International 14 Prince of Wales Cup International 14 Prince of Wales Cup A test of skill and endurance in blustery conditions for the UK Nationals title The International 14 is a special boat in so many ways. On the one hand its evolving rules and scope for different hull, rig, foil and sail designs keep it at the forefront of sailing's technological advances. by UK International 14 Association Posted 18 Jun 12:53 UTC Historic Edinburgh Cup and Centenary Celebrations Historic Edinburgh Cup and Centenary Celebrations The picturesque coastal village of Abersoch is set to host a momentous event The picturesque coastal village of Abersoch is set to host a momentous event in the world of keelboat racing: the 76th Edinburgh Cup, the British Dragon Association National Championship. by Emma York Posted 18 Jun 11:50 UTC "Truly inclusive" landmark Para Inclusive Strategy "Truly inclusive" landmark Para Inclusive Strategy World Sailing is targeting a return to the Paralympic Games World Sailing is targeting a return to the Paralympic Games after publishing its first Para Inclusive Strategy which will guide the growth of the sport through to 2029. by World Sailing Posted 18 Jun 11:22 UTC 1720 Irish Championship at Baltimore 1720 Irish Championship at Baltimore Three days, three course areas, three cheers all round! Any regatta worth its salt has a 'big' day, giving sailors something to reminisce about in years to come. The 1720 Irish Championship at Baltimore was blessed with two of them on two different race courses. by Mark Jardine Posted 18 Jun 10:27 UTC First edition of the Cyclades Cup in Antiparos First edition of the Cyclades Cup in Antiparos The Italian Sea Group participated with Perini Navi as Gold sponsor The Italian Sea Group participated with Perini Navi as Gold sponsor, in the first edition of the Cyclades Cup Antiparos, a regatta which took place from 14 to 16 June, organised by the Yacht Club of Greece in the crystal-clear waters of Antiparos Island. by The Italian Sea Group Posted 18 Jun 08:25 UTC Four week to go until Volvo Cork Week 2024 Four week to go until Volvo Cork Week 2024 Over 120 boats will be taking part Only four weeks remain until Volvo Cork Week 2024 (15th-19th July), with the Royal Cork Yacht Club in Crosshaven—the world's oldest yacht club - gearing up to welcome sailors and boats globally. by Róisín Kivlehan Posted 18 Jun 08:14 UTC Cup Spy June 17: Swiss get back on the Bull Cup Spy June 17: Swiss get back on the Bull The Swiss team returned with a legacy mast after their spectacular dismasting on Thursday The Swiss team returned with a legacy mast after their spectacular dismasting on Thursday. Surprisingly the British split a jib in a decreasing breeze. The French had some control issues, culminating in a shallow nosedive. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 18 Jun 03:57 UTC 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 18 Jun 00:40 UTC 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 22:00 UTC 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 18:57 UTC Ensis Engadinwing Formula Wing European highlights Ensis Engadinwing Formula Wing European highlights This year's top international event is all about the new trend sport Best of 3 of the world's unique water sports contest. In a direct comparison, wing foilers, windsurfers and kiters all compete against each other on the foil. by Engadinwing Posted 17 Jun 17:02 UTC 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 16:59 UTC 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 14:55 UTC 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 14:13 UTC Rebecca Coles makes remarkable Classe Mini debut Rebecca Coles makes remarkable Classe Mini debut Second place for Scottish sailor in Mini Fastnet Scottish sailor Rebecca Coles, just 23 years old, achieved an impressive second-place finish in her debut Classe Mini offshore sailing race, the Mini Fastnet, alongside renowned co-skipper Carlos Manera Pascual. by Felicity Pearson Posted 17 Jun 14:10 UTC Eurosaf 69F Youth Europeans preview Eurosaf 69F Youth Europeans preview To be held in Acquafresca in conjunction with the final Act of the Youth Foiling Gold Cup The EUROSAF 69F Youth European Championship 2024 will be organized by Acquafresca Sport Center and will be held in Acquafresca. by 69F Sailing Posted 17 Jun 13:43 UTC 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 13:36 UTC 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 13:31 UTC Marina Militare Nastro Rosa Tour Opening Ceremony Marina Militare Nastro Rosa Tour Opening Ceremony The event was moderated by Fabio Pozzo, journalist of "La Stampa" With today's ceremony, held at the Regata Village, in the presence of civil and military authorities, the Marina Militare Nastro Rosa Tour officially began, now in its 4th edition. by Marina Militare Nastro Rosa Tour Posted 17 Jun 12:39 UTC 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 12:07 UTC 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 17 Jun 04:29 UTC 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 17 Jun 02:00 UTC 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 17 Jun 00:59 UTC 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 17 Jun 00:17 UTC 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 20:51 UTC 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 20:20 UTC 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 19:15 UTC Eurosaf 69f Europeans to be held in Malcesine Eurosaf 69f Europeans to be held in Malcesine The event will take place in conjunction with the Grand Prix 4 The event, organized by Fraglia Vela Malcesine, a long therm partner of the 69F Class, will take place in conjunction with the Grand Prix 4, final appointment of the 69F Cup. by 69F Sailing Posted 16 Jun 15:35 UTC 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 14:55 UTC Sails of Change wins thrilling Bol dOr Mirabaud Sails of Change wins thrilling Bol dOr Mirabaud Lake Geneva sees the team's fifth win Sails of Change has taken the team's fifth win in one of the most exciting recent editions of the iconic Bol d'Or Mirabaud on Lake Geneva. by Sails of Change Posted 16 Jun 09:01 UTC 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 08:24 UTC The 25th Fiumanka Regatta 2024 overall The 25th Fiumanka Regatta 2024 overall Fiumanka is known for its unique blend of sports competition and social events In Rijeka, the 25th Fiumanka, a renowned regatta, took place this year, gathering more than 180 sailboats. This nautical event is one of the most important in the nautical calendar of Croatia and beyond, attracting sailors from across the region by Fiumanka Posted 16 Jun 08:00 UTC 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 16 Jun 06:24 UTC Marina Militare Nastro Rosa Tour 2024 begins Marina Militare Nastro Rosa Tour 2024 begins The opening ceremony will be held at Porto Antico of Genoa On 16 June in Genoa at 6.15 pm the opening ceremony of the Giro D'Italia by sailing boat to promote the Marina Militare brand and the beauty of the country. by Marina Militare Nastro Rosa Tour Posted 16 Jun 06:14 UTC 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 16 Jun 01:31 UTC 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 16 Jun 00:25 UTC Sails of Change 8 wins 85th Bol d'Or Mirabaud Sails of Change 8 wins 85th Bol d'Or Mirabaud Masters of the long-distance race in a TF35 Sails of Change 8 have proved themselves as masters of the long-distance race in a TF35, winning the 85th Bol d'Or Mirabaud in 6h22m24s after winning the Geneve-Rolle-Geneve last weekend. by TF35 Trophy Posted 16 Jun 00:08 UTC 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 19:11 UTC 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 17:57 UTC 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 17:17 UTC