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Things Do Change…
It's quite some time ago now: three decades for sure, and into its fourth, quite possibly
© Australian Offshore Powerboat Club
The most famous boat in the world
Goes by a lot of nicknames, but you'd think Comanche fits the bill wherever she goes
© Rolex / Andrea Francolini
75th Anniversary Wilson Trophy
American streak continues at the theatre of dreams
© Dan Booth Photography
Nolot & Maeder win back their world titles
At the 2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères
© IKA media/ Robert Hajduk
This isn't what I expected
I'm very surprised just how different the new AC75s are
© Alex Carabi / America's Cup
J/70 Europeans at Mount Argentario, Italy Day 2
J/70 Europeans at Mount Argentario, Italy Day 2
Viva takes control of an evolving ranking
It was a second day of racing in light winds in Tuscany for the J/70 European Championship, an event that has gathered almost 90 crews from 20 nations.
by Julie & Christopher Howell
Posted 23 May 01:13 PDT
Auckland Noumea Race cancelled
Auckland Noumea Race cancelled
Auckland Noumea Race due to start on Saturday is cancelled due to political unrest in New Caledonia
Royal Akarana Yacht Club, hosts of the Auckland Noumea Yacht Race in conjunction with Cercle Nautique Calédonien (CNC), have announced that the event due to commence on Saturday 25th May has been cancelled.
by Royal Akarana Yacht Club
Posted 22 May 19:22 PDT
Etchells West Coast Spring Series overall
Etchells West Coast Spring Series overall
Spectacular Orca Bowl finale, Lifted wins again!
The 2024 Etchells West Coast Spring Series, hosted by the San Diego Yacht Club, concluded with the Orca Bowl this past weekend.
by San Diego Yacht Club
Posted 22 May 16:32 PDT
US Sailing resolution with America One Racing
US Sailing resolution with America One Racing
Settling all legal and other matters between US Sailing and America One Racing
US Sailing, the National Governing Body for the sport of sailing, announced today that it has come to a final resolution of terms settling all legal and other matters between US Sailing and America One Racing.
by US Sailing
Posted 22 May 16:07 PDT
Storm Trysail Club Block Island Race Preview
Storm Trysail Club Block Island Race Preview
The weather forecast looks to be typical for this time of year
82 boats are gearing up for the 77th Annual Block Island Race, set to commence this Friday at 2 p.m. off Stamford, CT. Teams will embark on the challenging 186-nautical mile course, navigating through Long Island Sound, around Block Island, and back.
by Storm Trysail Club
Posted 22 May 16:03 PDT
IMA Maxi Europeans at Sorrento Day 3
IMA Maxi Europeans at Sorrento Day 3
New leader as V scores two bullets
Starting an hour early, two coastal courses including the popular lap of Capri were completed on the third and penultimate day of the IMA Maxi European Championship, supported by Rolex as Official Timepiece.
by James Boyd / International Maxi Association
Posted 22 May 13:03 PDT
Get ready to race in the 2025 Transpac
Get ready to race in the 2025 Transpac
The Notice of Race is live and registration opens June 1, 2024
The Transpacific Yacht Club has published the Notice of Race for the 2025 edition of the Los Angeles to Honolulu Transpacific Yacht Race.
by Transpacific Yacht Club
Posted 22 May 11:37 PDT
One month to go until Superyacht Cup Palma 2024
One month to go until Superyacht Cup Palma 2024
Maximus and Calabash will bring additional flair to the already strong roster of yachts
Two brand new yachts have joined the fleet at Superyacht Cup Palma 2024 with just a month to the start of the 28th edition of Europe's longest running superyacht regatta.
by The Superyacht Cup Palma
Posted 22 May 07:12 PDT
Discover sailing on the Summer Sailstice
Discover sailing on the Summer Sailstice
$25 per person sailing lessons on June 22
June 22, 2024, brings the summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. This is when one of the Earth's poles has its maximum tilt toward the sun.
by Offshore Sailing School
Posted 22 May 05:58 PDT
Cup Spy May 21: A productive day on the Med
Cup Spy May 21: A productive day on the Med
Three teams sailed on Tuesday - Emirates Team NZ in Auckland, and two AC75 teams in Barcelona
Three teams sailed on Tuesday - Emirates Team NZ out of Auckland with their two AC40s and bringing the Youth and Womens crews. In Barcelona, Alinghi Red Bull Racing and American Magic sailed in moderate breezes and flat seas.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 22 May 02:17 PDT
J/70 Europeans at Mount Argentario, Italy Day 1
J/70 Europeans at Mount Argentario, Italy Day 1
Girl Power on the first day of J/70 European Championship in Cala Galera
The first day of the J/70 European Championship, hosted in Italy in the wonderful location of Mount Argentario, kicked off with two exhilarating races under light breeze conditions, creating a dynamic and unpredictable day of racing.
by Julie & Christopher Howell
Posted 21 May 23:49 PDT
Puig Women's America's Cup trophy is presented
Puig Women's America's Cup trophy is presented
The trophy for the inaugural Puig Women's America's Cup, has been presented by Puig
The trophy for the inaugural Puig Women's America's Cup, has been presented by Puig. The Spanish architect and designer Patricia Urquiola was commissioned to design and shape the trophy for winning team of the Puig Women's America's Cup.
by America's Cup Media
Posted 21 May 21:53 PDT
Cup Spy May 20: USA has impressive hit-out
Cup Spy May 20: USA has impressive hit-out
Two teams sailed on Monday - Emirates Team NZ out of Auckland and American Magic in Barcelona
Two teams sailed on Monday - Emirates Team NZ out of Auckland with their two AC40s and bringing the Youth and Womens crews some on the water experience. American Magic had a solid session sailing off Barcelona in winds gusting 20 kts and 1mtr seas.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 21 May 18:05 PDT
Things Do Change…
Things Do Change…
It's quite some time ago now: three decades for sure, and into its fourth, quite possibly
It's quite some time ago now. Three decades for sure, and into its fourth, quite possibly. It was one of those unwritten laws. An adage, if you will.
by John Curnow, Global Editor, Powerboat.World
Posted 21 May 15:00 PDT
IMA Maxi Europeans at Sorrento Day 2
IMA Maxi Europeans at Sorrento Day 2
Double bullet day for Bella Mente
After a windless zero race Monday, the IMA Maxi European Championship, supported by Rolex as Official Timepiece, enjoyed a brisk 15-19 knot westerly and lumpy seas for its second day.
by James Boyd / International Maxi Association
Posted 21 May 14:47 PDT
Rooster Women's Range Reborn
Rooster Women's Range Reborn
Designed for comfort, confidence and performance
As pioneers in women's technical watersports gear, our range has had a revamp. Specifically developed for women and thoroughly tested, we've made adjustments to the overall cut, improved materials and updated the colourway and print.
by Rooster
Posted 21 May 10:00 PDT
Vendée Liberty set for 24 May
Vendée Liberty set for 24 May
The IMOCA yachts show off in New York
The images promise to be breathtaking: imagine a whole fleet of IMOCA yachts at the foot of the Statue of Liberty, flying over the water with the Skyline in the background? You're not dreaming!
by Vendée Globe media
Posted 21 May 08:49 PDT
Introducing Paris 2024 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team
Introducing Paris 2024 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team
Celebrating and introducing the sailors off to Marseille shortly
For fans of U.S. Olympic sailing, the past several quadrennials have been a nosebleed, at best. Despite this history, however, the USA has fielded a young-but-hopefully-competitive team for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
by David Schmidt
Posted 21 May 08:00 PDT
Normandy Match Cup in Le Havre overall
Normandy Match Cup in Le Havre overall
Megan Thomson and her 2.0 Racing crew win in France
New Zealand's Megan Thomson and her 2.0 Racing crew of Maeve White, Josi Andres, Charlotte Porter and Rose Garcia Royo yesterday won the 2024 Normandy Match Cup in Le Havre, France, the third stage of the 2024 Women's World Match Racing Tour.
by Women's WMRT
Posted 21 May 05:44 PDT
Media analysis of first Global Solo Challenge
Media analysis of first Global Solo Challenge
Sharing some of the highlights from third-party media analysis
With the first edition of the Global Solo Challenge 2023-2024 drawing to a close, we commissioned a third-party media analysis to assess the results.
by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge
Posted 21 May 04:45 PDT
TR Racing - Synergy
TR Racing - Synergy
The key concept underpinning Thomas Ruyant Racing is the notion of working together
The key concept underpinning the creation and philosophy of Thomas Ruyant Racing is the notion of working together.
by Agence TB Press
Posted 21 May 02:17 PDT
UpWind by MerConcept announces all-female crew
UpWind by MerConcept announces all-female crew
Team ready to roll in Saint-Malo for Act 1 of Ocean Fifty Series
UpWind by MerConcept, the brand-new all-female training hub for offshore multihull sailing, has announced its squad for the first Act of the 2024 Ocean Fifty Series.
by Emily Caroe
Posted 21 May 01:43 PDT
Swedish Challenge, Powered by Artemis Technologies
Swedish Challenge, Powered by Artemis Technologies
Team announced for Inaugural Women's America's Cup
Swedish Challenge, powered by Artemis Technologies, has announced the six sailors who will form the Swedish Challenge Women's Team and compete in the 37th America's Cup on October 5 in Barcelona.
by Anna Ostling
Posted 20 May 22:02 PDT
The Philadelphia Cup Regatta Returns!
The Philadelphia Cup Regatta Returns!
Spectator-Friendly sailboat racing on the Delaware River
Race the return of the Philadelphia Cup Regatta this Saturday, May 25th. Back after a near-decade hiatus and hosted by the Liberty Sailing Club
by Carol Bareuther
Posted 20 May 16:41 PDT
Double the Wins at Offshore Doubles Race
Double the Wins at Offshore Doubles Race
St. Francis Yacht Club & Yacht Racing Association of San Francisco Bay team up
The Notice of Race is posted and registration is open for St. Francis Yacht Club's Offshore Doubles Race, scheduled for June 29-30, 2024, and run in conjunction with Yacht Racing Association of San Francisco Bay's Half Moon Bay Race.
by St. Francis Yacht Club
Posted 20 May 16:09 PDT
The most famous boat in the world
The most famous boat in the world
Goes by a lot of nicknames, but you'd think Comanche fits the bill wherever she goes
Goes by a lot of nicknames, but you'd have to think Comanche fits the bill wherever she goes. Right oh. Well, for just another eight months or so, she's not going anywhere. The most famous boat in the world has another, albeit short, charter with one aim.
by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor
Posted 20 May 15:00 PDT
Road To Gold Live Q&A with Dr Tim Herzog
Road To Gold Live Q&A with Dr Tim Herzog
Top sports psychologist discusses Effective Mental Imagery and Self-Talk
We've all heard the importance of the Mental Game - the factor that separates the top athletes from the rest. At a certain level, it's not your sailing skills that make the difference, but your mental state going into the competition.
by Andy Rice, Co-Creator, Road To Gold
Posted 20 May 12:55 PDT
Worrell 1000 Race 2024 Lay Day & Leg 7
Worrell 1000 Race 2024 Lay Day & Leg 7
Folly Beach, SC is the new "lay-day" checkpoint for the race this year
Folly Beach, SC is the new "lay-day" checkpoint for the race this year.
by Beverley J Simmons
Posted 20 May 12:42 PDT
The Super Mac is back for 2024!
The Super Mac is back for 2024!
Celebrate the 100th running of the Bayview Mackinac Race
Bayview Yacht Club, ChiciagoYacht Club, and Port Huron Yacht Club are sponsoring this event to celebrate the 100th running of the Bayview Mackinac Race Presented by National Fleet Services!
by Bayview Mackinac Race
Posted 20 May 11:04 PDT
J/24 Corinthian US National Championship
J/24 Corinthian US National Championship
Held at Sayville Yacht Club in Blue Point, NY
The second annual J/24 Corinthian US National Championship made its way east to Sayville Yacht Club in Blue Point, NY from May 15-19.
by Julie & Christopher Howell
Posted 20 May 10:10 PDT
The Evolution of the Load Pin
The Evolution of the Load Pin
Few adaptations have had quite the impact of the load pin
Innovative sailors are constantly observing other fields and looking for new technologies that have the potential to change the way they sail. Few adaptations have had quite the impact of the load pin.
by Cyclops Marine
Posted 20 May 07:02 PDT
75th Anniversary Wilson Trophy
75th Anniversary Wilson Trophy
34 teams gathered at the West Kirby marine lake, aka the theatre of dreams
In April 1948 West Kirby Sailing Club was invited to send a team to Dun Laoghaire (IRE) for a mixed class team racing event, competing against teams from the South of Ireland and the South of England.
by Andy Cornah
Posted 20 May 04:36 PDT
Sir Jim Ratcliffe provides the pedal power
Sir Jim Ratcliffe provides the pedal power
On-board British America's Cup yacht
INEOS Chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe joined Sir Ben Ainslie as a cyclor onboard INEOS Britannia's flying America's Cup race boat which is capable of reaching speeds of 100Km/h.
by INEOS Britannia
Posted 19 May 21:58 PDT
5th Annual Hotel and Tourism Regatta
5th Annual Hotel and Tourism Regatta
Coral World Triumphs at St. Thomas Yacht Club
The excitement was palpable across the waters of Cowpet Bay during the thrilling conclusion of the 5th Annual Hotel and Tourism Regatta.
by Carol Bareuther
Posted 19 May 21:51 PDT
Cup Spy May 18: Brits test new cyclor
Cup Spy May 18: Brits test new cyclor
The Brits were the only team to sail AC75s or paired AC40s over the weekend
The Brits were the only team to sail AC75s or paired AC40s over the weekend. INEOS Britannia sailed their newly christened AC75, with team principal Jim Ratcliffe, a keen cyclist, aboard and functioning as one of the four cyclors onboard.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 19 May 20:32 PDT
Cup Spy May 17: Good numbers at last
Cup Spy May 17: Good numbers at last
Teams get a good workout on a day blessed with a solid sailing breeze, in Barcelona and Auckland
Two teams(USA and GBR) sailed AC75s on Friday out of Barcelona, on a day blessed with a good solid sailing breeze. ETNZ sailed both their AC40s in contested training for all three sailing squads - Womens, Youth and Defence.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 19 May 17:43 PDT
Normandy Match Cup in Le Havre Day 3
Normandy Match Cup in Le Havre Day 3
Playing the shifts
Racing continued into the early evening of Day 3 of the Normandy Match Cup as the semi-finals got under way in a fresh 12-15knots, combined with a challenging current off the Le Havre beach.
by Women's WMRT
Posted 19 May 16:33 PDT
J/105 Women's Invitational Regatta a success
J/105 Women's Invitational Regatta a success
Arbitrage team wins three-peat at St. Francis Yacht Club
On May 11th, the St. Francis Yacht Club hosted nine teams for the 2024 SF Bay J/105 Women Skipper Invitational. PRO Gerard Sheridan and his RC team ran four action-packed races on the city-front course while Karl the Fog danced across the sky.
by J/Boats
Posted 19 May 14:28 PDT
J/112E debuts in Vancouver
J/112E debuts in Vancouver
A noteworthy letter from Adam Korbine in the Pacific Northwest region
Every now and then, we receive enthusiastic and passionate letters from J/Owners all over the world. One noteworthy letter is from Adam Korbine in the Pacific Northwest region in Vancouver, British Columbia- a new J/112E owner.
by J-Boats
Posted 19 May 13:21 PDT
2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France overall
2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France overall
Nolot & Maeder win back their world titles
Max Maeder and Lauriane Nolot have successfully defended their titles at the end of the Formula Kite World Championships in Hyères in the south of France.
by IKA Media / Andy Rice
Posted 19 May 11:14 PDT