Sign up for the Bart's Bash 2024 Sign up for the Bart's Bash 2024 The event continues to connect the global sailing community The event continues to connect the global sailing community, create opportunities for people to get on the water and raise essential funds for the ASF. by The Bart's Bash Team Posted 27 May 00:05 AEST The oldest video footage of windsurfing The oldest video footage of windsurfing Early square boards with diamond-shaped rigs which the sailor leaned back against! We delve into the past, and round-up all videos which show windsurfers. There is even footage of the early square boards with diamond-shaped rigs which the sailor leaned back against. by Magnus Smith Posted 26 May 21:00 AEST J/70 Europeans at Mount Argentario, Italy Overall J/70 Europeans at Mount Argentario, Italy Overall A thrilling grand finale in Italy After several hours of waiting onshore due to a lack of wind, the fleet of nearly 90 boats from over 20 countries completed the 11th and final race of the J/70 European Championship series. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 26 May 20:16 AEST America's Cup: French reveal their hand America's Cup: French reveal their hand Orient Express Racing Team's AC75 was wheeled out of the shed briefly on Saturday For a rig-stepping test Saturday morning, Orient Express Racing Team's AC75 was wheeled out of the shed briefly during the early hours revealing France's hope for the America's Cup. by Sabina MollartRogerson, Orient Express Racing Posted 26 May 09:13 AEST WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye day 4 WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye day 4 Ghio slows down to keep his lead Mathis Ghio was beaten by a few riders on day four of the WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye, yet still the reigning world champion has managed to hold on to the yellow bib for the medal series climax on Sunday. by Andy Rice Posted 26 May 08:02 AEST Cup Spy May 24: Fourth AC75 sailing in Spain Cup Spy May 24: Fourth AC75 sailing in Spain Luna Rossa have made their grand entrance in Spain. French reveal their AC75 raceboat Luna Rossa made their grand entrance onto the 2024 America's Cup stage in Barcelona sailing a three hour session in moderate winds, without incident. The Kiwis were not so fortunate in the AC40s. French reveal their AC75 in Barcelona. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 25 May 23:35 AEST Support is everything Support is everything The team at A+T are passionate about support and have experts on hand 24/7 A+T are passionate about support, whether it is helping to specify the detail for a new build superyacht, helping a yacht over Teamviewer when mid-Atlantic or opening the office on a Saturday to deliver some wind parts to an Open 60 team member. by A+T Instruments Posted 25 May 22:00 AEST J/70 Europeans at Mount Argentario, Italy Day 4 J/70 Europeans at Mount Argentario, Italy Day 4 Good To Go climbs on top on the eve of grand finale The J/70 European Championship ranking continues to evolve with the dynamism that has characterized it since the first day. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 25 May 16:20 AEST New sailing record course set in NZ by Lisa Blair New sailing record course set in NZ by Lisa Blair She encountered orcas and albatross, along with monster waves and storms Australian solo sailing adventurer and environmental campaigner Lisa Blair has set a new mono hull solo sailing course establishing the record for Auckland to Auckland around New Zealand in 16 days and 23 hrs in her yacht Climate Action Now. by Carolyn Grant Posted 25 May 15:43 AEST Vendée Liberty Speed Trials Vendée Liberty Speed Trials The wind gods only partially delivered for the fleet in New York The wind gods only partially delivered for the NY-Vendee fleet competing in the Vendee Liberty exhibition speed trials on upper New York Harbor today with puffs of breeze deciding the fortunes of the fleet. by Vendée Globe media Posted 25 May 14:37 AEST 2024 5.5 Metre Swiss Open at Rolle overall 2024 5.5 Metre Swiss Open at Rolle overall Caracole repeats title win Caracole (SUI 214, Bernard Haissly, Nicolas Berthoud, Daniel Stampfli) have successfully defended their Swiss open title at Société Nautique Rolloise, at Rolle, on Lake Geneva, after schooling the fleet on light wind speed and tactics. by Robert Deaves Posted 25 May 14:13 AEST New Hamilton all weather jacket New Hamilton all weather jacket Vaikobi share what's great about this all-weather legend With loads of fans loving how warm and dry they are in our Hamilton jacket, we thought we'd share what's great about this all-weather legend. by Vaikobi Ocean Performance Posted 25 May 06:15 AEST Road To Gold Q&A with Konstantinos Trigonis Road To Gold Q&A with Konstantinos Trigonis Multihull world champion and Olympic coach Technology and tools can be beneficial for learning and development, but ultimately it depends on how you use them. For Konstantinos Trigonis, it's crucial for sailors to be able to *feel* the boat and the conditions around them. by Andy Rice, Co-Creator, Road To Gold Posted 25 May 04:00 AEST WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye day 3 WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye day 3 The mental challenge of a plastic minefield Some riders complained about plastic in the water ruining their races on day three of the WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye. Others found a way of winning race after race despite the plastic obstacles lying in wait to catch them out. by Andy Rice Posted 25 May 03:05 AEST OceansLab targets The Ocean Race OceansLab targets The Ocean Race With hydrogen-powered race boat The first hydrogen-powered racing boat skippered by British sailor Phil Sharp, inventor of the Hydrogen Power Module* (HPM), co-founder of Genevos and the clean technology accelerator OceansLab, is preparing to enter The Ocean Race. by OceansLab Posted 24 May 22:55 AEST Women's World Match Racing Tour heads to Marstrand Women's World Match Racing Tour heads to Marstrand Alongside the 30th edition of the long-running GKSS Match Cup Sweden Hosted by GKSS (Royal Gothenburg Yacht Club), the event joins the 2024 Women's World Match Racing Tour as an official stage and will take place alongside the 30th edition of the long-running GKSS Match Cup Sweden. by Women's WMRT Posted 24 May 22:36 AEST Cup Spy May 22-23: UFOs hit AC75s Cup Spy May 22-23: UFOs hit AC75s One and probably two AC75s hit UFOs during race training off Barcelona forcing a return to base Two teams, sailing AC75s are believed to have struck UFOs (unidentified floating objects) over the past two days, forcing them to stop sailing. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 24 May 21:30 AEST The 5 Minute Warning The 5 Minute Warning Andy Rice & Matt Sheahan's 5min racing update This week, Sailjuice's Andy Rice calls up from Turkey to update PlanetSail's Matt Sheahan on the world of wingfoil racing. One of the big topics is lowest possible take-off windspeed for foiling. by PlanetSail Posted 24 May 20:50 AEST America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ's AC75 departs America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ's AC75 departs 'Taihoro' has departed from the Port of Mount Maunganui, destined for the 2024 America's Cup Match Emirates Team New Zealand's America's Cup Defender 'Taihoro' has departed from the Port of Mount Maunganui, destined for the 2024 America's Cup Match in Barcelona, Spain. The voyage follows in the wake of the America's Cup champion 'Te Rehutai' in 2023. by Sail-World.com/nz/Emirates Team Posted 24 May 16:20 AEST J/70 Europeans at Mount Argentario, Italy Day 3 J/70 Europeans at Mount Argentario, Italy Day 3 Wanderlust is back at the top of the standings The J/70 European Championship in Cala Galera has seen eight thrilling races so far, with the leaderboard experiencing a roller coaster of changes. Eight different winners have emerged from the races. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 24 May 15:53 AEST Concord Pacific Racing announces squad Concord Pacific Racing announces squad For Puig Women's America's Cup & UniCredit Youth America's Cup Concord Green Energy, along with lead sponsors RBC and TELUS, has unveiled the Concord Pacific Racing squad for Canada's first-ever campaign at the historic Puig Women's America's Cup and UniCredit Youth America's Cup, set to take place in Barcelona by James Rigby Posted 24 May 08:50 AEST IMA Maxi Europeans at Sorrento overall IMA Maxi Europeans at Sorrento overall Hap Fauth's Bella Mente claims the title in style In a great display of on-the-water dominance within an already elite-level class, Hap Fauth, tactician Terry Hutchinson and the all-star cast of the Maxi 74 Bella Mente today claimed the third edition of the IMA Maxi European Championship. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 24 May 08:19 AEST 2024 5.5 Metre Swiss Open at Rolle Day 1 2024 5.5 Metre Swiss Open at Rolle Day 1 Caracole wins opening race at Société Nautique Rolloise Defending champions Caracole (SUI 214, Bernard Haissly, Nicolas Berthoud, Daniel Stampfli) have won the opening race of the 2024 5.5 Metre Swiss Open at Rolle on Lake Geneva, on Thursday. by Robert Deaves Posted 24 May 06:57 AEST WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye day 2 WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye day 2 Ghio and Suardiaz wrestle wings to marathon victory Having gone out from the beach at Urla a few minutes earlier with their big wings, just a minute before the riders launched into the rabbit start for the marathon race the wind strength suddenly doubled. by Andy Rice Posted 24 May 04:23 AEST Jeddah to host Youth & Women's Match Racing Jeddah to host Youth & Women's Match Racing Prominent venue in Saudi Arabia to host both World Championships World Sailing has selected the Jeddah Yacht Club & Marina in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to host the upcoming 2024 Youth Match Racing World Championship, and the 2024 Women's Match Racing World Championship beginning immediately afterwards. by World Sailing Posted 24 May 02:15 AEST 69F Cup Grand Prix 2 at Torbole Preview 69F Cup Grand Prix 2 at Torbole Preview Seven international teams are ready to enjoy three days of intense racing The never ending flight of the 69F Class continues to Torbole where, just a week after the conclusion of the Act 1 of the 69F Youth Foiling Gold Cup, the Circolo Vela Torbole is ready to host the Grand Prix 2 of the 69F Cup. by 69F Sailing Posted 24 May 02:05 AEST Big names line up for Dragon Gold Cup 2024 Big names line up for Dragon Gold Cup 2024 30 teams from around Europe set for the September event in Kinsale Already many of the big names from the world of Dragon sailing have confirmed their participation in the 2024 Dragon Gold Cup Kinsale sponsored by Astra Construction Services Ltd. by International Dragon Association Posted 24 May 01:46 AEST Pantaenius, Riviera, CL Yachts video interviews Pantaenius, Riviera, CL Yachts video interviews John Curnow talks to industry leaders at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2024 On worldmarine.media news on the first day of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2024, John Curnow spoke to Martin Baum, the MD at Pantaenius, Wes Moxey, CEO of Riviera and Richard Lo, Director at CL Yachts. by worldmarine.media Posted 23 May 18:31 AEST J/70 Europeans at Mount Argentario, Italy Day 2 J/70 Europeans at Mount Argentario, Italy Day 2 Viva takes control of an evolving ranking It was a second day of racing in light winds in Tuscany for the J/70 European Championship, an event that has gathered almost 90 crews from 20 nations. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 23 May 18:13 AEST Auckland Noumea Race cancelled Auckland Noumea Race cancelled Auckland Noumea Race due to start on Saturday is cancelled due to political unrest in New Caledonia Royal Akarana Yacht Club, hosts of the Auckland Noumea Yacht Race in conjunction with Cercle Nautique Calédonien (CNC), have announced that the event due to commence on Saturday 25th May has been cancelled. by Royal Akarana Yacht Club Posted 23 May 12:22 AEST WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye day 1 WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye day 1 "If you're not Dying, you're not Trying" The WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye began today, although a lack of wind prevented the first race from going ahead. Instead the riders put their competitive instincts into an evening competition on Audi e-foilers, electric-powered foiling boards. by Andy Rice Posted 23 May 06:39 AEST 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 06:03 AEST 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 23 May 00:12 AEST 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 Posted 22 May 19:17 AEST 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 16:49 AEST 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 14:53 AEST Still time to enter AWKR 2024 Still time to enter AWKR 2024 Australia's longest running women's keelboat competition Australia's longest running women's keelboat competition, the Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta (AWKR), has so far attracted 26 entries, with organisers at Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron expecting up to 35 boats for their annual event. by Di Pearson / AWKR media Posted 22 May 14:38 AEST 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 Posted 22 May 11:05 AEST 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 07:47 AEST 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 22 May 01:49 AEST 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 22 May 01:00 AEST 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 22:44 AEST 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 21:45 AEST 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 19:17 AEST 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 18:43 AEST 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 15:02 AEST Expresso Martini to take on best Expresso Martini to take on best At Ocean Dynamics and Mount Gay Airlie Beach Race Week Entries for Whitsunday SC's Ocean Dynamics and Mount Gay Airlie Beach Race Week 2024 continue to flow in and competition is set to ignite in the Trailable Yachts and Sports Boat class, while new support sponsors sign up for the popular Queensland regatta. by Di Pearson/WSC media Posted 21 May 14:37 AEST Near record fleet for 2024 Apollo Bay Race Near record fleet for 2024 Apollo Bay Race The ORCV Coastal Championship decider As the sailing season draws to a close, offshore sailors are now focusing on the Melbourne to Apollo Bay Race which starts at 9am on Saturday the 25th of May. by Jane Austin / ORCV Media Posted 21 May 14:28 AEST