Record turnout in Dr Irena Eris ORC European Championship Gdansk 2017 Record turnout in Dr Irena Eris ORC European Championship Gdansk 2017 83 teams from 11 countries throughout Europe start racing on 26 July for four days of offshore and inshore competition After two days of measurement, registration and practice racing today and tomorrow, 83 teams from 11 countries throughout Europe will start racing on Wednesday 26 July for four days of offshore and inshore competition at the Dr Irena Eris ORC European Championship Gdansk 2017. by ORC Posted today at 6:50 am Hobie Multiwords and Europeans - Day 4 - New World Champions announced Hobie Multiwords and Europeans - Day 4 - New World Champions announced Today, the last race day for Hobie classes 14 and Dragon World Championships, and European 16 Youth Spi, EHCA Spi Cup Today, the last race day for Hobie classes 14 and Dragon World Championships, and European 16 Youth Spi, EHCA Spi Cup, Masters, Grand Masters and Great Grand Masters was sailed in exciting and later turbulent conditions. by David Brookes Posted today at 4:56 am Forelle Estates crowned SB20 UK Open National Champions Forelle Estates crowned SB20 UK Open National Champions Several races were held in over 20 knots of wind, with some high octane action on the windward leeward course. Several races were held in over 20 knots of wind, with some high octane action on the windward leeward course. by Louay Habib Posted on 23 Jul Barcelona glory for Oman Air but SAP Extreme Sailing Team go top Barcelona glory for Oman Air but SAP Extreme Sailing Team go top The crowds lining the shore could hear the cheers coming from Oman Air's GC32 as the team. The crowds lining the shore could hear the cheers coming from Oman Air's GC32 as the team, last year's runners up, celebrated topping the podium for the first time this season following a trio of thirds in the previous Acts. by Extreme Sailing Series Posted on 23 Jul Paul Goodison shows his speed in Italian Moth Series + Video Paul Goodison shows his speed in Italian Moth Series + Video The Yellow fleet was sent out for a 1300hrs start in warm afternoon sunshine and flat water. Day 2 of the Italian Moth Series, the precursor to the McDougall + McConaghy Moth Worlds, Lake Garda delivered fantastic Moth sailing conditions for the 150 competitors, with spectators enjoying a grand stand view of the action from the Fraglia Vela Malcesine club foreshore. Catch the excellent video of the day with Bangin' the Corner's Randy Cunningham. by Jonny Fullerton Posted on 23 Jul 420 Europeans - Top youth sailors ready to race in Athens 420 Europeans - Top youth sailors ready to race in Athens Beforehand, three days of registration and measurement, a practice race and Opening Ceremony will take place. The 2017 420 Open Europeans start on Tuesday on the waters off the iconic Olympic sailing city of Athens. Beforehand, three days of registration and measurement, a practice race and Opening Ceremony will take place. Hosted at the Nautical Club of Tzitzifies Kallithea, Athens, Greece the 420 Open European Championships line-up counts 179 teams from 22 nations, representing all six continents. by International 420 Class Association Posted on 23 Jul Team Oman Air win Extreme Sailing Series Barcelona Act 4 in style Team Oman Air win Extreme Sailing Series Barcelona Act 4 in style An emphatic victory in the final race, which counted for double points, sealed glory for Phil Robertson and his team. An emphatic victory in the final race, which counted for double points, sealed glory for Phil Robertson and his team after three days of tense, high octane racing. by Oman Sail Posted on 23 Jul Tour de France à la Voile – Patience pays in blowy Coastal Raid Tour de France à la Voile – Patience pays in blowy Coastal Raid The conditions proved perfect for Team SFS, skippered by Sofian Bouvet, who took control from the start. The conditions proved perfect for Team SFS, skippered by Sofian Bouvet, who took control from the start, handling their Diam 24 masterfully in the challenging conditions to glide across the finish line. by A.S.O./Tour de France à la voile Posted on 23 Jul Puerto Portals 52 Super Series – Ray and Rán’s Balearic re-run? Puerto Portals 52 Super Series – Ray and Rán’s Balearic re-run? The regatta sees the triumphant return to the TP52 Class of recent America’s Cup winner Ray Davies. The regatta sees the triumphant return to the TP52 Class of recent America’s Cup winner Emirates Team New Zealand’s Ray Davies. by 52 Super Series Posted on 23 Jul Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek - closing with a full card of races Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek - closing with a full card of races Another iffy start to the day, with an AP on shore. Another iffy start to the day, with an AP on shore. There were plenty of crew taking the opportunity to hang out at the back of the beach at the Cape Panwa Hotel (an eminently suitable spot for a bit of enforced idleness), but then the breeze came in and it was all hands on deck. Literally. by CPHPRW Media and Sail-World Asia Posted on 23 Jul Trophies and awards at 2017 Transpac Trophies and awards at 2017 Transpac The tables full of gleaming silver and sculptures made of polished Koa wood are unlike any other seen in the sport. Transpac YC Commodore Bo Wheeler kicked off the 49th biennial Transpac Awards Ceremony held last night at the Modern Hotel Honolulu. The atmosphere was jubilant and celebratory, with a stage full of the most impressive display of perpetual trophies seen in any yachting event, accumulated by TPYC since the first race ran in 1906. by Transpacific Yacht Club Posted on 23 Jul Hobie Multiwords and Europeans – A nice day on the North Sea for Day 3 Hobie Multiwords and Europeans – A nice day on the North Sea for Day 3 Today was proof that Hobie sailing in the Netherlands is so interesting and fun. Today was proof that Hobie sailing in the Netherlands is so interesting and fun. The first two races on Saturday were brilliant, due to nice moderate winds from the West, fortunately nothing like what was forecasted the day before. At the starts of race three the wind calmed down a bit, leaving a nice chop on the North Sea. by David Brookes Posted on 23 Jul 2017 Tornado Europeans – Day 3 2017 Tornado Europeans – Day 3 It was even better for Hellenic Police team! Mavros and Tagaropoulos dominated again, finishing first in both races. It was even better for the Hellenic Police team! Mavros and Tagaropoulos dominated again today, finishing first in both races. by International Tornado Class Association Posted on 23 Jul Azzurra is in Mallorca for the Puerto Portals 52 Super Series Azzurra is in Mallorca for the Puerto Portals 52 Super Series TP52 Azzurra is currently in leading position overall in 52 Super Series, most professional circuit for monohull sailing The event will be held from Monday the 24th to Friday the 28th in the waters off Palma de Mallorca. The TP52 Azzurra is currently in the leading position overall in the 52 Super Series, the most competitive professional circuit for monohull sailing. by Azzurra Posted on 23 Jul Ian Walker - Musto Ambassador on the Volvo Ocean Race, America's Cup Ian Walker - Musto Ambassador on the Volvo Ocean Race, America's Cup Ian Walker on his Volvo Ocean Race win, why food and clothing are so important offshore, his views on the America's Cup We speak to Musto ambassador Ian Walker about his Volvo Ocean Race win, why food and clothing are so important offshore, his views on the America's Cup, his new desk job, sailing for fun, and 20 years of the John Merricks Sailing Trust. by Mark Jardine Posted on 23 Jul McDougall McConaghy Moth World Championships Preview - Part 2 McDougall McConaghy Moth World Championships Preview - Part 2 The Moth World Championship is arguably THE event in sailing this year because it has more gold medallists We left this conversation yesterday at the critical point. It's the usual conversation that the armchair pundits like to start talking about in the run up to a big sailing event. The Moth World Championship is arguably THE event in sailing this year because it has more gold medallists competing than any other sailing event... Well, it's definitely enough to rival the America's Cup I think. by Neil Baker Posted on 23 Jul Italian Moth Series at Lake Garda – Am Cup sailors show form - Day 1 Italian Moth Series at Lake Garda – Am Cup sailors show form - Day 1 150 boats entered the Italian Series regatta, split into just two groups. A total of 6 races are planned, 3 per day. A huge fleet of Moths have already been practising on the lake over the last few days to get valuable time on the water to get to understand the vagaries of the local conditions. 150 boats entered the Italian Series regatta, split into just two groups. A total of six races are planned, three per day by Jonny Fullerton Posted on 22 Jul Extreme Sailing Series Act 4 – Day 3 sees leaderboard reshuffle Extreme Sailing Series Act 4 – Day 3 sees leaderboard reshuffle Ten spectacular races held in glorious conditions on Barcelona’s azure waters saw plenty of thrills and spills. Ten spectacular races held in glorious conditions on Barcelona’s azure waters saw plenty of thrills and spills as the eight international teams fought for vital points ahead of tomorrow’s finale. by Extreme Sailing Series Posted on 22 Jul Edoardo Lupi and Massimo Pessina clinch 2017 Melges 32 European title Edoardo Lupi and Massimo Pessina clinch 2017 Melges 32 European title The success for Lupi/Pessina is one that is long overdue. This championship gives them their best ever result. The success for Lupi/Pessina is one that is long overdue. This championship gives them their best ever result in the Melges 32 Class. by International Melges 32 Class Association Posted on 22 Jul Spectacular Team Oman Air comeback at Extreme Sailing Series Barcelona Spectacular Team Oman Air comeback at Extreme Sailing Series Barcelona A world-class display of racing saw Team Oman Air rocket to the top of the Barcelona scoreboard on the penultimate day. A world-class display of racing saw Team Oman Air rocket to the top of the Barcelona scoreboard on the penultimate day. by Oman Sail Posted on 22 Jul