The Swarm Podcast Episode 13: Jordan Roberts The Swarm Podcast Episode 13: Jordan Roberts The man behind the lens at all major WASZP events Jordan is the man behind the lens at all of our major events at WASZP. General Manager Marc Ablett joins Jordan to discuss what we try and achieve through our coverage. by WASZP Class Posted 3 May 15:28 PDT ORC European Double-Handed Championship underway ORC European Double-Handed Championship underway 200-mile journey begins with sunny skies and gentle breezes Under sunny skies and gentle breezes, the 2024 ORC European Double-Handed Championship embarked on a 200-mile journey alongside the 30th edition of La Duecento, organized by Circolo Nautico Porto Santa Margherita (CNSM). by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 3 May 10:34 PDT Pensacola welcomes Foiling Week to American waters Pensacola welcomes Foiling Week to American waters Sail racing, shows, tourism, high-end technology and industry Pensacola is set to make waves in the world of hydro foiling as it prepares to host the first Foiling Week Pensacola, a seven-day celebration of the future of watercraft mobility. by We Are Foiling Posted 3 May 09:35 PDT McIntyre Ocean Globe Race update McIntyre Ocean Globe Race update Translated 9 defeat the odds to finish They just kept coming! Nothing could, or would stop them. The McIntyre Ocean Globe has truly shown the depth of human stories over the past eight months and this story is a classic. by Ocean Globe Race Posted 3 May 09:08 PDT The Transat CIC Day 5 The Transat CIC Day 5 Briton Sam Davies lies third on Initiatives Coeur Might The Transat CIC's IMOCA class lead Yoann Richomme be making good his escape towards New York? The French solo skipper of Paprec Arkéa has opened out some 25 or 30 miles on his nearest pursuer Charlie Dalin over the last 12-18 hours. by The Transat CIC Posted 3 May 08:44 PDT Translated 9 successfully completes the OGR 2023 Translated 9 successfully completes the OGR 2023 Winning the first two legs and dominating the subsequent two until sustaining hull damage Winning the first two legs and dominating the subsequent two until sustaining hull damage, and managing to restart twice, Translated 9 provided everyone with unique emotional experiences and demonstrated the value of determination and resilience. by Translated s.r.l. Posted 3 May 08:44 PDT GWA Wingfoil World Cup Spain 2024 update GWA Wingfoil World Cup Spain 2024 update MacDonald lands back-to-back wins in Spain The current Surf-Freestyle world champion, the US's Chris MacDonald, dominated the second call at the GWA Wingfoil World Cup Spain to take back-to-back wins in the season's opening stops. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 3 May 08:08 PDT 44Cup Baiona preview 44Cup Baiona preview Starting this off is the 2024 44Cup's second event While the 44Cup owners and teams have favourite locations such as Marstrand in Sweden that they visit almost annually, for three of this season's five events the high performance owner-driver one design class will be visiting for the first time. by 44Cup Posted 3 May 08:05 PDT Women's Race Day at Antigua Sailing Week Women's Race Day at Antigua Sailing Week 75% of the 88 boat fleet have women on board for the famous regatta Racing at Antigua Sailing Week continued with Antigua Yacht Club Marina (AYCM) Women's Race Day. One hundred and ninety women are racing at the 55th edition of Antigua Sailing Week, representing over a quarter of the sailors competing. by Louay Habib Posted 2 May 20:28 PDT 2024 J/70 North American Championship day 2 2024 J/70 North American Championship day 2 Banderas Bay continues to deliver epic wind conditions Banderas Bay continued to deliver epic wind conditions starting at 12-14 knots and building up to 20 at times for three more races Thursday, bringing the total to six at the 2024 J/70 North American Championship. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 2 May 16:59 PDT 20th PalmaVela Day 1 20th PalmaVela Day 1 Galateia returns to defend PalmaVela title with a perfect start At the 20th PalmaVela a breezy opening pair of windward-leeward races on the Bay of Palma saw the Wally Cento Galateia make a strong start to defending their IRC-IMA Maxi division title that they won last year with a perfect scoreline. by PalmaVela Posted 2 May 13:28 PDT 52 Super Series PalmaVela Sailing Week overall 52 Super Series PalmaVela Sailing Week overall Provezza are the pride of Palma after thrilling title decider Ergin Imre's Provezza crew laid to rest some of their past bad memories of racing on the Bay of Palma when they clinched the first title of the season at 52 SUPER SERIES PalmaVela Sailing thanks to a spectacular victory in the final race. by 52 Super Series Posted 2 May 13:16 PDT ORC Double-Handed Europeans to kick off on Friday ORC Double-Handed Europeans to kick off on Friday Anticipation is high ahead of La Duecento With just a couple of hours remaining until the start of the ORC European Double-Handed Championship, anticipation is high for the sailing community. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 2 May 12:31 PDT New starting location and family friendly party New starting location and family friendly party For the start of the 2024 Newport Bermuda Race For the first time in its 118-year history, the Newport Bermuda Race proudly unveils a new starting location just off the shoreline of Fort Adams State Park. by Bermuda Race Posted 2 May 09:30 PDT La Grande Motte International Regatta 2024 preview La Grande Motte International Regatta 2024 preview Final dress rehearsal for the Cats and Skiffs Of those 148 crews registered, 39 will represent their country in less than three months in Marseille, location of the 2024 Olympic sailing events. by Anne Millet Posted 2 May 09:24 PDT Transat CIC day 5 Transat CIC day 5 Richomme takes the lead in the IMOCAs The skippers have been facing tough conditions since the start and fatigue, the chilling temperatures on board, the lack of sleep, as well as the inevitable technical problems and breakages, are putting sailors and boats to the test. by The Transat CIC Posted 2 May 09:16 PDT GWA Wingfoil World Cup Spain 2024 update GWA Wingfoil World Cup Spain 2024 update Spanish world champion takes Surf-Freestyle win on home waters Reigning Surf-Freestyle world champion, Spain's Nia Suardiaz, tightened her grip on another title when she landed the win at the GWA Wingfoil World Cup on home waters at the Tarifa Wing Pro. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 2 May 07:29 PDT GSC achieves sustainability & environmental goals GSC achieves sustainability & environmental goals The verification of the compliance with the standard was conducted in two phases TÜV Thüringen congratulates the organization and participants for their achievements in the Global Solo Challenge. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 2 May 03:41 PDT Why are 3Di sails aero-optimized? Why are 3Di sails aero-optimized? A streamlined sail shape delivers less drag, more drive, and greater effectiveness North Sails explain the advantages of aero-optimisation: a streamlined sail shape delivers less drag, more drive, greater effectiveness and enhanced durability. by North Sails Posted 2 May 01:42 PDT Cruise with confidence with Doyle Sails Cruise with confidence with Doyle Sails Doyle Sails is the sailmaker of choice for many cruising catamarans and performance multihulls Doyle Sails is the sailmaker of choice for many cruising catamarans and numerous performance multihulls worldwide, continuing to lead the fleet when it comes to reliable, durable, and easy-to-handle cruising sails. by Doyle Sails NZ Posted 1 May 17:08 PDT 2024 J/70 North American Championship day 1 2024 J/70 North American Championship day 1 Black Mamba jumps to lead at Vallarta YC A stunning day welcomed 26 teams to the 2024 J/70 North American Championship hosted by Vallarta Yacht Club in Nuevo Nayarit, Mexico. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 1 May 16:59 PDT Zhik kits out Australia's Olympic sailors Zhik kits out Australia's Olympic sailors With industry-first high-performance neoprene-free wetsuit When Australia's 12 Olympic sailors take to the waters of Marseille in July this year, they'll wear the industry's first high-performance, neoprene-free wetsuits created by Sydney sailing apparel company Zhik. by Zhik Posted 1 May 13:09 PDT Holcim-PRB sustains bowsprit damage Holcim-PRB sustains bowsprit damage Nicolas Lunven continues racing towards New York While in fifth position in The Transat CIC fleet, Team Holcim-PRB skipper Nicolas Lunven alerted his shore team on Wednesday morning that the boat's bowsprit had broken. The incident occurred overnight amid strong wind conditions. by Team HOLCIM - PRB Posted 1 May 13:07 PDT Momentous day for INEOS Britannia Momentous day for INEOS Britannia As AC75 sets sail for first time INEOS Britannia's new race boat for the 37th America's Cup has set sail for the very first time. The British Challenger's AC75 took to the water in Barcelona with Olympic Gold medallists Sir Ben Ainslie and Giles Scott at the Helm on Wednesday 1st May. by INEOS Britannia Posted 1 May 12:58 PDT FlyingNikka is ready to fly again FlyingNikka is ready to fly again Set to get back in the water for a new season of regattas Three appointments are planned for what is to all extents and purposes the first yacht in a new generation of full foiling regatta sailing boats, starting from the Spring Regattas held next weekend in Portofino, Liguria. by FlyingNikka Posted 1 May 10:13 PDT 52 Super Series PalmaVela Sailing Week Day 4 52 Super Series PalmaVela Sailing Week Day 4 A thrilling Thursday title tussle is on the cards after no racing was possible Wednesday A thrilling Thursday title tussle is on the cards after no racing was possible Wednesday at the 52 SUPER SERIES PalmaVela Sailing Week due to very strong winds on Mallorca's world renowned Bay of Palma. by 52 Super Series Posted 1 May 10:03 PDT PlanetSail Episode 31: New Cup boats PlanetSail Episode 31: New Cup boats With records and drama down under It's been a big month for the America's Cup as four of the six teams unveiled their brand new AC75s. Years of development work and close to 100,000 hours of build time, there is plenty riding on each of these new launches. by Matt Sheahan Posted 1 May 09:33 PDT Transat CIC day 4 Transat CIC day 4 Charlie Dalin and Yoann Richomme continue to lead in the Atlantic On The Transat CIC solo race across the North Atlantic from Lorient to New York, there are close duels at the top of both the IMOCAs and Class40s. by The Transat CIC Posted 1 May 09:24 PDT Donna Mohr and Jon Hamilton on the 70th annual Mug Donna Mohr and Jon Hamilton on the 70th annual Mug A Q&A with Donna Mohr and Jon Hamilton on the 70th annual Mug Race Sail-World checked in with Donna Mohr and Jon Hamilton, who serve as race organizers, via email, to learn more about this 38-nautical-mile river race. by David Schmidt Posted 1 May 08:00 PDT Henri-Lloyd New Arrival: Dri Fast Polo Henri-Lloyd New Arrival: Dri Fast Polo Designed to perform for long days in the sun, on or off shore Created by Henri-Lloyd 30 years ago, the DRI FAST Polo has become an industry staple. Clean and smart, the DRI FAST Polo is an extremely comfortable, quick drying polo, with added UV protection. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 1 May 02:34 PDT Cup Spy May 1: Kiwis call it quits Cup Spy May 1: Kiwis call it quits INEOS Britannia had a cautious first sail in their new AC75 in Barcelona Emirates Team New Zealand has concluded their first sailing bloc, on May Day in Auckland. The British team sailed their AC75 for the first time, hitting 30kts upwind. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 1 May 01:07 PDT XR 41 hull plug in the making! XR 41 hull plug in the making! Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of the XR 41 Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of the XR 41, as the hull plug is being CNC machined with high precision and expertise at Nedcam in Holland. by X-Yachts A/S Posted 30 Apr 23:04 PDT Heating up at Antigua Sailing Week Heating up at Antigua Sailing Week Citizenship by Investment Unit Race Day 3 Tuesday, April 30: Racing at Antigua Sailing Week goes past the halfway mark on Day 3 for Citizenship By Investment Unit Race Day. by Louay Habib Posted 30 Apr 19:34 PDT 2024 52 Super Series PalmaVela Sailing Week Day 3 2024 52 Super Series PalmaVela Sailing Week Day 3 1,2,3... the new Alegre tops the leaderboard After three good races today on the Bay of Palma - each with a different winner - Andy Soriano's brand new Alegre leads the 52 SUPER SERIES PalmaVela Sailing Week, but only on tie break ahead of Doug DeVos's Quantum Racing powered by American Magic. by 52 Super Series Posted 30 Apr 13:38 PDT New Vaikobi lifestyle apparel collection New Vaikobi lifestyle apparel collection Your go to for everything off the water The NEW Vaikobi lifestyle apparel collection will be your go to for everything off the water. by Vaikobi Ocean Performance Posted 30 Apr 13:15 PDT Grabbing chances with both hands Grabbing chances with both hands Can bad weather actually lead to more sailing? There's been no getting away from the fact that it's been a pretty miserable start to 2024 weather-wise in the UK. February saw record rainfall (yes, I know we're famed for our rain over here), it's been seriously windy and generally chilly. by Mark Jardine Posted 30 Apr 09:30 PDT IMOCA skippers in The Transat CIC IMOCA skippers in The Transat CIC Sam Goodchild: This Transatlantic's going to be far from normal The IMOCA skippers in The Transat CIC from Lorient to New York could get away without much upwind sailing over the next few days, as they head west across the Atlantic, according to Sam Goodchild, the Vulnerable skipper who is sitting out this race. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 30 Apr 09:27 PDT Transat CIC day 3 Transat CIC day 3 Bracing for the low pressure system, Dalin and Lipinski still leading After passing through an earlier front yesterday with winds in excess of 30 knots and heavy seas, the fleet, which has left the south coast of Ireland behind and is now sailing on the open ocean, is gearing up for the second complex weather situation. by The Transat CIC Posted 30 Apr 09:20 PDT Tarifa Wing Pro starts tomorrow Tarifa Wing Pro starts tomorrow Second stop of Surf-Freestyle title race set to kick off in Tarifa in high-stakes drama The reigning GWA Surf-Freestyle world champions, the US's Chris MacDonald and Spain's Nia Suardiaz, will be looking to tighten their grip on the 2024 crowns when the Tarifa Wing Pro springs into action in southern Spain. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 30 Apr 09:03 PDT worldmarine.media news update worldmarine.media news update Transat CIC, Congressional Cup, Last Chance Regatta News from The Transat CIC from Lorient to New York, the 59th Congressional Cup where Chris Poole and Ian Williams contested the final and the Last Chance Regatta, where the final qualifiers for Paris 2024 were decided. by Mark Jardine Posted 30 Apr 07:19 PDT