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It's just a stick
It was just like watching an enthusiastic kid. Let's talk about the good stuff...
© Ivo Rovira / America's Cup
Laurent Hay wins Finn World Masters
World No 1 finally captures the title which has alluded him
© Robert Deaves
Corinthian Spirit
Superb 109 boats for inaugural Corinthian J70 Worlds
© Hannah Lee Noll
505 UK National & Open Championship
USA's Howie Hamlin & Andy Zinn win at Rock
© Dave Hughes
Charlie Dalin wins New York - Vendée
Finishing off Les Sables d'Olonne late on Saturday
© Jean-Louis Carli / Alea / NYV2024
Southern Spars welcomes Rudy Jurg as Head of Sales
Southern Spars welcomes Rudy Jurg as Head of Sales
Rudy Jurg will drive revenue and shape commercial growth for the DynaRig and AeroRig
Southern Spars, leading innovator of high performance composite spars, has appointed Rudy Jurg as Head of Sales for the DynaRig and AeroRig sailing systems. Rudy will be responsible for driving revenue and shaping commercial growth for both products.
by Southern Spars
Posted 17 Jun 17:40 PDT
It's just a stick
It's just a stick
It was just like watching an enthusiastic kid
It was just like watching an enthusiastic kid. Alinghi's Silvio Arrivabene was totally in the 'nothing to see here' mode, and moreover, was keener to get into the ‘maybe exceeding them' remarks about their targets. Did someone say, ‘Spinal Tap'?
by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor
Posted 17 Jun 15:00 PDT
SaiGP's Racing on the Edge Season 4 Episode 9
SaiGP's Racing on the Edge Season 4 Episode 9
Financial pressure goes on some teams. Spanish valued at $35million for investors. US capsize
Financial pressure goes on some teams ahead of Season 5. Spanish valued at $35million for investors. US capsize aftermath and video of crew injuries. Hamish Willcox on coaching Spanish SailGP team and his review of the team.
by SailGP/Sail-World.com/nz
Posted 17 Jun 11:57 PDT
12mR World Championship Porquerolles kicks off
12mR World Championship Porquerolles kicks off
Sixteen 12mRs are present for this major international event
There's a real America's Cup atmosphere in Porquerolles, since this morning, around the 12mR boats that took part in the Cup from 1958 to 1987. Sixteen 12mRs are present for this major international event.
by Soazig Guého
Posted 17 Jun 09:59 PDT
Over 120 teams for Copa del Rey MAPFRE
Over 120 teams for Copa del Rey MAPFRE
A combination of 122 ORC, ClubSwan, J/70 and Blusail 24 yachts sign up
The Copa del Rey MAPFRE continues to strengthen as an event, with higher numbers of teams every year registering for the prime Mediterranean regatta.
by Copa del Rey MAPFRE
Posted 17 Jun 07:55 PDT
Keil Week 2024: Reunion from AFG to ZIM
Keil Week 2024: Reunion from AFG to ZIM
Sailors from 53 nations are set for racing in just 5 days time
Even in the 2024 Olympic year, five days before the first starting signal of the main organiser Kieler Yacht-Club, athletes from 53 nations have already announced their participation in the state capital of Schleswig-Holstein.
by Andreas Kling
Posted 17 Jun 07:13 PDT
Sailing Museum and NSHOF inductee announcement
Sailing Museum and NSHOF inductee announcement
National Sailing Hall of Fame announces 12 new Class of 2024 inductees
The Sailing Museum and National Sailing Hall of Fame has revealed the names of 12 individuals who will be inducted into its fellowship of hall of famers this year.
by The Sailing Museum
Posted 17 Jun 06:49 PDT
Superyacht Cup Palma 2024 all set for lift-off
Superyacht Cup Palma 2024 all set for lift-off
The final countdown to another eagerly anticipated edition
With essential preparations completed, Superyacht Cup Palma is in to the final countdown to another eagerly anticipated edition of Europe's longest running superyacht regatta.
by The Superyacht Cup Palma
Posted 17 Jun 06:36 PDT
North Sails x 37th America's Cup Collection
North Sails x 37th America's Cup Collection
Just announced is the release of exclusive North Sails x 37th America's Cup Collection!
Just announced is the release of exclusive North Sails x 37th America's Cup Collection! Elevate your sailing style with our high-quality, performance-driven apparel, perfect for both on and off the water.
by America's Cup Store
Posted 17 Jun 06:31 PDT
Road to Gold: Richard Parslow
Road to Gold: Richard Parslow
Multiple dinghy & keelboat champion
Richard Parslow has stayed at the front of the fleet for more than 40 years. From winning the Fireball World Championships with Kim Slater in 1980, through many championship wins in other dinghies and small keelboats.
by Andy Rice
Posted 17 Jun 05:07 PDT
XS 52 SUPER SERIES Newport RI Trophy overall
XS 52 SUPER SERIES Newport RI Trophy overall
Thailand's Whitcraft Family's Team Vayu win
Team Vayu, the Whitcraft family crew from Thailand, kept their nerves and seized every opportunity they could, to win the XS 52 SUPER SERIES Newport Trophy at the end of two dramatic last races contested in light winds off Newport, Rhode Island.
by 52 Super Series
Posted 16 Jun 21:29 PDT
170th New York Yacht Club Annual Regatta
170th New York Yacht Club Annual Regatta
Vesper hangs tough for Overall ORC win
On a light-air, four-race day, the final standings in a top-flight competitive fleet are as likely to come down to the mistakes you avoid as the things you do right.
by New York Yacht Club
Posted 16 Jun 19:00 PDT
31st International Optimist Regatta
31st International Optimist Regatta
USA's Montagu wins after a stunning week of sailing in St. Thomas
Getting good starts, especially in light wind conditions, led the USA's Alexander Montagu to win the 31st International Optimist Regatta (IOR), hosted at the St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC), June 14-16, 2024.
by Carol Bareuther
Posted 16 Jun 17:59 PDT
First look at the new Catalyst GT
First look at the new Catalyst GT
The latest 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 16 Jun 17:17 PDT
J/24 Range Rover European Championship overall
J/24 Range Rover European Championship overall
Mistral enables the maximum 10 races to be concluded
Today saw the conclusion of the J/24 European Championship organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda with the International J/24 Class Association, the Italian J/24 Class Association and the support of title sponsor Range Rover.
by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda
Posted 16 Jun 13:51 PDT
Argentario Sailing Week overall
Argentario Sailing Week overall
Congratulations Mariska, Chinook, Crivizza, Matrero, Freya, Matchless and Barbara
The Vintage and Classic Yacht regatta Argentario Sailing Week - organized by the Yacht Club Santo Stefano with the support of the Region of Tuscany and Municipality of Monte Argentario – wrapped up in Maremma, Tuscany
by Tessa Wiechmann
Posted 16 Jun 13:20 PDT
Tour leaders' quest for crowns in Canaries
Tour leaders' quest for crowns in Canaries
Eagerly-awaited final stop of Big Air kite world title race
Eagerly-awaited final stop of Big Air kite world title race debuts on Canaries island renowned for its huge winds.
by Ian MacKinnon
Posted 16 Jun 12:15 PDT
Qingdao secures first place in Clipper Race 12
Qingdao secures first place in Clipper Race 12
Come Sea DC Cup win means second winners title in a row for the team
After seven days, and over 1,500nm of racing, Qingdao has crossed the Race 12: Come Sea DC Cup Finish Line in first place, taking home its second winners title in a row.
by Clipper Round the World Race
Posted 16 Jun 07:55 PDT
Black Foils head for New York this weekend
Black Foils head for New York this weekend
The Black Foils go up against their SailGP rivals again this coming weekend on New York harbour
The Black Foils go up against their SailGP rivals again this coming weekend on New York harbour in front of a stacked race stadium on Governors Island and the iconic big apple backdrop for the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix | New York, 22-23 Jun EDT
by Jodie Bakewell-White
Posted 16 Jun 05:54 PDT
Entry open for Musto Skiff 2025 Worlds
Entry open for Musto Skiff 2025 Worlds
Sydney to host in January with a two-day pre-Worlds too
The International Musto Skiff Class Association and Australian Musto Skiff Class Association have confirmed that their 2025 World Championships will take place from January 2nd to 10th, 2025, at Woollahra Sailing Club in Sydney, Australia.
by Natalie Hilton
Posted 16 Jun 01:24 PDT
Martin Augustus 2024 Round the Island Race Photos
Martin Augustus 2024 Round the Island Race Photos
Brutal conditions as the fleet passed through the Hurst Narrows
Conditions on Saturday meant that many of the entrants in this year's race didn't get out of the Solent, but Martin was at Hurst Castle to photograph some of those that did.
by Martin Augustus
Posted 15 Jun 23:24 PDT
Cup Spy June 14: All quiet on the Barcelona Front
Cup Spy June 14: All quiet on the Barcelona Front
After Thursday's dismasting by the Swiss team, only two of the five teams based in Barcelona sailed
After Thursday's dramatic dismasting, only two of the five teams based in Barcelona sailed Friday in a fresh southerly breeze and a seastate claimed by the Recon teams to be up to 1.5metres. Luna Rossa called an early end to their session.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 15 Jun 18:31 PDT
XS 52 SUPER SERIES Newport RI Trophy Day 4
XS 52 SUPER SERIES Newport RI Trophy Day 4
Quantum Racing powered by American Magic on the cusp of hometown win
After no racing was possible today at the XS 52 SUPER SERIES Newport Trophy due to insufficient wind Quantum Racing powered by American Magic will go afloat Sunday carrying a three points lead.
by 52 Super Series
Posted 15 Jun 17:25 PDT
Eight ways to follow the Newport Bermuda Race
Eight ways to follow the Newport Bermuda Race
Fantastic ways to stay engaged with all the thrills of this legendary event
The 53rd Newport Bermuda Race begins on June 21st and it will take two to five days for the teams to arrive in Bermuda and here are eight fantastic ways to stay engaged with all the thrills of this legendary event.
by Newport Bermuda Race
Posted 15 Jun 12:41 PDT
Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week update
Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week update
Diverse fleet deep in talent lined up
Jeff Janov, owner of the Melges 32 appropriately named The Baby Screams, has been racing Ullmans Sails Long Beach Race Week (LBRW) since around 1982.
by LBYC Race Office
Posted 15 Jun 12:21 PDT
Ensis Engadinwing Formula Wing Europeans day 5
Ensis Engadinwing Formula Wing Europeans day 5
Ghio and Spanu crowned European Champions
Mathis Ghio [FRA] and Maddalena Spanu [ITA] are the new Formula Wing European Champions.
by Jemima Crathorne
Posted 15 Jun 12:11 PDT
Argentario Sailing Week day 3
Argentario Sailing Week day 3
Alzavola celebrates 100th birthday
The third day of racing at Argentario Sailing Week kicked off shortly after 12 with 10 knots from the south east: a shifty breeze that rotated all the way to the south west during the race.
by Tessa Wiechmann
Posted 15 Jun 10:57 PDT
J/24 Range Rover European Championship day 3
J/24 Range Rover European Championship day 3
Irish boat Headcase is the provisional leader
After yesterday's 4 races in a Mistral wind, today the J/24 fleet sailed a further 3 races in a Scirocco breeze that built from an initial 12 knots to reach 20-22 knots.
by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda
Posted 15 Jun 10:17 PDT
Local boat Notorious wins Gold Roman Bowl
Local boat Notorious wins Gold Roman Bowl
In the 2024 Round the Island Race
The Race Team and Island Sailing Club are delighted to announce that TP52 Notorious is first overall in the IRC Class and wins the coveted Gold Roman Bowl and the Observer Trophy for Monohull Line Honours.
by Round the Island Race
Posted 15 Jun 10:15 PDT
ORC Double-Handed Worlds in Norway
ORC Double-Handed Worlds in Norway
Three new champions crowned in Tønsberg
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), celebrated three new ORC Double-Handed World Champions in Tønsberg, Norway.
by Offshore Racing Congress
Posted 15 Jun 09:30 PDT
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Reigns
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Reigns
As Largest Regatta in the Caribbean
Once again, the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is the largest regatta in the region, having welcomed 115 boats from over 20 different countries for the 44th edition February 29 - March 3, 2024.
by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Office
Posted 15 Jun 09:14 PDT
INSA Junior Sabot Nationals Update
INSA Junior Sabot Nationals Update
The deadline for the standard entry fee has been extended
Think no longer! We are excited to announce that the deadline for the standard entry fee has been extended. Competitors can register through June 30 at the discounted pricing. After June 30, registration fees will go up by $100.
by San Diego Yacht Club
Posted 15 Jun 07:51 PDT
Tom Hicks 2024 Round the Island Race Photo Gallery
Tom Hicks 2024 Round the Island Race Photo Gallery
Strong winds and huge seas for the much-reduced fleet
Many wisely chose discretion over valour with 40+ gusts coming through the Hurst Narrows, but some braved the Round the Island Race, including top yachting photographer Tom Hicks, who has sent us these stunning shots.
by Tom Hicks
Posted 15 Jun 07:15 PDT
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 25th anniversary
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 25th anniversary
The most beautiful yachts in the world come together in a sumptuous setting
The most beautiful yachts in the world come together in a sumptuous setting and a friendly atmosphere. The alchemy creating the magic of the Voiles de Saint-Tropez will be at work once again this year as the event celebrates its 25th anniversary.
by Maguelonne Turcat
Posted 15 Jun 06:45 PDT
Against the odds
Against the odds
Tales of the Global Solo Challenge 2023-2024
The Global Solo Challenge (GSC) 2023 marked the launch of a new solo nonstop round-the-world sailing event with a unique format.
by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge
Posted 15 Jun 05:12 PDT
Finn World Masters at Tuscany, Italy overall
Finn World Masters at Tuscany, Italy overall
World No 1 Laurent Hay is 2024 Masters World Champion
Laurent Hay, from France, the World No.1 has won the 2024 Finn World Masters at the PuntAla Camp & Resort, Italy. It his first ever major championship in the class after three times coming second and three times third.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 15 Jun 00:29 PDT
Cameron Appleton joins Doyle Sails
Cameron Appleton joins Doyle Sails
Cameron Appleton has become a Partner of Doyle Sails Newport Grand Prix & Superyacht expert
Cameron Appleton is a Partner of Doyle Sails Newport. He is the Doyle Sails Grand Prix and Superyacht expert in the Newport, RI and greater New England region and forms part of the Doyle Sails International Grand Prix and Superyacht sales team.
by Doyle Sails
Posted 14 Jun 21:48 PDT
SailGP Season 4 Grand Final details
SailGP Season 4 Grand Final details
The ultimate battle will unfold over two days of racing on San Francisco Bay
The ultimate battle will unfold over two days of racing (July 13 - 14) on San Francisco Bay, with the global league crowning the winner in one final USD $2 million race.
by Laura Muma / US SailGP team
Posted 14 Jun 15:09 PDT
Ensis Engadinwing Formula Wing Europeans day 4
Ensis Engadinwing Formula Wing Europeans day 4
Battle of the ice gladiators
Wingfoilers are certainly a tough breed! Event race officer Mirco Babini couldn't believe his eyes at the impressive display of "ice gladiators" battling for bullets on the racecourse.
by Jemima Crathorne
Posted 14 Jun 14:41 PDT
Argentario Sailing Week day 2
Argentario Sailing Week day 2
Picture perfect racing conditions against a stunning Tuscan backdrop
Picture perfect racing conditions against a stunning Tuscan backdrop should never be taken for granted.
by Tessa Wiechmann
Posted 14 Jun 14:25 PDT