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The most famous boat in the world
Goes by a lot of nicknames, but you'd think Comanche fits the bill wherever she goes
© Rolex / Andrea Francolini
RORC De Guingand Bowl
Bulldog strides home to win
© Rick Tomlinson / RORC
Nolot & Maeder win back their world titles
At the 2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères
© IKA media/ Robert Hajduk
This isn't what I expected
I'm very surprised just how different the new AC75s are
© Alex Carabi / America's Cup
49er/49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds
Victories for Italy, Belgium, Uruguay and Great Britain
© YCGM / Didier Hillaire
Auckland Noumea Race cancelled
Auckland Noumea Race cancelled
Auckland Noumea Race due to start on Saturday is cancelled due to political unrest in New Caledonia
Royal Akarana Yacht Club, hosts of the Auckland Noumea Yacht Race in conjunction with Cercle Nautique Calédonien (CNC), have announced that the event due to commence on Saturday 25th May has been cancelled.
by Royal Akarana Yacht Club
Posted 23 May 02:22 UTC
IMA Maxi Europeans at Sorrento Day 3
IMA Maxi Europeans at Sorrento Day 3
New leader as V scores two bullets
Starting an hour early, two coastal courses including the popular lap of Capri were completed on the third and penultimate day of the IMA Maxi European Championship, supported by Rolex as Official Timepiece.
by James Boyd / International Maxi Association
Posted 22 May 20:03 UTC
44th Royal Escape Race Preview
44th Royal Escape Race Preview
Historic cross-channel race sets sail from Brighton on Friday
The Sussex Yacht Club is preparing to kick off an historic cross-channel race, with the race setting sail from Brighton on Friday.
by Sussex Yacht Club
Posted 22 May 14:54 UTC
3 onths to the 19th Palermo-Montecarlo
3 onths to the 19th Palermo-Montecarlo
A classic return: the Mediterranean summer offshore regatta from Sicily to Monaco
Around 90 days left, exactly three months until the start of the nineteenth edition of the Palermo-Montecarlo, a late summer offshore regatta which in almost twenty years has carved out an international role among the major offshore sailing events.
by Palermo-Montecarlo
Posted 22 May 14:52 UTC
One month to go until Superyacht Cup Palma 2024
One month to go until Superyacht Cup Palma 2024
Maximus and Calabash will bring additional flair to the already strong roster of yachts
Two brand new yachts have joined the fleet at Superyacht Cup Palma 2024 with just a month to the start of the 28th edition of Europe's longest running superyacht regatta.
by The Superyacht Cup Palma
Posted 22 May 14:12 UTC
North Sea Regatta concludes successfully
North Sea Regatta concludes successfully
80 races divided into 13 classes on two race courses
The North Sea Regatta 2024 wrapped up with resounding success, featuring over 80 races divided into 13 classes on two race courses. The race committee efficiently managed the event, ensuring all scheduled races were sailed.
by North Sea Regatta
Posted 22 May 13:11 UTC
Mishi Yachts carbon-composite sailing yachts
Mishi Yachts carbon-composite sailing yachts
Yonca Shipyard is making waves in the yachting world with a new sailing brand
Turkey's well regarded Yonca Shipyard is making waves in the yachting world with a new sailing brand aimed at those who want both power and elegance.
by Mishi Yachts
Posted 22 May 12:16 UTC
Freestyle Pro Tour Vesoul 2024 underway!
Freestyle Pro Tour Vesoul 2024 underway!
The Spiaggia Lunga of Vieste is alive with energy
The wait is over! Day 1 of the five-day FPT Vieste 2024 has begun and the excitement is palpable. The Spiaggia Lunga of Vieste is alive with energy as riders from around the world have arrived.
by Freestyle Pro Tour
Posted 22 May 09:20 UTC
Cup Spy May 21: A productive day on the Med
Cup Spy May 21: A productive day on the Med
Three teams sailed on Tuesday - Emirates Team NZ in Auckland, and two AC75 teams in Barcelona
Three teams sailed on Tuesday - Emirates Team NZ out of Auckland with their two AC40s and bringing the Youth and Womens crews. In Barcelona, Alinghi Red Bull Racing and American Magic sailed in moderate breezes and flat seas.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 22 May 09:17 UTC
J/70 Europeans at Mount Argentario, Italy Day 1
J/70 Europeans at Mount Argentario, Italy Day 1
Girl Power on the first day of J/70 European Championship in Cala Galera
The first day of the J/70 European Championship, hosted in Italy in the wonderful location of Mount Argentario, kicked off with two exhilarating races under light breeze conditions, creating a dynamic and unpredictable day of racing.
by Julie & Christopher Howell
Posted 22 May 06:49 UTC
TF35 2024: New team and fresh influx of crew
TF35 2024: New team and fresh influx of crew
The first of a six-event series raced on Lake Geneva in Switzerland
After a long winter break, racing for the TF35 high-performance one-design foiling catamaran resumes this week with a new team joining the fleet and crew changes on all the boats ahead of the TF35 Nyon Cup.
by TF35 Trophy
Posted 22 May 05:26 UTC
Puig Women's America's Cup trophy is presented
Puig Women's America's Cup trophy is presented
The trophy for the inaugural Puig Women's America's Cup, has been presented by Puig
The trophy for the inaugural Puig Women's America's Cup, has been presented by Puig. The Spanish architect and designer Patricia Urquiola was commissioned to design and shape the trophy for winning team of the Puig Women's America's Cup.
by America's Cup Media
Posted 22 May 04:53 UTC
Cup Spy May 20: USA has impressive hit-out
Cup Spy May 20: USA has impressive hit-out
Two teams sailed on Monday - Emirates Team NZ out of Auckland and American Magic in Barcelona
Two teams sailed on Monday - Emirates Team NZ out of Auckland with their two AC40s and bringing the Youth and Womens crews some on the water experience. American Magic had a solid session sailing off Barcelona in winds gusting 20 kts and 1mtr seas.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 22 May 01:05 UTC
IMA Maxi Europeans at Sorrento Day 2
IMA Maxi Europeans at Sorrento Day 2
Double bullet day for Bella Mente
After a windless zero race Monday, the IMA Maxi European Championship, supported by Rolex as Official Timepiece, enjoyed a brisk 15-19 knot westerly and lumpy seas for its second day.
by James Boyd / International Maxi Association
Posted 21 May 21:47 UTC
Rooster Women's Range Reborn
Rooster Women's Range Reborn
Designed for comfort, confidence and performance
As pioneers in women's technical watersports gear, our range has had a revamp. Specifically developed for women and thoroughly tested, we've made adjustments to the overall cut, improved materials and updated the colourway and print.
by Rooster
Posted 21 May 17:00 UTC
Vendée Liberty set for 24 May
Vendée Liberty set for 24 May
The IMOCA yachts show off in New York
The images promise to be breathtaking: imagine a whole fleet of IMOCA yachts at the foot of the Statue of Liberty, flying over the water with the Skyline in the background? You're not dreaming!
by Vendée Globe media
Posted 21 May 15:49 UTC
Introducing Paris 2024 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team
Introducing Paris 2024 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team
Celebrating and introducing the sailors off to Marseille shortly
For fans of U.S. Olympic sailing, the past several quadrennials have been a nosebleed, at best. Despite this history, however, the USA has fielded a young-but-hopefully-competitive team for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
by David Schmidt
Posted 21 May 15:00 UTC
Cape 31 Med Circuit Round 3 at Porquerolles
Cape 31 Med Circuit Round 3 at Porquerolles
An exhilarating week of racing against the backdrop of the stunning island
Eight Cape 31's enjoyed an exhilarating week of racing against the backdrop of the stunning Island of Porquerolles in the Côte d'Azur. This weekend (23rd - 26th May) the teams head to Hyeres for Round 4.
by Tor Tomlinson Cheney
Posted 21 May 12:53 UTC
Normandy Match Cup in Le Havre overall
Normandy Match Cup in Le Havre overall
Megan Thomson and her 2.0 Racing crew win in France
New Zealand's Megan Thomson and her 2.0 Racing crew of Maeve White, Josi Andres, Charlotte Porter and Rose Garcia Royo yesterday won the 2024 Normandy Match Cup in Le Havre, France, the third stage of the 2024 Women's World Match Racing Tour.
by Women's WMRT
Posted 21 May 12:44 UTC
Media analysis of first Global Solo Challenge
Media analysis of first Global Solo Challenge
Sharing some of the highlights from third-party media analysis
With the first edition of the Global Solo Challenge 2023-2024 drawing to a close, we commissioned a third-party media analysis to assess the results.
by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge
Posted 21 May 11:45 UTC
TR Racing - Synergy
TR Racing - Synergy
The key concept underpinning Thomas Ruyant Racing is the notion of working together
The key concept underpinning the creation and philosophy of Thomas Ruyant Racing is the notion of working together.
by Agence TB Press
Posted 21 May 09:17 UTC
UpWind by MerConcept announces all-female crew
UpWind by MerConcept announces all-female crew
Team ready to roll in Saint-Malo for Act 1 of Ocean Fifty Series
UpWind by MerConcept, the brand-new all-female training hub for offshore multihull sailing, has announced its squad for the first Act of the 2024 Ocean Fifty Series.
by Emily Caroe
Posted 21 May 08:43 UTC
Link Cup 2024
Link Cup 2024
18th year of the race from Boulogne to Ramsgate
Last weekend the Annual Link cup weekend was hosted jointly by the Royal Temple Yacht Club and Yacht Club Boulonnais. This was the eighteenth year that the race from Boulogne to Ramsgate has taken place.
by Karen Cox
Posted 21 May 05:59 UTC
Swedish Challenge, Powered by Artemis Technologies
Swedish Challenge, Powered by Artemis Technologies
Team announced for Inaugural Women's America's Cup
Swedish Challenge, powered by Artemis Technologies, has announced the six sailors who will form the Swedish Challenge Women's Team and compete in the 37th America's Cup on October 5 in Barcelona.
by Anna Ostling
Posted 21 May 05:02 UTC
The most famous boat in the world
The most famous boat in the world
Goes by a lot of nicknames, but you'd think Comanche fits the bill wherever she goes
Goes by a lot of nicknames, but you'd have to think Comanche fits the bill wherever she goes. Right oh. Well, for just another eight months or so, she's not going anywhere. The most famous boat in the world has another, albeit short, charter with one aim.
by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor
Posted 20 May 22:00 UTC
Road To Gold Live Q&A with Dr Tim Herzog
Road To Gold Live Q&A with Dr Tim Herzog
Top sports psychologist discusses Effective Mental Imagery and Self-Talk
We've all heard the importance of the Mental Game - the factor that separates the top athletes from the rest. At a certain level, it's not your sailing skills that make the difference, but your mental state going into the competition.
by Andy Rice, Co-Creator, Road To Gold
Posted 20 May 19:55 UTC
Worrell 1000 Race 2024 Lay Day & Leg 7
Worrell 1000 Race 2024 Lay Day & Leg 7
Folly Beach, SC is the new "lay-day" checkpoint for the race this year
Folly Beach, SC is the new "lay-day" checkpoint for the race this year.
by Beverley J Simmons
Posted 20 May 19:42 UTC
Carey Olsen Jersey Regatta open for entries
Carey Olsen Jersey Regatta open for entries
Including the GBR IRC Channel Islands Championship
The pace is quickening as the combined clubs' organising committee prepares for the 26th edition of the Jersey Regatta sponsored for the fifth year running by leading offshore law firm Carey Olsen.
by Bill Harris
Posted 20 May 17:03 UTC
The Evolution of the Load Pin
The Evolution of the Load Pin
Few adaptations have had quite the impact of the load pin
Innovative sailors are constantly observing other fields and looking for new technologies that have the potential to change the way they sail. Few adaptations have had quite the impact of the load pin.
by Cyclops Marine
Posted 20 May 14:02 UTC
One month to the MidsummerSail 2024
One month to the MidsummerSail 2024
The longest and toughest Baltic race will start for the ninth time on 20th June
One month from today it's that time again. The longest and toughest Baltic race will start for the ninth time. On June 20th, the longest day of the year, over 80 sailing yachts will set off to sail the entire Baltic Sea.
by Robert Nowatzki
Posted 20 May 11:51 UTC
Bulldog strides home in RORC De Guingand Bowl
Bulldog strides home in RORC De Guingand Bowl
A spectacular sunrise and sunset and more breeze than forecast for the latter part of the race
The Royal Ocean Racing Club De Guingand Bowl Race was won by Derek Shakespeare's J/122 Bulldog with the best corrected time under IRC by just over seven minutes.
by Louay Habib, RORC
Posted 20 May 09:32 UTC
29th Sušac Regatta at JK Mornar Preview
29th Sušac Regatta at JK Mornar Preview
Exactly at noon on 7th June the race will depart from the port of Split
We are only few weeks away from the start of the 29th Sušac Regatta for double and single handed sailboats.
by Sinisa Andelic
Posted 20 May 09:02 UTC
Henri-Lloyd appoints Simon Payne as CCO
Henri-Lloyd appoints Simon Payne as CCO
Working alongside Executive Chairman Knut Frostad
Simon Payne has been appointed as Chief Commercial Officer at Henri-Lloyd. In this newly-created role, Simon will be working alongside Executive Chairman Knut Frostad.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 20 May 08:20 UTC
Swiss J/70 Women's Sailing League Act 1
Swiss J/70 Women's Sailing League Act 1
Regatta Club Bodensee wins at Yacht Club Bielersee
The Yacht Club Bielersee hosted eleven women's sailing teams from all over Switzerland. The YCN RC/PRO team managed to run eight races in very light and challenging conditions, going until sunset on Saturday.
by J/Boats
Posted 20 May 07:37 UTC
Sir Jim Ratcliffe provides the pedal power
Sir Jim Ratcliffe provides the pedal power
On-board British America's Cup yacht
INEOS Chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe joined Sir Ben Ainslie as a cyclor onboard INEOS Britannia's flying America's Cup race boat which is capable of reaching speeds of 100Km/h.
by INEOS Britannia
Posted 20 May 04:58 UTC
Guillermo Beltri wins 7th Torrevieja IOM Open
Guillermo Beltri wins 7th Torrevieja IOM Open
Continues to expand his record in the IOM Radio Control class
The Real Club Náutico de Torrevieja closes this international event in which 53 sailors of 6 sailors have competed in these three days with 10 races in qualifying round and 10 in final series.
by Prensa Sailing Comunicación
Posted 20 May 04:26 UTC
Cup Spy May 18: Brits test new cyclor
Cup Spy May 18: Brits test new cyclor
The Brits were the only team to sail AC75s or paired AC40s over the weekend
The Brits were the only team to sail AC75s or paired AC40s over the weekend. INEOS Britannia sailed their newly christened AC75, with team principal Jim Ratcliffe, a keen cyclist, aboard and functioning as one of the four cyclors onboard.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 20 May 03:32 UTC
Cup Spy May 17: Good numbers at last
Cup Spy May 17: Good numbers at last
Teams get a good workout on a day blessed with a solid sailing breeze, in Barcelona and Auckland
Two teams(USA and GBR) sailed AC75s on Friday out of Barcelona, on a day blessed with a good solid sailing breeze. ETNZ sailed both their AC40s in contested training for all three sailing squads - Womens, Youth and Defence.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 20 May 00:43 UTC
Normandy Match Cup in Le Havre Day 3
Normandy Match Cup in Le Havre Day 3
Playing the shifts
Racing continued into the early evening of Day 3 of the Normandy Match Cup as the semi-finals got under way in a fresh 12-15knots, combined with a challenging current off the Le Havre beach.
by Women's WMRT
Posted 19 May 23:33 UTC
J/112E debuts in Vancouver
J/112E debuts in Vancouver
A noteworthy letter from Adam Korbine in the Pacific Northwest region
Every now and then, we receive enthusiastic and passionate letters from J/Owners all over the world. One noteworthy letter is from Adam Korbine in the Pacific Northwest region in Vancouver, British Columbia- a new J/112E owner.
by J-Boats
Posted 19 May 20:21 UTC