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Design analysis of the four new AC75s
In the AC design stakes it's clear that different solutions have been found for similar questions. AC Media look at the four new AC75 hull features.
© Samo Vidic
Record breaking 2024 NZ O'pen Skiffs
A record-breaking 88 O'pen Skiff sailors from across the country converged on the Manly Sailing Club for the 2024 National Championships.
© Jacob Frewtell Media
Maiden wins the Ocean Globe Race
First all-female crew to win a Round the World Race - another first for womens sailing following in the wake of Kirsten Neuschäfer
© The Maiden Factor / Kaia Bint Savage
Cup Spy Apr 22: Kiwis put in solid session
Emirates Team NZ pushed their new AC75 Taihoro, to the upper edge of racing limits, going through race moves in 30kts of breeze.
© Sam Thom/America's Cup
America's Cup: Kiwis train in 20-25kts plus
Extended video of Emirates Team NZ sailing their new AC75 in winds of 20-25kts and gusting over 30kts.
© Sam Thom/America's Cup
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
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
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
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
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
Maiden comes full circle!
Maiden comes full circle!
7 months, 28,674 nm sailed and 154 days at sea
Over the past 7 months Maiden has sailed 28,674 nm and 154 days at sea, crossing the finish line in Cowes at 1152hrs on Tuesday 16th April 2024.
by Libby Mudditt
Posted 21 Apr 01:48 NZST
INEOS Britannia's new AC75 Race Boat revealed
INEOS Britannia's new AC75 Race Boat revealed
The first time the AC75 had been in full public view
INEOS Britannia, the British Challenger of Record representing Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd for the 37th America's Cup, has revealed its AC75 race boat for the very first time.
by INEOS Britannia
Posted 20 Apr 19:47 NZST
35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 2
35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 2
Better every day
The second race day of the 35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta was a vast improvement with a gentle 7-8 knots of breeze from the South-East, and with the flat seas from the previous calmer day made it almost perfect sailing conditions.
by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta
Posted 20 Apr 13:38 NZST
Sail Port Stephens Passage Series Day 4
Sail Port Stephens Passage Series Day 4
Down to the wire on a sparkling day
"Sheer enjoyment". That's how Nicky Bethwaite summed-up her experience of the combination inshore/offshore course set by the Race Committee for the fourth race of the five race Passage Series.
by Sail Port Stephens Media
Posted 20 Apr 11:34 NZST
UpWind by MerConcept announces 7 female athletes
UpWind by MerConcept announces 7 female athletes
For the inaugural season of Ocean Fifty Racing
After four days of physical and mental tests, individual interviews, and on-water racing, seven female athletes have been selected to join the very first UpWind by MerConcept racing team.
by MerConcept
Posted 20 Apr 01:43 NZST
The price of heritage
The price of heritage
A tale of a city, three towns but one theme, from dinghy historian Dougal Henshall
The meeting in question took place down at the National Maritime Museum at Falmouth and saw the 1968 Flying Dutchman Gold Medal winning trio of Rodney Pattisson, Iain MacDonald-Smith and their boat Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious brought back together.
by Dougal Henshall
Posted 20 Apr 00:00 NZST
Last Chance for 2024 Olympic Qualification
Last Chance for 2024 Olympic Qualification
Starting this weekend at the Semaine Olympique Française
The Last Chance Regatta, held during the 55th edition of Semaine Olympique Française (Franch Olympic Week) from 20-27 April in Hyères, France, is as it says – the last chance.
by World Sailing / SOF 2024 Hyères / ILCA
Posted 19 Apr 17:42 NZST
35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 1
35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 1
Easy start to an exciting week
The 35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta got off to a slow start today with unusual calm southerly winds which prompted the race committee to shorten the Old Road course.
by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta
Posted 19 Apr 15:49 NZST
First six OGR finishers all Whitbread veterans
First six OGR finishers all Whitbread veterans
Whitbread yacht Outlaw AU (08) crosses the finish line at 13:39 UTC to claim the Adelaide Cup
Former Whitbread yacht Outlaw AU (08) crosses the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes finish line at 13:39 UTC, 18th April after 43 days at sea ranking 6th in line honours and IRC for Leg 4.
by Ocean Globe Race
Posted 19 Apr 08:42 NZST
Clipper Race fleet set to arrive in Seattle
Clipper Race fleet set to arrive in Seattle
After taking on the North Pacific Ocean
Over 170 non-professional sailors, including 25 Americans, are on board a fleet of eleven Clipper Race yachts currently battling it out in a race across the world's biggest ocean and heading for the Finish Line in Seattle.
by Clipper Round the World Race
Posted 19 Apr 05:11 NZST
Alegre leads the search for every small gain
Alegre leads the search for every small gain
Going into 2024 52 Super Series season
The first of the two new Botin Partners designed TP52s to be built for this 52 Super Series season, Andy Soriano's Alegre, is on course to make its racing debut at 52 Super Series Palma Vela Sailing Week.
by 52 Super Series
Posted 19 Apr 04:43 NZST
Trust A+T: Best in Class
Trust A+T: Best in Class
Positive feedback from this Caribbean racing season
Hugh Agnew recently sailed with SY Adela under Captain Greg Perkins in the Antigua Superyacht Challenge. They went on to win the Gosnell's Trophy - a great result.
by A+T Instruments
Posted 19 Apr 03:00 NZST
10 years of growth and international success
10 years of growth and international success
J/70 celebrates its 10th anniversary
With nearly 1,900 hulls built and National Class Associations in 25 countries, the J/70 is the largest modern sport keelboat fleet in the world.
by Julie & Christopher Howell
Posted 19 Apr 02:54 NZST