2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 3 2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 3 "Max is not a robot, he's human" Opportunities to beat Max Maeder don't come along very often, so Valentin Bontus seized his moment on day three of the Formula Kite World Championship in Hyères in the sunny south of France. by IKA Media / Andy Rice Posted 16 May 16:11 EST Get out your Sailing Gear! Get out your Sailing Gear! MySail has Landed on the Shores of the USA The weather is starting to heat up across the United States and so is the 2024 sailing season. For keen sailors, especially those not lucky enough to have year-round sailing options, the start of the season is always an eagerly awaited time of year. by MySail Posted 16 May 13:00 EST Purchase Systems and Mechanical Advantage Purchase Systems and Mechanical Advantage The Ultimate Guide as Allen break down the nitty-gritty In this guide, we're breaking down the nitty-gritty of purchase systems, from the straightforward simplicity of the "simple" system to the power-packed intricacy of the "compound" system. by Allen Posted 16 May 11:04 EST Quantum Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup Series kicks off Quantum Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup Series kicks off 4-part regatta series tailor-made for the iconic sportboat Title sponsor Quantum Sails and the U.S. Melges 24 Class Association (USM24CA) are ready to usher in the 2024 Great Lakes Cup racing series for a fourth exciting year. by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Posted 16 May 11:02 EST Cup Spy May 15: Swiss get worked over Cup Spy May 15: Swiss get worked over Two teams sailed on Wednesday out of Barcelona in a funky breeze and a squirrely seastate Two teams sailed on Wednesday out of Barcelona in a funky breeze and a squirrely seastate. The US team's session was called up short after a jib traveller issue. The Swiss stayed out for 4.5hrs in challenging conditions. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 16 May 10:38 EST Route to the Global Solo Challenge 2027-2028 Route to the Global Solo Challenge 2027-2028 The cold temperatures of the deep South are finally well behind Louis Robein Louis Robein, the last competitor still at sea in the Global Solo Challenge 2023-2024, has reached the latitude of Rio De Janeiro but most notably, today, has crossed the Tropic of Capricorn. by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge Posted 16 May 10:03 EST IMOCA Class Sailor Profile: Sam Goodchild IMOCA Class Sailor Profile: Sam Goodchild Who is this modest 34-year-old Englishman? In the history of the IMOCA Class there have been few skippers who have completed a debut year to rival that of Sam Goodchild, who achieved five consecutive podium finishes in his first five races and became the 2023 IMOCA Globe Series Champion. by TR Racing Posted 16 May 06:27 EST Emirates Team NZ Store: FREE America's Cup Cap Emirates Team NZ Store: FREE America's Cup Cap Get a FREE AC37 CAP with EVERY order. 1 cap per order before May 17, 2024 To celebrate 100 days left to the start of the America's Cup regattas on August 22, 2024, you automatically get a free AC37 Cap with every Emirates Team New Zealand clothing order made before May 17, 2024 at 2359hrs GMT. by Matt Buckland Posted 15 May 21:31 EST 2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 2 2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 2 Poema gets her mojo back After a catastrophic opening day of her Formula Kite World Championship in Hyères, local competitor Poema Newland roared back on day two with three wins from four races. by IKA Media / Andy Rice Posted 15 May 16:57 EST Sail Canada awards $60,000 to 15 clubs and schools Sail Canada awards $60,000 to 15 clubs and schools The "Sailing for All" initiative was created to support grassroots programs Sail Canada is pleased to announce that 15 member sailing clubs and schools from across the country have been awarded a combined total of $60,000 as part of Sail Canada's "Sailing for All" initiative. by Sail Canada Posted 15 May 11:59 EST Something to Smile and Wave about Something to Smile and Wave about The 2024 Melges 24 North American Sailing Series is almost to the halfway mark The current frontrunner, Jaime Torres, commands the leaderboard racing the formidable Smile and Wave, just slightly ahead of Midwinter Champion Steve Boho on The 300, and Bacardi Winter Series Champion Bora Gulari racing Kingspoke. by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Posted 15 May 11:50 EST Cup Spy May 14: A dull day at the races Cup Spy May 14: A dull day at the races In Barcelona Alinghi Red Bull Racing squeezed in an hour of foiling, before the wind died Two teams sailed on Tuesday. In Barcelona Alinghi Red Bull Racing squeezed in an hour of foiling, before the grey skies turned to rain, and killed the wind. In Auckland Emirates Team New Zealand also sailed under grey skies and a fading breeze. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 15 May 09:05 EST Doyle Sails achieve sustainability Gold mark Doyle Sails achieve sustainability Gold mark Doyle Sails achieve sustainability certification, based on globally recognized ISO 14001 standard in May 2024, Doyle Sails NZ have attained the Toitu Enviromark Gold accreditation. This significant achievement validates Doyle Sails ongoing endeavours to minimize our environmental impact but also underscores our dedication to continuous improvement. by Doyle Sails Posted 15 May 00:00 EST 100 days until start of America's Cup 100 days until start of America's Cup Six teams from six nations will contest the Louis Vuitton America's Cup Six teams from six nations will contest the Louis Vuitton America's Cup. Twelve teams from 12 nations will contest the UniCredit Youth America's Cup and the inaugural Puig Women's America's Cup. by America's Cup Media Posted 14 May 19:22 EST J/70 World Championships reaches entry limit J/70 World Championships reaches entry limit 99 pre-registered teams for Palma, with 30 on the waiting list With under two weeks to go until the registration deadline for the J/70 World Championships, the competition's entry list has reached the maximum number of entries as established by the organizing committee (99 pre-registered teams). by J70 Worlds Media Posted 14 May 17:50 EST The Vendée Globe switches to American time The Vendée Globe switches to American time The New York Vendée Les Sables d'Olonne will set sail in 15 days time The last qualifying and selection race for the solo round the world race, the New York Vendée Les Sables d'Olonne, will set sail in 15 days time, on 29 May, at 20h00 French time. by Vendee Globe Media Posted 14 May 15:50 EST 11th Hour Racing sponsors IMOCA 11th Hour Racing sponsors IMOCA To further advance sustainability and diversity in offshore racing 11th Hour Racing announced today it will join forces with the International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA) to drive sustainable innovation and support opportunities for female sailors within competitive sailing. by 11th Hour Racing Team Posted 14 May 14:38 EST 2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 1 2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 1 Reigning Champions fly ahead of the chaos The defending champions emerged mostly unscathed from an opening day of puffy and gusty conditions at the 2024 Formula Kite World Championships in Hyères in the South of France. by IKA Media / Andy Rice Posted 14 May 14:04 EST Perseverance is Clarisse Crémer's middle name Perseverance is Clarisse Crémer's middle name Back racing hard in The Transat CIC and today is some 700 miles from the finish line After a strong, solid start to the Transat CIC, Clarisse Crémer suffered damage to the J3 bulkhead of her L'Occitaine en Provence on May 1st which required her to divert 500 miles to the Azores for five days whilst her technical team completed repairs. by The Transat CIC Posted 14 May 13:03 EST James Clarkson on the 2024 I14 Nationals James Clarkson on the 2024 I14 Nationals A Q&A with James Clarkson on the 2024 International 14 U.S. Nationals Sail-World checked in with James Clarkson, president of the International 14 class, via email, to learn more about this high-level skiff regatta. by David Schmidt Posted 14 May 11:00 EST