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 10 May 19:29 BST IOM Nationals at Poole IOM Nationals at Poole 74 IOM sailors travelled from many UK clubs, plus visitors from foreign parts 74 IOM sailors travelled from many UK clubs, plus visitors from foreign parts including France, The Netherlands and Fleetwood. by Richard Ledger & Nigel Barrow Posted 10 May 19:23 BST 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 10 May 19:12 BST Wayfarer Nationals at Paignton Preview Wayfarer Nationals at Paignton Preview A highly anticipated event promising to bring together some of the best sailors The 2024 Wayfarer Nationals - sponsored by Craftinsure, Allen Brothers, Hartley Boats and McNamara Sails - will be held at Paignton Sailing Club over the 13-16th June. by Sam Pygall Posted 10 May 17:23 BST Littlehampton kids' sailing centre crowdfunds Littlehampton kids' sailing centre crowdfunds To raise the last £10,000 needed to replace their crumbling 40-year-old tractor A kids' sailing centre based on the seafront at Littlehampton has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help keep them afloat. by Myrid Ramsay Posted 10 May 16:30 BST 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 10 May 15:52 BST Miracle Northerns at Delph Miracle Northerns at Delph The joys of Miracle sailing and drifting! With a forecast of minimal/zero wind on the Sunday, Race Officer Graham Clow made a change to the Sailing Instructions, moving the third race of the planned five race series from the Sunday to the Saturday. by Martin Bathe Posted 10 May 14:27 BST 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 09:19 BST 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 06:11 BST Cherub Inlands at Grafham Water Cherub Inlands at Grafham Water A&E's first outing in her new water-hugging form With some of the fleet busy strapping planks to their feet to fall down a mountain and others in sunnier climes seemingly spending a lot of their time swimming away from the nearest bar, some hardy souls arrived at Grafham Water Sailing Club. by Dave Ching Posted 10 May 06:05 BST Marina Portoroz Melges 24 Regatta preview Marina Portoroz Melges 24 Regatta preview Melges 24 European Sailing Series event to set sail on Friday It's that time of the year again when Portoroz beckons the international Melges 24 fleet as the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2024 makes its next stop in this picturesque Slovenian coastal town. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 9 May 23:19 BST 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 9 May 22:11 BST 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 9 May 20:50 BST 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 9 May 20:43 BST 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 9 May 20:31 BST 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 9 May 20:22 BST Barton Marine appoint South African Distributor Barton Marine appoint South African Distributor Pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with Marine Connect Barton Marine are pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with Marine Connect in South Africa. Representing the full Barton Marine range, the team will facilitate supply of Barton's popular, durable and great value deck equipment range. by Barton Marine Posted 9 May 18:00 BST Streakers at Hornsea Streakers at Hornsea North Sails Northern Paddle Series Open event Hornsea Sailing Club served up perfect conditions for the first event of the Streaker North Sails Northern Paddle Series on 27 April. by Stuart Burnett Posted 9 May 17:48 BST RS Elite Zhik UK Nationals Entries Open RS Elite Zhik UK Nationals Entries Open Taking place at the Royal Southern Yacht Club in early July The 2024 Nationals will take place at the Royal Southern Yacht Club, with racing from Thursday July 4th to Sunday 7th. Race Officer Stuart Childerley has been set the challenge of controlling the impressive line-up of competitors. by Debbie Jarvis Posted 9 May 15:48 BST City of Cape Town Lipton Challenge Cup City of Cape Town Lipton Challenge Cup Historic 70th Anniversary event at the Royal Cape Yacht Club The Lipton Challenge Cup, without doubt the most prestige keelboat sailing contest in the country, has attracted financial support for this year's event from the City of Cape Town. by Christa Badenhorst, RCYC Posted 9 May 15:26 BST 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 9 May 15:22 BST Bermuda Delivers for SailGP Bermuda Delivers for SailGP With the drama starting on the practice day Bermuda had it all for the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix, with the drama starting on the practice day, when a user-error on the USA SailGP Team F50 saw them capsize at speed, hurling the crew out of the boat and onto the wing sail. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 9 May 14:52 BST Osprey Southerns and Panmorra Cup at Mount's Bay Osprey Southerns and Panmorra Cup at Mount's Bay Eleven Osprey stalwarts make the pilgrimage to the spiritual home of the class The weekend of 4th and 5th May 2024 saw eleven Osprey stalwarts make the pilgrimage to Mount's Bay Sailing Club, the spiritual home of the class for the 2024 Southern Area Championship & Panmorra Cup. by Mike Atkinson Posted 9 May 14:45 BST SailGP Inspire WASZP racing in Bermuda SailGP Inspire WASZP racing in Bermuda Young British sailor Ben Anderson takes the win SailGP were in Bermuda at the beginning of May, and alongside the F50 racing ran their highly competitive Inspire foiling programme in WASZPS for Under 21 year old sailors. by Ben Anderson Posted 9 May 14:14 BST European 2K Tour event returns to the UK European 2K Tour event returns to the UK Royal Thames YC to host after a break of almost ten years The 5th to the 7th of July will see the European 2K Tour return to the UK after almost ten years, making it one of the highlights of the racing year. by Robin Tott Posted 9 May 14:07 BST K6 John Hall Trophy at Oxford K6 John Hall Trophy at Oxford It didn't look promising It didn't look promising. The forecast predicted very light winds over the two days which may have been why visiting competitors stayed away. However the gloomy forecast did not deter eight Oxford based K6s from entering. by John Tabor Posted 9 May 13:35 BST Comets at Fishers Green SC Comets at Fishers Green SC Sparkling conditions, although could have done with a bit more wind Fishers Green SC held their annual Comet open meeting on 4th May, as part of their travellers' series. Comets from 8 different clubs enjoyed sparkling conditions although we could have done with a bit more wind! by Godfrey Clark Posted 9 May 12:46 BST Discover Sailing day at Horning Discover Sailing day at Horning Sailing really can change lives! Horning SC enjoyed a fantastic day on the water Saturday, for their 'Discover Sailing' event held as part of the biennial Horning Boat Show, which was celebrating its seventh event. by Holly Hancock Posted 9 May 11:46 BST GP14 and Streaker open at West Lancs GP14 and Streaker open at West Lancs Light winds supplanted by sea breeze The wind forecast wasn't looking promising for the GP14 and Streaker Open held on the 5th May at West Lancashire Yacht Club. However, the light breeze was sufficient for the Race Officers to send the two fleets out as planned. by Ian Donaldson Posted 9 May 11:34 BST Cape 31 class set for the Porquerolles Regatta Cape 31 class set for the Porquerolles Regatta Eight teams from eight different nations are poised for four days of intense competition It's race week for the eight Cape 31's as they prepare for an exhilarating week of racing against the backdrop of the stunning Island of Porquerolles in the Côte d'Azur, set to kick off this Thursday, preceded by practice racing on Wednesday. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 9 May 10:43 BST Eve McMahon to carry Olympic Flame Eve McMahon to carry Olympic Flame Irish sailor selected to take part in the Olympic Torch Relay in Marseille Celebrations are about to get under way in Marseille, France today as the city prepares for the arrival of the Olympic flame to French soil. by Irish Sailing Team Posted 9 May 10:09 BST Norfolk Punt Club Opening Sunday Racing Norfolk Punt Club Opening Sunday Racing A perfect day for sailing to start the season We awoke to clear blue skies and very little wind. But the Met Office said it would be mainly southerly F2, increasing to F3 and gusting F4 later. And so it was - a perfect day for NPC sailing. What a joy after the weeks we have endured beforehand! by Alan Davis Posted 9 May 09:08 BST Lymington XOD Wednesday Series Week 2 Lymington XOD Wednesday Series Week 2 A cracking day to go sailing A cracking day to go sailing with the gentle south westerly sea breeze clicking in just in time, with strong easterly flowing tide. Our race team lead by James Hoare and Chris Baldwick set a lovely windward leeward course from the Starting Platform. by Rory Paton Posted 9 May 05:33 BST 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 8 May 20:02 BST 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 8 May 19:06 BST 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 8 May 18:25 BST 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 8 May 18:04 BST RS Feva Inlands and GP5 at Draycote Water RS Feva Inlands and GP5 at Draycote Water 47 boats take part with nearly 100 sailors Saturday 20th April saw nearly 100 sailors busy in the boat park rigging 47 boats, eager to get sailing on a cold but sunny morning. A great start to a fabulous weekend at Draycote Water Sailing Club. by Chrissie Le Petit Posted 8 May 17:54 BST RORC North Sea Race Preview RORC North Sea Race Preview A fleet of over 50 boats will set off from Harwich to Scheveningen on Friday The Royal Ocean Racing Club's North Sea Race, hosted by the Royal Harwich Yacht Club, has attracted over 50 boats. The North Sea Race is one of the oldest in the RORC Racing Calendar dating back to 1931. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 8 May 16:56 BST Melges 15 offers action-packed Summer Calendar Melges 15 offers action-packed Summer Calendar One of the fastest-growing one-design classes in the world Join the action! The Melges 15 has a full event calendar for anyone interested in joining one of the fastest-growing one-design classes in the world. by Morgan Kinney Posted 8 May 15:33 BST