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Last Chance Regatta at Hyères Day 3
Grael quest for Olympic place is in the family tradition
© Sailing Energy / World Sailing
Maiden wins McIntyre Ocean Globe
Taking first in IRC against a 14-strong fleet
© OGR2023 / Aida Valceanu
No result without resolve
Normally, when you think of the triple it might be Line Honours, Corrected Time, and Race Record
© John Curnow
INEOS Britannia reveal new AC75
The first time the AC75 had been in full public view
© Cameron Gregory
AC75 launching season
Love 'em or hate 'em, they represent the cutting-edge
© AC37 Joint Recon Team
An interview with Colligo Marine's John Franta
An interview with Colligo Marine's John Franta
A Q&A on their involvement with the Tally Ho
Sail-World checked in with John Franta, founder, co-owner, and lead engineer at Colligo Marine, to learn more about the company's latest happenings, and to find out more about their involvement with the Tally Ho project.
by David Schmidt
Posted 23 Apr 08:00 PDT
A lesson in staying cool, calm, and collected
A lesson in staying cool, calm, and collected
Staying cool, calm, and collected on the 2024 Blakely Rock Benefit Race
The table was set for a feast: a 12-14 knot northerly combed Puget Sound, accompanied by blue skies and sunshine. But an hour before of our start for the Blakely Rock Benefit Race, DC power stopped flowing from the boat's lithium-ion batteries.
by David Schmidt
Posted 23 Apr 08:00 PDT
The Transat CIC is well and truly on course
The Transat CIC is well and truly on course
A parade of sail and the race village inaugurated
The 15th edition of The Transat CIC, the famous solo race from France across the North Atlantic to New York which will start this Sunday from Lorient La Base took real shape.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 23 Apr 11:06 PDT
Last Chance Regatta at Hyères, France Day 3
Last Chance Regatta at Hyères, France Day 3
Grael quest for Olympic place is in the family tradition
A Brazilian sailor with a very famous name in Olympic history is in contention to earn a place for his country at the Paris 2024 Games after day three of competition at the Last Chance Regatta in Hyères, France.
by World Sailing
Posted 23 Apr 09:41 PDT
April 2024 FINNFARE
April 2024 FINNFARE
Focus on future, present and past
In this rather special year for the class - 75 years of Finn sailing - this issue represents a reflection on the past and future of the class, as well as the present.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 23 Apr 08:54 PDT
RORC publish Admiral's Cup Notice of Race
RORC publish Admiral's Cup Notice of Race
Expressions of interest have been received from 14 different countries
The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has published the 2025 Admiral's Cup Notice of Race, setting out the conditions under which the prestigious regatta will be run.
by RORC Press
Posted 23 Apr 05:49 PDT
Official opening of the Yacht Racing Image Award
Official opening of the Yacht Racing Image Award
The prize-giving will take place during the Yacht Racing Forum
The 15th edition of the international photography competition dedicated to the sport of sailing will once again reassemble the world's best marine photographers from all over the world.
by Yacht Racing Image Award
Posted 23 Apr 05:15 PDT
World Sailing appoints Jim Morris CB DSO
World Sailing appoints Jim Morris CB DSO
As new Director of Events
World Sailing is delighted to announce the appointment of Jim Morris CB DSO as its new Director of Events.
by World Sailing
Posted 23 Apr 02:42 PDT
The wrappers come off the new British Cup boat
The wrappers come off the new British Cup boat
After more than two years in design development and build
After more than two years in design development and build and a being under wraps for her 1,000 mile road trip from Northamptonshire, UK to Barcelona, the new British AC75 is now out in the open.
by Matt Sheahan
Posted 23 Apr 02:38 PDT
Volvo Cork Week 2024 officially launched
Volvo Cork Week 2024 officially launched
Chart a Course for Crosshaven, Ireland this July
First Female Admiral of Royal Cork Yacht Club, former Minister Simon Coveney, and key partners launch an action-packed programme for Volvo Cork Week 2024, which will welcome 10,000 sailors and attendees to Crosshaven and beyond.
by Róisín Kivlehan
Posted 23 Apr 02:33 PDT
The Transat CIC Preview
The Transat CIC Preview
A new beginning for Bellion and a return to solo racing for Pedote
For Éric Bellion The Transat CIC, which starts from Lorient bound for New York on Sunday, is a huge moment in his journey to this year's Vendée Globe.
by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 23 Apr 02:07 PDT
RS21 Class supports Inclusion Sailing
RS21 Class supports Inclusion Sailing
With the International Inclusive Keelboat Championship 2024
The International Inclusive Keelboat Championship 2024 is the first event of its kind; a World Sailing recognised, one-design keelboat class that can categorically be celebrated as pure inclusion sailing.
by RS Sailing
Posted 23 Apr 00:00 PDT
WASZP clean sweep of Foiling Awards
WASZP clean sweep of Foiling Awards
Awarded in Genoa based on votes cast online by the global foiling community
The seventh edition of the Foiling Awards has its winners. The prizes for the best foiling athletes, projects and products of the last 12 months were awarded in Genoa based on votes cast online by the global foiling Community.
by WASZP class
Posted 22 Apr 23:23 PDT
The Transat CIC coming to America
The Transat CIC coming to America
The city of New York is inextricably linked to the long history of solo ocean racing
The Transat CIC is set to bring solo ocean racing's biggest, most modern IMOCA and Class40 fleet to the very heart of New York City.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 22 Apr 16:21 PDT
US Sailing Team at the Last Chance Regatta day 2
US Sailing Team at the Last Chance Regatta day 2
The breeze swung around the compass today in Hyeres
The breeze swung around the compass today, creating challenges for sailors and race committee alike. While sailable, the shifting winds prevented race officials from fully executing the day's planned schedule.
by US Sailing Team
Posted 22 Apr 11:54 PDT
Maiden wins the Ocean Globe Race 2023-2024
Maiden wins the Ocean Globe Race 2023-2024
First all-female crew to win a Round the World Race
On Tuesday 16 April 2024, in a brisk northerly breeze the iconic yacht and her young all female crew from around the world crossed the finishing line at 1152hrs completing the 4th and final leg of the Ocean Globe Race.
by Libby Mudditt
Posted 22 Apr 11:49 PDT
Rosie Chapman joins US Sailing
Rosie Chapman joins US Sailing
As Olympic Development Program Manager
US Sailing is excited to announce the addition of Rosie Chapman as Olympic Development Program ("ODP") Manager, a new position focused on supporting the development of athletes in the Olympic disciplines.
by US Sailing
Posted 22 Apr 11:34 PDT
Last Chance Regatta at Hyères, France Day 2
Last Chance Regatta at Hyères, France Day 2
Team USA hopeful targeting place at Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Team USA windsurfer Noah Lyons has put himself on course for a place at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games this summer after day two of the Last Chance Regatta.
by World Sailing
Posted 22 Apr 10:38 PDT
Maiden wins McIntyre Ocean Globe
Maiden wins McIntyre Ocean Globe
IRC win official! The first ever all-women crew to win an around the world yacht race
Maiden UK has taking first in IRC handicap rankings against a 14 strong fleet of very experienced and committed sailors. They have also been written into the history books as the first ever all-women crew to win an around the world yacht race.
by Ocean Globe Race
Posted 22 Apr 09:05 PDT
Armstrong Foils announce the Alloy System
Armstrong Foils announce the Alloy System
The Alloy System is signature Armstrong but in a different price range than carbon
Armstrong Foils announce their first non-carbon mast and fuselage. Gorgeous design, manufacturing finish and riding performance that's signature Armstrong but in a different price range than carbon. Choose between three mast and two fuselage lengths.
by Armstrong Foils
Posted 22 Apr 05:34 PDT
Cup Spy Apr 22: Kiwis stress test in 30kts
Cup Spy Apr 22: Kiwis stress test in 30kts
American Magic battles fresh breeze and off-axis sea stat. ETNZ sail new AC75 Taihoro in 30kts
Emirates Team New Zealand started the new week with a courageous display of heavy air sailing in their new AC75. In Barcelona, American Magic sailed in an increasing breeze, topping 22kts, and a sea state that was 100° off-axis from the wind direction.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 22 Apr 04:39 PDT
Emirates Team NZ train in 20-30kts
Emirates Team NZ train in 20-30kts
Emirates Team NZ sailed their new AC75 in winds of 20-25kts and gusting over 30kts
Emirates Team New Zealand sailed for the seventh day of sailing in their new AC75 in winds of 20-25kts gusting over 30kts. Auckland based videographer, Justin Mitchell captured the action from ashore in this extended video.
by Justin Mitchell
Posted 22 Apr 03:47 PDT
Scotty Dickson wins 14th Career Ficker Cup
Scotty Dickson wins 14th Career Ficker Cup
Perfect conditions for the event at Long Beach Yacht Club
Long Beach's champagne conditions and superior racing by eight world class skippers over three days ended with Scotty Dickson claiming his 14th Ficker Cup over 24 years!
by WMRT & LBYC
Posted 22 Apr 00:10 PDT
35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta overall
35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta overall
Another perfect sailing day
With perfect trade wind conditions today, each start was flawless and the yachts all aimed for the first mark six miles SSE in a comfortable close reach for the last day of fleet racing at the 35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta.
by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta
Posted 21 Apr 22:52 PDT
Doyle Sails: Stratis 600 affordable cruising sails
Doyle Sails: Stratis 600 affordable cruising sails
Doyle Sails have a range of options to suit all aspects of cruising that are durable, easy to handle
Designed as the ultimate cruising solution. Stratis 600 now delivers affordable sails with increased durability and features to yachts from 15 to 200 feet. Doyle's promise to the cruising sailor has been to make sailing easier and more enjoyable
by Doyle Sails
Posted 21 Apr 19:43 PDT
Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point overall
Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point overall
Spectrum of conditions put the best to the test
Charleston: a wonderful place to completely turn off before turning onto some of the nation's most challenging sailing conditions, to get excited for the upcoming sailing season, see your friends, escape the cold, and simply have a great time
by Charleston Race Week
Posted 21 Apr 18:10 PDT
No result without resolve
No result without resolve
Normally, when you think of the triple it might be Line Honours, Corrected Time, and Race Record
Normally, when you think of the triple it might be Line Honours, Corrected Time, and Race Record. So then, how about sail it, sponsor it, and truly support it? his was the notion that arrived as I pondered the recently completed Sail Port Stephens.
by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor
Posted 21 Apr 15:00 PDT
The 5 Minute Warning
The 5 Minute Warning
Andy Rice & Matt Sheahan's 5min racing update
There's always a lot going on at the top end of the sailing world, but 2024 is a particularly big one and two British journalists are in the thick of it...
by Matt Sheahan
Posted 21 Apr 13:12 PDT
US Sailing Team at the Last Chance Regatta day 1
US Sailing Team at the Last Chance Regatta day 1
The race is on for the US to qualify as a country in three remaining classes
With the first official day of racing on the books, the race is ON for the US to qualify as a country in the three remaining classes needed to round out a full 10-class Olympic Team: Men's iQFOiL, Men's Formula Kite, and ILCA 7.
by US Sailing Team
Posted 21 Apr 11:42 PDT
Last Chance Regatta at Hyères, France Day 1
Last Chance Regatta at Hyères, France Day 1
Lengwiler in control as do-or-die battle for Olympic places begins
The first day of the final qualifying event for the Paris 2024 Olympics saw Switzerland's Elena Lengwiler claim three first places at the Last Chance Regatta to live up to her billing as an also-ran turned medal contender in the Formula Kite event.
by World Sailing
Posted 21 Apr 11:20 PDT
Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2024 - overall
Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2024 - overall
Croatian 'Razjaren' triumphs in the season opener
The first stage of the highly anticipated Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2024 concluded today in Trieste, Italy.
by International Melges 24 Class Association
Posted 21 Apr 11:16 PDT
35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 3
35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 3
The Trades Came Back
With great relief, the seasonal 15-knot easterly trade winds came back today and the relatively flat seas made perfect sailing conditions for the third day of racing at the 35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta.
by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta
Posted 21 Apr 05:37 PDT
The oldest video footage of Fireball dinghies
The oldest video footage of Fireball dinghies
A look back into our video archive
We delve into the past, and round-up all videos which show sailing at in the Fireball class of dinghy.
by Magnus Smith
Posted 21 Apr 04:00 PDT
Victorian team reflect on "bucket list experience"
Victorian team reflect on "bucket list experience"
Team Vic's crew of Scott Cunningham, Brody Riley and David Cunningham took part in the JJ Giltinans
Just six months ago, November 2023, Scott Cunningham and Brody Riley came to Sydney and picked up the former Noakes Blue 18ft skiff from the Australian 18 Footers League.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 20 Apr 21:54 PDT
Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point Day 2
Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point Day 2
Chamber of Commerce conditions Day 2, Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point
The great news on day two of Charleston Race Week was that the wind came in, albeit late, but it came in strong with starts after 2pm, except the pursuit fleets which started with a small delay around 11am.
by Charleston Race Week
Posted 20 Apr 19:34 PDT
Cup Spy April 19-20: Brits do a limited reveal
Cup Spy April 19-20: Brits do a limited reveal
INEOS Britannia did a limited reveal of their new AC75 in a pre-dawn rollout
INEOS Britannia did a limited reveal of their new AC75 in a pre-dawn rollout. The yacht, without its rudder, was rotated around the forecourt on its motorized cradle ahead of a long day of mast levelling and instrument calibrating.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 20 Apr 17:10 PDT
Summer Sailstice 2024 is on the horizon!
Summer Sailstice 2024 is on the horizon!
Share your plans and encourage your friends, clubs and organizations to join the fun
Share your plans and encourage your friends, clubs and organizations to join the fun.
by Summer Sailstice
Posted 20 Apr 14:55 PDT
One week countdown to Antigua Sailing Week 2024
One week countdown to Antigua Sailing Week 2024
Hoist your sails for the 55th edition of Antigua Sailing Week
Hoist your sails for the 55th edition of Antigua Sailing Week. Even with less than 7 days to go, it's not too late to enter, and join the fleet of 88 boats.
by Antigua Sailing Week
Posted 20 Apr 13:43 PDT
Coming Up: "Last Chance Regatta"
Coming Up: "Last Chance Regatta"
The final opportunity to secure Olympic Spots for the US
One regatta remains to secure the final country qualification spots for the Paris 2024 Olympics. The Last Chance Regatta will take place in Hyères, France as a part of French Olympic Week, with racing April 21-27.
by US Sailing Team
Posted 20 Apr 13:23 PDT
Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2024 - Day 2
Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2024 - Day 2
Razjaren strengthens lead after challenging second day
The Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2024 kicked into high gear on its second day of competition in Trieste, hosted by the prestigious Yacht Club Adriaco.
by International Melges 24 Class Association
Posted 20 Apr 12:16 PDT