Cup Spy May 9: Testing the wind machine Cup Spy May 9: Testing the wind machine Luna Rossa have been testing the old and new AC75 wingfoils as they wind down in Cagliari Luna Rossa sailed for the fourth successive day from Cagliari, Sardinia. A point of interest on Thursday was the relative performance of its two wing foils - one to the new AC75 Class Rule, the other a legacy foil used in the 2021 America's Cup. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 11 May 02:52 NZST Cup Spy May 8: First cross in Barcelona Cup Spy May 8: First cross in Barcelona Three teams sail AC75s off Barcelona on Wednesday, the first opportunity for the teams to tangle Three teams sailed AC75s off Barcelona on Wednesday, the first opportunity for the teams to tangle, and have the inevitable accidental hookup as the Challengers sized up their opposition for the first time. A fourth team Luna Rossa worked up off Cagliari. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 10 May 02:22 NZST 44Cup Baiona Day 2 44Cup Baiona Day 2 Switzerland's day in the sun History was made on the 44Cup today when, for the first time, a team representing land-locked Switzerland was top scoring boat of the day. by 44Cup Posted 11 May 06:29 NZST 49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 4 49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 4 Uruguay surges to the top of the 49ers Uruguay has never qualified a 49er to the Olympic Games. In fact across the whole history of the modern Olympics the South American nation has just won 10 medals, none yet in sailing. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 11 May 06:12 NZST Ambrogio Beccaria wins The Transat CIC in Class40 Ambrogio Beccaria wins The Transat CIC in Class40 Crossing the line of the historic race at 03:47:55 hrs this morning Italy's Ambrogio Beccaria on his all Italian designed and built Musa 40 Alla Grande Pirelli added the hugely prestigious Transat CIC Class 40 title to his steadily growing collection of solo and short handed ocean racing honours this morning. by The Transat CIC Posted 10 May 20:19 NZST Marine Auctions: May Online Auctions Marine Auctions: May Online Auctions Bidding to open on Friday 24th May May 2024 Online Auction Bidding to Open Friday 24th May Close Thursday 30th May at 2pm AEST. by Marine Auctions Posted 10 May 17:16 NZST Is this the slipperiest AC75 boat in the fleet? Is this the slipperiest AC75 boat in the fleet? There's plenty to suggest American Magic's 'Patriot' is the most refined aerodynamic package so far There's plenty to suggest that American Magic's AC75 'Patriot' is the most refined aerodynamic package so far and if that's the case the team's new machine could be the lowest drag Cup boat out there. by Matt Sheahan Posted 10 May 17:11 NZST The 5 Minute Warning The 5 Minute Warning Andy Rice & Matt Sheahan's 5min racing update PlanetSail's Matt Sheahan catches up with Sailjuice's Andy Rice who's reporting from the South of France. Andy's at the last big regatta for the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 classes before the Olympic Games just over a couple of months from now. by PlanetSail Posted 10 May 09:11 NZST 44Cup Baiona Day 1 44Cup Baiona Day 1 Strong start in light conditions From some way out the opening day of the 44Cup Baiona, the second event of the 2024 circuit for the high performance owner-driver RC44 one designs, was looking light. by 44Cup Posted 10 May 07:50 NZST The Transat CIC Update The Transat CIC Update Ambrogio Beccaria has Class 40 finish line and victory 'in sight' With less than 140 miles to go to the finish line of the Transat CIC solo race across the North Atlantic from Lorient to New York Italy's Ambrogio Beccaria appears to have dealt with the last weather hurdle earlier today. by The Transat CIC Posted 10 May 07:43 NZST 49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 3 49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 3 Lighter breeze launches young Germans up the FX rankings A drop in wind strength brought huge changes to the 49erFX leaderboard on day three of the European Championship in La Grande Motte in the South of France. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 10 May 07:31 NZST 470 Europeans at Cannes Day 3 470 Europeans at Cannes Day 3 While racing did get underway in light winds, the breeze then dropped to nothing While racing did get underway in light winds, with a full lap completed, the breeze then dropped to nothing, resulting in the race being abandoned. Unfortunately that was it for the day and the fleet were sent ashore. by International 470 Class Association Posted 10 May 07:22 NZST Transat CIC: Le Turquais top daggerboard finisher Transat CIC: Le Turquais top daggerboard finisher Half the IMOCA fleet in now in New York The top 13 finishers - that is to say half the IMOCA class on the Transat CIC solo race across the North Atlantic - are now either in New York or en route from the finish line which is 110 miles offshore. by The Transat CIC Posted 9 May 07:02 NZST 49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 2 49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 2 Olympic Trials Tussles continue at Nacra 17 Worlds Big breeze and massive wind shifts of day two of the Nacra 17 World Championship delivered plenty of drama in La Grande Motte, the South of France. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 9 May 06:06 NZST 470 Europeans at Cannes Day 2 470 Europeans at Cannes Day 2 A superb day for the Italian pairing of Elena Berta and Bruno Festo More light and shifty winds in Cannes on day 2 of the 470 European Championship made for difficult conditions to race in, watching for the shifts. by International 470 Class Association Posted 9 May 05:25 NZST RC44s revving engines on first visit to Galicia RC44s revving engines on first visit to Galicia Racing sets sail tomorrow for four days at the 44Cup Baiona Racing sets sail tomorrow for four days at the 44Cup Baiona, the first time the high performance owner-driver one design class has visited this northwest region of Spain. by 44Cup Posted 9 May 05:04 NZST Cup Spy May 3: Brits hit over 40kts Cup Spy May 3: Brits hit over 40kts The Brits seemed to have a better day, hitting 40kts on one foiling leg Three teams sailed - two out of Barcelona - Alinghi Red Bull Racing, and INEOS Britannia. And, the other - Luna Rossa - sailed out of Cagliari. The Brits seemed to have a better day, hitting 40kts on one foiling leg. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 9 May 01:20 NZST Cup Spy May7: American Magic - 'best day yet' Cup Spy May7: American Magic - 'best day yet' Team boss, Terry Hutchinson describes American Magic's splash, launch sail as "our best day yet" New York Yacht Club's American Magic has revealed their new AC75 and completed the launch, tow-test, sail and tack in Barcelona. The AC75 has several intriguing design features, including an intriguing crew cockpit arrangement. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 8 May 23:44 NZST Richomme pinching himself after Transat CIC win Richomme pinching himself after Transat CIC win Completing the race and gliding past the Statue of Liberty after the finish Many of the IMOCA skippers in The Transat CIC have been dreaming about completing the race and gliding past the Statue of Liberty after the finish, and on Tuesday race winner Yoann Richomme did exactly that. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 8 May 23:37 NZST 470 Europeans at Cannes Day 1 470 Europeans at Cannes Day 1 Japan's Keiju Okada and Miho Yoshioka take the early lead Three races were held on the first day of the International 470 Class European Championship in Cannes, France. The day started off with very light winds, slowly building as clouds built over the race course. All in all, three races were held. by International 470 Class Association Posted 8 May 20:26 NZST Foiling Week WASZP 8.2m Class Sold Out in 1 hour Foiling Week WASZP 8.2m Class Sold Out in 1 hour There are still some spots available in our WASZP_X5.8m and 6.9m flee It has taken just one hour for the 8.2m section of the Foiling Week WASZP 8.2m fleet to sell out! This is the second major event that has sold out in the space of months. The International WASZP Games in Norway also sold out in the space of 48 hours. by Marc Ablett Posted 8 May 17:17 NZST America's Cup: New 'Patriot' has her first sail America's Cup: New 'Patriot' has her first sail Team members and their families gathered at their Barcelona team base for the christening ceremony A landmark day unfolded for NYYC American Magic on Tuesday morning, May 7th, as Boat 3, "Patriot", embarked on its inaugural sail. by American Magic Media Posted 8 May 13:34 NZST America's Cup: American Magic splash and sail America's Cup: American Magic splash and sail American Magic sailed Tuesday revealing an interesting deck layout including aft facing cyclors American Magic rolled out their new AC75 at 5.45am on Tuesday, with the first set of slightly asymmetric race foils, rudder and rig all in place and revealing an interesting deck layout putting the helms and trimmers side by side and well forward. by Americas Cup Media Posted 8 May 12:11 NZST Transat CIC IMOCA podium arrive in New York Transat CIC IMOCA podium arrive in New York Finishers dock in the heart of the Big Apple Freezing fog banks, a light winds head scratcher at 150 miles from the finish, deciphering the vagaries of the Gulf Stream....all these final challenges, and more, were all but forgotten when The Transat CIC IMOCAs enjoyed a sunny arrival in New York. by The Transat CIC Posted 8 May 10:52 NZST 49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 1 49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 1 British seize early 49er lead, Italy lead in the 49er FX and Nacra 17 classes at La Grande Motte British teams took the lead on both sides of the qualifying draw at the 49er European Championship on day one of the competition. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 8 May 07:02 NZST Celebrating throughlines in sailing leadership Celebrating throughlines in sailing leadership And the sailing world's newest hero Back in mid-March, Sail-World celebrated singlehanded American skipper Cole Brauer as the sailing world's newest hero. Now, I'm now happy to report that we have another sailing hero, albeit one who carries a British passport. by David Schmidt Posted 8 May 05:00 NZST One more storm, two more oceans One more storm, two more oceans For the Global Solo Challenge 2023-2024 Louis Robein is the last competitor in the Global Solo Challenge 2023-2024 who is still at sea, we have all followed his resilience and determination as he faced trials and tribulations in his epic voyage. by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge Posted 8 May 04:37 NZST Sam Davies third in The Transat CIC Sam Davies third in The Transat CIC British sailor completes an international IMOCA podium in the race An exhausted but delighted Sam Davies sailed her Initiatives Coeur across the finish line of the Transat CIC at 20:11:37hrs local time NYC (00:11:37 hrs UTC) to take a well earned third place on the legendary solo race across the North Atlantic. by The Transat CIC Posted 7 May 16:44 NZST Wihau Shield concludes centenary year for P class Wihau Shield concludes centenary year for P class Murrays Bay sailor wins Wihau Shield - swap boat championship Without winning a race over the weekend Finloe Gaites (MBSC P40) has won the Wihau Shield sailed last weekend - May 4 & 5. by Gary Smith Posted 7 May 15:15 NZST SailGP: Kiwis extend overall in Season 4 SailGP: Kiwis extend overall in Season 4 New Zealand has widened its overall season lead, now 10 points ahead of Australia Los Gallos have claimed their second-ever SailGP event win in Bermuda, with the Black Foils hot on their heels in second. New Zealand has widened its overall season lead, now 10 points ahead of Australia, who finished third in the event. by Natalie Fortier - NZSailGP Posted 7 May 15:04 NZST Around NZ Solo Record attempt underway Around NZ Solo Record attempt underway Accomplished solo sailor Lisa Blair has set off on new record attempt - solo around New Zealand Australian record-breaking solo sailor Lisa Blair has embarked on a new World Record sailing attempt crossing a start line off Auckland's North Head early Tuesday morning. by Ella Sagnol/RNZYS Media Posted 7 May 14:40 NZST Boris Herrmann second in The Transat CIC Boris Herrmann second in The Transat CIC Career best for the German skipper of Malizia - Seaexplorer Germany's Boris Herrmann sailed to the best result of his 14 year IMOCA ocean racing career so far when he finished in second place on The Transat CIC on Sunday. by The Transat CIC Posted 7 May 11:31 NZST 2024 Star Worlds comes to San Diego this September 2024 Star Worlds comes to San Diego this September SDYC has previously hosted the regatta eight times San Diego Yacht Club (SDYC) is excited to invite members of the International Star Class to compete at the Star World Championship in San Diego, CA with racing from September 8-13, 2024. by San Diego Yacht Club Posted 7 May 10:01 NZST Pre-eminence Pre-eminence Not too hard to work out that I am unabashedly Australian Not too hard to work out that I am unabashedly Australian. Hope everyone is as proud of their country, as I am. Most folk I know seem to be. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 7 May 10:00 NZST 49er & 49erFX Europeans Preview 49er & 49erFX Europeans Preview Fischer & Pequin looking for a good result on home waters The 49er and 49erFX European Championships, along with the Nacra 17 World Championship are about to start in La Grande Motte in the South of France, with sailors looking to make the most of the final major test before this summer's Olympic Games. by Andy Rice, 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 7 May 09:08 NZST Yoann Richomme wins The Transat CIC Yoann Richomme wins The Transat CIC IMOCA Paprec Arkéa first to arrive into New York French skipper Yoann Richomme made it two back-to-back solo Transatlantic wins today when he brought his PAPREC ARKÉA across the finish line first on the historic Transat CIC race across the North Atlantic from Lorient in Brittany to New York. by The Transat CIC Posted 7 May 08:00 NZST Newport, Rhode Island here we come! Newport, Rhode Island here we come! Excitement and anticipation are already high among 52 Super Series owners and crews A precious cargo of ten 52 Super Series representing seven different nations left Palma today heading across the Atlantic bound for the USA's sailing epicentre, Newport, Rhode Island. by 52 Super Series Posted 7 May 05:04 NZST La Grande Motte International Regatta 2024 preview La Grande Motte International Regatta 2024 preview Could the young Italians steal Olympic thunder this week? The Nacra 17 World Championship along with the 49er and 49erFX European Championships is about to start in La Grande Motte in the South of France, with sailors looking to make the most of the final major test before this summer's Olympic Games. by Andy Rice Posted 7 May 05:02 NZST Herrmann using his experience from The Ocean Race Herrmann using his experience from The Ocean Race Climbing to second place in The Transat CIC All that experience in last year's The Ocean Race is paying off for the German Malizia-Seaexplorer skipper, Boris Herrmann, who has climbed to second place in The Transat CIC with just over 100 nautical miles to sail. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 7 May 03:35 NZST Open Category for RS Venture Connect Worlds Open Category for RS Venture Connect Worlds Designed for participation by all, including non-disabled teams "The sport of sailing should be available to anyone, anywhere and on an equal playing field for all participants." by Bex Foot Posted 7 May 01:39 NZST IOM Worlds 2024 set to make waves in Gladstone IOM Worlds 2024 set to make waves in Gladstone A truly global event has achieved a significant milestone by filling its entry list The International One Metre (IOM) World Championships 2024, a truly global event, has achieved a significant milestone by filling its entry list with 76 skippers worldwide. by IOM Worlds Posted 7 May 01:23 NZST Lisa Blair to set off on new World Record attempt Lisa Blair to set off on new World Record attempt To establish an Auckland to Auckland, New Zealand, sailing record Australian record-breaking solo sailor Lisa Blair will embark on a new World Record sailing attempt tomorrow, April 7th at 8am (NZST) to establish an Auckland to Auckland, New Zealand, sailing record over more than 2,200 nm by Carolyn Grant Posted 6 May 19:20 NZST Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix overall Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix overall Diego Botin's Spain gets one step closer to Season 4 Grand Final Diego Botin's Los Gallos got the better of two of the leagues heavyweights - Australia and New Zealand - in a tense three-boat final at the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix to win its second SailGP event of Season 4. by SailGP Posted 6 May 11:29 NZST SailGP: How the Final played out in Bermuda SailGP: How the Final played out in Bermuda Despite their end to end win, in the Final of SailGP Bermuda, Spain was hard pushed by the Kiwis Despite their end to end win, in the Final of SailGP Bermuda, Spain was hard pushed by the New Zealand team, with the dominant team of Seasons 1-4, Australia always ready to pounce. Plus full replay of Day 2. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 6 May 10:32 NZST Galateia and V go to the wire at 20th PalmaVela Galateia and V go to the wire at 20th PalmaVela Three of the five maxis won races under IRC corrected time The maxis competing over the last 4 days in inshore and coastal racing at the Real Club Nautico de Palma's PalmaVela may have been a diverse five, ranging from the 143ft/43.6m J Class Svea to the Wally 80 Rose, but their competition was the closest by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 6 May 08:58 NZST SailGP: Spain wins Final in Bermuda SailGP: Spain wins Final in Bermuda Smart tactical decisions by Spain held off a mid-race comeback by the Kiwi crew Diego Botin's young Spanish team executed flawless tactical decision-making to head off New Zealand and Australia season, in the three-boat winner takes all Final sailed on Bermuda's Great Sound. by SailGP Media Posted 6 May 07:29 NZST 20th PalmaVela Overall 20th PalmaVela Overall Galateia win again at PalmaVela… but only just David Leuschen and Chris Flowers' Wallycento Galateia won the Maxi class at PalmaVela for the third time in a row today in light winds on Palma Bay. Whilst last year's triumph was something of a whitewash, this time they were made to work all the way. by PalmaVela Posted 6 May 06:28 NZST The Transat CIC Day 8 The Transat CIC Day 8 Richomme still on course for Transatlantic double While the IMOCA race leader Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) was still making more than 20 kts this afternoon, a nerve racking slow down is still expected for the final miles to the finish of the Transat CIC solo race from Lorient to New York. by The Transat CIC Posted 6 May 06:02 NZST