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Spectacular on board video of USA capsize
Team thrown from boat in Bermuda
© Samo Vidic/SailGP
52 Super Series PalmaVela Sailing Week
Provezza are the pride of Palma after thrilling title decider
© Nico Martinez / 52 Super Series
59th Congressional Cup Overall
Back-to-back wins for Chris Poole
© Ian Roman / WMRT
Cup Spy - April 26
Four teams were active in Barcelona, Cagliari and Auckland
© Ivo Rovira / America's Cup
Last Chance Regatta at Hyères Day 6
Six Olympic dinghy places claimed by emerging nations
© Sailing Energy / World Sailing
Armstrong Midlength FG Board redefines foiling
Armstrong Midlength FG Board redefines foiling
Armstrong Midlength FG Board gives you the freedom to define how you ride. The choice is yours
Armstrong Foils have announced the new Midlength boards, they are epic for wing and prone surf among many other things. The Armstrong Midlength FG Board Range truly redefines when and how you can go foiling.
by Armstrong Foils
Posted 4 May 01:42 PDT
La Grande Motte International Regatta preview
La Grande Motte International Regatta preview
Final dress rehearsal for the Cats and Skiffs ahead of Paris 2024
The Nacra 17 World Championship along with the 49er and 49erFX European Championships is attracting 148 teams to La Grande Motte in the South of France for six days of racing.
by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing
Posted 4 May 01:28 PDT
SailGP: Spectacular on board video of USA capsize
SailGP: Spectacular on board video of USA capsize
USA SailGP team has released spectacular on-board video coverage of their capsize in Bermuda
USA SailGP team has released spectacular on-board video coverage of their capsize in Bermuda in Friday's third Practice session. Surprisingly given the violence of the capsize, none of the crew were injured.
by Sail-World.com/nz
Posted 3 May 19:18 PDT
SailGP: Kiwis push back at Media Conference
SailGP: Kiwis push back at Media Conference
Burling disagrees that the Kiwis were gifted the season lead by an Australian snafu in Christchurch
New Zealand driver Peter Burling has disagreed that the Kiwis were gifted the season lead by Australia's Christchurch penalty, arguing ‘we have earned our right to be here'.
by SailGP Media
Posted 3 May 17:35 PDT
2024 J/70 North American Championship day 3
2024 J/70 North American Championship day 3
Black mamba keeps control in superb conditions
You can't get enough of a good thing! That sentiment persists from the 26 teams at the 2024 J/70 North American Championship hosted by Vallarta Yacht Club in Nuevo Nayarit, Mexico.
by Julie & Christopher Howell
Posted 3 May 16:46 PDT
Antigua Sailing Week Day 5
Antigua Sailing Week Day 5
Classic conditions on Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Race Day
Racing at Antigua Sailing Week came to a spectacular finale with Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Race Day. Full trade winds blasted across the race area, bathed in sunshine.
by Louay Habib
Posted 3 May 16:23 PDT
SailGP: Tense times in Bermuda
SailGP: Tense times in Bermuda
A capsize in Practice, along with the effect of season points penalties puts big pressure on teams
The NZ Black Foils are determined to keep hold of top spot as Australia looks to bounce back from Christchurch horror show. The pressure comes on all the teams to secure a place in the $2 million Championship Final Race in San Francisco in July
by SailGP Media
Posted 3 May 16:10 PDT
The Swarm Podcast Episode 13: Jordan Roberts
The Swarm Podcast Episode 13: Jordan Roberts
The man behind the lens at all major WASZP events
Jordan is the man behind the lens at all of our major events at WASZP. General Manager Marc Ablett joins Jordan to discuss what we try and achieve through our coverage.
by WASZP Class
Posted 3 May 15:28 PDT
Boris Herrmann claims top 3 ranking in Transat CIC
Boris Herrmann claims top 3 ranking in Transat CIC
Team Malizia's skipper is back to full-speed racing
After overcoming technical challenges, Team Malizia's skipper is back to full-speed racing in The Transat CIC solo challenge from Lorient to New York.
by Team Malizia
Posted 3 May 11:04 PDT
ORC European Double-Handed Championship underway
ORC European Double-Handed Championship underway
200-mile journey begins with sunny skies and gentle breezes
Under sunny skies and gentle breezes, the 2024 ORC European Double-Handed Championship embarked on a 200-mile journey alongside the 30th edition of La Duecento, organized by Circolo Nautico Porto Santa Margherita (CNSM).
by Offshore Racing Congress
Posted 3 May 10:34 PDT
Pensacola welcomes Foiling Week to American waters
Pensacola welcomes Foiling Week to American waters
Sail racing, shows, tourism, high-end technology and industry
Pensacola is set to make waves in the world of hydro foiling as it prepares to host the first Foiling Week Pensacola, a seven-day celebration of the future of watercraft mobility.
by We Are Foiling
Posted 3 May 09:35 PDT
McIntyre Ocean Globe Race update
McIntyre Ocean Globe Race update
Translated 9 defeat the odds to finish
They just kept coming! Nothing could, or would stop them. The McIntyre Ocean Globe has truly shown the depth of human stories over the past eight months and this story is a classic.
by Ocean Globe Race
Posted 3 May 09:08 PDT
The Transat CIC Day 5
The Transat CIC Day 5
Briton Sam Davies lies third on Initiatives Coeur
Might The Transat CIC's IMOCA class lead Yoann Richomme be making good his escape towards New York? The French solo skipper of Paprec Arkéa has opened out some 25 or 30 miles on his nearest pursuer Charlie Dalin over the last 12-18 hours.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 3 May 08:44 PDT
Translated 9 successfully completes the OGR 2023
Translated 9 successfully completes the OGR 2023
Winning the first two legs and dominating the subsequent two until sustaining hull damage
Winning the first two legs and dominating the subsequent two until sustaining hull damage, and managing to restart twice, Translated 9 provided everyone with unique emotional experiences and demonstrated the value of determination and resilience.
by Translated s.r.l.
Posted 3 May 08:44 PDT
GWA Wingfoil World Cup Spain 2024 update
GWA Wingfoil World Cup Spain 2024 update
MacDonald lands back-to-back wins in Spain
The current Surf-Freestyle world champion, the US's Chris MacDonald, dominated the second call at the GWA Wingfoil World Cup Spain to take back-to-back wins in the season's opening stops.
by Ian MacKinnon
Posted 3 May 08:08 PDT
44Cup Baiona preview
44Cup Baiona preview
Starting this off is the 2024 44Cup's second event
While the 44Cup owners and teams have favourite locations such as Marstrand in Sweden that they visit almost annually, for three of this season's five events the high performance owner-driver one design class will be visiting for the first time.
by 44Cup
Posted 3 May 08:05 PDT
Women's Race Day at Antigua Sailing Week
Women's Race Day at Antigua Sailing Week
75% of the 88 boat fleet have women on board for the famous regatta
Racing at Antigua Sailing Week continued with Antigua Yacht Club Marina (AYCM) Women's Race Day. One hundred and ninety women are racing at the 55th edition of Antigua Sailing Week, representing over a quarter of the sailors competing.
by Louay Habib
Posted 2 May 20:28 PDT
2024 J/70 North American Championship day 2
2024 J/70 North American Championship day 2
Banderas Bay continues to deliver epic wind conditions
Banderas Bay continued to deliver epic wind conditions starting at 12-14 knots and building up to 20 at times for three more races Thursday, bringing the total to six at the 2024 J/70 North American Championship.
by Julie & Christopher Howell
Posted 2 May 16:59 PDT
20th PalmaVela Day 1
20th PalmaVela Day 1
Galateia returns to defend PalmaVela title with a perfect start
At the 20th PalmaVela a breezy opening pair of windward-leeward races on the Bay of Palma saw the Wally Cento Galateia make a strong start to defending their IRC-IMA Maxi division title that they won last year with a perfect scoreline.
by PalmaVela
Posted 2 May 13:28 PDT
52 Super Series PalmaVela Sailing Week overall
52 Super Series PalmaVela Sailing Week overall
Provezza are the pride of Palma after thrilling title decider
Ergin Imre's Provezza crew laid to rest some of their past bad memories of racing on the Bay of Palma when they clinched the first title of the season at 52 SUPER SERIES PalmaVela Sailing thanks to a spectacular victory in the final race.
by 52 Super Series
Posted 2 May 13:16 PDT
ORC Double-Handed Europeans to kick off on Friday
ORC Double-Handed Europeans to kick off on Friday
Anticipation is high ahead of La Duecento
With just a couple of hours remaining until the start of the ORC European Double-Handed Championship, anticipation is high for the sailing community.
by Offshore Racing Congress
Posted 2 May 12:31 PDT
New starting location and family friendly party
New starting location and family friendly party
For the start of the 2024 Newport Bermuda Race
For the first time in its 118-year history, the Newport Bermuda Race proudly unveils a new starting location just off the shoreline of Fort Adams State Park.
by Bermuda Race
Posted 2 May 09:30 PDT
La Grande Motte International Regatta 2024 preview
La Grande Motte International Regatta 2024 preview
Final dress rehearsal for the Cats and Skiffs
Of those 148 crews registered, 39 will represent their country in less than three months in Marseille, location of the 2024 Olympic sailing events.
by Anne Millet
Posted 2 May 09:24 PDT
Transat CIC day 5
Transat CIC day 5
Richomme takes the lead in the IMOCAs
The skippers have been facing tough conditions since the start and fatigue, the chilling temperatures on board, the lack of sleep, as well as the inevitable technical problems and breakages, are putting sailors and boats to the test.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 2 May 09:16 PDT
GWA Wingfoil World Cup Spain 2024 update
GWA Wingfoil World Cup Spain 2024 update
Spanish world champion takes Surf-Freestyle win on home waters
Reigning Surf-Freestyle world champion, Spain's Nia Suardiaz, tightened her grip on another title when she landed the win at the GWA Wingfoil World Cup on home waters at the Tarifa Wing Pro.
by Ian MacKinnon
Posted 2 May 07:29 PDT
GSC achieves sustainability & environmental goals
GSC achieves sustainability & environmental goals
The verification of the compliance with the standard was conducted in two phases
TÜV Thüringen congratulates the organization and participants for their achievements in the Global Solo Challenge.
by Global Solo Challenge
Posted 2 May 03:41 PDT
Why are 3Di sails aero-optimized?
Why are 3Di sails aero-optimized?
A streamlined sail shape delivers less drag, more drive, and greater effectiveness
North Sails explain the advantages of aero-optimisation: a streamlined sail shape delivers less drag, more drive, greater effectiveness and enhanced durability.
by North Sails
Posted 2 May 01:42 PDT
Cruise with confidence with Doyle Sails
Cruise with confidence with Doyle Sails
Doyle Sails is the sailmaker of choice for many cruising catamarans and performance multihulls
Doyle Sails is the sailmaker of choice for many cruising catamarans and numerous performance multihulls worldwide, continuing to lead the fleet when it comes to reliable, durable, and easy-to-handle cruising sails.
by Doyle Sails NZ
Posted 1 May 17:08 PDT
2024 J/70 North American Championship day 1
2024 J/70 North American Championship day 1
Black Mamba jumps to lead at Vallarta YC
A stunning day welcomed 26 teams to the 2024 J/70 North American Championship hosted by Vallarta Yacht Club in Nuevo Nayarit, Mexico.
by Julie & Christopher Howell
Posted 1 May 16:59 PDT
Zhik kits out Australia's Olympic sailors
Zhik kits out Australia's Olympic sailors
With industry-first high-performance neoprene-free wetsuit
When Australia's 12 Olympic sailors take to the waters of Marseille in July this year, they'll wear the industry's first high-performance, neoprene-free wetsuits created by Sydney sailing apparel company Zhik.
by Zhik
Posted 1 May 13:09 PDT
Holcim-PRB sustains bowsprit damage
Holcim-PRB sustains bowsprit damage
Nicolas Lunven continues racing towards New York
While in fifth position in The Transat CIC fleet, Team Holcim-PRB skipper Nicolas Lunven alerted his shore team on Wednesday morning that the boat's bowsprit had broken. The incident occurred overnight amid strong wind conditions.
by Team HOLCIM - PRB
Posted 1 May 13:07 PDT
Momentous day for INEOS Britannia
Momentous day for INEOS Britannia
As AC75 sets sail for first time
INEOS Britannia's new race boat for the 37th America's Cup has set sail for the very first time. The British Challenger's AC75 took to the water in Barcelona with Olympic Gold medallists Sir Ben Ainslie and Giles Scott at the Helm on Wednesday 1st May.
by INEOS Britannia
Posted 1 May 12:58 PDT
FlyingNikka is ready to fly again
FlyingNikka is ready to fly again
Set to get back in the water for a new season of regattas
Three appointments are planned for what is to all extents and purposes the first yacht in a new generation of full foiling regatta sailing boats, starting from the Spring Regattas held next weekend in Portofino, Liguria.
by FlyingNikka
Posted 1 May 10:13 PDT
52 Super Series PalmaVela Sailing Week Day 4
52 Super Series PalmaVela Sailing Week Day 4
A thrilling Thursday title tussle is on the cards after no racing was possible Wednesday
A thrilling Thursday title tussle is on the cards after no racing was possible Wednesday at the 52 SUPER SERIES PalmaVela Sailing Week due to very strong winds on Mallorca's world renowned Bay of Palma.
by 52 Super Series
Posted 1 May 10:03 PDT
PlanetSail Episode 31: New Cup boats
PlanetSail Episode 31: New Cup boats
With records and drama down under
It's been a big month for the America's Cup as four of the six teams unveiled their brand new AC75s. Years of development work and close to 100,000 hours of build time, there is plenty riding on each of these new launches.
by Matt Sheahan
Posted 1 May 09:33 PDT
Transat CIC day 4
Transat CIC day 4
Charlie Dalin and Yoann Richomme continue to lead in the Atlantic
On The Transat CIC solo race across the North Atlantic from Lorient to New York, there are close duels at the top of both the IMOCAs and Class40s.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 1 May 09:24 PDT
Donna Mohr and Jon Hamilton on the 70th annual Mug
Donna Mohr and Jon Hamilton on the 70th annual Mug
A Q&A with Donna Mohr and Jon Hamilton on the 70th annual Mug Race
Sail-World checked in with Donna Mohr and Jon Hamilton, who serve as race organizers, via email, to learn more about this 38-nautical-mile river race.
by David Schmidt
Posted 1 May 08:00 PDT
Henri-Lloyd New Arrival: Dri Fast Polo
Henri-Lloyd New Arrival: Dri Fast Polo
Designed to perform for long days in the sun, on or off shore
Created by Henri-Lloyd 30 years ago, the DRI FAST Polo has become an industry staple. Clean and smart, the DRI FAST Polo is an extremely comfortable, quick drying polo, with added UV protection.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 1 May 02:34 PDT
Cup Spy May 1: Kiwis call it quits
Cup Spy May 1: Kiwis call it quits
INEOS Britannia had a cautious first sail in their new AC75 in Barcelona
Emirates Team New Zealand has concluded their first sailing bloc, on May Day in Auckland. The British team sailed their AC75 for the first time, hitting 30kts upwind.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 1 May 01:07 PDT
XR 41 hull plug in the making!
XR 41 hull plug in the making!
Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of the XR 41
Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of the XR 41, as the hull plug is being CNC machined with high precision and expertise at Nedcam in Holland.
by X-Yachts A/S
Posted 30 Apr 23:04 PDT