2024 Argentario Sailing Week Day 1 2024 Argentario Sailing Week Day 1 Mixed weather conditions and good fun! Ready, set, sail! The first day of racing at the 23nd edition of Argentario Sailing Week, in Porto Santo Stefano, Tuscany saw mixed weather conditions, which started off with 16 knots from the south west. by Tessa Wiechmann Posted 14 Jun 15:15 AEST Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2024 entries open Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2024 entries open 79th edition of the historic 628-nautical mile blue water classic The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) is pleased to invite eligible boats to enter 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 14 Jun 14:59 AEST XS 52 SUPER SERIES Newport RI Trophy Day 3 XS 52 SUPER SERIES Newport RI Trophy Day 3 Back to reality for Quantum, the dream continues for Vayu For regatta leaders Quantum Racing powered by American Magic Thursday yielded a dose of 'back to reality' as they dropped to their worst score yet at the XS 52 SUPER SERIES Newport RI Trophy regatta. by 52 Super Series Posted 14 Jun 14:47 AEST Finn World Masters at Tuscany, Italy Day 4 Finn World Masters at Tuscany, Italy Day 4 All to play for at epic event The 2024 Finn World Masters at PuntAla Camp & Resort is going down to the wire for an epic finish to an epic event. by Robert Deaves Posted 14 Jun 14:36 AEST Cup Spy: June 13 - Swiss smash rig Cup Spy: June 13 - Swiss smash rig The Swiss America's Cup Challenger, Alinghi Red Bull Racing broke is mast on Thursday afternoon The Swiss America's Cup Challenger, Alinghi Red Bull Racing broke is mast on Thursday afternoon, late into a four hour training session in a breeze of 20kts. With less than 70 days until the start of racing, the options are tight. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 14 Jun 08:46 AEST First finishers in Loro Piana Giraglia offshore First finishers in Loro Piana Giraglia offshore The first to cross the finish line was the Dutch maxi Black Jack 100 of Remon Vos An epic regatta! Strong wind and very rough sea for the offshore leg of the Loro Piana Giraglia. Starting yesterday at 12 from the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, the fleet of 129 boats sailed towards Corsica, rounded Giraglia, and returned to Genoa. by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 14 Jun 03:54 AEST Ensis Engadinwing Formula Wing Europeans day 3 Ensis Engadinwing Formula Wing Europeans day 3 Wind conditions didn't allow for racing today on Lake Silvaplana Unfortunately, there was no racing today due to inconsistent light winds on Lake Silvaplana. by Jemima Crathorne Posted 14 Jun 03:04 AEST J/24 Range Rover European Championship day 1 J/24 Range Rover European Championship day 1 Mistral blowing at over 30 knots blocks racing on the first day A strong Mistral wind, which yesterday had prevented the practice race taking place for the J/24s gathered in Porto Cervo for their European Championship, was blowing even harder today. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 14 Jun 01:46 AEST 44Cup Marstrand 2024 preview 44Cup Marstrand 2024 preview The 44Cup returns to its most regularly visited venue next week The 44Cup returns to its most regularly visited venue next week with the 44Cup Marstrand taking place over 19-23 June with support from Artemis Technologies and Marstrands Segelsällskap. by 44Cup Posted 13 Jun 19:07 AEST First entries for Predictwind Moth Worlds First entries for Predictwind Moth Worlds Olympic Gold Medalist and America's Cup sailor enters Predictwind Moth Worlds at Manly SC Olympic Gold and Silver medalist, and America's Cup sailor Iain Jensen, is one of the first entries in the Predictwind Moth Worlds scheduled for 30 December 2024 - 9 January 2025 at Manly Sailing Club. by Sam Barnett Posted 13 Jun 18:23 AEST XS 52 SUPER SERIES Newport RI Trophy Day 2 XS 52 SUPER SERIES Newport RI Trophy Day 2 Super consistent Quantum Racing extend After winning the second race on Wednesday, Quantum Racing powered by American Magic have now taking three winning guns from four starts at the XS 52 SUPER SERIES Newport Trophy to lead by eight points ahead of the Thai flagged Team Vayu. by 52 Super Series Posted 13 Jun 14:00 AEST 2024 Formula Wing Europeans Day 2 2024 Formula Wing Europeans Day 2 The first to cross the finish line is the first to the sauna! Following some fresh snowfall last night, the mountains of Silvaplana delivered icy conditions for the first day of course racing. by Jemima Crathorne Posted 13 Jun 06:46 AEST Finn World Masters at Tuscany, Italy Day 3 Finn World Masters at Tuscany, Italy Day 3 Perfect sailing day as Laurent Hay extends lead After five races, French sailor Laurent Hay maintains the lead at the 2024 Finn World Masters, having scored another win in Wednesday's only race. by Robert Deaves Posted 13 Jun 05:38 AEST ORC Double-Handed Worlds in Norway update ORC Double-Handed Worlds in Norway update Thrills and challenges mark first days The ORC Double-Handed World Championship, organized by the Royal Norwegian Yacht Club (Kongelig Norsk Seilforening – KNS) in collaboration with the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC), is on its second day. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 13 Jun 04:09 AEST Foiling Week 2024 Preview Foiling Week 2024 Preview The event on Lake Garda will be dedicated to youth sailing We Are Foiling is proud to carry on the tradition of dedicating every edition of the Foiling Week to a relevant Social Theme. 2024 will be inspired to YOUTH sailing and many projects and initiatives have been set (and will be) to support it all year long. by WeAreFoiling Posted 13 Jun 00:12 AEST Grandes Dames of the Sea ready to race Grandes Dames of the Sea ready to race At 2024 Argentario Sailing Week The majestic Grandes Dames of the Sea from 9 nations are ready to race tomorrow in the not-to-be missed classic and vintage yacht regatta Argentario Sailing Week. by Tessa Wiechmann Posted 13 Jun 00:02 AEST 2024 Loro Piana Giraglia sets sail 2024 Loro Piana Giraglia sets sail Starting from picturesque Saint-Tropez for the thrilling 241 miles to Genoa via Giraglia The moment we've all been waiting for has arrived! At 12:12 PM on June 12th, the first start for the maxis was followed a few minutes later by the rest of the fleet of 129 boats. by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 12 Jun 21:58 AEST CYCA Racing Calendar amendment CYCA Racing Calendar amendment Postponement of the Ponant Sydney Noumea Yacht Race and rescheduling of Trans-Tasman Yacht Race The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) has announced significant changes to its racing calendar, amending the dates of the Ponant Sydney Noumea Yacht Race and the inaugural Trans-Tasman Yacht Race. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 12 Jun 18:45 AEST ORC Double-Handed Worlds commences in Oslofjord ORC Double-Handed Worlds commences in Oslofjord The third edition of the ORC Double-Handed World Championship, The gray skies turned to blue and the sun emerged as the starting signal was displayed for the third edition of the ORC Double-Handed World Championship, organized by Royal Norwegian Yacht Club by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 12 Jun 18:16 AEST Marine Auctions: June Online Auctions Marine Auctions: June Online Auctions Online Auction Bidding to Open Friday 21st June Close Thursday 27th June at 2pm AEST Online Auction Bidding to Open Friday 21st June Close Thursday 27th June at 2pm AEST. by Marine Auctions Posted 12 Jun 15:30 AEST XS 52 SUPER SERIES Newport RI Trophy Day 1 XS 52 SUPER SERIES Newport RI Trophy Day 1 Quantum Racing win two-from-two for perfect start on home waters With two wins from two light airs races Doug DeVos' Quantum Racing powered by American Magic crew made the best possible start to the 52 SUPER SERIES' first ever races to be hosted by their home yacht club, the New York Yacht Club. by 52 Super Series Posted 12 Jun 14:36 AEST Finn World Masters at Tuscany, Italy Day 2 Finn World Masters at Tuscany, Italy Day 2 Laurent Hay takes the lead World No. 1 Laurent Hay has taken the lead at the 2024 Finn World Masters at PuntAla Camp & Resort in Italy after two more races on Day 2 brings the championship to the halfway stage. by Robert Deaves Posted 12 Jun 14:24 AEST Big entry for Hamilton Island Race Week Big entry for Hamilton Island Race Week Entries for this year's Hamilton Island Race Week quickly reached capacity Entries for this year's Hamilton Island Race Week quickly reached capacity as Australian and international boat owners raced to register for the internationally acclaimed Whitsundays sailing series. by Lisa Ratcliff / HIRW media Posted 12 Jun 10:52 AEST Jethou and Wallyño reign supreme Jethou and Wallyño reign supreme In Loro Piana Giraglia inshore races, offshore race starts Wednesday A second 20 mile coastal race, this time from Saint-Tropez down to a turning mark off L'Escalet and back, rounded off the inshore series for the maxis competing in Loro Piana Giraglia. by James Boyd/International Maxi Association Posted 12 Jun 08:46 AEST Book your Hamilton Island Race Week accommodation Book your Hamilton Island Race Week accommodation Still some great availability if you're quick! Hamilton Island Race Week is fast approaching and if you're quick, we have some prime race week viewing spots available where you can watch some of the world's best racing yachts sail by and be close to all the celebrations. by Whitsunday Holidays Posted 12 Jun 06:51 AEST Ensis Engadinwing Formula Wing Europeans day 1 Ensis Engadinwing Formula Wing Europeans day 1 55 riders from 14 countries registered to race in Silvaplana The Formula Wing marks a significant milestone in wingfoil racing as it introduces limitations to the equipment each rider is allowed to use at an event. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 12 Jun 05:08 AEST 2024 Loro Piana Giraglia day 4 2024 Loro Piana Giraglia day 4 Tomorrow at noon, the 71st edition of the offshore race will begin It's Offshore Time! The fourth day of inshore races at the Loro Piana Giraglia 2024 has concluded. Tomorrow at noon, the 71st edition of the offshore race will begin. Strong winds are expected for the fleet. by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 12 Jun 05:05 AEST J/24 Europeans at Porto Cervo Preview J/24 Europeans at Porto Cervo Preview 50 boats from 21 nations have assembled for the event in Sardinia Everything is set at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda to welcome owners and crews of the J/24 one-design class for their European Championship in the waters off Porto Cervo. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 12 Jun 02:38 AEST Admiral's Cup update: The quest has begun Admiral's Cup update: The quest has begun RORC is preparing for a breathtaking event of hi-tech racing The allure of one of the sport's most coveted trophies has already attracted interest from famous yacht clubs around the world. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 12 Jun 02:33 AEST PlanetSail Episode 32: Smashing the Atlantic PlanetSail Episode 32: Smashing the Atlantic The world the focus is drawing in on the IMOCA fleet With six months to go before the infamous single handed Vendée Globe Race around the world the focus is drawing in on the IMOCA fleet, both for spectators and the solo sailors themselves. by Matt Sheahan Posted 12 Jun 02:25 AEST Corinthian Spirit Corinthian Spirit The inaugural Corinthian J70 Worlds had a superb entry of 109 boats Sailing has gone through phases of being professional and Corinthian. Originally a pastime for the rich, then becoming a sport for everyone during the boom in the 1960s and 1970s. by Mark Jardine Posted 12 Jun 01:00 AEST Bill Souter on the latest from MarsKeel Bill Souter on the latest from MarsKeel A Q&A with Bill Souter on the latest from MarsKeel Sail-World checked in with Bill Souter, who serve as MarsKeel's technical keel specialist, to learn more about MarsKeel's keel-building operations and business. by David Schmidt Posted 12 Jun 01:00 AEST Geneva to host Switzerland's first Sail Grand Prix Geneva to host Switzerland's first Sail Grand Prix The third confirmed event on the championship's hotly-anticipated Season 5 calendar SailGP - the world's most exciting racing on water - has announced the first-ever Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix to take place on the iconic waters of Lake Geneva. by SailGP Posted 11 Jun 21:52 AEST The IMOCA podium is much harder to reach now The IMOCA podium is much harder to reach now Charlie Dalin has particularly enjoyed his convincing win in the New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne Charlie Dalin has particularly enjoyed his convincing win in the New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne race. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 11 Jun 19:09 AEST Finn World Masters at Tuscany, Italy Day 1 Finn World Masters at Tuscany, Italy Day 1 It doesn't get much better than this After years of waiting and preparation, the 2024 Finn World Masters finally got under way at the at PuntAla Camp & Resort on Monday. In total, eight group races were sailed, in four fleets over two course areas, with Finns filling the Gulf of Follonica. by Robert Deaves Posted 11 Jun 14:43 AEST XS 52 SUPER SERIES Newport RI Trophy Practice Day XS 52 SUPER SERIES Newport RI Trophy Practice Day After a somewhat wet weekend, both sun and wind arrive on cue Just on cue, after a somewhat wet weekend, Newport RI turned on both sun and wind for the official practice race day for XS 52 SUPER SERIES Newport RI Trophy, the second event of the 2024 52 SUPER SERIES season. by 52 Super Series Posted 11 Jun 10:56 AEST ORC Double-Handed Worlds 2024 kick off today ORC Double-Handed Worlds 2024 kick off today 68 boats from ten nations will contest for the world titles in Oslo, Norway The third edition of the ORC Double-Handed World Championship 2024 is set to commence today. The championship will see world titles in the double-handed sailing discipline contested in a 300 to 340-mile race on the legendary Skaw Racecourse. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 11 Jun 10:19 AEST Jérémie Beyou (Charal) completes the podium Jérémie Beyou (Charal) completes the podium Taking third place in the New York Vendée Les Sables d'Olonne French skipper Jérémie Beyou held out under pressure to take third place on the second edition of the New York Vendée Les Sables d'Olonne solo race across the North Atlantic this evening. by Vendee Globe Posted 11 Jun 08:12 AEST Loro Piana Giraglia Day 3 Loro Piana Giraglia Day 3 Spectacular conditions for day three of maxi coastal racing After two days of windward-leewards on the Bay of Pampelonne, day three of inshore racing at Loro Piana Giraglia saw a change with 19 of the 24 strong maxi fleet racing a single coastal course, starting and finishing in the Golfe de Saint-Tropez. by James Boyd/International Maxi Association Posted 11 Jun 05:05 AEST 2024 Loro Piana Giraglia day 3 2024 Loro Piana Giraglia day 3 Spectacular conditions at sea and great success for the new crew village The third day of Racing: spectacular conditions at sea and great success for the new crew village. The Loro Piana Giraglia proves to be an unmissable event! by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 11 Jun 03:48 AEST First look at the new Catalyst GT First look at the new Catalyst GT A new Catalyst design - the Catalyst GT - is underway at Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders update on the new Catalyst GT build. This high-speed, luxury guest transfer vessel and water sports tender has been commissioned for a private resort in the Caribbean. by Robert Daly/Lloyd Stevenson. Boatbuilders Posted 11 Jun 00:03 AEST Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta 2024 overall Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta 2024 overall Winners decided in light conditions on the final day in Melbourne On the final day of the Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta (AWKR), competitors and officials alike were seduced by a forecast of up to 8 knots on Port Phillip, but the breeze did not break 8 knots. by Di Pearson / AWKR media Posted 10 Jun 18:05 AEST Finn World Masters opened in beautiful Tuscany Finn World Masters opened in beautiful Tuscany Nearly 300 competitors from 30 nations are set for racing The 2024 Finn World Masters has been opened at the PuntAla Camp & Resort on the shores of the Gulf of Follonica, in Tuscany, Italy. Nearly 300 competitors from 30 nations have completed registration ahead of the start of racing on Monday. by Robert Deaves Posted 10 Jun 13:47 AEST All set for final day showdown All set for final day showdown At the Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta 2024 A crisp bright morning for the final day of the Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta and at the end of the day, the final outcome will be known with winners announced at Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron this evening and it is so close in some divisions. by Di Pearson / AWKR media Posted 10 Jun 09:54 AEST Loro Piana Giraglia Day 2 Loro Piana Giraglia Day 2 Lumpy conditions on the second day of inshore racing in Saint-Tropez While conditions at this time of year in Saint-Tropez are renowned for being light and thermal, today competitors at Loro Piana Giraglia were treated to easterlies into the high teens combined with a short violent chop. by James Boyd/International Maxi Association Posted 10 Jun 09:42 AEST Boris Herrmann achieves back-to-back seconds Boris Herrmann achieves back-to-back seconds The Team Malizia skipper crossed the finish line of the New York-Vendée on Sunday afternoon This Sunday afternoon, the Team Malizia skipper crossed the finish line of the New York Vendée in second place, achieving consecutive second place finishes in this year's transatlantic solo challenges by Team Malizia Posted 10 Jun 07:46 AEST 2024 Loro Piana Giraglia day 2 2024 Loro Piana Giraglia day 2 Another great sporting spectacle in the crystal-clear waters of Saint-Tropez The second day of racing at the Loro Piana Giraglia 2024 offered another great sporting spectacle in the crystal-clear waters of Saint-Tropez. by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 10 Jun 05:07 AEST New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne day 12 New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne day 12 Boris Herrmann in Malizia - SeaExplorer finishes second Germany's top ocean racer Boris Herrmann secured second place on the 3200 nautical miles New York Vendée - Les Sables d'Olonne solo race across the North Atlantic when he crossed the finish line at 04:52 hrs (French time). by Vendee Globe Posted 10 Jun 04:24 AEST