The Last Days of the Schooner America The Last Days of the Schooner America The silver cup she won that day is still coveted by sportsmen The schooner America was a technological marvel and a child star. In the summer of 1851, just weeks after her launching at New York, she crossed the Atlantic and sailed to an upset victory against a fleet of champions. by David Gendell Posted 13 May 16:52 PDT Nacra 17 pair ready to represent USA at Paris 2024 Nacra 17 pair ready to represent USA at Paris 2024 Sarah Newberry Moore and David Liebenberg won selection at the Worlds Sarah Newberry Moore (Miami, FL) and David Liebenberg (Richmond, CA) won athlete selection at the 2024 Nacra 17 World Championship and have secured their spot to represent the United States this summer at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in the Nacra 17. by US Sailing Team Posted 13 May 13:39 PDT 505 class gathers for North American Championship 505 class gathers for North American Championship Competition will be fierce but fun, on Alamitos Bay Twenty seven teams from across the country will descend on Alamitos Bay Yacht Club for the 505 Class North American Championships this week. by Lexi Pline Posted 13 May 13:26 PDT 69F Youth Foiling Gold Cup Act 1 preview 69F Youth Foiling Gold Cup Act 1 preview Mixed under 25s gather in Torbole The Act 1 of the 69F Youth Foiling Gold Cup is ready to celebrate it's opening day at Circolo Vela Torbole, where five international mixed gender teams composed by Under 25 sailors are gathered. by 69F Sailing Posted 13 May 11:39 PDT This isn't what I expected This isn't what I expected I'm very surprised just how different the new AC75s are A month ago, when I wrote 'AC75 launching season', just three of the AC75s set to contest the 37th America's Cup in Barcelona had been revealed. Now it's five, with just the French Orient Express Racing Team left to show their hand. by Mark Jardine Posted 13 May 10:00 PDT J/45 Mainsail Roller Furler Boom video J/45 Mainsail Roller Furler Boom video Demonstration of the mainsail furling boom in Les Sables d'Olonne, France Enjoy this video demonstration of the mainsail furling boom from the Danish brand FURLERBOOM on a J/45 from the J/Composites shipyard based in Les Sables d'Olonne, France. by J Composites Posted 13 May 08:00 PDT 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 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 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 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 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