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PH up by 12 notches in Economic Freedom Index 2017 ranking | SunStar – Sun.Star

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PH up by 12 notches in Economic Freedom Index 2017 ranking | SunStar
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Meanwhile, the new indicators (Fiscal Health and Judicial Effectiveness) placed the country in 26th and 110th rank, respectively. The Heritage Foundation and Wall Street Journal lauded the Philippines' notable economic growth amid challenging global ...

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Oklahoma bill could strip city LGBT protections not outlined by the state – KOKI FOX 23

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by: Greg Brown Updated: Feb 20, 2017 - 6:09 PM

OKLAHOMA CITY - Quick facts:

Groups across the Sooner State fear an Oklahoma bill that could stripLGBTprotectionsacross the Sooner State as it moves one step closer to becoming law.

Senate Bill 694 bans cities from offering more protections for LGBT folks than the state offers.

If the bill passes, Tulsa's Fair Housing Act that stops landlords from denying housing to LGBTQ people would become illegal.

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The Tulsa city council added the act in April 2015after the local LGBT community asked for an equal housing ordinance for more than 40 years.

The bill, written by State Senator Josh Brecheen (R-District 6), would also affect non-discrimination ordinances in Oklahoma City and Norman.

Freedom Oklahoma executive director Troy Stevenson released a statement on the bill Monday:

"The currentassault on the LGBTQ community by a handful of bigoted zealots under the dome at 23rd and Lincoln is a stain upon our state and anembarrassment to every fair-minded Oklahoman. Freedom Oklahoma and our allies will spare noexpense to stop this bigotry in its tracks. We will not allow our community to be used as a distraction from Oklahoma's fiscal crisis, and we will fight to our last breath to prove that Oklahoma is a state that doesn't hate. Senators Silk and Brecheen are out of touch with the Oklahoma Standard, and their agenda of biasanddiscrimination will not be allowed to move forward."

Toby Jenkins, executive director of Oklahomans for Equality, also released a response to the bill:

"Oklahoma State Senator Brecheen's Senate Bill 694 is discrimination. He admits it is, but does not want it called discrimination, because that means it comes from a place of hate. He wants the LGBTQ community to believe his desire to strip municipalities' and county-elected officials' power to enact anti-discrimination ordinances is an act of love. Local municipal and county leaders across the state are working to create inclusive and welcoming cities and counties, because the state senators and representatives refuse to make it unlawful to discriminate against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer people. Senator Brecheen is saying loud and clear, 'Tulsa, you are not being mean enough to your gay and transgender people.' Oklahomans for Equality will oppose Senate Bill 694 and hope our elected officials will condemn any bill that strips their authority."

The bill now heads to the full senate for a vote.

Brecheen is also a co-author of another senate bill that some fear could affect LGBT rights in the state.

Senate Bill 197, authored by State Senator Joseph Silk (R-District 5),would allow individuals to refuse "any services, accommodations, advantages, facilities, goods or privileges used in a marriage ceremony or celebration of a specific lifestyle or behavior" they believe contradicts their "sincerely held religious beliefs or conscience."

Freedom Oklahoma described that bill as "worse than HB 2 in North Carolina," referring to the controversial bathroom bill there.

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Sri Lanka’s govt. integrity, economic freedom deteriorate – Daily Mirror

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By Chandeepa Wettasinghe Sri Lanka slipped down to the Mostly Unfree country territory this year in the Index of Economic Freedom, with the lack of government integrity being the only contributor towards the slip in both the ranking and the score. The perceived level of corruption is debilitating, the US-based Heritage Foundation, which compiles the index, said. Sri Lanka slipped to the 112th place from the 93rd place last year, while the country score, which had increased to 59.9 out of 100 in 2016, just 0.1 below a Moderately Free country, declined to 57.4 this year, recording a 6 year low, since 57.1 recorded in 2011. A score below 50 indicates a Repressed country, while a score above 70 denotes a Mostly Free country, and above 80 is classified as Free. Under the rule of law category, the score for property rights increased to 48 in 2017 from 40 in the last year even though the Heritage Foundation noted, investors claim that protection could be flimsy. The unity government, which came to power in 2015, had attracted greater rankings on government integrity, reaching up to 39 in 2016, before nose-diving to 30 this year, matching the lowest levels of 1995 and 1996. Global corruption watchdog, Transparency International, too in its Corruption Perception Index recently pointed out the increasing threats to transparency in Sri Lanka under the current government. However, government ministers claim there is a gap between their good work and the communication of their endeavors to the public. The current government had come to power promising to eliminate corruption, on a wide platform of good governance and transparency. However, many stakeholders are now contradicting the publicly announced policies with the policies formulated in secrecy. The countrys government securities market was also shaken through insider deals allegedly connected to a Central Bank Governor appointed by the unity government, for which action has been slow. Judicial effectiveness for this year was recorded at 48.3. Meanwhile, Sri Lankas tax burden was considered as free, with a score of 85.3, up from 85.1 YoY, despite the increases in taxation legislated in late 2016. Government spending too fared well, increasing to 90.2 from 90.0 YoY continuing an upward trend, despite cuts witnessed in expenditure in 2016 to bring the budget deficit. Fiscal health however, recorded at 31.2. Regulatory efficiencies recorded all-around improvements in 2017, with business freedom increasing to 72.8 from 70.3 YoY, labour freedom increasing to 57.5 from 56.5 YoY and monetary freedom increasing to 76 from 71.5 YoY.

The business start-up process has been streamlined, and the number of licensing requirements has been reduced, the Heritage Foundation said, but noted that labour market lacks efficiency. Sri Lankas commitment towards open markets remained relatively unchanged, with only trade freedom increasing to 74.5 from 72.4 YoY, while investment freedom and financial freedom remaining stagnant at 35.0 and 40.0, respectively. Sri Lanka ranked 25th in the entire Asia Pacific region, while China ranked 24th, Bangladesh 28th, Pakistan 32nd, India 33rd and Vietnam 35th. Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia were ranked in the top 5 both in Asia Pacific as well as in the World. Switzerland managed to edge out Australia by ranking 4th in the world, while Taiwan filled up the 5th position in Asia Pacific.

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Team Wellington look to crowdfund $25000 Oceania Champions League shortfall – Stuff.co.nz

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Southern United's Andy Mulligan challenges Leo Villa of Team Wellington during the Football match at Rugby Park in Invercargill on Sunday.

Team Wellington need $25,000 to cover an Oceania Champions League budget shortfall, just six days before their first match of the competition.

Club chairman Peter Chote wrote on the club's website on Monday asking for people to buy aTeam Wellington First XI Membership, costing $2200 each.

That would cover the shortfall, which makes up about 20 per cent of the total cost of taking 25 players and staff to Kone, New Caledonia for nine days from this Friday.

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Team Wellington's Guillermo Moretti (right) celebrates a goal with team-mates Tom Jackson (left) and Nicolas Zambrano earlier in the season.

Chote said it wasn't a matter of missing the tournament, which has the carrot of a spot at the Club World Cup for the winner,if they couldn't find the money.

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"We're going, we leave on Friday. There's no chance that I'm aware of that we won't be going,but we do need the support of the local football community and that's effectively what we're asking for.

"There are people that can help us and there are people that can't and even if the people that can't send it to people that might be able to then it all helps.

"We're not trying to make money out of this, we're just trying to deliver a balanced budget."

All 11 of the memberships will get a 2017-18 Wellington Phoenix season pass, two Team Wellington season passes and a Team Wellington playing shirt.

If Team Wellington qualify for the Club World Cup, then one of the members will be drawn to accompany the team to the tournament, including return business class airfares and a hotel stay. If the club do not make it, then the person drawn will have their $2200 refunded.

Team Wellington receivefinancial support fromOceania Football in the form of payingtheir return airfares to New Caledonia. They receive no funding from New Zealand Football.

The three games they play in Koneis just the group stage, with two more away trips possible if they make it to the semifinals and finals as this year's format features home and away legs for the knockout stages.

Funding this competition presented unique challenges, Chote said.

"The problem is that the domestic competition is affordable. The O-League is very difficult because you can't get community trust support for overseas events, you don't know from one minute to the next how much it's going to cost you.

"At the end of the day we'll fundit somehow and repay it somehow. That's what we've done over the last three years."

For the franchise to see any financial benefit they not only need to win the OCL, but they then need to do well at the Club World Cup, Chote said.

"For it to be of any financial benefit for the franchise you've really got to win a game at the Club World Cup and that's a big ask.

"What intrigues me is that if you get to the Club World Cup then NewZealandFootball does benefit, but they don't invest. They would say they invest by making the national league affordable."

Team Wellington start their OCL campaign on Saturday against Cook Islands team Puaikura. They then play New Caledonia's Hienghene Sportbefore taking on Fijian side Ba on March 4.

Team Wellington made it to the final last year before losing to Auckland City.

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Another open Oceania Rocket League comp kicks off soon – Gameplanet

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Digital storage company Seagate Technology is running an Oceania Rocket League competition that kicks off next month.

The Seagate FireCuda Cup will consist of three divisions professional, main, and amateur with a prize pool more than AU$5000 plus product prizes from sponsors.

In addition to the championship titles, prizes and awards will be on offer for the best plays including best goals and best saves.

These top highlights will be shared in videos through @SeagateANZ on Twitter.

Qualifiers are tomorrow night (February 22) at 9pm, and will be hosted by CyberGamer.

The top 8 teams of the region will be selected for the Professional division (prize pool AU$3200), and the following 8 will be invited to the Main division (prize pool AU$1300).

Entry to the Amateur division, which has a prize pool of AU$700, is open to all.

You can register here, but everyone in your team needs a CyberGamer Premium Subscription, which start from AU$12.50 a month.

The season commences on March 1 and runs for seven weeks, with finals taking place April 19.

Matches will be held Wednesday nights from 9pm, and will be streamed live on the official Twitch channel.

"The FireCuda Cup represents the exciting elements of the FireCuda SSHD itself - high speed, allowing excellent gameplay and the best saves," said Seagate.

For more information, head to CyberGamer.

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Oceania Cruises offers six new itineraries to Cuba – Cruise and Ferry

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Oceania Cruises Insignia is to sail an additional six cruises from PortMiami to Cuba in November and December 2017.

Ranging from six to thirteen days with departures, these voyages will take guests to Havana and will also include the lines first calls to Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba. All voyages and excursions will fully comply with existing U.S. Federal Regulations and the most recent pronouncements from the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the US Department of the Treasury.

There is tremendous demand from consumers for voyages to Cuba and our inaugural voyages to the island have been a sell-out success, said Bob Binder, president and CEO of Oceania Cruises. An Oceania Cruises voyage is the best way to experience all Cuba has to offer with nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites, warm and welcoming people and a burgeoning culinary scene.

Highlights in Havana will include visits to Old Havana, the Capitolio Nacional, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes and old cigar factories. Meanwhile in Cienfuegos, guests will be able to see neoclassical architecture, visit Palacio de Valle, Punta Gorda, enjoy performances by local artists at Teatro Terry of head to Trinidad, a colonial town recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site. In Santiago de Cuba they can tour Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca and the Cementerio Santa Ifigenia.

Onboard the 684-guest Insignia, travellers will be able to enjoy international cuisine and Cuban-inspired dishes, and attend expert lectures to learn more about Cuban history, art and music.

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Asia Oceania Floorball holds annual meeting in Wellington – Insidethegames.biz

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The Asia Oceania Floorball Confederation (AOFC) held their Annual Meeting in Wellington in New Zealand during the recent Women's World Floorball Championship qualification event.

Nine countries were represented at the meeting as they discussed future regional competitions, membership and development of the sport in the area.

The Asia Oceania region has shown strong growth over recent years, with a steady increase in the number of member countries.

With the membership of China and Hong Kong confirmed by the International Floorball Federation (IFF) central board in 2016, both these countries were also accepted to the AOFC, bringing the current number of members to 15.

Floorball has successfully been a part of the South East Asia Games in the past and there is an opportunity for it to be part of many other multi-sport events in Asia.

The AOFC Competition committee is working to secure participation once again in the South East Asia Games, but also in both the Asian Games and Asian Indoor Games.

They will also introduce a new tournament of their own, the AOFC Cup, which will be held in Thailand for the first time in June.

The hosts for future World Floorball Championships qualification events was also discussed during the meeting.

A provisional plan saw the 2018 men's tournament go to South Korea while the women's competition in 2019 is due to be held in one of Thailand, the Philippines or China with a confirmed host to be announced at a later date.

Referee, coaching and development seminars are also planned over the coming year, as well as the consideration of the future employment of a full-time development officer.

It was also announced that Yoshino Takanobu will be awarded with the IFF Service Award.

Takanobu was head coach of the Japanese women's team that competed at the Open European Championships in 1995.

Twenty-two years later, he is still at the helm, steering his team to win the latest women's World Floorball Championships qualification event and qualify for the tournament later this year.

The award will be presented during the event in the Slovakian capital of Bratislava in December.

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Seychelles – The New York Times

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The deal for Columbus International, a privately held company based in Barbados, is valued at $1.85 billion, including the assumption of debt.

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Autopsies of Jeffrey Reynolds and Mark Kennedy, the former SEALs, revealed that the men died of respiratory failure and possible heart attacks.

Troubling questions surround how two former Navy SEALs working as ship guards ended up dying inside the Maersk Alabama, the ship made famous in the movie Captain Phillips.

The two men, who had been hired to protect a ship that was attacked by Somali pirates in 2009, were found dead while the ship was docked in the Seychelles.

Two Americans providing antipiracy security on the Maersk Alabama, a ship made famous by the 2013 Hollywood film, were found dead on the vessel, a shipping group said Wednesday.

Genetic research reveals a surprisingly high level of monogamy and paternal diversity in hawksbill sea turtles, hinting that populations may be on the rise.

The worlds poor will be more affected as resources grow scarce, Mr. Singh said.

The movement of the 15 men from Djibouti to the Seychelles was a welcome development for the United States in a high-profile case with no clear legal resolution.

An unarmed American military drone that had been used to monitor piracy off the East African coast crashed Tuesday at an airport on the Seychelles during a routine patrol, officials said.

China is considering an offer from the Indian Ocean island nation of Seychelles to allow Chinese naval ships to visit for rest and resupply there, Chinas Defense Ministry said Tuesday.

Paradise is paradise, even if there are problems.

The Seychelles has a population of around 90,000 and a small real estate market. But size has been a significant factor in keeping prices stable, despite the global downturn.

Somali pirates released 36 crew members of a Spanish fishing vessel Tuesday after the government paid a ransom of nearly $3.5 million.

European Union naval officials announced they had captured seven pirates who had attacked a fishing ship a day before the British couple went missing at sea.

A couple sailing from the island nation of Seychelles vanished after a distress signal was picked up.

Seychelles took custody of nine piracy suspects on Tuesday, accusing them of trying to hijack a cruise liner carrying 1,000 tourists.

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James Michel, the longtime vice president, was sworn in as president of the Indian Ocean archipelago of 90,000 people, replacing France Albert Ren, who seized power in a 1977 coup. Mr. Ren, one of Africa's longest-serving leaders, announced his retirement last year but said he would remain chairman of the governing Seychelles Peoples Progressive Front. Marc Lacey (NYT)

The pirate said $1.5 million had been paid for the release of the sailors, seized in 2012 and among the few hostages still in the hands of Somali pirates.

The head of Lindblad Expeditions on finding rare natural wonders by ship and promoting conservation consciousness.

By ELAINE GLUSAC

The deal for Columbus International, a privately held company based in Barbados, is valued at $1.85 billion, including the assumption of debt.

By CHAD BRAY

Autopsies of Jeffrey Reynolds and Mark Kennedy, the former SEALs, revealed that the men died of respiratory failure and possible heart attacks.

Troubling questions surround how two former Navy SEALs working as ship guards ended up dying inside the Maersk Alabama, the ship made famous in the movie Captain Phillips.

The two men, who had been hired to protect a ship that was attacked by Somali pirates in 2009, were found dead while the ship was docked in the Seychelles.

Two Americans providing antipiracy security on the Maersk Alabama, a ship made famous by the 2013 Hollywood film, were found dead on the vessel, a shipping group said Wednesday.

Genetic research reveals a surprisingly high level of monogamy and paternal diversity in hawksbill sea turtles, hinting that populations may be on the rise.

The worlds poor will be more affected as resources grow scarce, Mr. Singh said.

The movement of the 15 men from Djibouti to the Seychelles was a welcome development for the United States in a high-profile case with no clear legal resolution.

An unarmed American military drone that had been used to monitor piracy off the East African coast crashed Tuesday at an airport on the Seychelles during a routine patrol, officials said.

China is considering an offer from the Indian Ocean island nation of Seychelles to allow Chinese naval ships to visit for rest and resupply there, Chinas Defense Ministry said Tuesday.

Paradise is paradise, even if there are problems.

The Seychelles has a population of around 90,000 and a small real estate market. But size has been a significant factor in keeping prices stable, despite the global downturn.

Somali pirates released 36 crew members of a Spanish fishing vessel Tuesday after the government paid a ransom of nearly $3.5 million.

European Union naval officials announced they had captured seven pirates who had attacked a fishing ship a day before the British couple went missing at sea.

A couple sailing from the island nation of Seychelles vanished after a distress signal was picked up.

Seychelles took custody of nine piracy suspects on Tuesday, accusing them of trying to hijack a cruise liner carrying 1,000 tourists.

Explore temples of indulgence in Bhutan, Zambias less-beaten jungle path, and other exotic destinations.

James Michel, the longtime vice president, was sworn in as president of the Indian Ocean archipelago of 90,000 people, replacing France Albert Ren, who seized power in a 1977 coup. Mr. Ren, one of Africa's longest-serving leaders, announced his retirement last year but said he would remain chairman of the governing Seychelles Peoples Progressive Front. Marc Lacey (NYT)

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South African Airways announces codeshare agreement with Air Seychelles – BizNis Africa

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South African Airways has announced a new codeshare route with Air Seychelles from Seychelles to Durban.

Air Seychelles will be introducing direct services between SEZ-DUR effective 30th March 2017. The flight will operate twice a week on Thursdays and Saturdays.

The codeshare partnership between South African Airways and Air Seychelles was established back in October 2013 with SA as a marketing carrier between Seychelles Johannesburg and Seychelles Praslin Island operated by HM.

As South African Airways, we value our current relationship with Air Seychelles. We look forward to strengthening this partnership and creating a seamless travel experience for our customers travelling to various destinations on the African continent and the Indian Ocean subcontinent, says Aaron Munetsi, SAA Acting Chief Commercial Officer.

Air Seychelles has been a marketing carrier on the following domestic services operated by South African Airways: Cape Town (CPT), Durban, Port Elizabeth (PLZ) and East London (ELS).

The ties between South Africa and Seychelles are strong and evident for everyone to see, linking leisure, trade and commerce and visiting family and friends opportunities, saysRoy Kinnear, Air SeychellesChief Executive Officer.

Building on these strong ties and the existing five weekly services between Seychelles and Johannesburg, Air Seychelles has taken the commitment to start the twice weekly operation to Durban on 30 March, 2017.

Our codeshare relationship with South African Airways is an incredibly strong partnership and we are extremely pleased to work with South African Airways team in developing our codeshare relationships even further, for the mutual benefit of both airlines. We are confident these air links will bring our countries closer and contribute to the development of our respective economies and tourism industries.

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Horses on the Caribbean Track – Scuttlebutt Sailing News

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Antigua, West Indies (February 20, 2017) The ninth edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 started today in sparkling conditions with the largest ever offshore fleet assembled in the Caribbean. A southeasterly breeze, occasionally gusting up to 15 knots, and a relatively calm sea state provided the landscape for the 80-boats to begin their 600 nm tour of 11 islands.

This fleet is awe inspiring because of the quality of the boats and you can see that by the competition at the start to get close to the cliffs, noted Eddie Warden Owen, RORC Chief Executive. From the first gun, people were pushing hard to win the race. The RORC Caribbean 600 has grown, year after year and we just love it, it is the perfect playground for offshore racing.

The MOD70 battle for multihull line honours has already kicked off. Lloyd Thornburgs Phaedo3 pulled away from Giovanni Soldinis Maserati at the upwind start but as the two cracked sheets at Green Island, Maserati deployed their foils and took up the lead. Two hours into the race, the two flying trimarans were approaching the Barbuda mark touching 18 knots of boat speed.

Battle of the MOD70s: Giovanni Soldinis Maserati (ITA) and Lloyd Thornburgs Phaedo3 (USA) RORC/Tim Wright

George Davids American Rambler 88 at the start of the RORC Caribbean 600 RORC/Tim Wright

George Davids Rambler 88 got away to a terrific start and leads the monohull fleet on the water by almost three miles on approach to Barbuda. However, three hours into the race and after IRC time correction, George Sakellaris Proteus is estimated to be leading overall with Hap Fauths Bella Mente second and Rambler 88 third.

IRC Canting Keel and IRC Zero produced a thrilling start. Among the two Maxi72s, Proteus was perilously close to the line at the start and boldly sailed Bella Mente towards the cliffs. You could hear Bella Mente calling for water from the cliff top and within less than a boat length of the rocky shoreline, Proteus tacked, leaving Bella Mente no option but to tack into their dirty air.

It is likely that the two Maxi72s will be having a close quarters battle throughout the race. Proteus passed Green Island just 26 seconds ahead of Bella Mente. The two powerful yachts hoisted spinnakers, accelerating through the Caribbean swell and Proteus showed a better turn of speed opening a lead of several miles on the way to Barbuda.

Proteus, winner of the 2016 RORC Caribbean 600 and Hap Fauths Bella Mente RORC Tim Wright

Ed Fishwicks J/122 Redshift on El Ocaso nailed the pin end at the first start which saw the combined IRC Two & IRC 3 classes away clear. This year with softer winds predicted, perhaps one of these yachts will win the overall prize of the RORC Caribbean 600 Trophy.

Redshift on El Ocaso was leading on the water at Green Island but two hours into the race, Sailing Logics First 40, Joanna of Cowes, skippered by James Sweetman, was estimated to be leading IRC Two after time correction. In IRC Three, Jonty Layfields Swan 48 Sleeper X held a two mile lead on the American Swan 48, Isbjorn and was estimated to be leading on corrected time. However the entire class of nine yachts are all very close on the water.

The Class40 Division are enjoying incredibly close racing. Peter Hardings Ph-orty leads, Catherine Pourres Erendil and Halvard Mabires Campagne de France are both within one mile. The pack of Class40s have the magnificent sight of the 182ft twin-masted schooner Adela ahead of them. Cressida Robinson reporting from Carl Wilcoxs Nisida: We have had everything from 15 knots gusting up to 30 and spotted a water spout on the way to Barbuda.

Ed Fishwicks J/122 Redshift on El Ocaso nailed the pin end at the first start which saw the combined IRC Two & IRC 3 fleet RORC/Tim Wright

Transpac 52 Heartbreaker (USA), Mike Slades Farr 100, Leopard (GBR), George Davids Rambler 88(USA) and Hap Fauths JV 72, Bella Mente (USA) RORC/Tim Wright

RORC Commodore, Michael Boyd was hoping to compete on Giles Redpaths Pata Negra, but due to business commitments had to watch the start from ashore this year. It was almost as nerve racking to be up at Fort Charlotte as on the water, and of course we are all hurlers from the ditch telling them to get closer to the cliffs. It was a fascinating start from an amazing and historic vantage point to see these wonderful boats take off. Everything went very smoothly, which is a great tribute to our professional race management team and our volunteers. This was quite an emotional moment for me and we will of course be wishing them all well for the next few days and a safe return.

Hundreds of spectator watch Phaedo3 and Maserati head off towards Barbuda after the start Rachel Fallon-Langdon / Team Phaedo

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Background: The 9th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 starts from Antigua on Monday February 20, 2017. The 600nm course circumnavigates 11 Caribbean Islands starting from Fort Charlotte, English Harbour, Antigua and heads north as far as St Martin and south to Guadeloupe taking in Barbuda, Nevis, St Kitts, Saba and St Barths.

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