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YachtStyle Awards 2024
Rolex China Sea Race - Best Sailing Event in Asia
© RHKYC
RHKYC BMW Spring Regatta 2024 on Victoria Harbour
104 boats turned out over the weekend
© RHKYC / Guy Nowell
Thailand International Boat Show on the move in 2025
More in-water and onshore space to provide platform for future growth
© TIBS
Nolot & Maeder win back their world titles
At the 2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères
© IKA media/ Robert Hajduk
Ocean Property and Siam Seaplane announce seaplane services at Ocean Marina Jomtien
Seaplave service coming to OYJ by end 2024
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Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club - Best Yacht Club in As
Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club - Best Yacht Club in As
Rolex China Sea Race - Best Sailing Event in Asia
Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RHKYC) has been named Best Yacht Club in Asia and its blue water classic Category 1 offshore race, the Rolex China Sea Race, has been named Best Sailing Event in Asia at the YachtStyle Awards 2024.
by RHKYC Media
Posted 22 May 11:54 HKT
BMW Spring Regatta 2024 on Victoria Harbour
BMW Spring Regatta 2024 on Victoria Harbour
104 boats turned out over the weekend
Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club's last major event of the 2023-2024 sailing season, the BMW Spring Regatta, took place on 18 to 19 May on Victoria Harbour with fair winds and good racing conditions showcasing Hong Kong's yachting at its best.
by Vivian Ngan
Posted 22 May 03:12 HKT
TIBS going north to Phuket Yacht Haven
TIBS going north to Phuket Yacht Haven
More in-water and onshore space to provide platform for future growth
Close to Phuket International Airport, the Phuket Yacht Haven is easily accessible for travellers from across the region and around the world. Indeed, many of the show's well-heeled visitors stay in 5-star resorts in the north of the island
by TIBS Media
Posted 21 May 17:59 HKT
IMA Maxi Europeans at Sorrento Day 3
IMA Maxi Europeans at Sorrento Day 3
New leader as V scores two bullets
Starting an hour early, two coastal courses including the popular lap of Capri were completed on the third and penultimate day of the IMA Maxi European Championship, supported by Rolex as Official Timepiece.
by James Boyd / International Maxi Association
Posted 23 May 04:03 HKT
One month to go until Superyacht Cup Palma 2024
One month to go until Superyacht Cup Palma 2024
Maximus and Calabash will bring additional flair to the already strong roster of yachts
Two brand new yachts have joined the fleet at Superyacht Cup Palma 2024 with just a month to the start of the 28th edition of Europe's longest running superyacht regatta.
by The Superyacht Cup Palma
Posted 22 May 22:12 HKT
Cup Spy May 21: A productive day on the Med
Cup Spy May 21: A productive day on the Med
Three teams sailed on Tuesday - Emirates Team NZ in Auckland, and two AC75 teams in Barcelona
Three teams sailed on Tuesday - Emirates Team NZ out of Auckland with their two AC40s and bringing the Youth and Womens crews. In Barcelona, Alinghi Red Bull Racing and American Magic sailed in moderate breezes and flat seas.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 22 May 17:17 HKT
J/70 Europeans at Mount Argentario, Italy Day 1
J/70 Europeans at Mount Argentario, Italy Day 1
Girl Power on the first day of J/70 European Championship in Cala Galera
The first day of the J/70 European Championship, hosted in Italy in the wonderful location of Mount Argentario, kicked off with two exhilarating races under light breeze conditions, creating a dynamic and unpredictable day of racing.
by Julie & Christopher Howell
Posted 22 May 14:49 HKT
Puig Women's America's Cup trophy is presented
Puig Women's America's Cup trophy is presented
The trophy for the inaugural Puig Women's America's Cup, has been presented by Puig
The trophy for the inaugural Puig Women's America's Cup, has been presented by Puig. The Spanish architect and designer Patricia Urquiola was commissioned to design and shape the trophy for winning team of the Puig Women's America's Cup.
by America's Cup Media
Posted 22 May 12:53 HKT
Cup Spy May 20: USA has impressive hit-out
Cup Spy May 20: USA has impressive hit-out
Two teams sailed on Monday - Emirates Team NZ out of Auckland and American Magic in Barcelona
Two teams sailed on Monday - Emirates Team NZ out of Auckland with their two AC40s and bringing the Youth and Womens crews some on the water experience. American Magic had a solid session sailing off Barcelona in winds gusting 20 kts and 1mtr seas.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 22 May 09:05 HKT
IMA Maxi Europeans at Sorrento Day 2
IMA Maxi Europeans at Sorrento Day 2
Double bullet day for Bella Mente
After a windless zero race Monday, the IMA Maxi European Championship, supported by Rolex as Official Timepiece, enjoyed a brisk 15-19 knot westerly and lumpy seas for its second day.
by James Boyd / International Maxi Association
Posted 22 May 05:47 HKT
Rooster Women's Range Reborn
Rooster Women's Range Reborn
Designed for comfort, confidence and performance
As pioneers in women's technical watersports gear, our range has had a revamp. Specifically developed for women and thoroughly tested, we've made adjustments to the overall cut, improved materials and updated the colourway and print.
by Rooster
Posted 22 May 01:00 HKT
Vendée Liberty set for 24 May
Vendée Liberty set for 24 May
The IMOCA yachts show off in New York
The images promise to be breathtaking: imagine a whole fleet of IMOCA yachts at the foot of the Statue of Liberty, flying over the water with the Skyline in the background? You're not dreaming!
by Vendée Globe media
Posted 21 May 23:49 HKT
Introducing Paris 2024 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team
Introducing Paris 2024 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team
Celebrating and introducing the sailors off to Marseille shortly
For fans of U.S. Olympic sailing, the past several quadrennials have been a nosebleed, at best. Despite this history, however, the USA has fielded a young-but-hopefully-competitive team for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
by David Schmidt
Posted 21 May 23:00 HKT
Women sailing the world
Women sailing the world
Leo Wealth Steering the Course Women's Sailing Festival
Hebe Haven Yacht Club with Sailability HK, is inviting women and girls to have fun at the global women's sailing festival titled 'Steering the Course' in May.
by Camellia Poon
Posted 21 May 21:53 HKT
Normandy Match Cup in Le Havre overall
Normandy Match Cup in Le Havre overall
Megan Thomson and her 2.0 Racing crew win in France
New Zealand's Megan Thomson and her 2.0 Racing crew of Maeve White, Josi Andres, Charlotte Porter and Rose Garcia Royo yesterday won the 2024 Normandy Match Cup in Le Havre, France, the third stage of the 2024 Women's World Match Racing Tour.
by Women's WMRT
Posted 21 May 20:44 HKT
Media analysis of first Global Solo Challenge
Media analysis of first Global Solo Challenge
Sharing some of the highlights from third-party media analysis
With the first edition of the Global Solo Challenge 2023-2024 drawing to a close, we commissioned a third-party media analysis to assess the results.
by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge
Posted 21 May 19:45 HKT
TR Racing - Synergy
TR Racing - Synergy
The key concept underpinning Thomas Ruyant Racing is the notion of working together
The key concept underpinning the creation and philosophy of Thomas Ruyant Racing is the notion of working together.
by Agence TB Press
Posted 21 May 17:17 HKT
UpWind by MerConcept announces all-female crew
UpWind by MerConcept announces all-female crew
Team ready to roll in Saint-Malo for Act 1 of Ocean Fifty Series
UpWind by MerConcept, the brand-new all-female training hub for offshore multihull sailing, has announced its squad for the first Act of the 2024 Ocean Fifty Series.
by Emily Caroe
Posted 21 May 16:43 HKT
Swedish Challenge, Powered by Artemis Technologies
Swedish Challenge, Powered by Artemis Technologies
Team announced for Inaugural Women's America's Cup
Swedish Challenge, powered by Artemis Technologies, has announced the six sailors who will form the Swedish Challenge Women's Team and compete in the 37th America's Cup on October 5 in Barcelona.
by Anna Ostling
Posted 21 May 13:02 HKT
The most famous boat in the world
The most famous boat in the world
Goes by a lot of nicknames, but you'd think Comanche fits the bill wherever she goes
Goes by a lot of nicknames, but you'd have to think Comanche fits the bill wherever she goes. Right oh. Well, for just another eight months or so, she's not going anywhere. The most famous boat in the world has another, albeit short, charter with one aim.
by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor
Posted 21 May 06:00 HKT
Road To Gold Live Q&A with Dr Tim Herzog
Road To Gold Live Q&A with Dr Tim Herzog
Top sports psychologist discusses Effective Mental Imagery and Self-Talk
We've all heard the importance of the Mental Game - the factor that separates the top athletes from the rest. At a certain level, it's not your sailing skills that make the difference, but your mental state going into the competition.
by Andy Rice, Co-Creator, Road To Gold
Posted 21 May 03:55 HKT
The Evolution of the Load Pin
The Evolution of the Load Pin
Few adaptations have had quite the impact of the load pin
Innovative sailors are constantly observing other fields and looking for new technologies that have the potential to change the way they sail. Few adaptations have had quite the impact of the load pin.
by Cyclops Marine
Posted 20 May 22:02 HKT
Sir Jim Ratcliffe provides the pedal power
Sir Jim Ratcliffe provides the pedal power
On-board British America's Cup yacht
INEOS Chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe joined Sir Ben Ainslie as a cyclor onboard INEOS Britannia's flying America's Cup race boat which is capable of reaching speeds of 100Km/h.
by INEOS Britannia
Posted 20 May 12:58 HKT
Cup Spy May 18: Brits test new cyclor
Cup Spy May 18: Brits test new cyclor
The Brits were the only team to sail AC75s or paired AC40s over the weekend
The Brits were the only team to sail AC75s or paired AC40s over the weekend. INEOS Britannia sailed their newly christened AC75, with team principal Jim Ratcliffe, a keen cyclist, aboard and functioning as one of the four cyclors onboard.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 20 May 11:32 HKT
Cup Spy May 17: Good numbers at last
Cup Spy May 17: Good numbers at last
Teams get a good workout on a day blessed with a solid sailing breeze, in Barcelona and Auckland
Two teams(USA and GBR) sailed AC75s on Friday out of Barcelona, on a day blessed with a good solid sailing breeze. ETNZ sailed both their AC40s in contested training for all three sailing squads - Womens, Youth and Defence.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 20 May 08:43 HKT
Normandy Match Cup in Le Havre Day 3
Normandy Match Cup in Le Havre Day 3
Playing the shifts
Racing continued into the early evening of Day 3 of the Normandy Match Cup as the semi-finals got under way in a fresh 12-15knots, combined with a challenging current off the Le Havre beach.
by Women's WMRT
Posted 20 May 07:33 HKT
J/112E debuts in Vancouver
J/112E debuts in Vancouver
A noteworthy letter from Adam Korbine in the Pacific Northwest region
Every now and then, we receive enthusiastic and passionate letters from J/Owners all over the world. One noteworthy letter is from Adam Korbine in the Pacific Northwest region in Vancouver, British Columbia- a new J/112E owner.
by J-Boats
Posted 20 May 04:21 HKT
2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France overall
2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France overall
Nolot & Maeder win back their world titles
Max Maeder and Lauriane Nolot have successfully defended their titles at the end of the Formula Kite World Championships in Hyères in the south of France.
by IKA Media / Andy Rice
Posted 20 May 02:14 HKT
69F Youth Foiling Gold Cup Act 1
69F Youth Foiling Gold Cup Act 1
Groupe Atlantic wins at Circolo Vela Torbole
After six days of great sailing, Groupe Atlantic is the winner of the Act 1 of the 69F Youth Foiling Gold Cup, event hosted and organized by Circolo Vela Torbole; the event was characterized by the normal alternation between Peler (northerly wind) and Ora
by 69F Sailing
Posted 20 May 01:36 HKT
18ft Skiffs: The Oak Double Bay-4 Pines
18ft Skiffs: The Oak Double Bay-4 Pines
Outstanding 2023-24 performance by the young rookie team
One of the real highlights of the Australian 18 Footer League's 2023-24 Sydney Harbour season was the outstanding performance of the young, rookie team on The Oak Double Bay-4 Pines from the opening Spring Championship series
by Frank Quealey
Posted 19 May 13:19 HKT
Clarisse Crémer finishes The Transat CIC
Clarisse Crémer finishes The Transat CIC
Completing the race in 20 days after a technical stopover in the Azores to repair her boat
On May 19 at 20d 12h 38min, after 20 days since the start of The Transat CIC, Clarisse Crémer finally crossed the finish line of this legendary race.
by L'Occitane Sailing Team
Posted 19 May 09:11 HKT
Normandy Match Cup in Le Havre Day 2
Normandy Match Cup in Le Havre Day 2
Ideal conditions after no racing was possible on Friday
Day 2 of the Women's World Match Racing Tour Normandy Match Cup in Le Havre saw racing through to the early evening as the race committee took advantage of ideal conditions to complete the full double round-robin qualifying stage.
by Women's WMRT
Posted 19 May 07:05 HKT
Action-packed 24 hours in Regata dei Tre Golfi
Action-packed 24 hours in Regata dei Tre Golfi
The race had five different leaders, with massive reshuffles
Light weather yacht racing can easily be frustrating or boring. But the 69th edition of the Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia's Regata dei Tre Golfi was definitely not.
by James Boyd / International Maxi Association
Posted 19 May 03:02 HKT
2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 5
2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 5
Triple-bullet boost for Newland before final
Defending champions Max Maeder and Lauriane Nolot go into the final day of the 2024 Formula Kite World Championships in pole position.
by IKA Media / Andy Rice
Posted 19 May 01:43 HKT
North Nova Freeride wing launched
North Nova Freeride wing launched
A balanced, easy-to-use all-round wing
Master of the lumps and bumps, glide upwind, roll through tacks, float through gybes or lofty jumps with bonus hangtime. Whatever goal you're chasing, the Nova will send you there faster.
by North Kiteboarding & North Foils
Posted 18 May 21:39 HKT
America's Cup: I name this boat 'Britannia'!
America's Cup: I name this boat 'Britannia'!
INEOS Britannia have formally christened their America's Cup Challenger in Barcelona
INEOS Britannia have formally christened their America's Cup Challenger 'Britannia' in a short ceremony at the team's base in Barcelona.
by Sail-World.com/NZ
Posted 18 May 18:38 HKT
World Sailing Transgender Participation Policy
World Sailing Transgender Participation Policy
The World Sailing Council has voted to adopt new eligibility rules for transgender athletes
World Sailing Council has voted to adopt new eligibility rules for transgender athletes at the federation's 2024 Mid Year Meeting.
by World Sailing
Posted 18 May 14:33 HKT
Cup Spy May 16: AC75s struggle to foil in seaway
Cup Spy May 16: AC75s struggle to foil in seaway
Thursday session was not hugely productive in actual sailing time compared to time on the water
The US and British teams sailed on Thursday in a session that was not hugely productive in actual sailing time compared to time on the water. The issue lay in a storm - with thunder and lightning - that didn't hit the teams, but certainly affected them.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 18 May 09:05 HKT
2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 4
2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 4
Multiple pile-up in women's fleet
Perhaps one of the reasons why reigning World Champions Max Maeder and Lauriane Nolot manage to win so many races is because they have enough speed to stay out of trouble.
by IKA Media / Andy Rice
Posted 18 May 02:42 HKT
Regata dei Tre Golfi offshore sets sail
Regata dei Tre Golfi offshore sets sail
69th edition signals the start of the IMA Maxi Europeans
The 69th edition of the Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia's offshore race, the Regata dei Tre Golfi sets sail this afternoon (Friday, 17 May) at 1635 from Naples' Porticciolo di Santa Lucia.
by James Boyd / International Maxi Association
Posted 17 May 22:46 HKT