http://mamp.dev:8888/index.php en gail.willows@intotheblue.biz Copyright 2012 2012-02-01T09:41:51+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/team_volvo_hatrick_in_miami/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/team_volvo_hatrick_in_miami/#When:09:41:51Z A fantastic start to 2012 for Team Volvo with three golds and one silver at the first event of the year - the Rolex Miami OCR, the 2nd leg of the 2011/12 ISAF World Sailing series 2012-02-01T09:41:51+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/gbr_match_racers_beat_world_champion_to_miami_semi-finals/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/gbr_match_racers_beat_world_champion_to_miami_semi-finals/#When:10:48:32Z Team Volvo's Lucy Macgregor, Annie Lush and Kate Macgregor earned a hard-fought berth in the semi-finals of the Women’s Match Racing event at the Miami World Cup on Thursday (26 January), and avenged their World Championship final loss to USA’s Anna Tunnicliffe in the process. 2012-01-27T10:48:32+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/travel_to_london_in_style/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/travel_to_london_in_style/#When:15:21:42Z As part of our continued support for the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show Volvo Car UK are offering two families tickets to the show plus the use of a Volvo XC90 for the weekend. 2012-01-26T15:21:42+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/dempsey_in_control_at_miami_world_cup/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/dempsey_in_control_at_miami_world_cup/#When:09:02:39Z Team Volvo's Nick Dempsey counts all race wins mid way in the Rolex Miami OCR http://rmocr.ussailing.org/ Helena Lucas, Match Race Girls, Nick Dempsey , Paul Goodison, Team Mills and Clark 2012-01-26T09:02:39+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/gbr_form_continues_on_day_two_in_miami/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/gbr_form_continues_on_day_two_in_miami/#When:09:12:52Z Day two of the Rolex Miami OCR left Team Volvo's 470 Girls and Paul Goodison top of their fleets. Follow all the action here http://rmocr.ussailing.org/ Helena Lucas, Match Race Girls, Nick Dempsey , Paul Goodison, Team Mills and Clark 2012-01-25T09:12:52+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/team_volvo_off_to_flying_start_in_miami/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/team_volvo_off_to_flying_start_in_miami/#When:12:08:28Z The Team Volvo sailors are off to a flying start their first day of racing at the Rolex Miami OCR, Biscayne Bay. Follow the racing in the live blog online http://rmocr.ussailing.org/ 2012-01-24T12:08:28+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/miami_world_cup_regatta_kicks_off_2012_season/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/miami_world_cup_regatta_kicks_off_2012_season/#When:10:23:18Z Team Volvo kick off their first event of 2012 today (Monday 22nd January) - the Rolex Miami OCR Helena Lucas, Match Race Girls, Nick Dempsey , Paul Goodison, Team Mills and Clark 2012-01-23T10:23:18+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/entries_open_for_falmouth_finn_gold_cup_2012/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/entries_open_for_falmouth_finn_gold_cup_2012/#When:10:56:29Z Entries for the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Finn Gold Cup 2012 have officially opened, the annual World Championships for the Finn dinghy sailing class will be based at the Falmouth Watersports Centre taking place from 13th – 18th May 2012. Ben Ainslie 2012-01-13T10:56:29+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/victory_for_groupama_on_leg_2_of_volvo_ocean_race/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/victory_for_groupama_on_leg_2_of_volvo_ocean_race/#When:21:03:27Z Team Telefónica secured overall victory in Leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race with a strong second place but there was joy too for Groupama sailing team on Wednesday [4th January] as they notched their first win of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, snatching top spot ahead of their rivals in the dying moments of the sprint into Abu Dhabi. Volvo Ocean Race 2012-01-04T21:03:27+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/entries_open_for_the_2012_rya_volvo_youth_national_championships/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/entries_open_for_the_2012_rya_volvo_youth_national_championships/#When:14:21:45Z After a successful 2011 for Britain’s youth sailors entries for the 2012 RYA Volvo Youth National Championships, the premier event on the RYA Youth Racing calendar, are now open. 2011-12-20T14:21:45+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/gbr_match_racers_settle_for_silver/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/gbr_match_racers_settle_for_silver/#When:12:23:55Z Hailed the ‘comeback queens’ after their dramatic semi-final turnaround on Thursday, Lucy Macgregor, Annie Lush and Kate Macgregor couldn’t quite find the same magic in Friday’s women’s match racing final at the Perth 2011 Sailing World Championship. Match Race Girls 2011-12-16T12:23:55+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/silver_assured_for_gbr_match_racers_after_semi-final_comeback/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/silver_assured_for_gbr_match_racers_after_semi-final_comeback/#When:11:55:16Z Great Britain is guaranteed to leave the Perth World Championships with at least a silver medal from the women’s match racing event, after a superb semi-final comeback from Lucy Macgregor, Annie Lush and Kate Macgregor on Thursday (15 December) saw them through to Friday’s final. Match Race Girls 2011-12-15T11:55:16+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/match_race_girls_through_to_semi-finals/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/match_race_girls_through_to_semi-finals/#When:13:54:56Z After 12 days of hard-fought competition, Team Volvo trio of Lucy Macgregor, Annie Lush and Kate Macgregor booked their berth in the semi-finals of the women’s match racing event at the Perth 2011 World Championships on Wednesday (14 December). Match Race Girls 2011-12-14T13:54:56+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/leg_two_kicks_off/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/leg_two_kicks_off/#When:09:47:32Z The next leg of the Volvo Ocean Race kicked from Cape Town, South Africa this weekend Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12-12T09:47:32+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/ainslie_off_to_a_flyer_at_perth_worlds/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/ainslie_off_to_a_flyer_at_perth_worlds/#When:19:54:11Z Fantastic start for Team Volvo sailor Ben on first day of World Championships, Perth 2011-12-05T19:54:11+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/gbr_sailing_boss_expecting_fantastic_battles_at_perth_worlds/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/gbr_sailing_boss_expecting_fantastic_battles_at_perth_worlds/#When:15:30:22Z All the Team Volvo Olympic sailors are gearing up for a full on week at the ISAF Sailing World Championships, Perth, Australia. Ben Ainslie, Nick Dempsey , Paul Goodison, Team Mills and Clark 2011-12-01T15:30:22+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/volvo_sailings_advent_calendar_giveway/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/volvo_sailings_advent_calendar_giveway/#When:17:50:35Z This Christmas we’re giving away over £1000 worth of exclusive Volvo giveaways and ‘wish list’ gifts picked by our very own 2012 Olympic medal hopefuls, including luxury Prada sunglasses, Sperry boat shoes and Links of London Team GB bracelets! 2011-11-30T17:50:35+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/save_the_date_-_the_rya_volvo_dinghy_show_returns/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/save_the_date_-_the_rya_volvo_dinghy_show_returns/#When:19:19:58Z Passionate about dinghy sailing or simply want to find out more; then the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show, the home of British dinghy sailing, is a must for your 2012 calendar. 2011-11-24T19:19:58+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/come_and_meet_the_olympic_sailors_tomorrow/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/come_and_meet_the_olympic_sailors_tomorrow/#When:12:24:52Z Come and meet your Olympic sailing heroes at the Apple Store, Regent Street, London - tomorrow at 5.30pm. The special guests include Ben Ainslie, Paul Goodison, the MacGregor sisters and Nick Dempsey. 2011-10-24T12:24:52+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/team_volvo_sailors_launch_volvo_sailing_app/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/team_volvo_sailors_launch_volvo_sailing_app/#When:10:10:47Z Today triple Olympic gold medalist Ben Ainslie and Olympic Champion Paul Goodison will be in London today to help the Great British public to brush up on its sailing skills and ocean-going vocabulary. 2011-10-19T10:10:47+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/ioca_uk_world_team_dominate_volvo_gill_optimist_end_of_season_championships/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/ioca_uk_world_team_dominate_volvo_gill_optimist_end_of_season_championships/#When:08:01:48Z Over 290 young sailors battled it out this weekend at the Volvo Gill Optimist End of Season Championships. The annual event is the last major event on the Optimist calendar and a chance for IOCA UK Worlds team members to compete against some top competition before they head off to Napier, New Zealand on the 28th December. 2011-10-12T08:01:48+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/olympic_sailor_hannah_mills_returns_to_her_optimist_sailing_roots/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/olympic_sailor_hannah_mills_returns_to_her_optimist_sailing_roots/#When:17:25:44Z Recently selected 2012 Olympic sailor Hannah Mills returns to her Optimist roots this weekend (8th-9thOctober) to inspire and encourage over 290 young sailors competing at the Volvo Gill Optimist End of Season Championships. Team Mills and Clark 2011-10-07T17:25:44+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/winners_crowned_as_rya_volvo_zone_and_home_country_championships_come_to_a_/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/winners_crowned_as_rya_volvo_zone_and_home_country_championships_come_to_a_/#When:11:24:28Z This weekend has seen more than 800 of Britain?s rising young stars of the future compete across nine venues throughout the UK in the prestigious RYA Volvo Zone and Home Country Championships which came to an exciting finish on Sunday (25 September). 2011-09-26T11:24:28+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/a_full_day_at_the_races_as_the_battle_of_the_rya_zones_kicks_off_in_style/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/a_full_day_at_the_races_as_the_battle_of_the_rya_zones_kicks_off_in_style/#When:11:05:41Z A staggering 800 young sailors took to the waters yesterday across nine venues throughout the United Kingdom for the opening day of the 2011 RYA Volvo Zone and Home Country Championships (Saturday 24 September). 2011-09-25T11:05:41+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/junior_sailors_get_set_for_the_rya_volvo_zone_championships_2011/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/junior_sailors_get_set_for_the_rya_volvo_zone_championships_2011/#When:15:44:45Z Sailors from across the country will commence battle this weekend (24-25 September) as the 2011 RYA Volvo Zone and Home Country Championships greet the shores of nine venues across the United Kingdom. Sailors from as far as Scotland to the south coast of England will battle it out for Championship honours in what is regarded as one of the pinnacle events on the RYA Junior Racing calendar. 2011-09-22T15:44:45+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/celebrity_line-up_for_inaugural_ig_markets_hot_lap/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/celebrity_line-up_for_inaugural_ig_markets_hot_lap/#When:14:31:05Z This weekend Team Volvo for life sailors Shirley Robertson and Nick Dempsey take on the final day of the Tour of Britain Nick Dempsey , Shirley Robertson 2011-09-13T14:31:05+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/get_in_the_zone_with_the_volvo_xc90/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/get_in_the_zone_with_the_volvo_xc90/#When:12:59:22Z The RYA Volvo Zone Championships are back and to celebrate Volvo Car UK are offering four lucky families XC90s for the weekend 2011-09-08T12:59:22+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/the_wind_plays_ball_on_penultimate_day/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/the_wind_plays_ball_on_penultimate_day/#When:18:42:59Z The Penultimate day of racing (Thursday 4th August) of the Volvo Gill Optimist National Championships provided plenty of action and great racing on the water. The day began with winds of around 8-14 knots, gusting up to 17 by mid-afternoon. 2011-08-04T18:42:59+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/optimist_sailors_show_their_strength_on_day_three/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/optimist_sailors_show_their_strength_on_day_three/#When:17:38:47Z The great sailing conditions continued at Pwllheli Sailing Club today (Wednesday 3rd August) on the third day of the Volvo Gill Optimist Open and National Championships. 2011-08-03T17:38:47+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/great_weather_and_even_better_racing/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/great_weather_and_even_better_racing/#When:18:43:34Z Pwllheli Sailing Club today (Tuesday 2nd August) witnessed some superb sail racing as over 450 sailors utilised the weather conditions on the second day of the Volvo Gill Optimist Open and National Championships 2011-08-02T18:43:34+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/light_winds_scupper_racing_on_the_first_day_of_volvo_gill_optimist_open_and/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/light_winds_scupper_racing_on_the_first_day_of_volvo_gill_optimist_open_and/#When:17:33:46Z Some of the nation?s finest young sailors struggled in light fickle winds on the first day of the Volvo Gill Optimist Open and British National Championships (Monday 1st August). 2011-08-01T17:33:46+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/ones_to_watch_and_the_2011_volvo_gill_optimist_open_and_british_national_ch/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/ones_to_watch_and_the_2011_volvo_gill_optimist_open_and_british_national_ch/#When:14:51:29Z Some of the best of Britain?s up and coming young sailors are ready for a full week of racing at the 2011 Volvo Gill Optimist Open and National Championships, Pwllheli Sailing Club. Over 450 British and International competitors, from 15 nations will take part in the annual event from Saturday 30th July ? Friday 5th August. 2011-07-31T14:51:29+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/cat_sailors_get_the_cream_with_youth_worlds_bronze_for_gbr/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/cat_sailors_get_the_cream_with_youth_worlds_bronze_for_gbr/#When:12:30:35Z Tough sailing but great experiance for the RYA Volvo Team GBR sailors at the ISAF Youth Sailing World Championships, Croatia Volvo Youth Sailing 2011-07-18T12:30:35+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/the_official_team_volvo_round_the_island_video/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/the_official_team_volvo_round_the_island_video/#When:11:11:28Z The JP Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 2011, marked the 80th anniversary of the race, and saw some challenging high seas and stormy conditions for the Team Volvo boats to contend with. Ben Ainslie, Helena Lucas, J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, Nick Dempsey , Paul Goodison, Team Mills and Clark 2011-07-12T11:11:28+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/travel_to_the_50th_anniversary_of_the_optimist_nationals_in_style/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/travel_to_the_50th_anniversary_of_the_optimist_nationals_in_style/#When:09:36:43Z Travel to the 50th anniversary of the Optimist Nationals at Pwllheli Sailing Club in style with our XC90 competition ... 2011-07-05T09:36:43+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/tough_day_at_the_office_on_first_day_of_gold_fleet_racing_at_skandia_sail_f/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/tough_day_at_the_office_on_first_day_of_gold_fleet_racing_at_skandia_sail_f/#When:20:15:11Z Day four of the Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta (Thursday 9 June) saw the competition step up a level, with Britain?s sailors enjoying mixed fortunes on this first day of gold fleet racing. Ben Ainslie, Helena Lucas, Nick Dempsey , Paul Goodison, Team Mills and Clark 2011-06-09T20:15:11+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/five_top_spots_for_gbr_sailors_after_weymouths_big_wednesday/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/five_top_spots_for_gbr_sailors_after_weymouths_big_wednesday/#When:18:45:51Z Fantastic result for Team Volvo for life after three days competing in Weymouth and Portland with Nick Dempsey, Ben Ainslie and the 470 Girls currently top of their classes. Ben Ainslie, Helena Lucas, Nick Dempsey , Paul Goodison, Team Mills and Clark, Team Volvo for life 2011-06-08T18:45:51+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/sailing_stars_bound_for_skandia_sail_for_gold_regatta/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/sailing_stars_bound_for_skandia_sail_for_gold_regatta/#When:11:58:07Z 2011 will officially see the biggest Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta ever, as a record-breaking entry of more than 1,000 of the world?s top Olympic and Paralympic sailors bid to claim early supremacy on the 2012 waters of Weymouth and Portland. 2011-06-02T11:58:07+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/tough_day_at_the_races/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/tough_day_at_the_races/#When:21:41:36Z The Volvo Gill Optimist Inland Championships kicked off today at Graham Water Sailing Club with tough, windy sailing conditions for over 300 young optimist sailors 2011-05-14T21:41:36+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/the_battle_for_volvo_gill_inland_champion_kicks_off_this_weekend/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/the_battle_for_volvo_gill_inland_champion_kicks_off_this_weekend/#When:08:54:47Z Some of Britain?s potential future Olympic sailors are getting ready to compete at the Volvo Gill Optimist Inland Championships this weekend (14th-15th May). Once again Grafham Water Sailing Club plays host to over 300 Optimist sailors, 216 aged between 10-15 in the main fleet and 99 in the regatta fleet (8 years and older) who will be battling it out to be crowned Optimist Inland Champions. 2011-05-12T08:54:47+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/travel_to_the_inlands_in_style/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/travel_to_the_inlands_in_style/#When:15:59:50Z As part of our support for the Volvo Gill Optimist Inland Championships we are giving a family an XC90 for the weekend. 2011-05-05T15:59:50+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/ainslie_regains_the_lead_at_halfway_stage_of_hyeres_world_cup/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/ainslie_regains_the_lead_at_halfway_stage_of_hyeres_world_cup/#When:10:25:24Z Ben Ainslie made the best of the day?s tough conditions at the fourth leg of the ISAF Sailing World Cup series in Hyeres on Tuesday (26 April), resuming the lead in the Finn class by nine points heading into the second half of the regatta 2011-04-27T10:25:24+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/of_tough_birthday_boy_crowned_2011_rya_volvo_youth_national_champion/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/of_tough_birthday_boy_crowned_2011_rya_volvo_youth_national_champion/#When:16:15:50Z After a week of fantastic sailing in tricky conditions we have our 2011 RYA Volvo Youth National Champions 2011-04-16T16:15:50+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/wind_dies_as_pressure_builds_on_penultimate_day_of_the_2011_rya_volvo_youth/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/wind_dies_as_pressure_builds_on_penultimate_day_of_the_2011_rya_volvo_youth/#When:22:18:47Z New Team Volvo for life member and World Champion Women's Match Racer, Annie Lush made an appearance today at Hayling Island to check out all the best British youth sailors in action. Below is all the news from the forth day of the championships 2011-04-14T22:18:47+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/final_series_off_to_a_flyer_in_the_radial_fleet_as_competition_becomes_fier/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/final_series_off_to_a_flyer_in_the_radial_fleet_as_competition_becomes_fier/#When:21:58:21Z Competition was fierce on the third day of the 2011 RYA Volvo Youth Nationals as the Laser Radials commenced battle out on Hayling Bay in gold and silver fleets. With the Radial sailors unable to race yesterday due to shifting wind conditions, not only were tensions running high but to add to the importance of the day, the event played host to a royal audience, HRH The Princess Royal. 2011-04-13T21:58:21+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/tricky_day_at_the_races/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/tricky_day_at_the_races/#When:21:59:51Z All the action from the second day of the RYA Volvo Youth Nationals at Hayling Island 2011-04-12T21:59:51+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/volvo_car_uk_introduce_match_race_girls_to_team_volvo_for_life_sponsorship/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/volvo_car_uk_introduce_match_race_girls_to_team_volvo_for_life_sponsorship/#When:09:27:45Z Britain?s leading Olympic Women?s Match Racing team, led by skipper Lucy Macgregor, today revealed their excitement at being unveiled as Volvo Car UK?s newest Team Volvo for Life sponsored sailors. The Poole-based trio of Lucy Macgregor, her sister Kate and Annie Lush are the reigning ISAF Women?s World Match Racing champions, are currently ranked number three in the World and are among the favourites for Olympic medal glory at next year?s London 2012 games. 2011-04-12T09:27:45+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/a_spectacular_start_at_the_2011_rya_volvo_youth_nationals/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/a_spectacular_start_at_the_2011_rya_volvo_youth_nationals/#When:21:20:19Z Hayling Island today (Monday 11 April) witnessed some superb sail racing as the nation?s finest Youth sailors and windsurfers utilised the near perfect weather conditions as the 2011 RYA Volvo Youth National Championships got underway. Post your messages of support for the young sailors here http://on.fb.me/fPAVzM 2011-04-11T21:20:19+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/travel_to_the_youth_nationals_in_style/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/travel_to_the_youth_nationals_in_style/#When:10:04:59Z As part of their support for the RYA Volvo Youth Nationals, Volvo Car UK is giving away three XC90s for the week of the RYA Volvo Youth Nationals 9th- 15th April. 2011-03-28T10:04:59+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/pril-_15th_hrh_the_princess_royal_to_attend_the_2011_rya_volvo_youth_nation/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/pril-_15th_hrh_the_princess_royal_to_attend_the_2011_rya_volvo_youth_nation/#When:14:53:18Z The RYA Volvo Youth National Championships are back! 9th- 15th April, Hayling Island Sailing Club. And joining the Nationals during the week is a very special visitor... 2011-03-25T14:53:18+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/volvo_chill-out_bubble/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/volvo_chill-out_bubble/#When:21:34:38Z Coming to a sailing event near you this summer... the brand new Volvo Chill-Out Zone! Come and be one of the first people to visit the Bubble this weekend at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show, Alexandra Palace... 2011-03-03T21:34:38+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/just_four_more_days_to_go_until_the_rya_volvo_dinghy_show/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/just_four_more_days_to_go_until_the_rya_volvo_dinghy_show/#When:19:16:07Z For a reminder of what's on at the 60th anniversary of the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show this weekend check out the below ... 2011-02-28T19:16:07+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/tvs_chris_packham_to_present_2010_volvo_eco_challenge_awards_at_rya_volvo_d/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/tvs_chris_packham_to_present_2010_volvo_eco_challenge_awards_at_rya_volvo_d/#When:10:02:40Z The Volvo Eco Challenge has been successfully awarding funding for environmental projects to sports clubs for the last three years. Volvo Car UK Eco Ambassador, Chris Packham was part of the 2010 judging panel and will be presenting the top winners at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show on Saturday 5 March at 13.30 on the Volvo main stage (West Hall). 2011-02-23T10:02:40+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/17_more_days_to_go/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/17_more_days_to_go/#When:16:51:43Z 17 more days (or 18 sleeps!) until the 60th Anniversary of the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2011, 5-6 March, held at the magnificent Alexandra Palace, London. The only show in the world dedicated to Dinghy sailors. Join Team Volvo for life sailors Nick and Helena, take it easy in the 'Volvo Chill Out Zone' or get more active with the towing workshop... 2011-02-15T16:51:43+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/fun_for_all_the_family_at_the_dinghy_show/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/fun_for_all_the_family_at_the_dinghy_show/#When:15:45:43Z Loads of great activites for kids at the 60th anniversary of RYA Volvo Dinghy Show. Get your tickets now! 2011-02-09T15:45:43+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/rya_volvo_youth_nationals/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/rya_volvo_youth_nationals/#When:09:13:52Z Entries now open online for the 2011 RYA Volvo Youth Nationals 2011-02-01T09:13:52+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/entries_open_for_the_80th_anniversary_staging_of_britains_favourite_yacht/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/entries_open_for_the_80th_anniversary_staging_of_britains_favourite_yacht/#When:16:37:40Z The Island Sailing Club opens entries for the 80th Anniversary staging of Britain?s favourite yacht race. 2011-01-17T16:37:40+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/sarah_ayton_in_miami/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/sarah_ayton_in_miami/#When:09:31:27Z We?ve been in Miami a while now and with the weather being so rubbish at home in December, meaning we couldn?t sail as much as we wanted to, it?s been pretty full on as we?ve tried to make the most of the great weather and sailing conditions here. Paul Goodison 2011-01-17T09:31:27+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/nick_dempseys_start_to_the_new_year/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/nick_dempseys_start_to_the_new_year/#When:09:58:21Z After a lovely festive holiday it was time to give up the mince pies and get back on the board... 2011-01-13T09:58:21+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/travel_to_the_rya_dinghy_show_in_style/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/travel_to_the_rya_dinghy_show_in_style/#When:13:24:10Z Win a family ticket to the Dinghy Show plus the use of a Volvo for the show weekend! 2011-01-12T13:24:10+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/one_way_to_beat_the_january_blues/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/one_way_to_beat_the_january_blues/#When:11:12:01Z After a nice Christmas and New year at home Paul Goodison has flown out to Miami for some big boat sailing and to train for the Rolex Miami OCR 2011-01-10T11:12:01+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/a_busy_end_ot_2010/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/a_busy_end_ot_2010/#When:13:13:45Z By the time he leaves Australia this month it would have effectively been Ben's home for two months. Read how he finished his 2010 sailing year and his plans for the New Year below... 2011-01-03T13:13:45+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/share_your_memories_of_60_years_of_the_dinghy_sho/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/share_your_memories_of_60_years_of_the_dinghy_sho/#When:09:57:50Z The 2011 RYA Volvo Dinghy Show marks the 60th birthday of the show and we are asking anyone who has attended over the years to share their memories with us. 2010-12-21T09:57:50+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/pyrenees_adventures/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/pyrenees_adventures/#When:09:20:10Z A tough but fun week in Font Remou for Paul and Nick. Just a shame there was no sign of snow... Paul Goodison 2010-12-20T09:20:10+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/great_result_for_ben_until_squall_hits_sail_melbourne_with_a_vengeance/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/great_result_for_ben_until_squall_hits_sail_melbourne_with_a_vengeance/#When:13:00:43Z The Sailing World Cup has once again set sail in Melbourne, Australia and the world?s top sailing talent including Team Volvo for life sailor Ben has descended upon Sandringham Yacht Club for the opening round of the 2010/11 ISAF Sailing World Cup. 2010-12-17T13:00:43+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/theres_no_snow_in_miami/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/theres_no_snow_in_miami/#When:18:37:58Z Australia ? Oman ? London ? Weymouth- Miami. Paul Goodison swapped the Laser once again for some big boat sailing in the Melges 32 Gold cup... 2010-12-14T18:37:58+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/get_your_tickets_now/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/get_your_tickets_now/#When:21:41:23Z Get your tickets now for the RYA Volvo dinghy show, March 5th-6th Alexandra Palace 2010-12-06T21:41:23+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/nick_dempsey_latest_blog/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/nick_dempsey_latest_blog/#When:11:18:05Z Nick Dempsey updates us on the Regatta in Perth and 2011 2010-12-02T11:18:05+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/driving_you_home_for_christmas_enter_our_advent_calendar_photo_competition/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/driving_you_home_for_christmas_enter_our_advent_calendar_photo_competition/#When:13:26:00Z The festive season is upon us once again! Forget the chocolate advent calendar and count down to the big day with our PHOTO COMPETITION. 2010-12-01T13:26:00+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/update_from_paul_goodison/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/update_from_paul_goodison/#When:09:15:26Z We find out Paul's thoughts on the final medal race ... 2010-11-23T09:15:26+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/470_down_under/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/470_down_under/#When:08:56:31Z After only sailing five races Sarah and Saskia leave Perth in eighth place. We catch up with Saskia to hear her thoughts on the Regatta Team Mills and Clark 2010-11-23T08:56:31+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/competing_back_in_the_finn/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/competing_back_in_the_finn/#When:16:10:08Z After a tough week competing in Perth Ben finished the Regatta in an impressive fifth place overall. Below he give's his thoughts on Sailing back in the Finn. Ben Ainslie 2010-11-22T16:10:08+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/podium_finish_for_paul_in_perth/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/podium_finish_for_paul_in_perth/#When:12:00:09Z Light winds and poor sailing conditions leave Team Volvo for life Sailors disappointed with the sailing at the 2011 World Champion Test. Paul Goodison still managed to finish the event with a podium finish, taking away third place overall. 2010-11-22T12:00:09+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/470_girls_down_under/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/470_girls_down_under/#When:11:21:21Z 470 Girls, Sarah Ayton and Saskia Clark are currently in Freemantle, Perth with the Skandia Team GBR Squad. After 10 days training they start competing at the Perth International Regatta tomorrow. Find out how they are enjoying sailing in the sun below... Team Mills and Clark 2010-11-16T11:21:21+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/team_volvo_for_life_sailors_ready_for_action/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/team_volvo_for_life_sailors_ready_for_action/#When:10:00:53Z After a tough week training in full on conditions our Team Volvo for life Sailors Ben, Sarah, Saskia, Paul and Nick are ready for action in Perth. The 2010 International Regatta is a test event for the World Championships in Perth in 2011. 2010-11-16T10:00:53+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/latest_from_paul_goodison_in_perth/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/latest_from_paul_goodison_in_perth/#When:10:42:42Z Paul Goodison and his fellow Team Volvo for life sailors Ben, Nick and 470 Girls Sarah and Saskia are currently in Freemantle, Perth with the Skandia Team GBR Squad. The team are training in preparation for the 2011 World Championship Test Event. While out their the sailors will be spending 2 weeks training and a week competing in the Perth International Regatta. Find out how Paul is enjoying training in the sun below... Paul Goodison 2010-11-15T10:42:42+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/perth_so_far_by_paul_goodison/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/perth_so_far_by_paul_goodison/#When:10:50:31Z Paul Goodison and his fellow Team Volvo for life sailors Ben, Nick and 470 Girls Sarah and Saskia are currently in Freemantle, Perth with the Skandia Team GBR Squad. The team are training in preparation for the 2011 World Championship Test Event. While out their the sailors will be spending 2 weeks training and a week competing in the Perth International Regatta. Find out how Paul is enjoying training in the sun below... Paul Goodison 2010-11-10T10:50:31+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/paul_goodison_latest_blog_update/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/paul_goodison_latest_blog_update/#When:08:40:19Z Great result but some chilly sailing in the Laser at the weekend at Whitstable Q. Good job he is off to Perth at the weekend... Paul Goodison 2010-10-28T08:40:19+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/tonights_the_night_live_web_chat_with_ben_ainslie/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/tonights_the_night_live_web_chat_with_ben_ainslie/#When:12:47:17Z Don't forget to join in triple Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie's live webchat here tonight at 1700 BST 2010-10-27T12:47:17+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/save_the_date_live_web_chat_with_ben_ainslie/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/save_the_date_live_web_chat_with_ben_ainslie/#When:17:24:35Z On Wednesday 27th October at 1700 BST Britain?s most successful Olympic sailor, triple Olympic gold medallist BEN AINSLIE CBE will be live and answering your questions. Ben Ainslie 2010-10-20T17:24:35+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/latest_blog_update_from_paul_goodison/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/latest_blog_update_from_paul_goodison/#When:16:09:34Z Great Sailing back in the Laser from World Champion Paul Goodison Paul Goodison 2010-10-18T16:09:34+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/nick_dempsey_latest_blog_update/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/nick_dempsey_latest_blog_update/#When:12:45:05Z This weekend Team Volvo for life sailor Nick Dempsey won the RYA National Ranking Series at Weymouth Nick Dempsey 2010-10-12T12:45:05+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/close_battle_at_the_end_of_season_champions/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/close_battle_at_the_end_of_season_champions/#When:14:32:15Z Testing sailing conditions, a close battle for the top title and plenty of fun for the Optimist sailors at this year's Optimist End of Season Championships 2010-10-11T14:32:15+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/day_two_of_the_eos_optimist_champions1/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/day_two_of_the_eos_optimist_champions1/#When:09:33:17Z Day two of the End of Season Optimist Champions begins with sun, a blue sky and perfect sailing conditions. 2010-10-10T09:33:17+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/testing_sailing_conditions_at_the_end_of_season_optimist_champions/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/testing_sailing_conditions_at_the_end_of_season_optimist_champions/#When:19:19:08Z The first day of the Optimist End of Season Champions saw testing Sailing Conditions for both fleets competing 2010-10-09T19:19:08+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/volvo_musto_end_of_season_championships/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/volvo_musto_end_of_season_championships/#When:11:58:59Z Some of Britain?s potential future Olympic sailors will return to Rutland Water Sailing Club, Northampton this weekend (9th- 10th October) to compete in the Volvo Musto Optimist End of Season Championships. 2010-10-06T11:58:59+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/Paul_Goodison_blog_from_San_Francisco_/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/Paul_Goodison_blog_from_San_Francisco_/#When:13:23:41Z Straight after the Laser Worlds Paul Goodison headed out to San Francisco for some big boat racing in the Melges 32 World Championship Paul Goodison 2010-09-29T13:23:41+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/helena_lucas_blog_from_her_world_champions_last_week/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/helena_lucas_blog_from_her_world_champions_last_week/#When:12:19:35Z Helena Lucas has just returned home from a rather wet Holland where she had the 2.4 mR Open Worlds. Helena finished 5th overall and 3rd Paralympic in a big fleet of 85 boats Helena Lucas 2010-09-28T12:19:35+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/sarah_ayton_blog_from_rya_volvo_zone_championships/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/sarah_ayton_blog_from_rya_volvo_zone_championships/#When:12:46:20Z This weekend Sarah Ayton returned to the Queen Mary Sailing Club where her Olympic sailing career began. She spent time out on the water coaching and giving advice to all the competitiors and finished the day with an inspriational talk on her Olympic sailing experiances. 2010-09-27T12:46:20+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/northerly_chills_bring_top_racing_at_day_one_of_rya_volvo_zone_championship/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/northerly_chills_bring_top_racing_at_day_one_of_rya_volvo_zone_championship/#When:07:52:15Z It was a great start to the 2010 RYA Volvo Zone Championships yesterday. At eight venues nationwide, 750 Olympic sailing hopefuls of the future enjoyed one of the best opening days of the Zone and Home Country championships so far. 2010-09-26T07:52:15+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/team_volvo_for_life_sailors_head_to_north_and_south_east_zone_championships/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/team_volvo_for_life_sailors_head_to_north_and_south_east_zone_championships/#When:07:12:27Z This weekend, double Olympic gold medallist Sarah Ayton will be heading back to the sailing club where her Olympic sailing career began- the Queen Mary sailing club, Surrey for the RYA Volvo Zone and Home Country Championships. Fellow Team Volvo for life sailor, RS:X World champion, Nick Dempsey will be heading further afield to the Yorkshire Dales National Park- the North Zone of the championships. 2010-09-24T07:12:27+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/alex_thomson_annouces_co-skipper_for_the_barcelona_world_race/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/alex_thomson_annouces_co-skipper_for_the_barcelona_world_race/#When:08:44:26Z Alex Thomson Racing today announced that Volvo Ocean Race sailor, Andy Meiklejohn, will join Team Volvo for life sailor Alex Thomson as co-skipper for the 2010 edition of the Barcelona World Race. 2010-09-10T08:44:26+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/live_web_chat_with_double_olympic_gold_medallist_sarah_ayton_and_crew_saski/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/live_web_chat_with_double_olympic_gold_medallist_sarah_ayton_and_crew_saski/#When:12:07:06Z On Thursday 16th September at 18.00pm Sarah Ayton and Saskia Clark will be taking part in an exclusive live Q+A session. 2010-09-09T12:07:06+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/blog_update_from_paul_goodison_laser_worlds/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/blog_update_from_paul_goodison_laser_worlds/#When:15:35:39Z After a tough week competing at Hayling Island, Paul Goodison finished the Laser World championships 2010 in 9th position. 2010-09-07T15:35:39+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/rsx_world_championships_2010/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/rsx_world_championships_2010/#When:12:30:29Z On the final day of the 2010 RS:X World champions Nick Dempsey finishes the competition in 8th Place 2010-09-06T12:30:29+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/paul_goodison_on_day_five_at_the_laser_worlds/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/paul_goodison_on_day_five_at_the_laser_worlds/#When:18:10:59Z Update from Paul Goodison with two days of racing left at the Laser Worlds, Hayling Island 2010-09-03T18:10:59+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/paul_goodison_laser_worlds_update/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/paul_goodison_laser_worlds_update/#When:07:55:29Z Update from Paul Goodison at the Laser Worlds, Hayling Island 2010-09-03T07:55:29+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/nick_dempsey_at_the_rsx_worlds/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/nick_dempsey_at_the_rsx_worlds/#When:15:55:05Z Today the RS:X sailors were enjoying a break from competing at the champions. For all the results from the RS:X Worlds head to http://worldwindsurfingchampionships2010.rsxclass.com/leaderboard 2010-09-01T15:55:05+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/paul_goodison_day_2_of_the_laser_worlds/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/paul_goodison_day_2_of_the_laser_worlds/#When:18:36:57Z Paul Goodison on his second day racing at the 2010 Laser World champions 2010-08-31T18:36:57+00:00 http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/paul_goodison_on_his_first_day_at_the_2010_laser_worlds/ http://www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/news/view/paul_goodison_on_his_first_day_at_the_2010_laser_worlds/#When:07:06:58Z Paul Goodison on his first days racing at Hayling Island 2010-08-31T07:06:58+00:00