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Emirates Great Britain wins in Halifax
Wild conditions at the ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix
© Ricardo Pinto/SailGP
New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne start
Alone again and finding a rhythm to last 3,200 miles
© Mark Lloyd / Alea #NYV2024
21st Samui Regatta 2024 kicks off forecasting 100 million baht boost to local island economy
This prestigious event will attract over 200 sailors and participants from across the world
© Regattas Asia
Today is World Boating Day
Increase engagement and positive connections in the marine world
© Guy Nowell / BPI
Is Turkey the best-kept secret in the Med?
History, archaeology, climate, beaches, socials, diving, sports, sightseeing
© Guy Nowell
As much about instinct as routing
As much about instinct as routing
For IMOCA skippers the New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne race
After four days at sea in a challenging transatlantic weather pattern, the New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne is proving a highly absorbing contest, as the IMOCA skippers try to make sense of unpredictable weather.
by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 4 Jun 04:15 HKT
New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne day 5
New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne day 5
Going alone on the 'north face'... is Boris Herrmann gambling for the win?
After finishing runner up on the recent outwards solo Transat race to New York, losing out to winner Yoann Richomme by just two hours and 19 minutes, it seems like Germany's Boris Herrmann might be gambling to go for outright victory.
by Vendee Globe
Posted 4 Jun 00:18 HKT
Training By The Numbers
Training By The Numbers
How data is driving precision training in the Olympics and beyond
"The art of sailing is about having a feel for the boat and the water beneath you." - Sir Francis Chichester. No one would disagree with Sir Francis Chichester's timeless statement, but of course, as well as being an art, sailing is also a science.
by Cyclops Marine
Posted 3 Jun 23:00 HKT
Dramatic capsize caused by "tech malfunction"
Dramatic capsize caused by "tech malfunction"
Ruins Australia SailGP Team's chances in Halifax
The ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix witnessed a disastrous turn of events as Tom Slingsby's Australia SailGP Team encountered a dramatic capsize caused by a tech malfunction, sending shockwaves among fans who watched on from the Halifax shoreline.
by Australia SailGP Team
Posted 3 Jun 12:14 HKT
US SailGP team skipper "incredibly frustrated"
US SailGP team skipper "incredibly frustrated"
Hitting out at decision to keep two teams off the water
US SailGP team skipper says the team is incredibly frustrated with the decision by event organisers not to launch two teams, both privately owned, excluding them from competing on Day 2. High winds early in the day and a lack of time are blamed.
by Laura Muma / US SailGP team
Posted 3 Jun 12:06 HKT
ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix overall
ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix overall
Emirates Great Britain wins in Halifax
Emirates Great Britain has taken the win in a weather-hit final at the ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix - with driver Giles Scott claiming his first SailGP victory since stepping into the driver's seat in January of this year.
by SailGP
Posted 3 Jun 12:05 HKT
Going to publish the 'F' word
Going to publish the 'F' word
There was a distinct, if decidedly unfair, hint of the Darwin Awards when I first saw this
There was a distinct, if decidedly unfair, hint of the Darwin Awards when I first saw this item come in. Most specifically, it related to the one where the guy had strapped a JATO rocket to his car.
by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor
Posted 3 Jun 11:37 HKT
Black Foils extend their SailGP Season 4 lead
Black Foils extend their SailGP Season 4 lead
Despite finishing 5th at the ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix
The Black Foils extended their overall lead in Season 4 despite finishing 5th at the ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix after what was a hectic final day of racing in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
by Jodie Bakewell-White
Posted 3 Jun 08:08 HKT
SailGP: Big win for Brits in Halifax
SailGP: Big win for Brits in Halifax
Giles Scott and Hannah Mills expertly negotiated the Final Day as the drama unfolded astern
The Final Day of Rockwool SailGP Canada was one of the most dramatic in the event's four year history, as the British team sailed effortlessly to win in the rain at Halifax.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz
Posted 3 Jun 05:26 HKT
Ingrid Abery Les Voiles D'Antibes photo gallery
Ingrid Abery Les Voiles D'Antibes photo gallery
Some of the world's finest classic yachts are racing
Some of the world's finest classic yachts are racing at Les Voiles D'Antibes, and top yachting photographer Ingrid Abery was on hand to catch the action today!
by Ingrid Abery
Posted 3 Jun 03:43 HKT
Broken bowsprit on Holcim-PRB
Broken bowsprit on Holcim-PRB
Nicolas Lunven now on reduced sail area in the Transat New York - Vendée
While sailing in 3rd position of the fleet on the 3rd day of the race, Nicolas Lunven informed his shore team that the bow sprit of his IMOCA Holcim-PRB had broken.
by Team HOLCIM - PRB
Posted 3 Jun 02:56 HKT
New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne day 4
New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne day 4
Leaders Boris Herrmann and Charlie Dalin break out of jail and extending?
Nicolas Lunven has informed his shore team that the bowsprit of his IMOCA Holcim-PRB has broken.
by Vendee Globe
Posted 3 Jun 02:47 HKT
This Monday: Road To Gold Q&A with Chips Howarth
This Monday: Road To Gold Q&A with Chips Howarth
Fireball world champ & Cyclops tech boss
"In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king." Which is why high-performance sailors are increasingly turning to Cyclops for the accurate data they produce from their range of load sensors.
by Andy Rice
Posted 3 Jun 00:27 HKT
ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix Day 1
ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix Day 1
Emirates Great Britain tops leaderboard on opening day
Emirates Great Britain driver Giles Scott has responded to his critics with a commanding performance to secure the top position following the opening day of racing at the ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix.
by SailGP
Posted 2 Jun 13:23 HKT
21st Samui Regatta 2024 overall
21st Samui Regatta 2024 overall
Hong Kong's Zannekin claims victory
Hong Kong's Zannekin claims overall victory, standing atop the podium of the 21st Samui Regatta 2024. All international sailors and crew enjoy the closing ceremony and prize-giving gala dinner, held at Nora Beach Resort and Spa.
by Samui Regatta
Posted 2 Jun 12:56 HKT
SailGP: Brits lead after Day 1 in Halifax
SailGP: Brits lead after Day 1 in Halifax
The British SailGP crew were a surprise leader on Day 1 on a day in which consistency paid
The British SailGP crew, skippered by double Olympic Gold medalist were a surprise to top the overnight leaderboard after Day 1 of the Canada SailGP, sailed in Halifax, Canada.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz
Posted 2 Jun 04:51 HKT
New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne day 3
New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne day 3
Regular Dalin back on top but 'the Herrmannator' remains fast in second
French skipper Charlie Dalin would dearly like to be first back to Les Sables d'Olonne at the conclusion of the New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne solo race to France.
by Vendée Globe Press Office
Posted 2 Jun 01:00 HKT
Cup Spy May 29: AC75s at the Barcelona Dodgems
Cup Spy May 29: AC75s at the Barcelona Dodgems
Four teams teams sailed on Wednesday in the now-congested waters off Barcelona
Four teams teams sailed on Wednesday in the congested waters off Barcelona in ideal foiling conditions. All teams conducted similar sessions focussed around racing drills, with the chase boats being used to provide a competitive edge to the training.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 1 Jun 14:31 HKT
US SailGP Team keen to get racing
US SailGP Team keen to get racing
After a regatta ending capsize in Bermuda, the US team are ready to bounce back in Halifax
Returning to competition for the first time since crashing in Bermuda, Taylor Canfield and team are fired up to kick off to the North American leg of the SailGP Season 4 tour, the Rockwool Canada Sail Grand Prix in Halifax.
by Laura Muma, US SailGP team
Posted 1 Jun 11:54 HKT
21st Samui Regatta 2024 Day 4
21st Samui Regatta 2024 Day 4
17-mile Pursuit Race arranged
Race Day 4 of the 21st Samui Regatta took place south of Samui Island, featuring an exciting Pursuit Race and 2 races for IRC Open Class.
by Samui Regatta
Posted 1 Jun 10:12 HKT
Outteridge looks at his SailGP options
Outteridge looks at his SailGP options
"I just want to sail with my mate Goobs again", says Outteridge on his first crew pick
Nathan Outteridge is one of the most experienced drivers in SailGP, and he's proven to be a real super sub in the league - stepping in to race for a number of teams when their regular drivers have been unavailable.
by SailGP
Posted 1 Jun 09:25 HKT
SailGP: Coutts critiques teams ahead of Final
SailGP: Coutts critiques teams ahead of Final
US team to start with a new wingsail trimmer, Coutts says starts are Kiwis' Achilles heel
SailGP CEO Russell Coutts gives his behind the scenes insight of what to expect, and outlines what was a boat-setup error aboard three times series champion Tom Slingsby's F50 in the previous event in
by Russell Coutts/SailGP
Posted 1 Jun 09:10 HKT
SailGP: Kiwis have a target on their backs
SailGP: Kiwis have a target on their backs
Rival Aussie driver Tom Slingsby conceded New Zealand were “the top team at the moment”
New Zealand enters the weekend top of the overall standings, ten points ahead of Australia. Speaking at this morning's pre-event press conference, rival Aussie driver Tom Slingsby conceded New Zealand were “the top team at the moment”.
by Natalie Fortier
Posted 1 Jun 08:48 HKT
SailGP rivalries set to ignite in Halifax
SailGP rivalries set to ignite in Halifax
Ten national teams compete in debut Halifax event for the ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix
For the first time in SailGP history, the ten national teams take flight on the waters of Halifax for the ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix this weekend June 1-2.
by SailGP
Posted 1 Jun 06:17 HKT
Honours for Atalanta II and ARCA SGR
Honours for Atalanta II and ARCA SGR
In shortened 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar
After last year's ultra-light 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar, this year's race from Livorno to Punta Ala saw the organisers forced to make not one but two pre-race course changes
by James Boyd / International Maxi Association
Posted 1 Jun 02:35 HKT
Alinghi RedBull Racing Youth & Women hit the water
Alinghi RedBull Racing Youth & Women hit the water
Swiss Youth & Women's crews arrived at the Barcelona base to train in the AC40s
After a rigorous selection process last year, Alinghi Red Bull Racing announced their final roster for the UniCredit Youth & Puig Women's America's Cup in September, featuring 12 talented sailors to represent Switzerland.
by Alinghi Red Bull Racing
Posted 1 Jun 02:17 HKT
New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne day 2
New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne day 2
Different goals, same destination
Outstanding winner of the last two solo Transatlantic races - the first singlehanded IMOCA events of his career so far - Yoann Richomme conceded a handful miles to his rivals last night, the second of the NY- Vendeé solo IMOCA race.
by Vendée Globe Press Office
Posted 1 Jun 02:03 HKT
The Famous Project: From MOD70 to Maxi-Trimaran
The Famous Project: From MOD70 to Maxi-Trimaran
The team launched the Maxi trimaran IDEC SPORT today
Alongside its partners IDEC Group, CIC, Wipro, and Richard Mille, the team of The Famous Project launched the Maxi trimaran IDEC SPORT today, Friday, May 31, in Vannes, in front of the Multiplast shipyard, which constructed the giant trimaran in 2006.
by The Famous Project
Posted 31 May 23:13 HKT
The 5 Minute Warning
The 5 Minute Warning
Andy Rice & Matt Sheahan's 5min racing update
Breaking recent trends, this week it's my turn to be on the move in glamorous locations, with Sailjuice's Andy Rice finally back home in Winchester. I report from Barcelona at the christening of the French America's Cup team, Orient Express Racing's AC75.
by PlanetSail
Posted 31 May 04:47 HKT
Big wind for 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar
Big wind for 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar
Around 242 yachts will set sail tomorrow at 1400 from Livorno to Punta Ala
Around 242 yachts, including eight in the 'IRC Over 60' maxi class and three more maxis in the ORC class, will set sail tomorrow at 1400 from Livorno to Punta Ala on the 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar.
by James Boyd / International Maxi Association
Posted 31 May 03:20 HKT
Finn World Masters returns to Punta Ala
Finn World Masters returns to Punta Ala
Gulf of Follonica will host the Over 40s event in June
After 15 years, the Finn class once again chooses Centro Velico Punta Ala for the Masters World Championships, experiencing an impressive number of preregistrations.
by Centro Velico Punta Ala
Posted 31 May 02:07 HKT
New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne day 1
New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne day 1
Briton James Harayda on Gentoo Sailing gives us the low-down
Briton James Harayda on Gentoo Sailing gives us the low-down on the first 24 hours of the New York Vendee - Les Sables d'Olonne and reports on the wild highs of sailing fast overnight and the lows of wallowing in fickle winds and sloppy seas.
by Vendée Globe Press Office
Posted 30 May 23:36 HKT
Zhik strengthen regional sales team
Zhik strengthen regional sales team
Johannes Polgar has been appointed as European Sales Manager
Zhik has strengthened its regional sales team with the appointment of Johannes Polgar as European Sales Manager, Josh Toso as North American Sales & Growth Marketeer and Tristan Walker-Hutt as UK & Ireland Sales and Product Manager.
by Zhik
Posted 30 May 23:00 HKT
Cagliari to host 2025 Nacra 17, 49er and FX Worlds
Cagliari to host 2025 Nacra 17, 49er and FX Worlds
The three World Championships will be run concurrently during the annual Sardinia Sailing Cup
Cagliari, one of the most important sailing venues in Italy, has won the right to host the 2025 World Championship of three doublehanded Olympic Events.
by Ben Remocker, 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing
Posted 30 May 21:53 HKT
Protect Marine Life with The GUPPYFRIEND
Protect Marine Life with The GUPPYFRIEND
Microplastic pollution from washing synthetic clothes is a huge problem for the environment
Microplastic pollution from washing synthetic clothes is a huge problem for the environment. The Guppy Friend Washing Bag is a way we can reduce this in a simple and effective way.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 30 May 19:00 HKT
21st Samui Regatta 2024 Day 3
21st Samui Regatta 2024 Day 3
A passage race from Koh Samui to its sister island Koh Phangan and back
Race Day 3 of the 21st Samui Regatta featured a passage race from Koh Samui to its sister island Koh Phangan and back. Challenging conditions with many changes in wind direction and wind strength from 3 to 12 knots keep crews and tacticians on their toes.
by Samui Regatta
Posted 30 May 09:15 HKT
New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne start
New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne start
Alone again and finding a rhythm to last 3,200 miles
After a night at sea alone and an accident that lead to one sailor sharing his spare parts with the other, the skippers started their transatlantic pacing each other perfectly on this final chance to gain qualifying miles for Vendee Globe selection.
by Vendée Globe Press Office
Posted 30 May 07:05 HKT
Rolex Middle Sea Race 2024 preview
Rolex Middle Sea Race 2024 preview
Fresh faces and initiatives
Traditionally the last offshore of the Mediterranean season, with a date chosen for its varied and testing conditions, the Rolex Middle Sea Race has garnered a deserved reputation for always delivering.
by Royal Malta Yacht Club
Posted 30 May 04:47 HKT
Vaikobi Hiker Force Suit
Vaikobi Hiker Force Suit
Worn all over the world by sailors who want a hiking advantage
Our Hiker Force Suit is being worn all over the world by sailors who want a hiking advantage.
by Vaikobi Ocean Performance
Posted 30 May 04:15 HKT
Clarisse Crémer starts the New York Vendée Race
Clarisse Crémer starts the New York Vendée Race
Taking her home to Les Sables d'Olonne
Clarisse Crémer took the start of the New York Vendée transatlantic race. This race will take her to Les Sables d'Olonne, over a course of approximately 3100 nautical miles.
by L'Occitane Sailing Team
Posted 30 May 02:13 HKT