site to read more]

Sharp’s ordeal ends with a smile

Sue Le Ruez — Fri, 16 May 2008 14:00:38 +0000

IF Jersey sailor Phil Sharp is superstitious he might find it a fitting end to his Figaro Transat AG2R race that he crossed the line 24 days 23 hours 13 minutes and 13 … [visit site to read more]