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 Posted 2 Jun 06:51 AEST 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 2 Jun 03:00 AEST Australia SailGP team set for racing in Canada Australia SailGP team set for racing in Canada Tom Slingsby says team has had the “kick up the ass” they need for first-ever Canada event Tom Slingsby says he and his Australian crew are 'in the hunter position', with the pressure on for them to deliver a winning performance and close the gap between them and their New Zealand rivals at ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix in Halifax. by Australia SailGP Team Posted 1 Jun 16:32 AEST 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 Posted 1 Jun 16:31 AEST 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 13:54 AEST 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 11:25 AEST 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 11:10 AEST 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 10:48 AEST 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 1 Jun 08:17 AEST 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 1 Jun 04:17 AEST 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 1 Jun 04:03 AEST 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 1 Jun 01:13 AEST The 5 Minute Warning The 5 Minute Warning Andy Rice & Matt Sheahan's 5min racing update Breaking recent trends, this week it's my turn to be on the move in glamorous locations, with Sailjuice's Andy Rice finally back home in Winchester. I report from Barcelona at the christening of the French America's Cup team, Orient Express Racing's AC75. by PlanetSail Posted 31 May 06:47 AEST Big wind for 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar Big wind for 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar Around 242 yachts will set sail tomorrow at 1400 from Livorno to Punta Ala Around 242 yachts, including eight in the 'IRC Over 60' maxi class and three more maxis in the ORC class, will set sail tomorrow at 1400 from Livorno to Punta Ala on the 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 31 May 05:20 AEST Finn World Masters returns to Punta Ala Finn World Masters returns to Punta Ala Gulf of Follonica will host the Over 40s event in June After 15 years, the Finn class once again chooses Centro Velico Punta Ala for the Masters World Championships, experiencing an impressive number of preregistrations. by Centro Velico Punta Ala Posted 31 May 04:07 AEST New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne day 1 New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne day 1 Briton James Harayda on Gentoo Sailing gives us the low-down Briton James Harayda on Gentoo Sailing gives us the low-down on the first 24 hours of the New York Vendee - Les Sables d'Olonne and reports on the wild highs of sailing fast overnight and the lows of wallowing in fickle winds and sloppy seas. by Vendée Globe Press Office Posted 31 May 01:36 AEST Zhik strengthen regional sales team Zhik strengthen regional sales team Johannes Polgar has been appointed as European Sales Manager Zhik has strengthened its regional sales team with the appointment of Johannes Polgar as European Sales Manager, Josh Toso as North American Sales & Growth Marketeer and Tristan Walker-Hutt as UK & Ireland Sales and Product Manager. by Zhik Posted 31 May 01:00 AEST Cagliari to host 2025 Nacra 17, 49er and FX Worlds Cagliari to host 2025 Nacra 17, 49er and FX Worlds The three World Championships will be run concurrently during the annual Sardinia Sailing Cup Cagliari, one of the most important sailing venues in Italy, has won the right to host the 2025 World Championship of three doublehanded Olympic Events. by Ben Remocker, 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 30 May 23:53 AEST New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne start New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne start Alone again and finding a rhythm to last 3,200 miles After a night at sea alone and an accident that lead to one sailor sharing his spare parts with the other, the skippers started their transatlantic pacing each other perfectly on this final chance to gain qualifying miles for Vendee Globe selection. by Vendée Globe Press Office Posted 30 May 09:05 AEST Rolex Middle Sea Race 2024 preview Rolex Middle Sea Race 2024 preview Fresh faces and initiatives Traditionally the last offshore of the Mediterranean season, with a date chosen for its varied and testing conditions, the Rolex Middle Sea Race has garnered a deserved reputation for always delivering. by Royal Malta Yacht Club Posted 30 May 06:47 AEST Vaikobi Hiker Force Suit Vaikobi Hiker Force Suit Worn all over the world by sailors who want a hiking advantage Our Hiker Force Suit is being worn all over the world by sailors who want a hiking advantage. by Vaikobi Ocean Performance Posted 30 May 06:15 AEST Clarisse Crémer starts the New York Vendée Race Clarisse Crémer starts the New York Vendée Race Taking her home to Les Sables d'Olonne Clarisse Crémer took the start of the New York Vendée transatlantic race. This race will take her to Les Sables d'Olonne, over a course of approximately 3100 nautical miles. by L'Occitane Sailing Team Posted 30 May 04:13 AEST Orient Express Racing Team christen AC75 race boat Orient Express Racing Team christen AC75 race boat Opening a new chapter in their remarkable and inspiring America's Cup story Orient Express Racing Team opened a new chapter in their remarkable and inspiring America's Cup story today with the christening of their elegant new AC75 race boat, a notable milestone for the French team by Orient Express Racing Team Posted 30 May 03:10 AEST Complex, Controlled Coordination Complex, Controlled Coordination Get it right and you'll have far more enjoyment when out on the water The International Paint Poole Regatta over the late May Bank Holiday long weekend in the UK was a superb yacht racing event. by Mark Jardine Posted 30 May 03:00 AEST World Sailing unveils Steering the Course World Sailing unveils Steering the Course A groundbreaking plan to champion gender equity World Sailing, the global governing body for the sport of sailing, is proud to announce the launch of Steering the Course, its pioneering plan to encourage more women to participate in every part of the sport. by World Sailing Posted 30 May 02:54 AEST The IMOCA fleet takes on the Atlantic The IMOCA fleet takes on the Atlantic In the last big race before the Vendée Globe It's time for the IMOCA fleet to come home. Following a busy stopover in New York for some, and Newport, Rhode Island, for others, the fastest monohulls in world offshore ocean racing are ready to take on the north Atlantic again. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 29 May 22:02 AEST Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race update Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race update The race is shaping up to be a great battle once again Entries for the 38th Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA), opened one month ago. by Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race Posted 29 May 15:33 AEST Cup Spy May 27: Franciwi AC75 design revealed Cup Spy May 27: Franciwi AC75 design revealed Three teams sailed on Monday. The British and USA teams sailed AC75s out of Barcelona Three teams sailed on Monday - the British and USA teams sailed AC75s out of Barcelona. Orient Express launched their AC75, while on the opposite side of the planet, the Kiwis conducted some more two boat testing. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 29 May 15:11 AEST Cup Spy May 28: Kiwi kids have a big splash Cup Spy May 28: Kiwi kids have a big splash Two videos of the Cup sailing action from May 28 in Barcelona and the ETNZ nosedive in Auckland Early edition: Four America's Cup teams sailed AC75s off Barcelona on Tuesday. Top sailing photographer Gilles Martin-Raget was shoreside to catch the action. Also catch the full video of the ETNZ Youth Team's spectacular nosedive off Auckland. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 29 May 11:59 AEST Inaugural GCCM Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race update Inaugural GCCM Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race update Now an official Rolex Sydney Hobart 2024 qualifier Australia's Newest Ocean Race, the inaugural GCCM Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race to be held 1st August straight after the Noakes Sydney-Gold Coast race, has just officially announced a new Division, opening entries to Multihulls! by Adrian Bold Posted 29 May 06:42 AEST Sailor of the Year award goes to "The Grand Tour" Sailor of the Year award goes to "The Grand Tour" Founders receive award at ceremony in Tuscany Manuel Vlacich and Franco Deganutti, foubnders of The Grand Tour, were awarded "Sailor of the Year 2024" in the "passion" category on May 25, 2024. The ceremony for the thirty-third edition of the award was held at the Marina Cala dè Medici in Tuscany. by Manuel Vlacich Posted 29 May 00:40 AEST Sam Goodchild returns to the racecourse Sam Goodchild returns to the racecourse Taking on the daunting 3,600nm New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne race After a break of five months to recharge his batteries, and for his boat to complete its winter re-fit, the British IMOCA star Sam Goodchild returns to competition this week at the start of a solo transatlantic race. by Agence TB Press Posted 28 May 23:39 AEST Vigo host city for 2027-2028 Global Solo Challenge Vigo host city for 2027-2028 Global Solo Challenge The move to Vigo marks a significant milestone in the event's evolution The Global Solo Challenge (GSC) is excited to announce that the vibrant city of Vigo and its prestigious Real Club Náutico de Vigo will be the starting and finishing port for the second edition of the event to be held in 2027-2028. by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge Posted 28 May 23:09 AEST America's Cup Store: Three team polo shirts America's Cup Store: Three team polo shirts Get your hands on the latest Polo Shirts, for American Magic, INEOS Britannia, Emirates Team NZ Set yourself up for the 37th America's Cup with us and get your hands on the latest Polo Shirts, from official team collections to official race polo shirts. Teams include American Magic, INEOS Britannia and Emirates Team New Zealand. by Matt Buckland Posted 28 May 13:44 AEST Shirley Robertson talks with Murray Jones Shirley Robertson talks with Murray Jones Shirley Robertson talking to NZ's Murray Jones about a remarkable career spanning over two decades This month's podcast sees Shirley Robertson talking to New Zealand's Murray Jones about a remarkable career spanning over two decades chasing the oldest trophy in international sport. by Shirley Robertson Posted 28 May 10:00 AEST Will Phoenix team be back in the frame in Newport? Will Phoenix team be back in the frame in Newport? Ed Baird is calling the shots for the South African flagged TP52 crew After missing out on the first regatta of the 2024 52 SUPER SERIES season Hasso and Tina Plattner's Phoenix will be back in action at the upcoming XS 52 SUPER SEREIS Newport Trophy regatta in Newport RI. by 52 Super Series Posted 28 May 06:29 AEST The path to progress: Women in the lead The path to progress: Women in the lead Launch of Magenta x IMOCA Female Leadership Development Programme The Magenta Project, IMOCA, and 11th Hour Racing announce the launch of the Magenta x IMOCA Female Leadership Development Programme, a joint-initiative aimed at fostering female talent in elite ocean racing. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 27 May 23:08 AEST Speed trials action-shots from the New York Vendee Speed trials action-shots from the New York Vendee Stunning photos of the IMOCAs by the top photographer Speed trials action-shots from the New York Vendee by George Bekris. by Vendee Globe Posted 27 May 17:02 AEST 2024 Apollo Bay Race 2024 Apollo Bay Race Tactics and determination secures Valiant the win Valiant, an Adams 10.6 skippered by Jason Farnell from the Royal Geelong Yacht Club, is the overall winner of this year's Melbourne to Apollo Bay Race. by Jane Austin / ORCV Media Posted 27 May 15:35 AEST 69F Cup Grand Prix 2 at Torbole overall 69F Cup Grand Prix 2 at Torbole overall Groupe Atlantic clinches the title after 16 races At the end of three days of challenging races - 16 in total - the 69F Cup Grand Prix 2 Torbole went to a conclusion with the success of Clément Cron's Groupe Atlantic (FRA). by 69F Sailing Posted 27 May 10:15 AEST Clipper Race 11 review Clipper Race 11 review Tactical, testing, untamed first stage of Leg 7 Popular for so many reasons, but also often underestimated, Leg 7, one of the longest of the circumnavigation, is made up of two races. The first is down the West Coast of North America and the second back up its East Coast. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 27 May 07:46 AEST WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye overall WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye overall Ghio and Suardiaz take the titles Nia Suardiaz and Mathis Ghio have taken the gold medals at the WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye after commanding performances in the medal series. by Andy Rice Posted 27 May 07:08 AEST Brisbane to Keppel welcomes Hobart winner Alive Brisbane to Keppel welcomes Hobart winner Alive This year marks the 16th edition of the fun-focused 343 nautical mile Go Troppo race The two-time overall Rolex Sydney Hobart winner Alive, skippered by Duncan Hine has entered the Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race. by Nic Douglass Posted 27 May 06:23 AEST Sign up for the Bart's Bash 2024 Sign up for the Bart's Bash 2024 The event continues to connect the global sailing community The event continues to connect the global sailing community, create opportunities for people to get on the water and raise essential funds for the ASF. by The Bart's Bash Team Posted 27 May 00:05 AEST The oldest video footage of windsurfing The oldest video footage of windsurfing Early square boards with diamond-shaped rigs which the sailor leaned back against! We delve into the past, and round-up all videos which show windsurfers. There is even footage of the early square boards with diamond-shaped rigs which the sailor leaned back against. by Magnus Smith Posted 26 May 21:00 AEST J/70 Europeans at Mount Argentario, Italy Overall J/70 Europeans at Mount Argentario, Italy Overall A thrilling grand finale in Italy After several hours of waiting onshore due to a lack of wind, the fleet of nearly 90 boats from over 20 countries completed the 11th and final race of the J/70 European Championship series. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 26 May 20:16 AEST Cup Spy May 25: Two Tango in Barcelona Cup Spy May 25: Two Tango in Barcelona Today for the first time in Barcelona two of the AC75 teams lined up against each other Today for the first time in Barcelona two of the AC75 teams lined up against each other in a rules limited way. We didn't learn much. The teams may have learned more, and if so - weren't saying. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 26 May 11:25 AEST America's Cup: French reveal their hand America's Cup: French reveal their hand Orient Express Racing Team's AC75 was wheeled out of the shed briefly on Saturday For a rig-stepping test Saturday morning, Orient Express Racing Team's AC75 was wheeled out of the shed briefly during the early hours revealing France's hope for the America's Cup. by Sabina MollartRogerson, Orient Express Racing Posted 26 May 09:13 AEST