Finns and French finish Ocean Globe Race Finns and French finish Ocean Globe Race Galiana WithSecure and Evrika excape the windhole 40nm from the finish line It was a long, painfully slow final two days to complete their circumnavigation. But, finally, Galiana WithSecure FI (06) and Evrika FR (07) crossed the Royal Yacht Squadron finish line in a moody windless, moonlight Cowes arrival. by Ocean Globe Race Posted 25 Apr 14:52 PDT No major fears for Sunday's Transat CIC start No major fears for Sunday's Transat CIC start There will be no initial gales to contend with, rather a relatively light winds start As all of the Transat CIC skippers convened this morning at Lorient's La Base for the main briefing before Sunday's start of the 3,500 miles solo race across the North Atlantic to New York, ideas about the weather are the main topic of discussion. by The Transat CIC Posted 25 Apr 12:57 PDT Sister act seals Olympic spot in windsurfing Sister act seals Olympic spot in windsurfing Czech Republic's Katerina and Barbora Svikova take gold and silver Czech sisters Katerina and Barbora Svikova took gold and silver in the three-rider final of the women's windsurfing competition on day five of the Last Chance Regatta in the south of France. by World Sailing Posted 25 Apr 12:24 PDT PlanetSail Episode 8: Human Power PlanetSail Episode 8: Human Power It's a simple question - How do you power an AC75? It's a simple question - How do you power an AC75? This time around for the third generation Cup boats the answer is different depending on whether you're talking about above or below the waterline. And this time around cycling looks set to be the answer. by Matt Sheahan Posted 25 Apr 12:09 PDT Edgartown Race Weekend attracting a good mix Edgartown Race Weekend attracting a good mix A strong return of past participants and an energetic influx of new teams A strong return of past participants and an energetic influx of new teams (30% as of press time) says a lot about Edgartown Race Weekend on Martha's Vineyard, coming up June 20-22. by Barby MacGowan Posted 25 Apr 10:18 PDT The must-do Rolex Middle Sea Race The must-do Rolex Middle Sea Race The start of 45th edition is six months away Starting from Grand Harbour, Valletta, the Mediterranean's premier 600-mile classic promises much and always over delivers for participants and spectators alike. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Posted 25 Apr 10:12 PDT American Magic's AC75 Race Boat Uncloaked American Magic's AC75 Race Boat Uncloaked Commissioning of B3 continues in Barcelona New York Yacht Club American Magic, Challenger for the 37th America's Cup, uncloaked its AC75 race boat, "B3," as commissioning continues in Barcelona. by American Magic Posted 25 Apr 09:48 PDT RS Tera Worlds 2024 already breaking records RS Tera Worlds 2024 already breaking records Selling out more than 3 months in advance of the event In a record-breaking first for the International RS Tera Class, the RS Tera World Championship 2024 registration has reached maximum capacity - selling out more than 3 months in advance of the event. by Bex Foot Posted 25 Apr 07:06 PDT Lunven and Soudée on the dockside in Lorient Lunven and Soudée on the dockside in Lorient Preparing for a classic north Atlantic passage in the Transat CIC Once again La Base marina in Lorient, Brittany – the main home of the IMOCA fleet – is a hive of activity as 33 boats and their skippers prepare for the daunting challenge of the North Atlantic alone. by Ed Gorman Posted 25 Apr 06:37 PDT Antigua Sailing Week 2024 Preview Antigua Sailing Week 2024 Preview All set to deliver sensational racing and amazing parties in a beautiful setting Antigua Sailing Week is back for the 55th edition with 13 racing classes filled to the brim with sailors from all over the world. Teams from over 20 different nations are set for the Caribbean's famous regatta. by Louay Habib Posted 25 Apr 03:15 PDT The Transat CIC: Who are the favourites? The Transat CIC: Who are the favourites? Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) makes his comeback The start gun of the 15th edition of The Transat CIC will sound on Sunday sending a fleet of 48 skippers - 33 IMOCAs, 13 Class 40s and two vintage yachts - off on the complex, cold and mainly upwind passage across the Atlantic. by The Transat CIC Posted 25 Apr 00:44 PDT 59th Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 1 59th Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 1 Strong start for Jeppe Borch on opening day Denmark's Jeppe Borch leads the 12-team international line-up after Day One with an impressive six wins and one loss, signalling a promising start in his pursuit of the coveted Crimson Blazer. by WMRT & LBYC Posted 24 Apr 21:33 PDT Antigua Wingfoil Championship sets sail Antigua Wingfoil Championship sets sail Winds of excitement at Antigua Sailing Week Registration Day is now closed, with a total of 11 enthusiastic Wingfoilers gearing up for an exhilarating experience at this year's Antigua Wingfoil Championship part of Antigua Sailing Week (ASW). by Caribbean Foiling Posted 24 Apr 17:20 PDT US Sailing Team at the Last Chance Regatta day 4 US Sailing Team at the Last Chance Regatta day 4 The iQFOiL fleets hit the water early The iQFOiL fleets hit the water early for day four in pursuit of the event's only marathon race. After a dynamic upwind rabbit start, both Last Chance and Qualified Nations fleets set out for the hour-long race in 13 knots of breeze. by US Sailing Team Posted 24 Apr 14:27 PDT Last Chance Regatta at Hyères, France Day 4 Last Chance Regatta at Hyères, France Day 4 Bainbridge grabs last chance Paris 2024 ticket for Team GB Connor Bainbridge finally claimed a place in the men's kite at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games for Great Britain, approximately eight months later than he expected, after a dominant display at the Last Chance Regatta in Hyères. by World Sailing Posted 24 Apr 13:40 PDT Clipper 2023-24 Race 10 Finish Clipper 2023-24 Race 10 Finish Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam wins 5,500nm race across North Pacific Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam has claimed its fourth win on the Clipper 2023-24 Race, taking first place in the longest, and one of the toughest races on the circuit, Race 10: Ultimate Test of Perseverance - the 5,580nm North Pacific crossing. by Karla Graves Posted 24 Apr 11:20 PDT 52 Super Series Palma Vela Sailing Week preview 52 Super Series Palma Vela Sailing Week preview The champions are looking to achieve lift off with new Platoon Aviation The reigning 52 SUPER SERIES champions, Harm Müller-Spreer's German flagged crew, start their title defence on Sunday on Majorca's Bay of Palma. by 52 Super Series Posted 24 Apr 10:28 PDT Groupe SNEF win the Niji40 Groupe SNEF win the Niji40 A new Class 40 Transatlantic Race with a strong international flavour French aces Xavier Macaire and Pierre Leboucher, both formerly top Figaro solo racers, ably supported by Spanish Min650 racer Carlos Manera Pascual have won the first ever Niji40 Class40 race from Belle-Île-en-Mer to Marie Galante, Guadeloupe. by CCCommunication Posted 24 Apr 10:04 PDT Triana & White Shadow finish Ocean Globe Race Triana & White Shadow finish Ocean Globe Race Trinity Landing pontoon in Cowes was a busy spot Tuesday afternoon Trinity Landing pontoon in Cowes was a busy spot Tuesday afternoon with Triana FR (66) SWAN 53 and White Shadow ESP (17) SWAN 57 finishing the McIntyre Ocean Globe Race after 48 days of racing. by Ocean Globe Race Posted 24 Apr 09:33 PDT David Linger takes 6th in Global Solo Challenge David Linger takes 6th in Global Solo Challenge His journey was at times extremely difficult, even after arrival Sunday April 21st, at 2:03 pm local time, after 175 days, David Linger crossed the finish line of the Global Solo Challenge taking 6th place on his Owen Clarke designed Class40 #15 Koloa Maoli. by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge Posted 24 Apr 09:02 PDT Evan Aras joins U.S. SailGP Team Evan Aras joins U.S. SailGP Team Former two-time national champion at Georgetown University joins as interim head coach The United States SailGP Team has announced Evan Aras as interim head coach, replacing Mark Ivey. Aras will make his coaching debut in Bermuda at the Apex Bermuda Sail Grand Prix. by United States SailGP Team Posted 24 Apr 08:56 PDT Cup Spy April 23: Swiss gain confidence Cup Spy April 23: Swiss gain confidence Alinghi Red Bull Racing had a good session in their new AC75, in a building breeze and foiling fast Three America's Cup teams sailed - two in new AC75s and the third two-boat testing/trialling in AC40s. Alinghi Red Bull Racing had a good session in their new AC75, in a building breeze foiling comfortably and fast at the end of the session. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 24 Apr 07:46 PDT Transat Ready: Solo Skippers Optimised For Success Transat Ready: Solo Skippers Optimised For Success All eyes turn to Lorient for the start of the Transat CIC With the Vendée Globe on the horizon, excitement is building as the IMOCA skippers hurtle towards the world's premiere offshore challenge. by Cyclops Marine Posted 24 Apr 07:24 PDT Henri-Lloyd New Arrival: The Storm Dri Backpack Henri-Lloyd New Arrival: The Storm Dri Backpack Perfect for any outdoor activity, commute and boat to shore use Perfect for any outdoor activity, commute and boat to shore use. The Storm Dri Backpack is waterproof, submersible and capable of holding all your kit essentials with a 30 litre capacity. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 24 Apr 06:30 PDT The Ocean Race will return to Genova The Ocean Race will return to Genova A key stopover for The Ocean Race Europe in 2025 The Italian city of Genova and The Ocean Race will extend their close relationship with The Ocean Race Europe bringing a fleet of foiling IMOCA race boats to the Mediterranean port in the late summer of 2025. by The Ocean Race Posted 24 Apr 06:02 PDT 69F Cup ready to rock at Fraglia Vela Malcesine 69F Cup ready to rock at Fraglia Vela Malcesine The entry list includes some teams with great specific experience on the 69F Eights international team are gathered at Fraglia Vela Malcesine for the opening GP of the 69F Cup: the points will be on the table between Friday and Sunday but trainings are under way on the northern Garda Lake. by 69F Sailing Posted 24 Apr 05:35 PDT The Famous Project: MOD70 Limosa in Portugal The Famous Project: MOD70 Limosa in Portugal Reaching the Portuguese Algarve port of Portimao this morning The Famous Project's all girl crew of the MOD70 Limosa reached the Portuguese Algarve port of Portimao this morning to successfully complete their main objectives. by The Famous Project Posted 24 Apr 05:20 PDT America's Cup: Revealing Reveals - the new AC75s America's Cup: Revealing Reveals - the new AC75s In the AC design stakes it's clear that different solutions have been found for similar questions As the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup nears, the intensity ramps up and with four teams revealing their box-fresh AC75s, it's abundantly clear that different solutions have been found for very similar questions. by America's Cup Media Posted 24 Apr 02:38 PDT Race Yachts Premium Brokerage - Autumn Selection Race Yachts Premium Brokerage - Autumn Selection When only the best will do... When only the best will do... by Jason Rowed, Race Yachts Posted 23 Apr 23:05 PDT Cup Spy Apr 24: End of the Beginning for USA Cup Spy Apr 24: End of the Beginning for USA American Magic have reached the end of their AC40 development/test phase. Swiss get fresher breeze We had a good look at the Alinghi Red Bull Racing AC75 design - which has several interesting design features which we explore in this report. The Swiss had a challenging day. American Magic wound up their AC40 program - with more racing and sail testing by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 23 Apr 21:56 PDT Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta - The Grand Finale Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta - The Grand Finale Single-handed race, cream teas, gig racing and prize-giving ceremony bring the event to a close The 35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta came to a close yesterday with the single-handed race, cream teas, gig racing and prize-giving ceremony in the historic 18th century Nelson's Dockyard. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 23 Apr 20:03 PDT The Transat CIC is well and truly on course The Transat CIC is well and truly on course A parade of sail and the race village inaugurated The 15th edition of The Transat CIC, the famous solo race from France across the North Atlantic to New York which will start this Sunday from Lorient La Base took real shape. by The Transat CIC Posted 23 Apr 11:06 PDT US Sailing Team at the Last Chance Regatta day 3 US Sailing Team at the Last Chance Regatta day 3 Another wacky day on the water at French Olympic Week in Hyeres It was another wacky day on the water at French Olympic Week, with storms disrupting weather patterns and creating a moderate, tricky breeze for competitors. by US Sailing Team Posted 23 Apr 10:50 PDT Last Chance Regatta at Hyères, France Day 3 Last Chance Regatta at Hyères, France Day 3 Grael quest for Olympic place is in the family tradition A Brazilian sailor with a very famous name in Olympic history is in contention to earn a place for his country at the Paris 2024 Games after day three of competition at the Last Chance Regatta in Hyères, France. by World Sailing Posted 23 Apr 09:41 PDT April 2024 FINNFARE April 2024 FINNFARE Focus on future, present and past In this rather special year for the class - 75 years of Finn sailing - this issue represents a reflection on the past and future of the class, as well as the present. by Robert Deaves Posted 23 Apr 08:54 PDT A lesson in staying cool, calm, and collected A lesson in staying cool, calm, and collected Staying cool, calm, and collected on the 2024 Blakely Rock Benefit Race The table was set for a feast: a 12-14 knot northerly combed Puget Sound, accompanied by blue skies and sunshine. But an hour before of our start for the Blakely Rock Benefit Race, DC power stopped flowing from the boat's lithium-ion batteries. by David Schmidt Posted 23 Apr 08:00 PDT An interview with Colligo Marine's John Franta An interview with Colligo Marine's John Franta A Q&A on their involvement with the Tally Ho Sail-World checked in with John Franta, founder, co-owner, and lead engineer at Colligo Marine, to learn more about the company's latest happenings, and to find out more about their involvement with the Tally Ho project. by David Schmidt Posted 23 Apr 08:00 PDT RORC publish Admiral's Cup Notice of Race RORC publish Admiral's Cup Notice of Race Expressions of interest have been received from 14 different countries The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has published the 2025 Admiral's Cup Notice of Race, setting out the conditions under which the prestigious regatta will be run. by RORC Press Posted 23 Apr 05:49 PDT Official opening of the Yacht Racing Image Award Official opening of the Yacht Racing Image Award The prize-giving will take place during the Yacht Racing Forum The 15th edition of the international photography competition dedicated to the sport of sailing will once again reassemble the world's best marine photographers from all over the world. by Yacht Racing Image Award Posted 23 Apr 05:15 PDT World Sailing appoints Jim Morris CB DSO World Sailing appoints Jim Morris CB DSO As new Director of Events World Sailing is delighted to announce the appointment of Jim Morris CB DSO as its new Director of Events. by World Sailing Posted 23 Apr 02:42 PDT