As much about instinct as routing As much about instinct as routing For IMOCA skippers the New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne race After four days at sea in a challenging transatlantic weather pattern, the New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne is proving a highly absorbing contest, as the IMOCA skippers try to make sense of unpredictable weather. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 3 Jun 20:15 UTC Angry Dragon shine at Melges 24 Austrian Champs Angry Dragon shine at Melges 24 Austrian Champs White Room, Angry Dragon shine The picturesque Lake Attersee set the stage for the Melges 24 Austrian Championship over the first weekend of June, marking the fourth event in the 2024 Melges 24 European Sailing Series. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 3 Jun 20:09 UTC New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne day 5 New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne day 5 Going alone on the 'north face'... is Boris Herrmann gambling for the win? After finishing runner up on the recent outwards solo Transat race to New York, losing out to winner Yoann Richomme by just two hours and 19 minutes, it seems like Germany's Boris Herrmann might be gambling to go for outright victory. by Vendee Globe Posted 3 Jun 16:18 UTC Training By The Numbers Training By The Numbers How data is driving precision training in the Olympics and beyond "The art of sailing is about having a feel for the boat and the water beneath you." - Sir Francis Chichester. No one would disagree with Sir Francis Chichester's timeless statement, but of course, as well as being an art, sailing is also a science. by Cyclops Marine Posted 3 Jun 15:00 UTC Europe class UK Nationals at Hayling overall Europe class UK Nationals at Hayling overall A light wind conclusion to a fantastic event Day 3 of the Allen Synergy Europe Nationals dawned with sunshine and little wind. A bit of a head scratcher for the race team. The fleet launched to have for the first time a gentle downwind to the start. by Lucy Boreham Posted 3 Jun 08:34 UTC Lago Maggiore International RS Aero Regatta Lago Maggiore International RS Aero Regatta A new record as this regatta continues to grow Lago Maggiore welcomed 42 RS Aeros from 8 nations this year, a new record as this RS Aero International Regatta continues to grow. by RS Aero International Class Association Posted 3 Jun 07:57 UTC Canada SailGP: Not a Perfect Weekend Canada SailGP: Not a Perfect Weekend For Switzerland SailGP Team the weekend ended in disappointment It was the SailGP fleet's first-time ever racing in Canada this weekend, and thousands of spectators braved the wind and rain to watch from Halifax's waterfront. by Switzerland SailGP Team Posted 3 Jun 05:11 UTC Dramatic capsize caused by "tech malfunction" Dramatic capsize caused by "tech malfunction" Ruins Australia SailGP Team's chances in Halifax The ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix witnessed a disastrous turn of events as Tom Slingsby's Australia SailGP Team encountered a dramatic capsize caused by a tech malfunction, sending shockwaves among fans who watched on from the Halifax shoreline. by Australia SailGP Team Posted 3 Jun 04:14 UTC US SailGP team skipper "incredibly frustrated" US SailGP team skipper "incredibly frustrated" Hitting out at decision to keep two teams off the water US SailGP team skipper says the team is incredibly frustrated with the decision by event organisers not to launch two teams, both privately owned, excluding them from competing on Day 2. High winds early in the day and a lack of time are blamed. by Laura Muma / US SailGP team Posted 3 Jun 04:06 UTC ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix overall ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix overall Emirates Great Britain wins in Halifax Emirates Great Britain has taken the win in a weather-hit final at the ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix - with driver Giles Scott claiming his first SailGP victory since stepping into the driver's seat in January of this year. by SailGP Posted 3 Jun 04:05 UTC Going to publish the 'F' word Going to publish the 'F' word There was a distinct, if decidedly unfair, hint of the Darwin Awards when I first saw this There was a distinct, if decidedly unfair, hint of the Darwin Awards when I first saw this item come in. Most specifically, it related to the one where the guy had strapped a JATO rocket to his car. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 3 Jun 03:37 UTC Black Foils extend their SailGP Season 4 lead Black Foils extend their SailGP Season 4 lead Despite finishing 5th at the ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix The Black Foils extended their overall lead in Season 4 despite finishing 5th at the ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix after what was a hectic final day of racing in Halifax, Nova Scotia. by Jodie Bakewell-White Posted 3 Jun 00:08 UTC SailGP: Big win for Brits in Halifax SailGP: Big win for Brits in Halifax Giles Scott and Hannah Mills expertly negotiated the Final Day as the drama unfolded astern The Final Day of Rockwool SailGP Canada was one of the most dramatic in the event's four year history, as the British team sailed effortlessly to win in the rain at Halifax. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 2 Jun 21:26 UTC Ingrid Abery Les Voiles D'Antibes photo gallery Ingrid Abery Les Voiles D'Antibes photo gallery Some of the world's finest classic yachts are racing Some of the world's finest classic yachts are racing at Les Voiles D'Antibes, and top yachting photographer Ingrid Abery was on hand to catch the action today! by Ingrid Abery Posted 2 Jun 19:43 UTC Broken bowsprit on Holcim-PRB Broken bowsprit on Holcim-PRB Nicolas Lunven now on reduced sail area in the Transat New York - Vendée While sailing in 3rd position of the fleet on the 3rd day of the race, Nicolas Lunven informed his shore team that the bow sprit of his IMOCA Holcim-PRB had broken. by Team HOLCIM - PRB Posted 2 Jun 18:56 UTC New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne day 4 New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne day 4 Leaders Boris Herrmann and Charlie Dalin break out of jail and extending? Nicolas Lunven has informed his shore team that the bowsprit of his IMOCA Holcim-PRB has broken. by Vendee Globe Posted 2 Jun 18:47 UTC This Monday: Road To Gold Q&A with Chips Howarth This Monday: Road To Gold Q&A with Chips Howarth Fireball world champ & Cyclops tech boss "In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king." Which is why high-performance sailors are increasingly turning to Cyclops for the accurate data they produce from their range of load sensors. by Andy Rice Posted 2 Jun 16:27 UTC Atlantic Cup teams set sail to Portland Atlantic Cup teams set sail to Portland Leg 2 - Newport-Portland of the 2024 Atlantic Cup is underway in Newport, R.I In an Atlantic Cup first, teams are racing a new course from Newport to Portland for the second stage of the three stage event. by Atlantic Cup Posted 2 Jun 06:06 UTC Europe class UK Nationals at Hayling Day 2 Europe class UK Nationals at Hayling Day 2 The fleet was greeted by wall-to-wall sunshine with a 15 - 20 knot northerly breeze After a breezy first day, the fleet was greeted by wall-to-wall sunshine with a 15 - 20 knot northerly breeze still blowing ahead of the second day of racing for the 2024 UK Europe National Championships! by Ben Harris Posted 2 Jun 05:32 UTC ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix Day 1 ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix Day 1 Emirates Great Britain tops leaderboard on opening day Emirates Great Britain driver Giles Scott has responded to his critics with a commanding performance to secure the top position following the opening day of racing at the ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix. by SailGP Posted 2 Jun 05:23 UTC Cape Corse Cape Corse In Cape Corse Lieutenant Snowden takes his newly commissioned schooner to Corsica In Cape Corse, the third book of Paul Weston's historical naval series, Royal Navy Lieutenant Snowden takes his newly commissioned schooner, HMS Oleander, from Bermuda to England, and then to Corsica, the island of Napoleon's birth. by Paul Weston Posted 2 Jun 00:31 UTC SailGP: Brits lead after Day 1 in Halifax SailGP: Brits lead after Day 1 in Halifax The British SailGP crew were a surprise leader on Day 1 on a day in which consistency paid The British SailGP crew, skippered by double Olympic Gold medalist were a surprise to top the overnight leaderboard after Day 1 of the Canada SailGP, sailed in Halifax, Canada. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 1 Jun 20:51 UTC 2024 Swan Bonifacio Challenge overall 2024 Swan Bonifacio Challenge overall A grand successful debut The Mistral wind made the first Corsica Nations League Swan One Design event even more impressive. by ClubSwan Racing Posted 1 Jun 20:28 UTC Dolan set for Allmer Le Havre-Allmer Cup Dolan set for Allmer Le Havre-Allmer Cup Building up for La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec In Olympic sport top athletes usually seek to elevate their game to be 'in the medal zone'. For Ireland's top offshore solo sailboat racer Tom Dolan the goal is the same, seeking to be fighting in the top pack to give himself the best chance of winning. by Tom Dolan Racing Posted 1 Jun 18:59 UTC Venice Hospitality Challenge 2024 Preview Venice Hospitality Challenge 2024 Preview 11th edition presented today at the Venice Boat Show The 11th edition of the Venice Hospitality Challenge was presented today at the Venice Boat Show. by Venice Hospitality Challenge Posted 1 Jun 17:42 UTC New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne day 3 New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne day 3 Regular Dalin back on top but 'the Herrmannator' remains fast in second French skipper Charlie Dalin would dearly like to be first back to Les Sables d'Olonne at the conclusion of the New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne solo race to France. by Vendée Globe Press Office Posted 1 Jun 17:00 UTC Cup Spy May 29: AC75s at the Barcelona Dodgems Cup Spy May 29: AC75s at the Barcelona Dodgems Four teams teams sailed on Wednesday in the now-congested waters off Barcelona Four teams teams sailed on Wednesday in the congested waters off Barcelona in ideal foiling conditions. All teams conducted similar sessions focussed around racing drills, with the chase boats being used to provide a competitive edge to the training. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 1 Jun 06:31 UTC Switzerland SailGP Team set for racing Switzerland SailGP Team set for racing First-ever ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix this weekend Switzerland SailGP Team races in Halifax this weekend, at the first ever ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix, 1-2 June. Racing takes place 9pm CEST / 4 p.m. ADT and fans in SUI can watch all the action live on Blue Sport or SailGP's YouTube channel. by Switzerland SailGP Team Posted 1 Jun 06:04 UTC Europe class UK Nationals at Hayling Day 1 Europe class UK Nationals at Hayling Day 1 A big start to the event for the 48 helms 48 Europes descended on Hayling Island Sailing Club for the UK National Championships sponsored by Allen & Synergy Marine. A new champion will be crowned and with lots of new sailors in the fleet the anticipation was building, along with the wind. by Lucy Boreham Posted 1 Jun 05:06 UTC US SailGP Team keen to get racing US SailGP Team keen to get racing After a regatta ending capsize in Bermuda, the US team are ready to bounce back in Halifax Returning to competition for the first time since crashing in Bermuda, Taylor Canfield and team are fired up to kick off to the North American leg of the SailGP Season 4 tour, the Rockwool Canada Sail Grand Prix in Halifax. by Laura Muma, US SailGP team Posted 1 Jun 03:54 UTC Outteridge looks at his SailGP options Outteridge looks at his SailGP options "I just want to sail with my mate Goobs again", says Outteridge on his first crew pick Nathan Outteridge is one of the most experienced drivers in SailGP, and he's proven to be a real super sub in the league - stepping in to race for a number of teams when their regular drivers have been unavailable. by SailGP Posted 1 Jun 01:25 UTC SailGP: Coutts critiques teams ahead of Final SailGP: Coutts critiques teams ahead of Final US team to start with a new wingsail trimmer, Coutts says starts are Kiwis' Achilles heel SailGP CEO Russell Coutts gives his behind the scenes insight of what to expect, and outlines what was a boat-setup error aboard three times series champion Tom Slingsby's F50 in the previous event in by Russell Coutts/SailGP Posted 1 Jun 01:10 UTC SailGP: Kiwis have a target on their backs SailGP: Kiwis have a target on their backs Rival Aussie driver Tom Slingsby conceded New Zealand were “the top team at the moment” New Zealand enters the weekend top of the overall standings, ten points ahead of Australia. Speaking at this morning's pre-event press conference, rival Aussie driver Tom Slingsby conceded New Zealand were “the top team at the moment”. by Natalie Fortier Posted 1 Jun 00:48 UTC SailGP rivalries set to ignite in Halifax SailGP rivalries set to ignite in Halifax Ten national teams compete in debut Halifax event for the ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix For the first time in SailGP history, the ten national teams take flight on the waters of Halifax for the ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix this weekend June 1-2. by SailGP Posted 31 May 22:17 UTC Honours for Atalanta II and ARCA SGR Honours for Atalanta II and ARCA SGR In shortened 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar After last year's ultra-light 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar, this year's race from Livorno to Punta Ala saw the organisers forced to make not one but two pre-race course changes by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 31 May 18:35 UTC Alinghi RedBull Racing Youth & Women hit the water Alinghi RedBull Racing Youth & Women hit the water Swiss Youth & Women's crews arrived at the Barcelona base to train in the AC40s After a rigorous selection process last year, Alinghi Red Bull Racing announced their final roster for the UniCredit Youth & Puig Women's America's Cup in September, featuring 12 talented sailors to represent Switzerland. by Alinghi Red Bull Racing Posted 31 May 18:17 UTC New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne day 2 New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne day 2 Different goals, same destination Outstanding winner of the last two solo Transatlantic races - the first singlehanded IMOCA events of his career so far - Yoann Richomme conceded a handful miles to his rivals last night, the second of the NY- Vendeé solo IMOCA race. by Vendée Globe Press Office Posted 31 May 18:03 UTC The Famous Project: From MOD70 to Maxi-Trimaran The Famous Project: From MOD70 to Maxi-Trimaran The team launched the Maxi trimaran IDEC SPORT today Alongside its partners IDEC Group, CIC, Wipro, and Richard Mille, the team of The Famous Project launched the Maxi trimaran IDEC SPORT today, Friday, May 31, in Vannes, in front of the Multiplast shipyard, which constructed the giant trimaran in 2006. by The Famous Project Posted 31 May 15:13 UTC Evening The Keel - Part Three: Mother or Sailor? Evening The Keel - Part Three: Mother or Sailor? How do you balance two of the hardest jobs in the world? How do you balance two of the hardest jobs in the world: offshore sailing and motherhood? Is the offshore sailing industry ready for women who can - and will - do it all? by Musto Posted 31 May 15:00 UTC America's Cup 'Trophy Tour' in 7 Catalan cities America's Cup 'Trophy Tour' in 7 Catalan cities The city is buzzing with excitement With just over two months to go before Barcelona becomes the global capital of nautical sports thanks to the 37th Louis Vuitton America's Cup, the presence of the world's most important regatta in the Catalan capital is felt more and more each day. by America's Cup Media Posted 31 May 11:13 UTC