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18ft Skiff Queen of the Harbour 2024
Lucy Copeland becomes first winner as part of an all-female crew to win the award
© SailMedia
2024 Boase Cohen & Collins Interschool Sailing Festival
Sometimes, just staying upright is everything!
© RHKYC / Guy Nowell
2024 Boase Cohen & Collins Interschool Sailing Festival
Sometimes, just staying upright is everything!
© RHKYC / Guy Nowell
2024 Boase Cohen & Collins Interschool Sailing Festival
Sometimes, just staying upright is everything!
© RHKYC / Guy Nowell
Boase Cohen & Collins Interschools Sailing Festival 2024
214 young sailors, 26 teams, 19 schools, 78 races
© RHKYC / Guy Nowell
America's Cup: The hidden world of Hydro explained
America's Cup: The hidden world of Hydro explained
Emirates Team NZ explain the hydro systems which may be seen on their new AC75 race boat
There are many hidden parts to an America's Cup campaign where innovation, performance and talent often remain unseen. Hydraulics is one such area, when Emirates Team NZ's new race boat is launched next month, the hydro components will be largely unseen.
by Emirates Team NZ
Posted 19 Mar 08:40 HKT
Shift to Vaikobi Next Gen FlexForce Wetsuits
Shift to Vaikobi Next Gen FlexForce Wetsuits
Australian Water Sports brand Vaikobi is calling for sailors to 'make the shift'
Australian Water Sports brand Vaikobi is calling for sailors to 'make the shift' to their new range of FlexForce Next Gen High Performance wetsuits.
by Vaikobi
Posted 19 Mar 04:30 HKT
Shaking off the rust
Shaking off the rust
Sunday was what I'd count as the start of my 'sailing season'
While I had sailed a couple of times already this year, Sunday was what I'd count as the start of my 'sailing season'. It's been a pretty grim February in the UK so the days getting longer and a bit drier is welcome.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 19 Mar 04:00 HKT
2024 Superyacht Challenge Antigua Race overall
2024 Superyacht Challenge Antigua Race overall
Adela wins the Gosnell Trophy
The 13th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua (SYCA) was held in fantastic conditions off the South Coast of Antigua with Tradewinds ranging from 13-20 knots.
by Louay Habib
Posted 18 Mar 23:31 HKT
America's Cup: Kiwi gain from Swiss SailGP move
America's Cup: Kiwi gain from Swiss SailGP move
America's Cup Defenders pick up an unexpected benefit from Swiss SailGP announcement
Emirates Team New Zealand has picked up an unexpected benefit from the announcement that Swiss SailGP helmsman Sebastien Schneiter, will quit the circuit for the remainder of Season 4, to concentrate on the 2024 Olympic Sailing Regatta.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/ NZ
Posted 18 Mar 21:33 HKT
Schneiter steps back as Swiss driver
Schneiter steps back as Swiss driver
Swiss SailGP Team announce Nathan Outteridge as new driver for remainder of Season 4
Ahead of the upcoming ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix later this week in Christchurch, Switzerland SailGP Team has announced a major crew change onboard F50 Eiger; Sebastien Schneiter will step back as driver
by Switzerland SailGP Team
Posted 18 Mar 16:38 HKT
2024 Etchells Worlds at Fremantle Day 1
2024 Etchells Worlds at Fremantle Day 1
Sendy first day, just what the Doctor ordered
When Race Officer Ross Wilson called for an early start, the competitors knew they were in for an exciting first day of racing for the 2024 Etchells World Championships in Fremantle, Western Australia.
by Suellen Hurling
Posted 18 Mar 16:17 HKT
Marine Auctions: March Online Auctions
Marine Auctions: March Online Auctions
Bidding to Start Thursday 21st March will end on Wednesday 27th March 2024 at 2pm AEST
Bidding to Start Thursday 21st March will end on Wednesday 27th March 2024 at 2pm AEST. Some Vessels Unreserved.
by Marine Auctions
Posted 18 Mar 15:01 HKT
Marine launches set to dazzle crowds at SCIBS 2024
Marine launches set to dazzle crowds at SCIBS 2024
Almost 100 new launches at at the 35th Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
The much-anticipated 2024 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet, with almost 100 launches from some of Australia and the globe's most popular and luxurious marine lifestyle brands.
by Sanctuary Cove Boat Show
Posted 18 Mar 12:10 HKT
Explore the Henri-Lloyd Elite Series
Explore the Henri-Lloyd Elite Series
The Ultimate Choice for Offshore Protection
Designed for pro sailors and enthusiasts, the Elite Series stands out for its exceptional performance in diverse environments and excels in extended and extreme sailing conditions.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 18 Mar 00:00 HKT
Ocean Globe Race: March 15 - The Switcheroo
Ocean Globe Race: March 15 - The Switcheroo
I would like to think that the French team on L'Espirit d'Equipe moved into first place
I was asleep and not watching the Yellow Brick tracker but I would like to think that the French team on L'Espirit d'Equipe moved into first place in Line Honors, even for just an hour or so.
by Brian Hancock
Posted 17 Mar 18:43 HKT
18ft Skiff Queen of the Harbour 2024
18ft Skiff Queen of the Harbour 2024
Lucy Copeland becomes the first winner as part of an all-female crew to win the award
The annual race has been around on Sydney Harbour for nearly 100 years and is usually won by a female member of the handicap-winning crew, but in today's race the winning queen became the first winner as part of an all-female crew to win the award.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 17 Mar 16:33 HKT
2024 Superyacht Challenge Antigua Race Day 3
2024 Superyacht Challenge Antigua Race Day 3
Dazzling competition under The Pillars of Hercules outside Nelson's Dockyard
The penultimate day of racing for the Superyacht Challenge Antigua (SYCA) got under way in brilliant sunshine under The Pillars of Hercules outside Nelson's Dockyard.
by Louay Habib
Posted 17 Mar 08:40 HKT
2024 J/24 World Championship set for Seattle
2024 J/24 World Championship set for Seattle
Registration is now open for the September event
Framed by snow-capped mountains, Puget Sound promises to provide picturesque and challenging conditions for the competitors on the water while the famed Pacific Northwest will provide plenty of activity off the water.
by Kurt Hoehne
Posted 17 Mar 02:58 HKT
"The Grand Tour" third edition preview
"The Grand Tour" third edition preview
Stages at Lac Souterrain de St-Léonard, Ilulissat and Venice for 2024
From an idea of sportsmen: Franco Deganutti and Manuel Vlacich, the sports project "The Grand Tour Sailing" continues in 2024 and thus reaches its third edition.
by Manuel Vlacich
Posted 17 Mar 01:50 HKT
Musto Skiffs return to WPNSA for 2024 Worlds
Musto Skiffs return to WPNSA for 2024 Worlds
The class organisers are anticipating a record entry for this year
Musto Skiff sailors from across the globe are invited to participate in the ACO 13th Musto Skiff World Championship 2024, which will be hosted in the UK by Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) over 14th – 20th July.
by Musto Skiff Class Association
Posted 16 Mar 23:01 HKT
2024 Superyacht Challenge Antigua Race Day 2
2024 Superyacht Challenge Antigua Race Day 2
At sunset in Nelson's Dockyard a Tribute to Stan Pearson was held
For the second day of racing at the Superyacht Challenge Antigua the start was blessed with 17 knots just south of east. This rapidly backed, piping up to over 20 knots of wind speed during the day.
by Louay Habib
Posted 16 Mar 22:16 HKT
Italians announce cyclors in Cup Power Team
Italians announce cyclors in Cup Power Team
Luna Rossa have announced an eight member power team hailing from diverse sporting backgrounds
Luna Rosa Prada Pirelli have announced a "power bank" of eight cyclors who will pressure up the hydraulic systems aboard the Italian America's Cup Challenger. The team has also released images of their new AC75 leaving its build facility in Bergamo.
by Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli/Sail-World.com/nz
Posted 16 Mar 19:38 HKT
Auckland Boat Show bounces back
Auckland Boat Show bounces back
A fine day drew a pre-COVID sized crowd to the Auckland Boat Show's marinas and exhibition halls
Despite a backdrop of economic uncertainty, boating fans poured into the Auckland Boat Show on a fine warm, sunny late-Summer day - keen to decide on where to spend their spare dollars if not now, then when the economic recovery kicks in.
by Sail-World.com/nz
Posted 16 Mar 18:14 HKT
Applications strong for UpWind by MerConcept
Applications strong for UpWind by MerConcept
One week left to apply
With a little over one week to go before applications close for the brand new offshore training hub, UpWind by MerConcept, over 30 submissions have already been received from female sailors based in 13 different countries
by MerConcept
Posted 16 Mar 15:07 HKT
Andrea Mura expected in A Coruna on Sunday
Andrea Mura expected in A Coruna on Sunday
The end of his epic Global Solo Challenge adventure is near
With under 500 miles to go Andrea Mura must really be starting to feel the end of his epic adventure is near.
by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge
Posted 16 Mar 08:14 HKT
Outteridge teases permanent SailGP driver seat
Outteridge teases permanent SailGP driver seat
In latest episode of Racing on the Edge
The latest episode of Racing on the Edge, in partnership with Rolex, is now live, and unfolds the story behind on-off SailGP driver and renowned 'wind whisperer', Nathan Outteridge.
by SailGP
Posted 16 Mar 02:59 HKT
Winning at last!
Winning at last!
How did the Firefly class come to be at the 1948 Olympics in the first place?
We'll get into detail on Firefly 503, Jacaranda, later on but maybe an even bigger story is how the Firefly Class came to be at the Olympics in the first place. To put things into perspective we first have to go back even further to the early 1930s.
by Dougal Henshall
Posted 16 Mar 00:00 HKT
2026 GP14 Worlds Alternative Venue Announced
2026 GP14 Worlds Alternative Venue Announced
Following a review by GP14 International Committee in early February
Following a review by GP14 International Committee in early February, a decision was made to look to relocate the 2026 World Championship to an alternative venue. It was with much regret that the Committee had to consider this course of action.
by Andy Johnston
Posted 15 Mar 22:38 HKT
Zhik's new gear is here
Zhik's new gear is here
The new range drops today
Zhik, the leading innovator in sailing gear, proudly announces the release of its new core performance range, diving deep into the dinghy sailing heritage of Zhik in celebration of its 20th year anniversary this year.
by Zhik
Posted 15 Mar 17:44 HKT
2024 Superyacht Challenge Antigua Race Day 1
2024 Superyacht Challenge Antigua Race Day 1
Thrills and spills
The 13th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua (SYCA) got under way with races for all classes off the South Coast of Antigua.
by Louay Habib
Posted 15 Mar 06:54 HKT
Semaine Olympique Française preview
Semaine Olympique Française preview
90 nations to compete in 2024 edition
The 55th edition of the French Olympic Week will be a very special event, being the last major multi-series meeting for the world's best sailors before the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
by Fédération Française de Voile
Posted 15 Mar 01:08 HKT
Making waves and setting records
Making waves and setting records
Kirsten Neuschäfer on how life has changed in the last 11 months
Far from the glamour of a glittering awards ceremonies, which bring together the who's who of global sport, Kirsten Neuschäfer finds solace in the vast expanse of the ocean, a place where the only spotlight comes from the sun.
by SportsBoom
Posted 15 Mar 00:00 HKT
Trofeo Princesa Sofía a carbon neutral event
Trofeo Princesa Sofía a carbon neutral event
Recognised by the United Nations
The 2023 edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by Iberostar received the certificate of Recognition of Carbon Footprint Calculation and Offset issued by the United Nations and awarded by Trueworld.
by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía
Posted 14 Mar 22:31 HKT
Auckland Boat Show sets records
Auckland Boat Show sets records
The Auckland Boat Show started Thursday with a record number of yachts on their New Zealand debut
The 2024 Auckland Boat Show has displayed a record number of boats newly released in the New Zealand market. Filling Auckland's Jellicoe Harbour and Viaduct Events Centre as it started today, the show has over 250 boats on display.
by Isla McKechnie
Posted 14 Mar 20:44 HKT
Allen Boat Fitting Guides
Allen Boat Fitting Guides
Working closely with Team Allen sailors to ensure every boat has the best possible fittings
We work closely with our Team Allen sailors to ensure every boat they sail has the best possible fittings for each application and so over the years we've built up a good database of fitting lists to improve performance and durability.
by Allen
Posted 14 Mar 17:14 HKT
2024 Etchells Bill Steele Regatta overall
2024 Etchells Bill Steele Regatta overall
Graeme Taylor on board Magpie with James Mayo and Richard Allanson take the win
At the end of day 3 of the Pre-Worlds Bill Steele Regatta, Graeme Taylor on board Magpie with James Mayo and Richard Allanson took the win, with a consistently competitive scorecard including a couple of bullets.
by Harry Fisher
Posted 14 Mar 16:45 HKT
Transatlantic Race 2025 to allow autopilots
Transatlantic Race 2025 to allow autopilots
Aiming to ease crew concerns
It's the middle of a foggy night in the North Atlantic. The breeze is fickle and there is nary a star or landsight by which to guide the yacht.
by New York Yacht Club
Posted 14 Mar 16:19 HKT
2024 Melges 24 Worlds NoR published
2024 Melges 24 Worlds NoR published
Registration now open for the August event at San Francisco Yacht Club
The International Melges 24 Class Association (IM24CA), in partnership with The San Francisco Yacht Club and the U.S. Melges 24 Class Association (USM24CA), is excited to announce the opening of registration for the 2024 Melges 24 World Championship.
by International Melges 24 Class Association
Posted 14 Mar 08:47 HKT
Hetairos wins the Round Antigua Race
Hetairos wins the Round Antigua Race
Marking the start of racing at the Superyacht Challenge Antigua
The stand-alone Round Antigua Race marked the start of racing at the Superyacht Challenge Antigua. 15 knots from the east, with a relatively smooth sea state, provided glorious sailing conditions.
by Louay Habib
Posted 14 Mar 08:32 HKT
HHYC Monsoon Spring Series race 3
HHYC Monsoon Spring Series race 3
Sportsboat fleet is increasing
Held at the tail end of winter and the beginning of spring, the Hebe Haven Yacht Club's Monsoon Spring Series traditionally starts with two windward / leewards followed by an islands race.
by Camellia Poon
Posted 14 Mar 03:06 HKT
Éric Péron finishes fifth and completes the circle
Éric Péron finishes fifth and completes the circle
Bringing the first edition of the Arkéa Ultim Challenge - Brest to a close
Éric Péron sailing ULTIM ADAGIO crossed the finish line of the ARKEA ULTIM CHALLENGE - Brest at 14 h 44 27" to finish in fifth position, the final skipper to complete the 22, 460 nautical miles course which started on Sunday 7th January.
by Arkea Ultim Challenge - Brest
Posted 13 Mar 22:51 HKT
The Swan Racing Season Highlights for 2024
The Swan Racing Season Highlights for 2024
The Nautor Swan brand is steeped in history and is world-renowned for its exceptional racing circuit
The Nautor Swan brand is steeped in history and is world-renowned for its exceptional racing circuit. Events in the Swan classes are diverse, ranging from one-design in the ClubSwan classes, to handicap racing amongst classic and modern yachts.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 13 Mar 22:00 HKT
Team racing superfest in 'challenging' conditions
Team racing superfest in 'challenging' conditions
Sometimes, just staying upright is everything!
Breezy conditions challenged sailors over the two days of competition at the 2024 Boase Cohen & Collins Interschool Sailing Festival on 9 and 10 March.
by RHKYC Media
Posted 13 Mar 19:01 HKT
Team racing with attitude - and 29kts bullets
Team racing with attitude - and 29kts bullets
214 young sailors, 26 teams, 19 schools, 78 races
It was cold, it was wet, it had 29kt bullets coming through the Middle Island gap, and it was as much fun as you can have on the water with a fleet of Picos, Fevas and Fusions, and 214 young sailors in 26 teams from 19 schools. Yee-hah!
by Guy Nowell
Posted 13 Mar 13:36 HKT