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Things Do Change…
It's quite some time ago now: three decades for sure, and into its fourth, quite possibly
© Australian Offshore Powerboat Club
The most famous boat in the world
Goes by a lot of nicknames, but you'd think Comanche fits the bill wherever she goes
© Rolex / Andrea Francolini
75th Anniversary Wilson Trophy
American streak continues at the theatre of dreams
© Dan Booth Photography
Nolot & Maeder win back their world titles
At the 2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères
© IKA media/ Robert Hajduk
This isn't what I expected
I'm very surprised just how different the new AC75s are
© Alex Carabi / America's Cup
Cup Spy May 27: Franciwi AC75 design revealed
Cup Spy May 27: Franciwi AC75 design revealed
Three teams sailed on Monday. The British and USA teams sailed AC75s out of Barcelona
Three teams sailed on Monday - the British and USA teams sailed AC75s out of Barcelona. Orient Express splashed their AC75, while on the opposite side of the planet, the Kiwis conducted some more two boat testing.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 28 May 22:11 PDT
Cup Spy May 28: Kiwi kids have a big splash
Cup Spy May 28: Kiwi kids have a big splash
Two videos of the Cup sailing action from May 28 in Barcelona and the ETNZ nosedive in Auckland
Early edition: Four America's Cup teams sailed AC75s off Barcelona on Tuesday. Top sailing photographer Gilles Martin-Raget was shoreside to catch the action. Also catch the full video of the ETNZ Youth Team's spectacular nosedive off Auckland.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 28 May 18:59 PDT
77th Annual Block Island Race Recap
77th Annual Block Island Race Recap
A Game of Chutes and Ladders
The 77th annual Storm Trysail Club Block Island Race took place this past weekend in beautiful sailing conditions interspersed with frustrating doldrums and even a dry squall.
by Storm Trysail Club
Posted 28 May 16:52 PDT
2024 Youth Worlds Team announced
2024 Youth Worlds Team announced
US Sailing has named the 14 US Youth Team athletes who will represent USA
US Sailing has named the 14 US Youth Team athletes who will represent USA at the 2024 Youth Sailing World Championships. The 53rd edition of the premier event in international youth sailing will take place July 13-20 in Lake Garda, Italy.
by US Sailing Team
Posted 28 May 16:31 PDT
ORC Europeans announces Garmin as Gold Sponsor
ORC Europeans announces Garmin as Gold Sponsor
Early entry fee deadline approaches on May 31
Finnish Offshore Racing Association and Åländska Segelsällskapet, as the organizers of the 2024 ORC European Championship, are proudly announcing Garmin as the Gold Sponsor of the event, being held from August 9 to 17 in Mariehamn, Åland.
by Offshore Racing Congress
Posted 28 May 13:14 PDT
Atlantic Cup Leg 1 Finish
Atlantic Cup Leg 1 Finish
Acrobatica races into Newport to win
The first finishers crossed the Newport finish line, just off Fort Adams in the morning hours on Tuesday, May 28th. After a back and forth battle throughout the race with Everial, Acrobatica managed to hold on for line honors.
by Atlantic Cup
Posted 28 May 12:45 PDT
Philadelphia Cup Regatta at Liberty Sailing Club
Philadelphia Cup Regatta at Liberty Sailing Club
Knight Errant, Hot Canary & Constance Meeks win classes
George Bader says he was stoked as he sailed to the Delaware River buoy-marked course to race in the Philadelphia Cup Regatta, held May 25, 2024, and hosted by Philadelphia's Liberty Sailing Club.
by Carol Bareuther
Posted 28 May 10:16 PDT
Bluewater extend support for 52 Super Series
Bluewater extend support for 52 Super Series
World leader in innovative water purification and beverage solutions
As the 52 SUPER SERIES gets set to visit new territory, the world's leading grand prix monohull racing circuit going racing in Newport, Rhode Island, long-time supporters and hydration suppliers Bluewater have increased their commitment.
by 52 Super Series
Posted 28 May 09:57 PDT
Sailor of the Year award goes to "The Grand Tour"
Sailor of the Year award goes to "The Grand Tour"
Founders receive award at ceremony in Tuscany
Manuel Vlacich and Franco Deganutti, foubnders of The Grand Tour, were awarded "Sailor of the Year 2024" in the "passion" category on May 25, 2024. The ceremony for the thirty-third edition of the award was held at the Marina Cala dè Medici in Tuscany.
by Manuel Vlacich
Posted 28 May 07:40 PDT
Sam Goodchild returns to the racecourse
Sam Goodchild returns to the racecourse
Taking on the daunting 3,600nm New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne race
After a break of five months to recharge his batteries, and for his boat to complete its winter re-fit, the British IMOCA star Sam Goodchild returns to competition this week at the start of a solo transatlantic race.
by Agence TB Press
Posted 28 May 06:39 PDT
Vigo host city for 2027-2028 Global Solo Challenge
Vigo host city for 2027-2028 Global Solo Challenge
The move to Vigo marks a significant milestone in the event's evolution
The Global Solo Challenge (GSC) is excited to announce that the vibrant city of Vigo and its prestigious Real Club Náutico de Vigo will be the starting and finishing port for the second edition of the event to be held in 2027-2028.
by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge
Posted 28 May 06:09 PDT
Entries continuing to flow in for Volvo Cork Week
Entries continuing to flow in for Volvo Cork Week
Beaufort Cup proving popular with teams from the services
Entries are continuing to flow in for the next edition of Volvo Cork Week which will take place 15-19 July 2024. Since the inaugural event in 1978, this biennial regatta has always attracted a diverse fleet and a large number of international entries.
by Annamarie Fegan
Posted 28 May 04:45 PDT
Herrmann's last solo challenge before Vendée Globe
Herrmann's last solo challenge before Vendée Globe
3,200 nautical miles from New York back to France
Boris Herrmann is about to embark on the final major test before the Vendée Globe race next November.
by Team Malizia
Posted 28 May 03:58 PDT
America's Cup Store: Three team polo shirts
America's Cup Store: Three team polo shirts
Get your hands on the latest Polo Shirts, for American Magic, INEOS Britannia, Emirates Team NZ
Set yourself up for the 37th America's Cup with us and get your hands on the latest Polo Shirts, from official team collections to official race polo shirts. Teams include American Magic, INEOS Britannia and Emirates Team New Zealand.
by Matt Buckland
Posted 27 May 20:44 PDT
Shirley Robertson talks with Murray Jones
Shirley Robertson talks with Murray Jones
Shirley Robertson talking to NZ's Murray Jones about a remarkable career spanning over two decades
This month's podcast sees Shirley Robertson talking to New Zealand's Murray Jones about a remarkable career spanning over two decades chasing the oldest trophy in international sport.
by Shirley Robertson
Posted 27 May 17:00 PDT
Will Phoenix team be back in the frame in Newport?
Will Phoenix team be back in the frame in Newport?
Ed Baird is calling the shots for the South African flagged TP52 crew
After missing out on the first regatta of the 2024 52 SUPER SERIES season Hasso and Tina Plattner's Phoenix will be back in action at the upcoming XS 52 SUPER SEREIS Newport Trophy regatta in Newport RI.
by 52 Super Series
Posted 27 May 13:29 PDT
Ultimate Layering with Aktiv Stretch
Ultimate Layering with Aktiv Stretch
Elevate your layering game with the the ultimate mid-layer companion
Elevate your layering game with the Aktiv Stretch Jacket 2.0 : the ultimate mid-layer companion.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 27 May 09:00 PDT
Atlantic Cup Leg 1 update
Atlantic Cup Leg 1 update
It's a battle to the Newport finish line!
Wow, what a battle so far! The racing has been extremely close in the first two days of the Charleston-Newport leg of the Atlantic Cup. Until 9pm ET last night seven of the eight teams were within just a few miles of each other.
by Atlantic Cup
Posted 27 May 07:02 PDT
The path to progress: Women in the lead
The path to progress: Women in the lead
Launch of Magenta x IMOCA Female Leadership Development Programme
The Magenta Project, IMOCA, and 11th Hour Racing announce the launch of the Magenta x IMOCA Female Leadership Development Programme, a joint-initiative aimed at fostering female talent in elite ocean racing.
by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 27 May 06:08 PDT
Speed trials action-shots from the New York Vendee
Speed trials action-shots from the New York Vendee
Stunning photos of the IMOCAs by the top photographer
Speed trials action-shots from the New York Vendee by George Bekris.
by Vendee Globe
Posted 27 May 00:02 PDT
69F Cup Grand Prix 2 at Torbole overall
69F Cup Grand Prix 2 at Torbole overall
Groupe Atlantic clinches the title after 16 races
At the end of three days of challenging races - 16 in total - the 69F Cup Grand Prix 2 Torbole went to a conclusion with the success of Clément Cron's Groupe Atlantic (FRA).
by 69F Sailing
Posted 26 May 17:15 PDT
Clipper Race 11 review
Clipper Race 11 review
Tactical, testing, untamed first stage of Leg 7
Popular for so many reasons, but also often underestimated, Leg 7, one of the longest of the circumnavigation, is made up of two races. The first is down the West Coast of North America and the second back up its East Coast.
by Clipper Round the World Race
Posted 26 May 14:46 PDT
WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye overall
WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye overall
Ghio and Suardiaz take the titles
Nia Suardiaz and Mathis Ghio have taken the gold medals at the WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye after commanding performances in the medal series.
by Andy Rice
Posted 26 May 14:08 PDT
Discover rigging's essentials with Colligo Marine
Discover rigging's essentials with Colligo Marine
Have you ever heard of Colligo Dux? It's the safest standing rigging you can buy!
Have you ever heard of Colligo Dux? It's the safest standing rigging you can buy! If that doesn't ring a bell, well, consider yourself enlightened.
by Colligo Marine
Posted 26 May 13:18 PDT
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 26 May 07:05 PDT
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 04:00 PDT
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 03:16 PDT
Cup Spy May 25: Two Tango in Barcelona
Cup Spy May 25: Two Tango in Barcelona
Today for the first time in Barcelona two of the AC75 teams lined up against each other
Today for the first time in Barcelona two of the AC75 teams lined up against each other in a rules limited way. We didn't learn much. The teams may have learned more, and if so - weren't saying.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 25 May 18:25 PDT
Atlantic Cup Leg 1 underway
Atlantic Cup Leg 1 underway
Eight teams representing four countries depart Charleston for Newport
Eight teams representing four countries started the 2024 Atlantic Cup at 12:00 ET today in sunny skies, with an initial 3-5 knot north breeze, that soon after switched to southeast.
by Atlantic Cup
Posted 25 May 16:41 PDT
J/80 Catnip wins Hardway Race
J/80 Catnip wins Hardway Race
Santa Barbara Sailing Club's annual race runs around Santa Cruz Island
This past weekend, the Santa Barbara Sailing Club hosted their annual Hardway Race, an event that starts off Santa Barbara and runs around Santa Cruz Island down the backside and then to Ventura (67.0 nm) for the A fleet boats.
by J-Boats
Posted 25 May 16:40 PDT
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 25 May 16:13 PDT
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 25 May 15:02 PDT
West Coast ramp up, Melges 24s head to nationals
West Coast ramp up, Melges 24s head to nationals
The U.S. Nationals kicks off a dynamic three-part West Coast racing series
Look out, California—here come the Melges 24s! With the Midwest One-Design Spring Championship now complete, all eyes and teams turn to the West Coast for three incredible Melges 24 regattas.
by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association
Posted 25 May 13:38 PDT
Ambre Hasson on her Classe Mini campaign
Ambre Hasson on her Classe Mini campaign
An update Q&A with Ambre Hasson on her Classe Mini campaign
Sail-World checked in with Ambre Hasson, the skipper of Mini 618, as she works towards the Mini Transat 2025. This is the second of four interviews with the American Classe Mini skipper as she progresses through six double- or singlehanded 2024 events.
by David Schmidt
Posted 25 May 08:00 PDT
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 NZ
Posted 25 May 06:35 PDT
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 05:00 PDT
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 24 May 23:20 PDT
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 24 May 21:37 PDT
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 24 May 21:13 PDT
2024 INSA Junior Sabot Nationals preview
2024 INSA Junior Sabot Nationals preview
Racing starts end of July at San Diego Yacht Club
We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2024 INSA Junior Sabot Nationals, which will be held at San Diego Yacht Club July 29 through August 1!
by San Diego Yacht Club
Posted 24 May 13:54 PDT