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A turning point in the match
Drama on Day 4 of the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup
© Ian Roman / America's Cup
Eastern Promise
A recent trip to China proved to be enlightening
© Mark Jardine
Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Day 3
The racing tightens up in Barcelona
© Ricardo Pinto / America's Cup
Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Day 2
As close together as we've ever seen two AC75 yachts
© Ricardo Pinto / America's Cup
Puig Women's America's Cup Final
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Women's Team win inaugural event
© Ricardo Pinto / America's Cup
2024 Wingfoil Racing World Cup Italy Day 2
2024 Wingfoil Racing World Cup Italy Day 2
Max heart rate and abandoned races
A super short track racecourse and the latest 6.5-meter double-profile wings couldn't save nearly half the women's and men's fleets on day two as some riders sank up to their knees waiting for a puff to get foiling in the six- to eight-knot winds.
by WingFoil Racing World Cup
Posted 17 Oct 13:03 PDT
The America's Cup Hall of Fame new inductees
The America's Cup Hall of Fame new inductees
Josh Belsky, Bob Fisher, Kevin Shoebridge and Juan Vila honored
Four new inductees joined the America's Cup Hall of Fame in a ceremony held at Barcelona's historic Museu Marítim during the 37th Match for the America's Cup.
by Herreshoff Marine Museum
Posted 17 Oct 07:10 PDT
Votes for Yacht Racing Image Award 2024 open
Votes for Yacht Racing Image Award 2024 open
More than 130 yacht racing photographers representing 31 nations have submitted an image
More than 130 yacht racing photographers representing 31 nations have submitted an image for this year's photo contest dedicated to the sport of sailing. The top 20 images will be exhibited at METSTRADE Amsterdam.
by Yacht Racing Image Award
Posted 17 Oct 02:22 PDT
Congratulations Margherita Porro
Congratulations Margherita Porro
WASZP sailor now a Women's America's Cup Winner
A huge congratulations to Margherita Porro (Port Helm) on winning the Women's America's Cup Team Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli!
by WASZP Class
Posted 16 Oct 22:44 PDT
2024 Wingfoil Racing World Cup Italy Day 1
2024 Wingfoil Racing World Cup Italy Day 1
Cramped arms and lost leaders leave French on top
It was a dramatic first day of the Wingfoil Racing World Cup Italy with two gruelling long-distance races that had riders shaking their arms to send blood to cramping forearms.
by WingFoil Racing World Cup
Posted 16 Oct 14:19 PDT
Cup Spy - Am Cup: Day 4 - Brits return fire
Cup Spy - Am Cup: Day 4 - Brits return fire
INEOS Britannia digs deep in their battle for America's Cup survival and put two bullets into Kiwis
Updated. Wednesday was make or break for INEOS Britannia to stay as a serious threat in the America's Cup regatta. Ashore officials were quite openly talking about a proposed race schedule if the Emirates Team NZ juggernaut rolled on to score six wins.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ
Posted 16 Oct 13:46 PDT
America's Cup: A tough and tricky day for ETNZ
America's Cup: A tough and tricky day for ETNZ
Small mistakes in the pre-starts of both Race 5 and 6 proved very costly for Emirates Team NZ
Small mistakes in the pre-starts of both Race 5 and 6, which opened the door for INEOS Britannia to lead off the line and around the course, clocking up their first two points of the regatta.
by Emirates Team NZ Media
Posted 16 Oct 11:51 PDT
INEOS Britannia fight back with two race wins
INEOS Britannia fight back with two race wins
On Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Match Day 4
A warm and humid day in Barcelona yielded southerly thermal breezes of 7-11 knots for two absorbing races that saw INEOS Britannia, the Challenger of Record, take back-to-back victories to move the scoreline to 4-2.
by America's Cup Media
Posted 16 Oct 10:50 PDT
INEOS Britannia back in the game
INEOS Britannia back in the game
After securing two race wins in 37th America's Cup Match
INEOS Britannia, the British Challenger of Record racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd, has secured two race wins against Emirates Team New Zealand in the 37th America's Cup Match.
by INEOS Britannia
Posted 16 Oct 10:37 PDT
Thrilling finish to Yachting Malta Coastal Race
Thrilling finish to Yachting Malta Coastal Race
56 yachts vied for supremacy in ideal racing conditions
The Yachting Malta Coastal Race, organized by the Royal Malta Yacht Club, delivered a dramatic showdown on Wednesday, 16th October, with 56 yachts vying for supremacy under ideal racing conditions.
by Royal Malta Yacht Club
Posted 16 Oct 09:40 PDT
NSHoF announces nomination window now open
NSHoF announces nomination window now open
For the National Sailing Hall of Fame Class of 2025
The National Sailing Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the opening of the nomination window for the Class of 2025.
by The Sailing Museum
Posted 16 Oct 08:24 PDT
Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Day 4
Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Day 4
With light winds and a big swell anything could happen
A huge day in the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup. Two more wins for Emirates Team New Zealand would put them on match point. Any wins for INEOS Britannia will give them belief that a comeback is possible.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 16 Oct 06:54 PDT
173 Years In The Making
173 Years In The Making
Some of Cyclops Marine's first wireless load sensors were developed alongside the British Challenger
When Sir Ben Ainslie and INEOS Britannia burst through the Louis Vuitton Cup final and into the America's Cup Match for the first time in 60 years it was a momentous moment for British sailing.
by Cyclops Marine
Posted 16 Oct 04:48 PDT
Vendée Globe, UNESCO and IMOCA join partner up
Vendée Globe, UNESCO and IMOCA join partner up
25 skippers have volunteered to take weather-marine instruments on board during the race
Twenty five sailors who will take part in the Vendée Globe 2024 will take scientific equipment provided by UNESCO and its scientific partners on board their IMOCA yachts to deploy during the race as they look to advance oceanographic research models.
by Vendée Globe media
Posted 16 Oct 03:17 PDT
Cup Spy Preview - The Brits finest hour?
Cup Spy Preview - The Brits finest hour?
Today will require the evocation of the finest qualities that make up the British character
Today will require the evocation of the finest qualities that make up the British character, that have come to the fore in warfare over the centuries, and have got the world's greatest seafaring nation out so many tight spots.
by Richard Gladwell
Posted 15 Oct 22:04 PDT
Vendée Globe: A supreme test of mental toughness
Vendée Globe: A supreme test of mental toughness
A test of sailing skill, of sporting competitiveness and endurance for both boat and sailor
The Vendée Globe solo round-the-world race, which sets sail from Les Sables D'Olonne on November 10th, is a test of sailing skill, of sporting competitiveness and endurance for both boat and sailor.
by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 15 Oct 21:32 PDT
18ft Skiff 2024-25 Season Preview
18ft Skiff 2024-25 Season Preview
The 91st season of continuous 18ft skiff racing commences on Sunday
The Australian 18 Footers League's 91st continuous season of 18ft skiff racing on Sydney Harbour will commence next Sunday (20 October) when the club conducts Race 1 of the six-race Sixt Spring Championship.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 15 Oct 19:52 PDT
Etchells North Americans at Marblehead
Etchells North Americans at Marblehead
Dramatic finish with just two points separating the podium
The 2024 Etchells North Americans wrapped up this past weekend in Marblehead, Massachusetts, with intense competition and tricky conditions testing both race officials and sailors.
by Kate Somers
Posted 15 Oct 09:32 PDT
America's Cup: Arb Panel rules on expletives
America's Cup: Arb Panel rules on expletives
The AC Arbitration Panel has declined to proceed further after an expletives complaint
An unnamed party has lodged a complaint with the Arbitration Panel for the America's Cup over the exchange between INEOS Britannia skipper, Ben Ainslie and a New Zealand television commentator.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 15 Oct 06:45 PDT
Swan One Design Worlds preview
Swan One Design Worlds preview
A dramatic finale to the ClubSwan Racing season
The 2024 ClubSwan Racing circuit will eagerly come together once again for the highly anticipated ClubSwan 50, ClubSwan 36 and ClubSwan 42 grand finale at the Swan One Design Worlds.
by ClubSwan Racing
Posted 15 Oct 06:04 PDT
Rooster Expands Operations
Rooster Expands Operations
With Strategic Warehouse Consolidation
Rooster, a leading manufacturer of technical clothing and parts in the marine industry, is excited to announce a strategic expansion of its operations, consolidating its European warehousing into the UK.
by Rooster
Posted 15 Oct 00:00 PDT
Cup Spy - Am Cup: Day 3 - The one that got away
Cup Spy - Am Cup: Day 3 - The one that got away
Today's scoreline could and should have been 3-1, with the Brits getting a foot in the AC door
Today's scoreline could have, should have, been 3-1, with the Brits getting a foot in the door for the first time in this America's Cup. The Brits were still fuming over yesterday's umpiring decision and which they believe handed the Kiwis a race win.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ
Posted 14 Oct 23:59 PDT
Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta 2024 overall
Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta 2024 overall
313 sailors representing 41 schools took part
Webb Institute and College of Charleston Take Top Honors Among 41 Schools at 2024 Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta Hosted by Storm Trysail Club and Larchmont Yacht Club.
by Storm Trysail Club
Posted 14 Oct 15:05 PDT
America's Cup: Tight race for ETNZ
America's Cup: Tight race for ETNZ
Race 4 proved to be a real arm wrestle, the tightest race yet. Emirates Team NZ prevailed once again
Race 4 proved to be a real arm wrestle, the tightest race yet. Emirates Team New Zealand prevailed once again, with every metre of the lead hard-earned by the team,
by Emirates Team NZ
Posted 14 Oct 14:58 PDT
Great sailing for 2024 American YC Fall Regatta
Great sailing for 2024 American YC Fall Regatta
The close of the summer offshore sailing season on Long Island Sound
The American Yacht Club's annual Fall Regatta marks the close of the summer offshore sailing season on Long Island Sound.
by J-Boats
Posted 14 Oct 12:35 PDT
Eastern Promise
Eastern Promise
A recent trip to China to attend the Shuifu Jinshajiang River Regatta proved to be enlightening
Travelling around the world to see how sailing is practised is enlightening, and a recent trip to China to attend the Shuifu Jinshajiang River Regatta turned out to be one of the most interesting events I've ever seen.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 14 Oct 12:00 PDT
First Annual Women's Adventure Race Week
First Annual Women's Adventure Race Week
March 10-14, 2025 hosted at the St. Thomas Sailing Center
A race clinic with drills and debriefs, adventure round-the-islands racing, and an exciting Virgin Islands sea and shore experience are what women sailors can expect at the First Annual Women's Adventure Race Week.
by Carol Bareuther
Posted 14 Oct 11:16 PDT
Tense and Tight Racing in Barcelona
Tense and Tight Racing in Barcelona
As Emirates Team New Zealand take fourth Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup win
In a closely fought race that rewarded the most marginal of gains Emirates Team New Zealand took one more point this afternoon in Barcelona with a fourth consecutive victory over INEOS Britannia that advanced them to within three points of victory.
by America's Cup Media
Posted 14 Oct 09:45 PDT
Ainslie vows to 'keep pushing all the way'
Ainslie vows to 'keep pushing all the way'
In the 37th America's Cup Match
Ben Ainslie, Team Principal and Skipper of INEOS Britannia, has vowed that the team will "keep pushing all the way" in the 37th America's Cup Match.
by INEOS Britannia
Posted 14 Oct 08:39 PDT
Puig Women's America's Cup heralds a new dawn
Puig Women's America's Cup heralds a new dawn
As female sailors take centre stage
Without doubt, one of the highlights of the summer of sailing in Barcelona, the Puig Women's America's Cup, not only delivered from a sailing standpoint but also heralded a new dawn in women's elite sailing.
by America's Cup Media
Posted 14 Oct 08:33 PDT
Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Day 3
Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Day 3
A one-race day in Barcelona, after the wind dropped below the minimum limit on Sunday
A one-race day in Barcelona, after the wind dropped below the minimum limit on Sunday after race 3.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 14 Oct 05:55 PDT
Sail, Service Stay in Trinidad and Tobago
Sail, Service Stay in Trinidad and Tobago
Your Ultimate Yachting Destination!
Sail... through azure waters and gentle breezes as you explore the enchanting islands of Trinidad and Tobago. Discover hidden coves, pristine beaches, and vibrant marine life.
by Trinidad and Tobago
Posted 14 Oct 04:00 PDT
A successful Med Max for UpWind by MerConcept crew
A successful Med Max for UpWind by MerConcept crew
The only all-female duo in the event made a strong impression
Late last week, the UpWind by MerConcept crew, featuring the duo of Anne-Claire Le Berre (France) and Elodie-Jane Mettraux (Switzerland), finished seventh in the inaugural edition of the MedMax, a race between Port-Camargue, France, and Saïdia, Morocco.
by MerConcept
Posted 14 Oct 03:59 PDT
GKA Kite-Surf World Cup 2024 Ibiraquera Preview
GKA Kite-Surf World Cup 2024 Ibiraquera Preview
The top riders from across the globe set for Brazil
The Qatar Airways GKA Kite World Tour is set to debut in the Brazilian break of Ibiraquera, where the Kite-Surf discipline makes its penultimate call of the season.
by GKA Kite World Tour
Posted 14 Oct 02:45 PDT
SailGP to roll out T-Foils, beginning January 2025
SailGP to roll out T-Foils, beginning January 2025
Russell Coutts says the development will be a 'game changer'
SailGP has confirmed that its new high-speed T-Foils will be added to its entire international fleet of F50s in January 2025, ahead of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | Auckland.
by SailGP
Posted 14 Oct 02:35 PDT
Start Box Drama in Barcelona
Start Box Drama in Barcelona
As Emirates Team New Zealand extend to 3-0 in Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Match
There was ruthless execution on display as Emirates Team New Zealand extended their advantage to 3-0 after forcing a penalty on the Challenger of Record INEOS Britannia in the pre-start period of the only race completed today in Barcelona.
by America's Cup Media
Posted 13 Oct 11:40 PDT
Pre-start penalty and light winds dominate day two
Pre-start penalty and light winds dominate day two
Of America's Cup Match in Barcelona
A pre-start penalty and light winds dominated Race Day 2 of the 37th America's Cup Match between INEOS Britannia and Defenders Emirates Team New Zealand in Barcelona.
by INEOS Britannia
Posted 13 Oct 11:34 PDT
Cup Spy - Am Cup: Day 2 - Drama and Niggle
Cup Spy - Am Cup: Day 2 - Drama and Niggle
The two AC75s were just four seconds away from a serious foil clash in dramatic pre-start incident
The two AC75s were just four seconds away from a serious foil clash in dramatic pre-start incident. However it was a post race exchange between British skipper Ben Ainslie and a commentator immediately after the race which captured the newspaper headlines
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ
Posted 13 Oct 07:06 PDT
Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Day 2
Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Day 2
As close together as we've ever seen two AC75 yachts
Everything went the way of the Defender on the opening day of the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup, and the Challenger needed a good one to stay in touch with them in the competition.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 13 Oct 05:46 PDT
Small accessories - big changes
Small accessories - big changes
Upgrade your kit bag with a few small additions from Rooster
Upgrade your kit bag with a few small additions to keep you cosy now the Winter is on its way.
by Rooster
Posted 13 Oct 04:00 PDT