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New theory on fate of the Aegean - did it go aground?

The Hunter 376 Aegean. Photo REDONDOBEACH.PATCH.com

Until the enquiry is completed, no-one will know for sure if the boat was run down by a tanker or went aground.

Crew wanted for Louisiades Rally, early bird deadline extended

Louisiades Rally

The Louisiades Archipelago is 520 nautical miles north-east of Cairns.

Podium complete as Clipper boats follow Gold Coast Australia into Panama

Pretty in pink. The Welcome to Yorkshire crew celebrate their arrival in Panama. Photo Clipper Ventures.

Welcome to Yorkshire was the second boat across the line, followed by Visit Finland.

Light winds ahead as Puma holds off Camper in Volvo Ocean Race

Chris Nicholson at the wheel of Camper in fair weather. Photo Hamish Hooper/ETNZ/VOR.

The Kiwi boat is 1.4nm behind and 5nm off the port flank of Puma.

Survivor's account of the Farralones tragedy when a Sydney 38 went aground

The Sydney 38 on the rocks. Photo www.latitude38.com

Five crew were lost, causing the US Coast Guard to suspend ocean racing.

Four Points of Port Phillip Trailable Yacht Race to take place on May 27

The Adams 21 "Double Dutch" was an early entry in the Port Phillip race. Photo MTYC.

This inaugural event is being conducted to promote trailable yacht sailing on Port Phillip.

Gold Coast Australia makes it eight wins from 10 races

Celebrations on board Gold Coast Australia after their eighth win. Photo Clipper Ventures.

Dolphins escorted the boat for the last few hours to the Panama finish line.

Puma faces another night of pressure as Camper and Telefonica close in

Nice sailing conditions on deck at sunrise, on board PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12. Photo Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race

The race is on to be first to reach some decent pressure 60nm ahead.

America's Cup wins sports Emmy Award

Graphic LiveLine technology makes competitive sailing inviting to TV audiences. Image americascup.com.

Liveline allows viewers to understand what is happening on the racecourse.

Puma leads Volvo fleet into Doldrums for the last time

Brad Jackson pilots the PUMA's Mar Mostro, during the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12. Photo Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race.

Abu Dhabi and Groupama are continuing to lose miles on the frontrunners as they enter the doldrums.

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