Trust A+T: Best in Class Trust A+T: Best in Class Positive feedback from this Caribbean racing season Hugh Agnew recently sailed with SY Adela under Captain Greg Perkins in the Antigua Superyacht Challenge. They went on to win the Gosnell's Trophy - a great result. by A+T Instruments Posted 18 Apr 08:00 PDT 10 years of growth and international success 10 years of growth and international success J/70 celebrates its 10th anniversary With nearly 1,900 hulls built and National Class Associations in 25 countries, the J/70 is the largest modern sport keelboat fleet in the world. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 18 Apr 07:54 PDT America's Cup Defender christened "Taihiro" America's Cup Defender christened "Taihiro" Cup Defender named “To move swiftly as the sea between both sky and earth.” In a stirring ceremony, Iwi Ngati Whatua Orakei gifted and blessed the name ‘Taihiro' on the boat that Emirates Team NZ will sail in their defence of the 37th America's Cup. The launch event took place at the Team's base in Auckland's Wynyard Point. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 18 Apr 06:35 PDT New Allen Topper Race Packs New Allen Topper Race Packs Developed in collaboration with a handful of top sailors from the class The six packs have been developed in collaboration with a handful of top sailors from the Topper class over the last few seasons and the result is a selection of high-performance, easy-to-install packs which will help elevate your boat's performance. by Allen Posted 18 Apr 04:25 PDT Entry list grows ahead of Superyacht Cup Palma Entry list grows ahead of Superyacht Cup Palma New entries sign up for the Mallorcan festival of sail from 19 to 22 June With just two months to go to the start of Superyacht Cup Palma 2024 anticipation is growing as new entries sign up for the Mallorcan festival of sail from 19 to 22 June. by The Superyacht Cup Palma Posted 18 Apr 03:46 PDT Lords of Tram Big Air Kite World Cup France day 3 Lords of Tram Big Air Kite World Cup France day 3 Dominant performances from the Dutch pair of Pippa van Iersel and Jamie Overbeek The Dutch pair of Pippa van Iersel and Jamie Overbeek landed the win in the women's and men's events with dominant performances at the Lords of Tram GKA World Cup in Barcarès, southern France. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 18 Apr 03:30 PDT More flexible? 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Next Gen FlexForce offer the ultimate in versatility, comfort, durability and stretch Our Next Gen FlexForce wetsuit tops and long johns offer the ultimate in versatility, comfort, durability and stretch. by Vaikobi Ocean Performance Posted 17 Apr 12:00 PDT 2024 World Match Racing Tour season kicks off 2024 World Match Racing Tour season kicks off The Ficker Cup Regatta racing starts Friday The 2024 World Match Racing Tour kicks off this week in Long Beach, California with 17 teams and over 100 of the world's top match racing sailors competing across back-to-back events. by WMRT Posted 17 Apr 10:23 PDT RS Venture Connect to carry Olympic Flame RS Venture Connect to carry Olympic Flame Mare Inseme, an inclusive sailing association in Corsica, has been selected for the torch relay Mare Inseme, an inclusive sailing association in Corsica, has been selected to carry the Paris 2024 Olympic flame during the torch relay in the build up to the Olympic Games. by Bex Foot, RS Sailing Posted 17 Apr 08:25 PDT Cup Spy Apr 16: Radical Swiss AC75 revealed Cup Spy Apr 16: Radical Swiss AC75 revealed Alinghi Red Bull Racing was revealed in daylight - showing some very unique design features Alinghi Red Bull Racing was revealed in daylight on Tuesday in Barcelona - showing some very unique design features - and looking to leapfrog the other design teams, and make a two generation advance in AC75 design. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 17 Apr 07:24 PDT Cup Spy April 16: Luna Rossa revealed Cup Spy April 16: Luna Rossa revealed The first tow-run reached a boat speed of 20 knots before turning around for a second run The first tow-run reached a boat speed of 20 knots before turning around and proceeding with the second one at 25 knots and finally increasing to 30 knots. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 17 Apr 07:11 PDT Who better than a J owner to talk about a J? Who better than a J owner to talk about a J? Chatting with Denis R., currently the owner of a J/99 and soon to be of a J/112E We asked some questions to Denis R., currently the owner of a J/99 and soon to be of a J/112E. He shares his feelings about why he chose the J/99 and why he is staying in the family with his next boat, the J/112E. by J Composites Posted 17 Apr 06:30 PDT The Globe40 bound for Valparaiso The Globe40 bound for Valparaiso Adding the stopover in Chile to its provisional schedule After several months of exchanges and a recent week on site, the GLOBE40 is thrilled to add a stopover in Valparaiso in Chile to its provisional schedule. by Sirius Events Posted 17 Apr 06:09 PDT A-Class Cat North American Championships overall A-Class Cat North American Championships overall Racing wrapped up on Saturday with a total of 7 races being sailed The A-Class Catamaran Admiral's Cup and North American Championship wrapped up on Saturday, April 13 with a total of seven races raced in the North Americans, allowing one throw-out. by Suzie Domagala Posted 17 Apr 05:16 PDT The Ocean Race joins world leaders in Athens The Ocean Race joins world leaders in Athens Nature's Baton and the Relay4Nature connect at Our Ocean Conference The Ocean Race joined world leaders at the Our Ocean Conference 2024 at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) in Athens, Greece on Tuesday, who had gathered to advance measures to protect and restore ocean health. by The Ocean Race Posted 17 Apr 02:51 PDT Lords of Tram Big Air Kite World Cup France day 2 Lords of Tram Big Air Kite World Cup France day 2 Finals day is on! The Tramontana wind is pumping and today we will completing the competition in both the men's and women's divisions. So, sit back, tune in and enjoy the action. by GKA Kite World Tour Posted 17 Apr 00:53 PDT America's Cup: Swiss launch a beauty of detail America's Cup: Swiss launch a beauty of detail Alinghi Red Bull Racing family came together to celebrate the first launch and another milestone Today was the official launch at the Swiss team's beautiful base in the heart of the Port Vell with Chiara Bertarelli, daughter of Ernesto, cracking the bottle on the foredeck and naming their new AC75 challenger. by Magnus Wheatley, America's Cup Media Posted 16 Apr 21:59 PDT Maiden does it again in Mcintyre Ocean Globe Maiden does it again in Mcintyre Ocean Globe Whitbread history comes full circle with Maiden's triumphant return home to the UK! Whitbread history comes full circle with maiden's triumphant return home to UK! by Ocean Globe Race Posted 16 Apr 13:20 PDT Hiking Performance Guaranteed Hiking Performance Guaranteed All New Zhik Hikers and PowerPads Zhik has a long history of collaborating with the world's best dinghy sailors to create world-renowned hiking products. The all-new hiking range combines this wealth of experience to create hiking suits and pads that enable you to hike harder for longer. by Zhik Posted 16 Apr 12:00 PDT Linger nearing A Coruña at Global Solo Challenge Linger nearing A Coruña at Global Solo Challenge Less than 600 miles away from A Coruna David Linger is less than 600 miles away from A Coruna, the weather forecast shows he will be facing headwinds all the way to the finish. by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge Posted 16 Apr 11:14 PDT Racing begins Friday at Charleston Race Week Racing begins Friday at Charleston Race Week Growth across one design fleets draws top level sailors Sailors, boats, families, and friends are rolling into town for their first major regatta of 2024: Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point. by Charleston Race Week Posted 16 Apr 10:50 PDT America's Cup Hall of Fame announces new inductees America's Cup Hall of Fame announces new inductees Josh Belsky, Bob Fisher, Kevin Shoebridge and Juan Vila to be honored The Herreshoff Marine Museum / America's Cup Hall of Fame welcomes Josh Belsky, Bob Fisher, Kevin Shoebridge and Juan Vila as Class of 2024 inductees of the America's Cup Hall of Fame. by Herreshoff Marine Museum Posted 16 Apr 08:39 PDT Mike McCarty and Julie San Martin on the SCIR Mike McCarty and Julie San Martin on the SCIR A Q&A with Mike McCarty and Julie San Martin on the 2024 St Croix International Regatta Sail-World checked in with Mike McCarty and Julie San Martin, who serve as the regatta's sailing chair and continuity coordinator (respectively), via email, to learn more. by David Schmidt Posted 16 Apr 08:00 PDT Freestyle Pro Tour Vieste preview Freestyle Pro Tour Vieste preview Set to make history once again The biggest Freestyle Pro Tour event of the year is just one month away! The world's best freestyle windsurfers will travel to Vieste in Italy for the fourth edition of the FPT Vieste. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 16 Apr 02:29 PDT Lords of Tram Big Air Kite World Cup France day 1 Lords of Tram Big Air Kite World Cup France day 1 The top 24 men and 12 women are prepared and ready to kick-off this event The time has come and the action is officially ON! Tune in live and watch all of the BIG AIR action live from Barcarés, France. by GKA Kite World Tour Posted 15 Apr 22:53 PDT 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