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This isn't what I expected
I'm very surprised just how different the new AC75s are
© Alex Carabi / America's Cup
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
Oliver Heer finishes 25th IMOCA in the Transat CIC
Oliver Heer finishes 25th IMOCA in the Transat CIC
“I went through a nightmare”
It was with a huge measure of relief that the Swiss German solo skipper Oliver Heer brought his Transat CIC solo race across the North Atlantic from Lorient to New York to a satisfactory conclusion Thursday at 22:19:32hrs UTC, finishing in 25th place.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 17 May 02:22 PDT
Top competitors return for Women's Championship
Top competitors return for Women's Championship
The inaugural edition was a success on many levels
The inaugural edition of the New York Yacht Club Women's Championship for the Joan H. Towse Trophy, sailed in late June of 2022, was a success on many levels.
by New York Yacht Club
Posted 16 May 16:52 PDT
Loads of amenity - Goes like a cut cat
Loads of amenity - Goes like a cut cat
As the first Cure 55 steps closer to being splashed it looked more like a Purosangue to me
As the first Cure 55 steps ever closer to being splashed, I could not help thinking that it was a lot like the Ferrari Purosangue. More space than your typical two-seat hypercar, yet with the punch to dispatch distances and pretenders with complete ease.
by John Curnow, Global Editor, SailWorldCruising.com
Posted 16 May 16:00 PDT
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 13:11 PDT
Worrell 1000 Race 2024 Legs 3 & 4
Worrell 1000 Race 2024 Legs 3 & 4
The Ocean is a Sleeping Giant…
For those who are familiar with the history of the Worrell 1000, they know this race has claimed many boats, bones & pride. The quote "The ocean is a sleeping giant..." started a post-race story by Bud Zimmerman in 1976, the Race Coordinator of that time.
by Beverley J Simmons
Posted 16 May 12:48 PDT
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 10:00 PDT
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 08:04 PDT
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 08:02 PDT
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 07:38 PDT
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 07:03 PDT
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 03:27 PDT
2024 Porto Montenegro Match Race
2024 Porto Montenegro Match Race
Participants faced off in thrilling naval battles aboard J70 yachts
The Porto Montenegro Match Race is a world-renowned nautical event that combines the excitement of sports competition with the beauty of the Mediterranean.
by Match Race
Posted 16 May 01:26 PDT
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 18:31 PDT
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 13:57 PDT
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 08:50 PDT
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 06:05 PDT
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 14 May 21:00 PDT
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 16:22 PDT
Guests experience SailGP up close
Guests experience SailGP up close
At immersive New York preview event
More than 200 special guests came together last night to celebrate the countdown to New York City's racing event of the summer, the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix (June 22-23).
by SailGP
Posted 14 May 15:51 PDT
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 14:50 PDT
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 12:50 PDT
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 11:38 PDT
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 11:04 PDT
Worrell 1000 Race 2024 Day 1
Worrell 1000 Race 2024 Day 1
Racing underway from Hollywood Beach, Florida
The 23rd running of the world-famous Worrell 1000 extreme, distance catamaran race got under way Sunday, May 12th in Hollywood Beach Florida.
by Beverley J Simmons
Posted 14 May 11:02 PDT
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 10:03 PDT
Restive is an Alden 50 built by Brooklin Boat Yard
Restive is an Alden 50 built by Brooklin Boat Yard
Objective: Win the Bermuda Race
Last year, Rob McAlpine and his Restive were winning the Bermuda Race when he was forced to make a call and turn around. His sail track was coming off the mast, so he decided to call it. He wasn't deterred, though. He just resolved to come back in 2024.
by Brooklin Boat Yard
Posted 14 May 09:15 PDT
US Sailing and USA Swimming join forces
US Sailing and USA Swimming join forces
To promote National Water Safety Days
US Sailing and USA Swimming are thrilled to announce their collaboration in promoting National Water Safety Days on May 14th and May 15th.
by US Sailing
Posted 14 May 08:30 PDT
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 08:00 PDT
Cup Spy May 13: USA makes a benchmark
Cup Spy May 13: USA makes a benchmark
Light airs may have prevailed in Barcelona. We have the latest gear developments from two teams
American Magic and Alinghi Red Bull Racing made the best they could of the breeze available in Barcelona, but it was not sufficient for serious testing. See our new feature "Photos of Interest" spotted by the AC37 Joint Recon teams.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 14 May 04:42 PDT
Formula Kite World Championships preview
Formula Kite World Championships preview
125 competitors from 36 nations and every continent represented
The 2024 Formula Kite World Championships are about to get under way in Hyères in the South of France. Taking place from 13 to 19 May, this is the last big regatta before kiteboarding makes its Olympic debut at Paris 2024 less than three months from now.
by Andy Rice
Posted 14 May 03:18 PDT
Rooster launches 2024 Wetsuit Collection
Rooster launches 2024 Wetsuit Collection
Built to elevate your water adventures
Rooster® is thrilled to introduce its latest wetsuit range, setting new benchmarks in comfort, performance, and durability for watersport enthusiasts. Dinghy sailing stands as the core focus of this range, with versatility across various disciplines.
by Rooster
Posted 14 May 01:00 PDT
The Swarm Podcast Episode 14: Luza Rizzotti
The Swarm Podcast Episode 14: Luza Rizzotti
The Foiling Week founder joins Marc Ablett & Martin Evans
One of the best discussions we have had on The Swarm! Foiling Week founder Luca Rizzotti joins Marc Ablett & Martin Evans to discuss the unprecedented success of the WASZP Class at Foiling Week, selling out the entry quota in an hour.
by WASZP Class
Posted 13 May 23:18 PDT
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
Ida Lewis Distance Race 2024 Preview
Ida Lewis Distance Race 2024 Preview
For 19 editions it has consistently proven itself as a rigorous yet gratifying overnight contest
With Memorial Day Weekend just around the corner, sailors are prepping for a busy race season on Narragansett Bay.
by Barby MacGowan
Posted 13 May 11:06 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