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    Med Cup - Marseilles 1,2,3rd
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    Recent News
    6/29/2009 - Noumea race fleet faces tough conditions
    Just 48 hours into racing, the fleet of 13 boats bound for Noumea is facing headwinds of up to 50 knots and rough seas.
    6/15/2009 - ETNZ wins Marseille regatta
    Emirates Team New Zealand has sealed its win of the second regatta in the Audi MedCup circuit and now leads the series by a significant margin.
    5/8/2009 - You wouldn't believe the abuse these sails take
    Ken Read discusses sailing style and sail abuse during a break from the 37,000-mile Volvo Ocean Race onboard PUMA Ocean Racing’s il mostro
    5/7/2009 - New partnership is a classic
    A partnership with a Nelson sailmaker takes the benefit of North Sails further into the South Island and provides an exciting introduction to the world of classic sailing.
    4/21/2009 - Triple 888 and Panama Jack take Y88 class titles
    North Sails cemented its claim at the top end of the Young 88 fleet during this weekend’s national champs.
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    Chafe is the enemy of sails. The more a sail rubs against any part of the boat or spars, the sooner it is likely to show failure.
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