Two more finishers in Mcintyre OGR Two more finishers in Mcintyre OGR Spirit of Helsinki and Neptune cross the Squadron line Spirit of Helsinki (Finland) and Neptune (France) across the Line in McIntyre Ocean Globe. Maiden ETA 17:00 16th April - Can they grab Overall Race IRC Gold? by Ocean Globe Race Posted 15 Apr 19:50 PDT AC75 launching season AC75 launching season Love 'em or hate 'em, the current America's Cup yachts represent the cutting-edge of foiling Love 'em or hate 'em, the current America's Cup yachts certainly represent the cutting-edge of foiling and are the fastest windward-leeward sailing machines on water. by Mark Jardine Posted 15 Apr 12:00 PDT RS Fest Miami brings RS Sailing festival to USA RS Fest Miami brings RS Sailing festival to USA Miami's party vibes embraced with an exciting racing programme RS Fest Miami celebrated the RS Sailing community in the United States over the Easter weekend, hosting the first ever multi-fleet RS regatta to take place in North America. by Bex Foot, RS Sailing Posted 15 Apr 08:29 PDT The Ocean Race sails into Athens The Ocean Race sails into Athens For the Our Ocean Conference UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the Ocean hands Nature's Baton to Greece's Prime Minister's Special Envoy for Oceans and Coordinator of the conference. by The Ocean Race Posted 15 Apr 07:47 PDT Cup Spy Apr 15: Kiwis work out the wrinkles Cup Spy Apr 15: Kiwis work out the wrinkles The Kiwis sailed a three hour plus session Monday - their third since launching on Friday afternoon Emirates Team New Zealand sailed a three hour plus session today, Monday. The word around the waterfront, is that they will be sailing for just two weeks, before packing up and heading for Barcelona where the serious workup will begin. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 15 Apr 07:15 PDT GWA Wingfoil World Cup France 2024 highlights GWA Wingfoil World Cup France 2024 highlights Champions celebrate debut wins in Leucate The final day of the GWA Wingfoil World Cup Leucate has arrived and we have officially crowned our champions. The 27th edition of the Mondial du Vent has once again delivered exceptional conditions here in Leucate. by GWA Wingfoil World Tour Posted 15 Apr 06:18 PDT 2024 Star Western Hemispheres overall 2024 Star Western Hemispheres overall Tomas Hornos and Mauricio Bueno crowned champions The 2024 Star Western Hemisphere Championship, hosted by Biscayne Bay Yacht Club in Miami, concluded today with an exhilarating display of sailing skills and tight competition. by ISCYRA Posted 14 Apr 19:52 PDT J/24 North American Championship overall J/24 North American Championship overall Travis Odenbach's Honeybadger seals the win The J/24 North American Championship hosted by St. Petersburg Yacht Club in Florida concluded Sunday with a lack of breeze, leaving the race total at six. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 14 Apr 11:43 PDT Para-D high modulus standing rigging Para-D high modulus standing rigging Parallel stranded, continuously wound, UHMWPE fibers covered with a highly chafe resistant cover Para-D is parallel stranded, continuously wound, UHMWPE (Dyneema) fibers covered with a highly chafe resistant PE cover. by Colligo Marine Posted 14 Apr 10:00 PDT 100 sailors set a course for Martinique 100 sailors set a course for Martinique The fleet set sail today "I've never seen anything like it!" says a regular visitor to the port, staring wide-eyed at the spectacle. It is the first time that such a huge crowd has gathered in the port to bid the Cap-Martinique competitors a fond farewell. by Cap Martinique Posted 14 Apr 09:56 PDT Cup Spy Apr 14: Kiwis up close reveal new kit Cup Spy Apr 14: Kiwis up close reveal new kit A first close-up view of ETNZ's new AC75 sailing in fresh winds. New mainsheet system revealed Emirates Team New Zealand sailed a three hour plus session on Sunday. It was the first chance to see the America's Cup Defender sailing in daylight, and with a close up of the innovative new mainsheet and traveller system. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 14 Apr 08:06 PDT Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta starts next week Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta starts next week A unique blend of sport, tradition, camaraderie and maritime heritage The 35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, with its unique blend of sport, tradition, camaraderie and maritime heritage, starts next Wednesday, April 17th and promises to be an unforgettable experience for all who attend. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 14 Apr 06:29 PDT Clipper Race 10: Day 17 race update Clipper Race 10: Day 17 race update Does Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam have Race 10 all wrapped up? With a commanding lead of close to 300 miles you'd think, barring any mishaps, the Vietnamese boat will sail into Seattle a day or two ahead of the chasing boats. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 14 Apr 01:37 PDT L'Esprit d'équipe 2nd in McIntyre Ocean Globe L'Esprit d'équipe 2nd in McIntyre Ocean Globe Crossing the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes at 20:27 UTC on Saturday The light had faded as the former Whitbread winner L'Esprit d'équipe FR (85) from LES SABLES D'OLONNE France took second-in-line honours for Leg 4 of the McIntyre Ocean Globe Race, crossing the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes at 20:27 UTC. by Ocean Globe Race Posted 13 Apr 23:23 PDT Cup Spy April 13: Luna Rossa launch a missile Cup Spy April 13: Luna Rossa launch a missile Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli have unveiled their Challenger for the 37th America's Cup Updated: Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli have unveiled their Challenger for the 37th America's Cup.The silver hulled AC75 is not a radical departure from the Swiss and New Zealand AC75s launched in the past week. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 13 Apr 20:21 PDT J/24 North American Championship Day 2 J/24 North American Championship Day 2 Winds started beautifully at 14-16 knots but decreased throughout the day The middle day of the J/24 North American Championship hosted by St. Petersburg Yacht Club in Florida featured three more races. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 13 Apr 16:30 PDT SDYC Yachting Cup 2024 - More inclusive than ever! SDYC Yachting Cup 2024 - More inclusive than ever! There's only one thing on our mind as the season changes to spring in San Diego There's only one thing on our mind as the season changes to spring in San Diego. One critical event on our racing calendar in which the blooming wildflowers and bustling city front indicate it's presence. by San Diego Yacht Club Posted 13 Apr 11:20 PDT Live Q&A with Vilma Bobeck & Rebecca Netzler Live Q&A with Vilma Bobeck & Rebecca Netzler Road To Gold this Monday: How to Hone your Boat Speed Vilma Bobeck and Rebecca Netzler are hot medal prospects for this summer's Olympic Games. Sweden's 49erFX skiff stars have finished 2nd, 1st and 2nd at the past three World Championships. by Andy Rice, Co-Creator, Road To Gold Posted 13 Apr 10:00 PDT Battle for gold in McIntyre Ocean Globe Race Battle for gold in McIntyre Ocean Globe Race L'Esprit D'équipe to cross finish line tonight for second in Line Honours L'Esprit D'équipe FR (85), making 10 knots toward the finish line and is expected to cross tonight around 1900hrs UTC 13TH APRIL to take a provisional second place in line honours LEG 4 by Ocean Globe Race Posted 13 Apr 09:40 PDT The Silver Age The Silver Age Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli launches its AC75 Twenty-five years after the launch of the first Luna Rossa, the Italian challenger's America's Cup hull No.10 first touched water today: it is the AC75 foiling monohull with which Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli will participate in the 37th America's Cup. by Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Posted 13 Apr 07:35 PDT Dream conditions for the Cap-Martinique start Dream conditions for the Cap-Martinique start The first days of racing are shaping up to be quick Blue skies, summer temperatures, Creole music and the odd glass of rum. There is already a definite Caribbean vibe in the Cap-Martinique race village in La Trinité-sur-Mer in Brittany. by Cap Martinique Posted 13 Apr 00:46 PDT A-Class Cat North American Championships update A-Class Cat North American Championships update After two days of weather delay, four races were completed After two days of weather delay, the A-Class Catamaran North American Championships got off four races in a moderate 5-18 MPH with light chop and significant wind variations on the back end of a weather front. by Suzie Domagala Posted 12 Apr 20:03 PDT America's Cup: International views on new AC75s America's Cup: International views on new AC75s Two international sailing commentators have posted their insights into the two latest AC75s Two international sailing commentators Matt Shehan and Tom Morris, have posted their views and insights into the latest AC75s from the Emirates Team NZ designers and Alinghi Red Bull Racing. by Sail-World.com/nz Posted 12 Apr 18:34 PDT Ocean Globe Race: April 12 - The French Channel? Ocean Globe Race: April 12 - The French Channel? Marie Tabarly rolled into the English Channel like a debutante arriving at a summer ball Marie Tabarly (and her crew) rolled into the English Channel like a debutante arriving at a summer ball at a plantation house in Southern Georgia. Pretty, decked out, and about to put her stamp on that beautiful trophy. by Brian Hancock Posted 12 Apr 18:06 PDT 2024 Etchells Midwinters West 2024 Etchells Midwinters West Bill Hardesty sips on sweet victory The San Diego Yacht Club proudly commemorates the conclusion of the 2024 Etchells Midwinters West, highlighting not only the competitive spirit but also the educational and community-building aspects integral to the series. by San Diego Yacht Club Posted 12 Apr 16:50 PDT J/24 North American Championship Day 1 J/24 North American Championship Day 1 Perfect conditions at St. Petersburg Yacht Club, Florida The J/24 North American Championship got under way at St. Petersburg Yacht Club in Florida for 23 J/24s in perfect conditions. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 12 Apr 15:10 PDT Skipper Victor Diaz De Leon leads young Americans Skipper Victor Diaz De Leon leads young Americans Looking to become 2024's 52 Super Series champions True to an initiative launched last year by team owner and 52 SUPER SERIES champion Doug De Vos that aims to provide younger sailors with experience and learning at the highest level of grand prix racing. by 52 Super Series Posted 12 Apr 12:33 PDT IM24CA confirms Melges 24 European Sailing Series IM24CA confirms Melges 24 European Sailing Series Launching the Melges 24 European Ranking Established in 2013 by the International Melges 24 Class Association, the series aims to identify the top performers in the class and comprises a title championship and various regattas across Europe. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 12 Apr 10:19 PDT GWA Wingfoil World Cup France 2024 concludes GWA Wingfoil World Cup France 2024 concludes Cappuzzo and Suardiaz hold strong in the FreeFly-Slalom discipline and emerge victorious As the final day approached, following the crowning of our champions in the Surf-Freestyle discipline, we transitioned seamlessly back into the FreeFly-Slalom discipline. by Holly Keenan Posted 12 Apr 06:05 PDT Cup Spy Apr 12: Kiwis splash and sail Cup Spy Apr 12: Kiwis splash and sail Emirates Team New Zealand moved from first splash to first foiling tack in Auckland on Friday Emirates Team New Zealand's new AC75 moved from first splash to first foiling tack in a single day, in Auckland on Friday. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 12 Apr 05:26 PDT Cap-Martinique sets sail on 14th April Cap-Martinique sets sail on 14th April 60 boats set to start from La Trinité-sur-Mer The Cap-Martinique is back! Following on from the success of the first edition, in 2022, the transatlantic race for amateurs is returning and entry tickets are already sold out. by Cap Martinique Posted 12 Apr 01:39 PDT Pen Duick VI triumphs in McIntyre Ocean Globe Race Pen Duick VI triumphs in McIntyre Ocean Globe Race Emotional scenes as Marie Tabarly skipper of Pen Duick VI FR crosses the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes Emotional scenes as Marie Tabarly skipper of Pen Duick VI FR crosses the Royal Yacht Squadron finish line at 22:52 UTC, 11th April after 37 challenging days at sea and 6814nm sailed, taking the treasured double - "provisional" first in line honours. by Ocean Globe Race Posted 11 Apr 23:33 PDT America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ reveal AC75 America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ reveal AC75 Emirates Team New Zealand unexpectedly rolled their new AC75 out of the shed, on Friday Emirates Team New Zealand unexpectedly rolled their new AC75 out of the shed, on Friday, during a break in the gales which have been lashing Auckland. by Sail-World.com/nz Posted 11 Apr 18:56 PDT Record-smashing number of entries Record-smashing number of entries For the 100th Bayview Mackinac Race As of today there are 100 days left to Saturday July 20, 2024, the start date of the 100th Bayview Mackinac Race presented by National Fleet Services. by Bayview Yacht Club Posted 11 Apr 16:38 PDT The team behind the team The team behind the team US Sailing Team provides what it takes to support Olympic Class athletes through intensive regattas Last week, Palma de Mallorca welcomed over 1,000 athletes to Mediterranean waters for the largest turnout in an Olympic year in the Trofeo Princesa Sofía's 53 year history. by US Sailing Team Posted 11 Apr 10:52 PDT Worrell 1000 50th Anniversary Race: 30 days to go Worrell 1000 50th Anniversary Race: 30 days to go 2024 marks the 23rd running of the race The countdown timer on the official website for the Worrell 1000 is now down to just 30 days - Twelve teams representing five countries will descend upon the beach adjacent to the Hollywood Beach Marriott in Florida. by Worrell 1000 Posted 11 Apr 09:44 PDT North launches new Horizon foilboard North launches new Horizon foilboard The new full-carbon board is engineered to get up on foil early and often, with minimal effort When we look to the horizon, it ignites our desire to progress and a thirst to overcome challenges; it awakens the voyager within. by North Kiteboarding Posted 11 Apr 08:00 PDT GWA Wingfoil World Cup France 2024 Day 4 GWA Wingfoil World Cup France 2024 Day 4 Suardiaz and MacDonald defend their Surf-Freestyle titles with outstanding performances As dawn broke on day four of the GWA Wingfoil World Cup Leucate we were greeted by golden rays and tramontane winds, promising another day of thrilling competition. by Holly Keenan Posted 11 Apr 07:19 PDT Robert Hughes named LMSRF Sailor of the Year Robert Hughes named LMSRF Sailor of the Year Robert and wife Laura Hughes own and race the GL52 Heartbreaker Recently the Lake Michigan Sail Racing Federation (LMSRF) named Life Member, Robert Hughes of Ada, Michigan as 2023 Sailor of the Year. by GL52 Posted 11 Apr 07:12 PDT Tips on doing your first regatta. Tips on doing your first regatta. What to do and bring to get invited back again! It can be nerve-wracking going to your first big event. You may have sailed with the crew before the odd time, or sailed similar types of boat, but a regatta has a different feel to it, and has its own needs. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 11 Apr 04:00 PDT