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Sailing Competition In India

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India recently saw a competitive sailing event being flagged off in the state of Andhra Pradesh.


Here the governor of the state, ESL Narasimhan inaugurated the event called Multi Class Sailing Championship. The event is being organized by two organizations jointly, the Secunderabad Sailing Club and EME Sailing Association or EMESA. The sailing event is also being organized by the Laser Class Association of India, which in turn is supported by the state sport authority.

The governor spoke on the occasion as the races were inaugurated. He stated that the government of Telangana has been given several incentives to promote the sailing sport in the state. The vast Hussain Sagar Lake between the twin cities offers a nursery for nurturing the skills of future sailors in the country. Continue reading

Ed Baird Inducted In Hall Of Fame

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If you ask Ed Baird what has been the secret to the success he has achieved in his lifelong sailing career, he has several useful insights to provide.


He was recently honored in the US National Sailing Hall of Fame. He was the 2016 batch of inductees. Here he talks about the virtues that are necessary for a successful career in sailing.

Ed states that the fundamental steps are to look at a sailing team akin to any business or sports team. The foundation has to be laid with good people who want to be better and are talented. They also need to have teamwork and willingness to help each other. When this foundation is laid, then people have to work hard and know the techniques that will help them to improve. It is not only a matter of improving skills of people, but also knowing ways to make an equipment better as well. There are always ways to improve crucial parts of a boat like the mast, shrouds, winches and spreaders. There is better equipment available in the market, but it is necessary to make an investment in a wise way. Continue reading

Closings afoot at the Marina Palms Yacht Club and Residences

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Marina Palms Yacht Club & Residences, the very first marina and residential development to be made in Miami-Dade County in a generation, has started closing on residences in their north tower.
The Plaza Group president Neil Fairman said that for those buyers who figured living the luxurious yachting as well as boating lifestyle, their vision has become reality. They happy with how the fit, finishes and designs have come together and they are very excited to offer a grand waterfront product and living experience to their buyers.
Sales director Michael Internoscia said that ending up construction on their north tower and starting closings has energized their sales center and offered a magnificent sales lift for south tower.  Prospective buyers see that they are bearing on what they foretold and that they are really developing something unique in Miami market. At Marina Palms at this point of time, they are catching energy and buzz that they think is exclusive to their property that is showcased by the everyday excitement they see in their present and prospective buyers.

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