Cup Spy May 27: Franciwi AC75 design revealed Cup Spy May 27: Franciwi AC75 design revealed Three teams sailed on Monday. The British and USA teams sailed AC75s out of Barcelona Three teams sailed on Monday - the British and USA teams sailed AC75s out of Barcelona. Orient Express splashed their AC75, while on the opposite side of the planet, the Kiwis conducted some more two boat testing. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 28 May 22:11 PDT Cup Spy May 28: Kiwi kids have a big splash Cup Spy May 28: Kiwi kids have a big splash Two videos of the Cup sailing action from May 28 in Barcelona and the ETNZ nosedive in Auckland Early edition: Four America's Cup teams sailed AC75s off Barcelona on Tuesday. Top sailing photographer Gilles Martin-Raget was shoreside to catch the action. Also catch the full video of the ETNZ Youth Team's spectacular nosedive off Auckland. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 28 May 18:59 PDT 77th Annual Block Island Race Recap 77th Annual Block Island Race Recap A Game of Chutes and Ladders The 77th annual Storm Trysail Club Block Island Race took place this past weekend in beautiful sailing conditions interspersed with frustrating doldrums and even a dry squall. by Storm Trysail Club Posted 28 May 16:52 PDT 2024 Youth Worlds Team announced 2024 Youth Worlds Team announced US Sailing has named the 14 US Youth Team athletes who will represent USA US Sailing has named the 14 US Youth Team athletes who will represent USA at the 2024 Youth Sailing World Championships. The 53rd edition of the premier event in international youth sailing will take place July 13-20 in Lake Garda, Italy. by US Sailing Team Posted 28 May 16:31 PDT ORC Europeans announces Garmin as Gold Sponsor ORC Europeans announces Garmin as Gold Sponsor Early entry fee deadline approaches on May 31 Finnish Offshore Racing Association and Åländska Segelsällskapet, as the organizers of the 2024 ORC European Championship, are proudly announcing Garmin as the Gold Sponsor of the event, being held from August 9 to 17 in Mariehamn, Åland. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 28 May 13:14 PDT Atlantic Cup Leg 1 Finish Atlantic Cup Leg 1 Finish Acrobatica races into Newport to win The first finishers crossed the Newport finish line, just off Fort Adams in the morning hours on Tuesday, May 28th. After a back and forth battle throughout the race with Everial, Acrobatica managed to hold on for line honors. by Atlantic Cup Posted 28 May 12:45 PDT Philadelphia Cup Regatta at Liberty Sailing Club Philadelphia Cup Regatta at Liberty Sailing Club Knight Errant, Hot Canary & Constance Meeks win classes George Bader says he was stoked as he sailed to the Delaware River buoy-marked course to race in the Philadelphia Cup Regatta, held May 25, 2024, and hosted by Philadelphia's Liberty Sailing Club. by Carol Bareuther Posted 28 May 10:16 PDT Bluewater extend support for 52 Super Series Bluewater extend support for 52 Super Series World leader in innovative water purification and beverage solutions As the 52 SUPER SERIES gets set to visit new territory, the world's leading grand prix monohull racing circuit going racing in Newport, Rhode Island, long-time supporters and hydration suppliers Bluewater have increased their commitment. by 52 Super Series Posted 28 May 09:57 PDT Sailor of the Year award goes to "The Grand Tour" Sailor of the Year award goes to "The Grand Tour" Founders receive award at ceremony in Tuscany Manuel Vlacich and Franco Deganutti, foubnders of The Grand Tour, were awarded "Sailor of the Year 2024" in the "passion" category on May 25, 2024. The ceremony for the thirty-third edition of the award was held at the Marina Cala dè Medici in Tuscany. by Manuel Vlacich Posted 28 May 07:40 PDT Sam Goodchild returns to the racecourse Sam Goodchild returns to the racecourse Taking on the daunting 3,600nm New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne race After a break of five months to recharge his batteries, and for his boat to complete its winter re-fit, the British IMOCA star Sam Goodchild returns to competition this week at the start of a solo transatlantic race. by Agence TB Press Posted 28 May 06:39 PDT Vigo host city for 2027-2028 Global Solo Challenge Vigo host city for 2027-2028 Global Solo Challenge The move to Vigo marks a significant milestone in the event's evolution The Global Solo Challenge (GSC) is excited to announce that the vibrant city of Vigo and its prestigious Real Club Náutico de Vigo will be the starting and finishing port for the second edition of the event to be held in 2027-2028. by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge Posted 28 May 06:09 PDT Entries continuing to flow in for Volvo Cork Week Entries continuing to flow in for Volvo Cork Week Beaufort Cup proving popular with teams from the services Entries are continuing to flow in for the next edition of Volvo Cork Week which will take place 15-19 July 2024. Since the inaugural event in 1978, this biennial regatta has always attracted a diverse fleet and a large number of international entries. by Annamarie Fegan Posted 28 May 04:45 PDT Herrmann's last solo challenge before Vendée Globe Herrmann's last solo challenge before Vendée Globe 3,200 nautical miles from New York back to France Boris Herrmann is about to embark on the final major test before the Vendée Globe race next November. by Team Malizia Posted 28 May 03:58 PDT America's Cup Store: Three team polo shirts America's Cup Store: Three team polo shirts Get your hands on the latest Polo Shirts, for American Magic, INEOS Britannia, Emirates Team NZ Set yourself up for the 37th America's Cup with us and get your hands on the latest Polo Shirts, from official team collections to official race polo shirts. Teams include American Magic, INEOS Britannia and Emirates Team New Zealand. by Matt Buckland Posted 27 May 20:44 PDT Shirley Robertson talks with Murray Jones Shirley Robertson talks with Murray Jones Shirley Robertson talking to NZ's Murray Jones about a remarkable career spanning over two decades This month's podcast sees Shirley Robertson talking to New Zealand's Murray Jones about a remarkable career spanning over two decades chasing the oldest trophy in international sport. by Shirley Robertson Posted 27 May 17:00 PDT Will Phoenix team be back in the frame in Newport? Will Phoenix team be back in the frame in Newport? Ed Baird is calling the shots for the South African flagged TP52 crew After missing out on the first regatta of the 2024 52 SUPER SERIES season Hasso and Tina Plattner's Phoenix will be back in action at the upcoming XS 52 SUPER SEREIS Newport Trophy regatta in Newport RI. by 52 Super Series Posted 27 May 13:29 PDT Ultimate Layering with Aktiv Stretch Ultimate Layering with Aktiv Stretch Elevate your layering game with the the ultimate mid-layer companion Elevate your layering game with the Aktiv Stretch Jacket 2.0 : the ultimate mid-layer companion. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 27 May 09:00 PDT Atlantic Cup Leg 1 update Atlantic Cup Leg 1 update It's a battle to the Newport finish line! Wow, what a battle so far! The racing has been extremely close in the first two days of the Charleston-Newport leg of the Atlantic Cup. Until 9pm ET last night seven of the eight teams were within just a few miles of each other. by Atlantic Cup Posted 27 May 07:02 PDT The path to progress: Women in the lead The path to progress: Women in the lead Launch of Magenta x IMOCA Female Leadership Development Programme The Magenta Project, IMOCA, and 11th Hour Racing announce the launch of the Magenta x IMOCA Female Leadership Development Programme, a joint-initiative aimed at fostering female talent in elite ocean racing. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 27 May 06:08 PDT Speed trials action-shots from the New York Vendee Speed trials action-shots from the New York Vendee Stunning photos of the IMOCAs by the top photographer Speed trials action-shots from the New York Vendee by George Bekris. by Vendee Globe Posted 27 May 00:02 PDT 69F Cup Grand Prix 2 at Torbole overall 69F Cup Grand Prix 2 at Torbole overall Groupe Atlantic clinches the title after 16 races At the end of three days of challenging races - 16 in total - the 69F Cup Grand Prix 2 Torbole went to a conclusion with the success of Clément Cron's Groupe Atlantic (FRA). by 69F Sailing Posted 26 May 17:15 PDT Clipper Race 11 review Clipper Race 11 review Tactical, testing, untamed first stage of Leg 7 Popular for so many reasons, but also often underestimated, Leg 7, one of the longest of the circumnavigation, is made up of two races. The first is down the West Coast of North America and the second back up its East Coast. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 26 May 14:46 PDT WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye overall WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye overall Ghio and Suardiaz take the titles Nia Suardiaz and Mathis Ghio have taken the gold medals at the WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye after commanding performances in the medal series. by Andy Rice Posted 26 May 14:08 PDT Discover rigging's essentials with Colligo Marine Discover rigging's essentials with Colligo Marine Have you ever heard of Colligo Dux? It's the safest standing rigging you can buy! Have you ever heard of Colligo Dux? It's the safest standing rigging you can buy! If that doesn't ring a bell, well, consider yourself enlightened. by Colligo Marine Posted 26 May 13:18 PDT Sign up for the Bart's Bash 2024 Sign up for the Bart's Bash 2024 The event continues to connect the global sailing community The event continues to connect the global sailing community, create opportunities for people to get on the water and raise essential funds for the ASF. by The Bart's Bash Team Posted 26 May 07:05 PDT The oldest video footage of windsurfing The oldest video footage of windsurfing Early square boards with diamond-shaped rigs which the sailor leaned back against! We delve into the past, and round-up all videos which show windsurfers. There is even footage of the early square boards with diamond-shaped rigs which the sailor leaned back against. by Magnus Smith Posted 26 May 04:00 PDT J/70 Europeans at Mount Argentario, Italy Overall J/70 Europeans at Mount Argentario, Italy Overall A thrilling grand finale in Italy After several hours of waiting onshore due to a lack of wind, the fleet of nearly 90 boats from over 20 countries completed the 11th and final race of the J/70 European Championship series. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 26 May 03:16 PDT Cup Spy May 25: Two Tango in Barcelona Cup Spy May 25: Two Tango in Barcelona Today for the first time in Barcelona two of the AC75 teams lined up against each other Today for the first time in Barcelona two of the AC75 teams lined up against each other in a rules limited way. We didn't learn much. The teams may have learned more, and if so - weren't saying. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 25 May 18:25 PDT Atlantic Cup Leg 1 underway Atlantic Cup Leg 1 underway Eight teams representing four countries depart Charleston for Newport Eight teams representing four countries started the 2024 Atlantic Cup at 12:00 ET today in sunny skies, with an initial 3-5 knot north breeze, that soon after switched to southeast. by Atlantic Cup Posted 25 May 16:41 PDT J/80 Catnip wins Hardway Race J/80 Catnip wins Hardway Race Santa Barbara Sailing Club's annual race runs around Santa Cruz Island This past weekend, the Santa Barbara Sailing Club hosted their annual Hardway Race, an event that starts off Santa Barbara and runs around Santa Cruz Island down the backside and then to Ventura (67.0 nm) for the A fleet boats. by J-Boats Posted 25 May 16:40 PDT America's Cup: French reveal their hand America's Cup: French reveal their hand Orient Express Racing Team's AC75 was wheeled out of the shed briefly on Saturday For a rig-stepping test Saturday morning, Orient Express Racing Team's AC75 was wheeled out of the shed briefly during the early hours revealing France's hope for the America's Cup. by Sabina MollartRogerson, Orient Express Racing Posted 25 May 16:13 PDT WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye day 4 WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye day 4 Ghio slows down to keep his lead Mathis Ghio was beaten by a few riders on day four of the WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye, yet still the reigning world champion has managed to hold on to the yellow bib for the medal series climax on Sunday. by Andy Rice Posted 25 May 15:02 PDT West Coast ramp up, Melges 24s head to nationals West Coast ramp up, Melges 24s head to nationals The U.S. Nationals kicks off a dynamic three-part West Coast racing series Look out, California—here come the Melges 24s! With the Midwest One-Design Spring Championship now complete, all eyes and teams turn to the West Coast for three incredible Melges 24 regattas. by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Posted 25 May 13:38 PDT Ambre Hasson on her Classe Mini campaign Ambre Hasson on her Classe Mini campaign An update Q&A with Ambre Hasson on her Classe Mini campaign Sail-World checked in with Ambre Hasson, the skipper of Mini 618, as she works towards the Mini Transat 2025. This is the second of four interviews with the American Classe Mini skipper as she progresses through six double- or singlehanded 2024 events. by David Schmidt Posted 25 May 08:00 PDT Cup Spy May 24: Fourth AC75 sailing in Spain Cup Spy May 24: Fourth AC75 sailing in Spain Luna Rossa have made their grand entrance in Spain. French reveal their AC75 raceboat Luna Rossa made their grand entrance onto the 2024 America's Cup stage in Barcelona sailing a three hour session in moderate winds, without incident. The Kiwis were not so fortunate in the AC40s. French reveal their AC75 in Barcelona. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 25 May 06:35 PDT Support is everything Support is everything The team at A+T are passionate about support and have experts on hand 24/7 A+T are passionate about support, whether it is helping to specify the detail for a new build superyacht, helping a yacht over Teamviewer when mid-Atlantic or opening the office on a Saturday to deliver some wind parts to an Open 60 team member. by A+T Instruments Posted 25 May 05:00 PDT J/70 Europeans at Mount Argentario, Italy Day 4 J/70 Europeans at Mount Argentario, Italy Day 4 Good To Go climbs on top on the eve of grand finale The J/70 European Championship ranking continues to evolve with the dynamism that has characterized it since the first day. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 24 May 23:20 PDT Vendée Liberty Speed Trials Vendée Liberty Speed Trials The wind gods only partially delivered for the fleet in New York The wind gods only partially delivered for the NY-Vendee fleet competing in the Vendee Liberty exhibition speed trials on upper New York Harbor today with puffs of breeze deciding the fortunes of the fleet. by Vendée Globe media Posted 24 May 21:37 PDT 2024 5.5 Metre Swiss Open at Rolle overall 2024 5.5 Metre Swiss Open at Rolle overall Caracole repeats title win Caracole (SUI 214, Bernard Haissly, Nicolas Berthoud, Daniel Stampfli) have successfully defended their Swiss open title at Société Nautique Rolloise, at Rolle, on Lake Geneva, after schooling the fleet on light wind speed and tactics. by Robert Deaves Posted 24 May 21:13 PDT 2024 INSA Junior Sabot Nationals preview 2024 INSA Junior Sabot Nationals preview Racing starts end of July at San Diego Yacht Club We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2024 INSA Junior Sabot Nationals, which will be held at San Diego Yacht Club July 29 through August 1! by San Diego Yacht Club Posted 24 May 13:54 PDT