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49er/49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds
Victories for Italy, Belgium, Uruguay and Great Britain
© YCGM / Didier Hillaire
Encouraging light air performance for Brits
INEOS Britannia hitting their stride in Barcelona
© Job Vermeulen / America's Cup
New 'Patriot' has her first sail
Christening at the NYYC American Magic base in Barcelona
© American Magic Media
Pre-eminence
Not too hard to work out that I am unabashedly Australian
© Australian Olympic Committee
Yoann Richomme wins The Transat CIC
IMOCA Paprec Arkéa first to arrive into New York
© Yann Riou / polaRYSE / IMOCA
The Transat CIC Prizegiving
The Transat CIC Prizegiving
Podium finishers honoured
Competitors and invited guests honoured the IMOCA and Class40 podiums of the 15th edition of The Transat CIC at the prizegiving Sunday in New York.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 13 May 02:42 PDT
Melges 24 Marina Portoroz Regatta overall
Melges 24 Marina Portoroz Regatta overall
Peter Karrie's Nefeli triumphs at second event in European Sailing Series
It's Peter Karrie's Nefeli who takes the honor of winning the traditional Marina Portoroz Melges 24 Regatta, 2nd event of the 2024 Melges 24 European Sailing Series organized by YC Marina Portoroz in collaboration with Int'l Melges 24 Class Association
by International Melges 24 Class Association
Posted 13 May 00:54 PDT
Race to the Straits = J/FUN & Silverware!
Race to the Straits = J/FUN & Silverware!
Two days of racing 30.3 nm from Shilshole to Port Townsend
Hosted annually by Sloop Tavern Yacht Club in Seattle, WA, the Race to the Straits featured two days of racing 30.3 nm from Shilshole to Port Townsend and return over last weekend.
by J/Boats
Posted 12 May 16:07 PDT
44Cup Baiona overall
44Cup Baiona overall
First event win for Artemis Racing in eight long years
Torbjörn Törnqvist's Artemis Racing demonstrated herself to be categorically back on form after winning five races out of nine at the 44Cup Baiona.
by 44Cup
Posted 12 May 12:44 PDT
49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds overall
49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds overall
Victories for Italy, Belgium, Uruguay and Great Britain
Italian foiling stars Ruggero Tita and Caterina Banti have won their fourth Nacra 17 world title in La Grande Motte, France. It was also a great day for first-time winners of a major championship for teams from Uruguay and Belgium.
by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing
Posted 12 May 11:51 PDT
470 Europeans at Cannes overall
470 Europeans at Cannes overall
Spain's Jordi Xammar and Nora Brugman crowned champions
A few weeks before the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and whose sailing events will be held in Marseille at the beginning of August, this 470 Europeans had a very special flavour in typically Mediterranean weather, and low to moderate thermal breezes.
by Jean François Cutugno
Posted 12 May 11:34 PDT
J domination at American YC Spring Regatta!
J domination at American YC Spring Regatta!
Three solid days of sailing for the fleet
The 2024 American Yacht Club Spring Regatta wrapped up three solid days of sailing on May 3-5, with the Friday coastal race leading into the weekend's mix of windward-leeward and coastal courses.
by J-Boats
Posted 12 May 11:30 PDT
Welcome aboard, James and Somira!
Welcome aboard, James and Somira!
Now part of the Colligo Marine crew, offering sales and rigging support
With James' 40 years as a licensed captain and their shared experience sailing the Southern Ocean, they're truly a dream team. This brings a unique perspective when it comes to understanding Colligo Marine's product line.
by Colligo Marine
Posted 12 May 08:05 PDT
The oldest footage of Tornado racing
The oldest footage of Tornado racing
A look back into our video archive
We delve into the past, and round-up all videos which show sailing in the Tornado class of catamaran.
by Magnus Smith
Posted 12 May 04:00 PDT
New Arrival: Henri-Lloyd Cool Breeze Jacket
New Arrival: Henri-Lloyd Cool Breeze Jacket
The ultimate all rounder jacket for the everyday sailor, race crew and boating enthusiast
The ultimate all rounder jacket for the everyday sailor, race crew and boating enthusiast. With the benefit of a micro fleece lining for insulation, it's designed for cooler days offering protection from ocean spray, chilling mornings and cold winds.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 12 May 04:00 PDT
Road To Gold Live Q&A with Annie Lush
Road To Gold Live Q&A with Annie Lush
3x Ocean Race veteran and Olympian
After a successful career on the Olympic circuit and representing Great Britain in women's match racing at London 2012, Annie Lush has become one of the most in-demand professionals on the offshore scene.
by Andy Rice, Co-Creator, Road To Gold
Posted 12 May 04:00 PDT
470 Europeans at Cannes Day 5
470 Europeans at Cannes Day 5
All set for a grand finale in Cannes on Sunday!
As the 77th edition of the Film Festival looms, the 470 Europeans ends in Cannes this Sunday with the Medal Race, a final round reserved for the top ten in the general classification, contested in front of the YC de Cannes, and whose points count double.
by Jean François Cutugno
Posted 11 May 15:39 PDT
Cup Spy May 11: Brits put new AC75 to the test
Cup Spy May 11: Brits put new AC75 to the test
Having hit their stride the Brits seem keen to put some forgettable AC years behind them
Having hit their stride the Brits seem keen to put some forgettable years behind them. Today was the AC75 equivalent of quicksand - light airs, with variable pressure, and the Brits, to their credit, were the only team to sail.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 11 May 15:31 PDT
49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 5
49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 5
Italy with one hand on the Worlds Trophy
Ruggero Tita and Caterina Banti are too professional to admit it, but a strong performance in Saturday's light airs races has all but secured the Italian defence of the Nacra 17 world title.
by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing
Posted 11 May 14:07 PDT
44Cup Baiona Day 3
44Cup Baiona Day 3
Three bullet day for Artemis Racing
After a wait for the wind to fill in, the Vigo River estuary and Galicia's wider Rías Baixas estuary complex delivered with 15-20 knots, brilliant sunshine, a short chop and with the magnificent Caes Islands nature reserve as a backdrop.
by 44Cup
Posted 11 May 13:25 PDT
The Transat CIC Update
The Transat CIC Update
New York offers finishers sunshine but still dark clouds over the Atlantic
At 13 days since the fleet left Lorient just seven solo racers are still racing across the Atlantic on the 3,500 miles Transat CIC.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 11 May 12:25 PDT
Marina Portoroz Melges 24 Regatta Day 2
Marina Portoroz Melges 24 Regatta Day 2
Six races in Nefeli maintains lead as competition heats up
A stable Mistral, but weak in intensity, allowed the carrying out of another three valid races for the Marina Portoroz Melges 24 Regatta.
by International Melges 24 Class Association
Posted 11 May 11:57 PDT
Cup Spy May 10: Arrivederci, Cagliari
Cup Spy May 10: Arrivederci, Cagliari
It was Luna Rossa's last day of sailing in Cagliari, before moving to their Barcelona base
Three teams sailed AC75s off Barcelona on Friday, along with Luna Rossa sailing out of Cagliari Sardinia. It was the last sailing day in Cagliari before they move to the base in Barcelona and begin their workup towards the Louis Vuitton Cup.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 11 May 06:56 PDT
Marina Portoroz Melges 24 Regatta Day 1
Marina Portoroz Melges 24 Regatta Day 1
Peter Karrie' Nefeli shines
The opening day of the Marina Portoroz Melges 24 Regatta, the second event of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2024, proved to be a spectacular start for competitors, with enthusiastic comments from Peter Karrie, owner of Nefeli
by International Melges 24 Class Association
Posted 10 May 17:18 PDT
470 Europeans at Cannes Day 4
470 Europeans at Cannes Day 4
Spain's Jordi Xammar and Nora Brugman top the rankings
Spain's Jordi Xammar and Nora Brugman top the rankings by six points from France's Camille LeCointre and Jeremie Mion. The British team of Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris had a stellar day with a 2,1 scoreline to move up to third.
by International 470 Class Association
Posted 10 May 13:18 PDT
2024 Queen's Cup Race® - Registration is open!
2024 Queen's Cup Race® - Registration is open!
The overnight race across the lake from Milwaukee to South Haven
Plan now to join the fleet for the time-honored tradition of sailing the Queen's Cup" Race. The 85th sailing of this overnight race is brought to you by South Shore Yacht Club and sails across Lake Michigan from Milwaukee, Wl, to South Haven, Ml.
by South Shore Yacht Club
Posted 10 May 11:49 PDT
44Cup Baiona Day 2
44Cup Baiona Day 2
Switzerland's day in the sun
History was made on the 44Cup today when, for the first time, a team representing land-locked Switzerland was top scoring boat of the day.
by 44Cup
Posted 10 May 11:29 PDT
49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 4
49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 4
Uruguay surges to the top of the 49ers
Uruguay has never qualified a 49er to the Olympic Games. In fact across the whole history of the modern Olympics the South American nation has just won 10 medals, none yet in sailing.
by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing
Posted 10 May 11:12 PDT
US Clubs invited to race in Sailing League Regatta
US Clubs invited to race in Sailing League Regatta
St. Francis Yacht Club invites interested yacht clubs based in the United States to race
St. Francis Yacht Club invites interested yacht clubs based in the United States to race in an inaugural Sailing League Regatta in San Francisco, California.
by St. Francis Yacht Club
Posted 10 May 11:11 PDT
Cup Spy May 9: Testing the wind machine
Cup Spy May 9: Testing the wind machine
Luna Rossa have been testing the old and new AC75 wingfoils as they wind down in Cagliari
Luna Rossa sailed for the fourth successive day from Cagliari, Sardinia. A point of interest on Thursday was the relative performance of its two wing foils - one to the new AC75 Class Rule, the other a legacy foil used in the 2021 America's Cup.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 10 May 07:52 PDT
Ambrogio Beccaria wins The Transat CIC in Class40
Ambrogio Beccaria wins The Transat CIC in Class40
Crossing the line of the historic race at 03:47:55 hrs this morning
Italy's Ambrogio Beccaria on his all Italian designed and built Musa 40 Alla Grande Pirelli added the hugely prestigious Transat CIC Class 40 title to his steadily growing collection of solo and short handed ocean racing honours this morning.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 10 May 01:19 PDT
Marine Auctions: May Online Auctions
Marine Auctions: May Online Auctions
Bidding to open on Friday 24th May
May 2024 Online Auction Bidding to Open Friday 24th May Close Thursday 30th May at 2pm AEST.
by Marine Auctions
Posted 9 May 22:16 PDT
Is this the slipperiest AC75 boat in the fleet?
Is this the slipperiest AC75 boat in the fleet?
There's plenty to suggest American Magic's 'Patriot' is the most refined aerodynamic package so far
There's plenty to suggest that American Magic's AC75 'Patriot' is the most refined aerodynamic package so far and if that's the case the team's new machine could be the lowest drag Cup boat out there.
by Matt Sheahan
Posted 9 May 22:11 PDT
Marina Portoroz Melges 24 Regatta preview
Marina Portoroz Melges 24 Regatta preview
Melges 24 European Sailing Series event to set sail on Friday
It's that time of the year again when Portoroz beckons the international Melges 24 fleet as the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2024 makes its next stop in this picturesque Slovenian coastal town.
by International Melges 24 Class Association
Posted 9 May 15:19 PDT
The 5 Minute Warning
The 5 Minute Warning
Andy Rice & Matt Sheahan's 5min racing update
PlanetSail's Matt Sheahan catches up with Sailjuice's Andy Rice who's reporting from the South of France. Andy's at the last big regatta for the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 classes before the Olympic Games just over a couple of months from now.
by PlanetSail
Posted 9 May 14:11 PDT
44Cup Baiona Day 1
44Cup Baiona Day 1
Strong start in light conditions
From some way out the opening day of the 44Cup Baiona, the second event of the 2024 circuit for the high performance owner-driver RC44 one designs, was looking light.
by 44Cup
Posted 9 May 12:50 PDT
The Transat CIC Update
The Transat CIC Update
Ambrogio Beccaria has Class 40 finish line and victory 'in sight'
With less than 140 miles to go to the finish line of the Transat CIC solo race across the North Atlantic from Lorient to New York Italy's Ambrogio Beccaria appears to have dealt with the last weather hurdle earlier today.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 9 May 12:43 PDT
49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 3
49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 3
Lighter breeze launches young Germans up the FX rankings
A drop in wind strength brought huge changes to the 49erFX leaderboard on day three of the European Championship in La Grande Motte in the South of France.
by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing
Posted 9 May 12:31 PDT
470 Europeans at Cannes Day 3
470 Europeans at Cannes Day 3
While racing did get underway in light winds, the breeze then dropped to nothing
While racing did get underway in light winds, with a full lap completed, the breeze then dropped to nothing, resulting in the race being abandoned. Unfortunately that was it for the day and the fleet were sent ashore.
by International 470 Class Association
Posted 9 May 12:22 PDT
Offshore Double Handed Worlds applications open
Offshore Double Handed Worlds applications open
For consideration to represent the USA
US Sailing is looking for talented mixed gender teams to compete in the 2024 Offshore Double Handed World Championship in September in Lorient, France in SunFast 30OD boats.
by US Sailing
Posted 9 May 12:20 PDT
Barton Marine appoint South African Distributor
Barton Marine appoint South African Distributor
Pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with Marine Connect
Barton Marine are pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with Marine Connect in South Africa. Representing the full Barton Marine range, the team will facilitate supply of Barton's popular, durable and great value deck equipment range.
by Barton Marine
Posted 9 May 10:00 PDT
Register for Livestream of Cole Brauer event
Register for Livestream of Cole Brauer event
Added after two live shows sold out in a matter of hours
After two live shows sold out in a matter of hours, Sail Newport will now livestream The Cole Brauer event on Thursday, May 16, from 5:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (EST) (GMT-4) courtesy of North Sails.
by Sail Newport
Posted 9 May 07:52 PDT
Cup Spy May 8: First cross in Barcelona
Cup Spy May 8: First cross in Barcelona
Three teams sail AC75s off Barcelona on Wednesday, the first opportunity for the teams to tangle
Three teams sailed AC75s off Barcelona on Wednesday, the first opportunity for the teams to tangle, and have the inevitable accidental hookup as the Challengers sized up their opposition for the first time. A fourth team Luna Rossa worked up off Cagliari.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 9 May 07:22 PDT
Bermuda Delivers for SailGP
Bermuda Delivers for SailGP
With the drama starting on the practice day
Bermuda had it all for the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix, with the drama starting on the practice day, when a user-error on the USA SailGP Team F50 saw them capsize at speed, hurling the crew out of the boat and onto the wing sail.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 9 May 06:52 PDT
SailGP Inspire WASZP racing in Bermuda
SailGP Inspire WASZP racing in Bermuda
Young British sailor Ben Anderson takes the win
SailGP were in Bermuda at the beginning of May, and alongside the F50 racing ran their highly competitive Inspire foiling programme in WASZPS for Under 21 year old sailors.
by Ben Anderson
Posted 9 May 06:14 PDT