Cup Spy April 23: Swiss gain confidence Cup Spy April 23: Swiss gain confidence Alinghi Red Bull Racing had a good session in their new AC75, in a building breeze and foiling fast Three America's Cup teams sailed - two in new AC75s and the third two-boat testing/trialling in AC40s. Alinghi Red Bull Racing had a good session in their new AC75, in a building breeze foiling comfortably and fast at the end of the session. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 25 Apr 02:46 NZST America's Cup: Revealing Reveals - the new AC75s America's Cup: Revealing Reveals - the new AC75s In the AC design stakes it's clear that different solutions have been found for similar questions As the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup nears, the intensity ramps up and with four teams revealing their box-fresh AC75s, it's abundantly clear that different solutions have been found for very similar questions. by America's Cup Media Posted 24 Apr 21:38 NZST Antigua Sailing Week 2024 Preview Antigua Sailing Week 2024 Preview All set to deliver sensational racing and amazing parties in a beautiful setting Antigua Sailing Week is back for the 55th edition with 13 racing classes filled to the brim with sailors from all over the world. Teams from over 20 different nations are set for the Caribbean's famous regatta. by Louay Habib Posted 25 Apr 22:15 NZST The Transat CIC: Who are the favourites? The Transat CIC: Who are the favourites? Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) makes his comeback The start gun of the 15th edition of The Transat CIC will sound on Sunday sending a fleet of 48 skippers - 33 IMOCAs, 13 Class 40s and two vintage yachts - off on the complex, cold and mainly upwind passage across the Atlantic. by The Transat CIC Posted 25 Apr 19:44 NZST 59th Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 1 59th Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 1 Strong start for Jeppe Borch on opening day Denmark's Jeppe Borch leads the 12-team international line-up after Day One with an impressive six wins and one loss, signalling a promising start in his pursuit of the coveted Crimson Blazer. by WMRT & LBYC Posted 25 Apr 16:33 NZST Last Chance Regatta at Hyères, France Day 4 Last Chance Regatta at Hyères, France Day 4 Bainbridge grabs last chance Paris 2024 ticket for Team GB Connor Bainbridge finally claimed a place in the men's kite at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games for Great Britain, approximately eight months later than he expected, after a dominant display at the Last Chance Regatta in Hyères. by World Sailing Posted 25 Apr 08:40 NZST Clipper 2023-24 Race 10 Finish Clipper 2023-24 Race 10 Finish Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam wins 5,500nm race across North Pacific Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam has claimed its fourth win on the Clipper 2023-24 Race, taking first place in the longest, and one of the toughest races on the circuit, Race 10: Ultimate Test of Perseverance - the 5,580nm North Pacific crossing. by Karla Graves Posted 25 Apr 06:20 NZST 52 Super Series Palma Vela Sailing Week preview 52 Super Series Palma Vela Sailing Week preview The champions are looking to achieve lift off with new Platoon Aviation The reigning 52 SUPER SERIES champions, Harm Müller-Spreer's German flagged crew, start their title defence on Sunday on Majorca's Bay of Palma. by 52 Super Series Posted 25 Apr 05:28 NZST Triana & White Shadow finish Ocean Globe Race Triana & White Shadow finish Ocean Globe Race Trinity Landing pontoon in Cowes was a busy spot Tuesday afternoon Trinity Landing pontoon in Cowes was a busy spot Tuesday afternoon with Triana FR (66) SWAN 53 and White Shadow ESP (17) SWAN 57 finishing the McIntyre Ocean Globe Race after 48 days of racing. by Ocean Globe Race Posted 25 Apr 04:33 NZST David Linger takes 6th in Global Solo Challenge David Linger takes 6th in Global Solo Challenge His journey was at times extremely difficult, even after arrival Sunday April 21st, at 2:03 pm local time, after 175 days, David Linger crossed the finish line of the Global Solo Challenge taking 6th place on his Owen Clarke designed Class40 #15 Koloa Maoli. by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge Posted 25 Apr 04:02 NZST Transat Ready: Solo Skippers Optimised For Success Transat Ready: Solo Skippers Optimised For Success All eyes turn to Lorient for the start of the Transat CIC With the Vendée Globe on the horizon, excitement is building as the IMOCA skippers hurtle towards the world's premiere offshore challenge. by Cyclops Marine Posted 25 Apr 02:24 NZST Henri-Lloyd New Arrival: The Storm Dri Backpack Henri-Lloyd New Arrival: The Storm Dri Backpack Perfect for any outdoor activity, commute and boat to shore use Perfect for any outdoor activity, commute and boat to shore use. The Storm Dri Backpack is waterproof, submersible and capable of holding all your kit essentials with a 30 litre capacity. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 25 Apr 01:30 NZST The Ocean Race will return to Genova The Ocean Race will return to Genova A key stopover for The Ocean Race Europe in 2025 The Italian city of Genova and The Ocean Race will extend their close relationship with The Ocean Race Europe bringing a fleet of foiling IMOCA race boats to the Mediterranean port in the late summer of 2025. by The Ocean Race Posted 25 Apr 01:02 NZST 69F Cup ready to rock at Fraglia Vela Malcesine 69F Cup ready to rock at Fraglia Vela Malcesine The entry list includes some teams with great specific experience on the 69F Eights international team are gathered at Fraglia Vela Malcesine for the opening GP of the 69F Cup: the points will be on the table between Friday and Sunday but trainings are under way on the northern Garda Lake. by 69F Sailing Posted 25 Apr 00:35 NZST The Famous Project: MOD70 Limosa in Portugal The Famous Project: MOD70 Limosa in Portugal Reaching the Portuguese Algarve port of Portimao this morning The Famous Project's all girl crew of the MOD70 Limosa reached the Portuguese Algarve port of Portimao this morning to successfully complete their main objectives. by The Famous Project Posted 25 Apr 00:20 NZST Race Yachts Premium Brokerage - Autumn Selection Race Yachts Premium Brokerage - Autumn Selection When only the best will do... When only the best will do... by Jason Rowed, Race Yachts Posted 24 Apr 18:05 NZST Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta - The Grand Finale Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta - The Grand Finale Single-handed race, cream teas, gig racing and prize-giving ceremony bring the event to a close The 35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta came to a close yesterday with the single-handed race, cream teas, gig racing and prize-giving ceremony in the historic 18th century Nelson's Dockyard. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 24 Apr 15:03 NZST 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 24 Apr 04:41 NZST 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 24 Apr 03:54 NZST 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 24 Apr 03:00 NZST 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 24 Apr 03:00 NZST 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 24 Apr 00:49 NZST 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 24 Apr 00:15 NZST 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 21:42 NZST 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 21:38 NZST 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 21:07 NZST 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 19:00 NZST 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 23 Apr 18:23 NZST Record breaking 2024 NZ O'pen Skiff titles Record breaking 2024 NZ O'pen Skiff titles A record-breaking 88 O'pen Skiff sailors from across the country converged on the Manly Sailing Club A record-breaking 88 O'pen Skiff sailors from across the country converged on the Manly Sailing Club this past week for a two-day Russell Coutts Sailing Foundation (RCSF) training clinic and three days of points racing for the O'pen Skiff Nationals. by Joel Brazle President, NZ O'pen Skiff Association Posted 23 Apr 11:00 NZST 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 23 Apr 06:49 NZST 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 23 Apr 05:38 NZST 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 23 Apr 04:05 NZST 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 23 Apr 00:34 NZST 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 23:39 NZST 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 22:47 NZST Yachting NZ Youth Team: Sailing 'mecca' beckons Yachting NZ Youth Team: Sailing 'mecca' beckons NZ's top young sailors have moved a big step closer to representing NZ at the Youth Worlds New Zealand's top young sailors have moved a big step closer to representing their country at the youth world championships at the mecca of the sport after securing titles at the New Zealand youth trials. by Yachting New Zealand Posted 22 Apr 20:03 NZST 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 19:10 NZST 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 22 Apr 17:52 NZST 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 22 Apr 14:43 NZST 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 22 Apr 10:00 NZST 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 22 Apr 08:12 NZST 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 22 Apr 06:20 NZST 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 22 Apr 00:37 NZST Sail Port Stephens Passage Series overall Sail Port Stephens Passage Series overall Paths to glory converge in the rain for winners With only a few points separating rivals across each of the five divisions contesting the Sail Port Stephens Passage Series, the prospect of receiving a thorough rinsing in the rain didn't deter the bulk of the 115-strong fleet from turning out. by Sail Port Stephens Media Posted 21 Apr 17:02 NZST 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 21 Apr 16:54 NZST 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 21 Apr 12:10 NZST 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 21 Apr 08:43 NZST IMOCA introduces an impact reduction rule IMOCA introduces an impact reduction rule The initiative marks a historic shift in the maritime industry IMOCA establishes pioneering impact reduction rule, leading sustainability in sailing by requiring a 15% reduction in boat's construction emissions between 2025 and 2028. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 21 Apr 05:31 NZST