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! 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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