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Vendée Globe Day 11
Richomme rockets to new 24 hour distance record
© Eloi Stichelbaut / Polaryse
Gloves off! (Or is that actually gloves on?)
Gloves off, bare-knuckle street fighter style, or tape the hands up and go the padded mitts
© Rolex / Kurt Arrigo
Vendée Globe Day 10
The wind is back, but second doldrums beckon
© Justine Mettraux
18ft Skiff Sixt Spring Champs Race 5
Another brilliant exhibition by the Rag & Famish Hotel team
© SailMedia
Saving the best for last
2024 is being a veritable feast for big events in sailing
© Sam Davies
SailGP and Vendee Globe news
SailGP and Vendee Globe news
SailGP Season 5, Vendee Globe, and Sailing Grand Slam news
While much of the global sailing news cycle is (rightly) focused on the Vendee Globe fleet, which left Les Sables d'Olonne, France, on November 10 bound for a planetary lap via the three great capes, SailGP is also having a moment.
by David Schmidt
Posted 19 Nov 08:00 PST
SiFi says the Doldrums could be messy
SiFi says the Doldrums could be messy
And look out for Dalin in the the Vendée Globe
The Doldrums might cause a big shake-up at the front of the fleet and watch out for Charlie Dalin are two of the key messages from Simon Fisher as this fascinating Vendée Globe reaches the end of its 10th day.
by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 20 Nov 12:25 PST
Vendée Globe Day 11
Vendée Globe Day 11
Richomme rockets to new 24 hour distance record
One week on exactly since Nico Lunven (HOLCIM-PRB) set a new solo 24 hours monohull distance record, Paprec Arkéa solo skipper Yoann Richomme dramatically bettered that mark this morning on the Vendée Globe.
by Vendee Globe Media
Posted 20 Nov 10:02 PST
iQFOiL International Games in Shenzhen day 1
iQFOiL International Games in Shenzhen day 1
A typhoon passing not too far from the coast created unstable wind and heavy rain
The first day of racing at the iQFOiL Asian Championships and iQFOiL International Games faced challenging conditions, with only the Senior Men's fleet managing to complete a race.
by iQFOiL Class Communications
Posted 20 Nov 08:34 PST
29er Eurocup Series 2025 official schedule
29er Eurocup Series 2025 official schedule
11 events across Europe at renowned sailing venues
Following the incredible success of the 2024 edition, the Notice of Series (NOS) has officially been published, revealing the event schedule, rules, and essential details for competitors, coaches, and fans.
by International 29er Class
Posted 20 Nov 07:26 PST
America's Cup: Ben Ainslie reflects
America's Cup: Ben Ainslie reflects
Ben Ainslie's thoughts subsequent to his riposte to the Kiwi sport commentator
Topics covered include his most memorable moment of the Cup, his thoughts subsequent to his riposte to the Kiwi sport commentator and much more in this frank review of the Brits performance in the 2024 America's Cup.
by Ainslie and Ainslie
Posted 20 Nov 06:26 PST
Vendée Globe Race - Day 11 - Speed record
Vendée Globe Race - Day 11 - Speed record
Sam Goodchild take over lead, Yoann Richomme sets a new single handed monohull speed record
Sam Goodchild (Vulnerable) is the new Vendée Globe Race leader. Yoann Richomme sets a new 24hr distance record 551.84nm. Latest daily review/update video report.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ
Posted 20 Nov 06:19 PST
New Rooster products for 2025
New Rooster products for 2025
We spoke to Steve Cockerill and Kate Morrison to take a look at what they've got in store for us!
Rooster have been innovating in sailing clothing for 25 years. At METSTRADE 2024 I spoke to Steve Cockerill and Kate Morrison to find out what's new for 2025. After a quarter of a century the team certainly aren't resting on their laurels!
by Mark Jardine
Posted 20 Nov 00:00 PST
2025 Tasar Europeans and Worlds set for Lake Garda
2025 Tasar Europeans and Worlds set for Lake Garda
The Italian lake has long been a mecca for sailors around the globe
The excitement in the Tasar sailing community is building as they prepare to have their European and World Championships 2025 in the renowned sailing haven of Lake Garda, Italy.
by Heather Forton
Posted 19 Nov 23:22 PST
2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race media launch
2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race media launch
A diverse and competitive fleet of 108 yachts is set to compete
A fleet of 108 yachts is set to take on the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia's (CYCA) 79th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race (RSHYR) on 26 December at 1300 hours.
by RSHYR Media
Posted 19 Nov 23:20 PST
Vendée Globe Wednesday Morning Update
Vendée Globe Wednesday Morning Update
Dodging the Doldrums
Within the next few hours the leaders in the Vendée Globe will enter the Doldrums, the Intertropical Convergence Zone between the weather systems in the North and South Atlantic, which is notoriously fickle and unpredictable.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 19 Nov 22:22 PST
18ft Skiff Sixt Spring Championship Final Preview
18ft Skiff Sixt Spring Championship Final Preview
The Rag & Famish Hotel team have dominated the season so far
Three of the best teams in 2024-25 season fleet put on a great exhibition of power, speed racing in a 25-30 knot nor'easter on Sydney Harbour last Sunday with only a few secs separating them for more than two-thirds of the long course
by Frank Quealey
Posted 19 Nov 18:54 PST
Muller & Barnard elected as representatives
Muller & Barnard elected as representatives
For US Sailing on Team USA Athletes' Commission
On Friday, November 15, Luke Muller (Fort Pierce, FL) was elected as the next Team USA Athletes' Commission Representative for US Sailing, the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport.
by US Sailing Team
Posted 19 Nov 15:49 PST
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race preview
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race preview
2024 edition will be the 79th of the 628-nautical mile (1,163 kilometre) offshore race
Since its inauguration nearly 80 years ago, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has built an esteemed global reputation and become one of the most famous fixtures on the international sporting calendar.
by Quinag
Posted 19 Nov 15:19 PST
SailGP: Black Foils step up to Season 5
SailGP: Black Foils step up to Season 5
Black Foils will face two new teams and changes to most of the fleet's line ups in Dubai
Arriving in Dubai ahead of the opening event of the biggest SailGP season yet, the Black Foils are thriving on the unknown and enthusiasm of fresh faces in what is expected to be an unpredictable start to racing.
by Black Foils Media
Posted 19 Nov 14:25 PST
iQFOiL International Games start tomorrow
iQFOiL International Games start tomorrow
With Asian Championships in Shenzhen, China
The 2024 iQFOiL Asian Championships and iQFOiL Youth & Junior Asian Championships, alongside the iQFOiL International Games, have begun in Shenzhen, Yantian District, China.
by iQFOiL Class Communications
Posted 19 Nov 11:02 PST
Vendée Globe Day 10
Vendée Globe Day 10
A birthday bonus for Goodchild but Doldrums beckon
Having battled for the best part of three days to the escape Doldrum like conditions which have prevailed in place of the trade winds that would normally have been accelerating the Vendée Globe fleet south at speed, now it is time for the real thing.
by Vendee Globe Media
Posted 19 Nov 09:19 PST
RS Venture Connect Worlds awarded certification
RS Venture Connect Worlds awarded certification
Silver Level Clean Regatta
The RS Venture Connect Class Association is proud to announce that the 2024 World Championship has been awarded Silver Level Clean Regatta Certification by Sailors for the Sea.
by RS Venture Class Association
Posted 19 Nov 07:28 PST
RORC Caribbean 600 news
RORC Caribbean 600 news
RORC Nelson's Cup Series is now a stand-alone event
The stage is set for an electrifying 16th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600, starting Monday 24th February 2025, from Antigua. The early entries in IRC Zero reveal a fierce battle among some of the most advanced offshore racing machines on the planet.
by Louay Habib
Posted 19 Nov 05:16 PST
Breakthrough in Monitoring Detects Rig Danger
Breakthrough in Monitoring Detects Rig Danger
Before you even leave the dock
What if you knew your rig was about to fail due to fatigue, before even boarding your yacht? You could simply book in for a service and get back to safe sailing as soon as possible.
by Cyclops Marine
Posted 19 Nov 01:00 PST
Marine Auctions: November Online Auction
Marine Auctions: November Online Auction
Bidding to Open on Friday 22 November and Close on Thursday, 28 November 2024 at 2pm AEST
Bidding to Open on Friday 22 November and Close on Thursday, 28 November 2024 at 2pm AEST.
by Marine Auctions
Posted 19 Nov 00:13 PST
Vendée Globe Tuesday Morning Update
Vendée Globe Tuesday Morning Update
Why go West in the South Atlantic?
A question we've been asked a lot in the Vendée Globe is why head West in the South Atlantic when the Cape of Good Hope is to the East.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 18 Nov 22:32 PST
Conrad to present at Ocean Sustainability Forum
Conrad to present at Ocean Sustainability Forum
The 'Crazy Kiwi' is currently competing in his second Vendee Globe
The 'Crazy Kiwi', Conrad Colman, is currently competing in his second Vendee Globe, this time aboard MS Amlin.
by Ocean Crusaders
Posted 18 Nov 22:14 PST
Festival of Sails 2025 on track to break records
Festival of Sails 2025 on track to break records
More than double the regatta entries compared to this time last year
The 2025 Festival of Sails is set for a record-breaking turnout, with more than double the regatta entries compared to this time last year.
by Royal Geelong Yacht Club
Posted 18 Nov 21:21 PST
“Science Mission accomplished!”
“Science Mission accomplished!”
Boris Herrmann deploys Weather Buoy during Vendée Globe
Boris Herrmann, skipper of Team Malizia, deployed a weather buoy northwest of Cabo Verde this afternoon while racing in the Vendée Globe.
by Team Malizia
Posted 18 Nov 15:24 PST
Vendée Globe Day 9:
Vendée Globe Day 9:
Not Out of the Woods Yet
Vendée Globe leader Sam Goodchild has seen his lead shrink progressively as the skippers chasing behind him and to his west have held on to wind for slightly longer than he has, the British skipper descending south into light, light airs again.
by Vendee Globe Media
Posted 18 Nov 09:33 PST
Vendee Globe - Day 8 - Fleet now moving
Vendee Globe - Day 8 - Fleet now moving
British sailor Sam Goodchild looks set to take charge of the Vendée Globe Race
Only a handful of the IMOCA60s are turning in double figure VMG (Velocity Made Good) speeds, and the top VMG over 24hrs was 12.7kts recorded by Nicholas Lunven (Holcim PRB).
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ
Posted 18 Nov 07:32 PST
GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup Cauipe concludes
GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup Cauipe concludes
Switzerland's Maxime Chabloz breaks 'nearly-man' taboo with first World Cup win
Switzerland's Maxime Chabloz broke his losing streak when he got his first victory at the Copa Kitley GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup Cauipe, while Bruna Kajiya made it back-to-back wins in front of ecstatic home fans in Brazil.
by Ian MacKinnon
Posted 18 Nov 05:28 PST
18ft Skiffs: Blasting on Sydney Harbour
18ft Skiffs: Blasting on Sydney Harbour
The commentary team put the seabreeze at 18kts plus - it looked a lot more willing towards the end
It was all on during Sunday's racing on Sydney harbour in the 18ft Skiffs. The commentary team put the seabreeze at 18kts plus - it looked a lot more willing than that towards the race end.
by 18 Footers TV
Posted 18 Nov 03:22 PST
The oldest footage of Albacore sailing
The oldest footage of Albacore sailing
A look back into our video archive, which reveals some great 1960s material
Here we look at early racing and cruising in the Albacore class. We have footage from 1958 to 1977 for you to enjoy looking back at the old technology, wonderful clothing, and excellent haircuts.
by Magnus Smith
Posted 17 Nov 13:00 PST
Gloves off! (Or is that actually gloves on?)
Gloves off! (Or is that actually gloves on?)
Gloves off, bare-knuckle street fighter style, or tape the hands up and go the padded mitts
Well now... Isn't that actually a really good point. Normally, you'd say it was gloves off, time to get physical in a bare-knuckle street fighter sense.
by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor
Posted 17 Nov 13:00 PST
Baxter family tradition continues
Baxter family tradition continues
Generations on the water at Block Island Race Week XXXI
With 66 entries and counting, the 31st Block Island Race Week is shaping up to be a fantastic event. Among the names on the Scratch Sheet, one stands out as a link to the regatta's earliest days: the Baxter family.
by Storm Trysail Club
Posted 17 Nov 09:26 PST
A refreshing new era of collaboration
A refreshing new era of collaboration
For College Sailing and Olympic Development
In the United States, college sailing teams and the Olympic Development Program (ODP) have a long history of pursuing the same group of athletes: those just out of high school and hungry for success in academics, sport, and for some, an Olympic podium.
by US Sailing Team
Posted 17 Nov 09:11 PST
Vendée Globe Day 8: Play it again Sam!
Vendée Globe Day 8: Play it again Sam!
Goodchild on the rise again as Sébastien Simon takes the lead
Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil), the French skipper who grew up in Les Sables d'Olonne with the Vendée Globe as the backdrop to his life, is Sunday's new leader of the solo non-stop round the world race.
by Vendee Globe Media
Posted 17 Nov 08:57 PST
18ft Skiff Sixt Spring Championship Race 5
18ft Skiff Sixt Spring Championship Race 5
Another brilliant exhibition by the Rag & Famish Hotel team in the strong north-east wind
The Rag & Famish Hotel team of Harry Price, Max Paul and Finn Rodowicz continued their domination of the 2024-25 Australian 18 Footers League with another brilliant exhibition in the strong north-east wind conditions on a near-deserted Sydney Harbour.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 17 Nov 00:58 PST
Vendée Globe Sunday Morning Update
Vendée Globe Sunday Morning Update
Damage for Louis Burton on Bureau Vallée, is West now Best?
One of the expected front runners, Louis Burton reported to race control that he had found deck cracks on Bureau Vallée. Meanwhile, the western group is making good progress in strong winds, and we discuss the VMG numbers and why they're important.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 16 Nov 23:35 PST
Vendee Globe Day 7 - Deck cracks on Bureau Vallée
Vendee Globe Day 7 - Deck cracks on Bureau Vallée
Le Cam ventures into Groupama Corner; "Big crack" on Bureau Vallée
The casualty count in the Vendée Globe Race is potentially about to increase with the news that one of the expected front runners Louis Burton has just reported to race control that he had found deck cracks on his foiling IMOCA Bureau Vallée.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ
Posted 16 Nov 19:14 PST
Vendée Globe Day 7: the African king?
Vendée Globe Day 7: the African king?
The six times Vendée Globe starter seems to have benefited from a radical easterly option
Jean Le Cam, at 65 the oldest and most experienced skipper among the 39 solo racers still competing, leads the Vendée Globe singlehanded non-stop race around the world as the tenth edition completes its first week at sea tomorrow Sunday.
by Vendee Globe Media
Posted 16 Nov 09:19 PST
World Diam Tour Caribbean: a promising 4th season
World Diam Tour Caribbean: a promising 4th season
Joining the Diam24 one design adventure has never been easier
With 10 boats already registered for a six-stage season starting from Saint Martin, the World Diam Tour Caribbean continues to draw sailing enthusiasts to the exceptional waters of the Caribbean.
by Diam24onedesign
Posted 16 Nov 06:34 PST
Giancarlo Pedote in the Vendée Globe update
Giancarlo Pedote in the Vendée Globe update
"Trust in your strategy in the hope that it pays off!"
This Saturday, as he prepares to tackle his sixth day at sea in the Vendée Globe, some 500 miles offshore of the Western Sahara, Giancarlo Pedote is currently at front of the pack after a spectacular comeback late yesterday.
by L'IMOCA Prysmian
Posted 16 Nov 04:04 PST