GKA Big Air World Championships Rider List GKA Big Air World Championships Rider List 60+ riders will compete across twin-tip, strapless and hydrofoil The final line up of riders has been announced for the GKA Big Air World Championships! Riders have qualified to compete across four disciplines: twin-tip / strapless / hydrofoil. by Sensi Graves Posted 27 May 22:21 HKT ETNZ Project Speed: Glenn's Diary Week 2 - Cut! ETNZ Project Speed: Glenn's Diary Week 2 - Cut! We are going to shorten the craft up and change the distance between the rear wheels and the centre Emirates Team NZ and the Project Speed team have been making the most of their testing at the Whenuapai base this past week in a range of weather which Glenn Ashby and the team have utilised to continue their sharp learning curve on ‘Horonuku' by Glenn Ashby, Emirates Team NZ Posted 27 May 19:20 HKT Sign up today for Bart's Bash 2022 Sign up today for Bart's Bash 2022 Help Us To Spread The Word! Sign up today for our flagship fundraising event, connecting sailing communities all over the world in our annual participation campaign. by The Bart's Bash team Posted 27 May 19:00 HKT Golden Globe 2018 - one last finisher 3 years late Golden Globe 2018 - one last finisher 3 years late Captain Coconut should enter the Les Sables d'Olonne River around 1500hrs Captain Coconut should cross the finish line 27th May at 1430 hrs French time (1230hrs UTC) completing his GGR 28,000 mile solo circumnavigation. He will enter the Les Sables d'Olonne River at 1500hrs and arrive at the Vendee Pontoon at 1530hrs. by Don McIntyre Posted 27 May 18:08 HKT 2022 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds at Vallarta, Mexico day 4 2022 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds at Vallarta, Mexico day 4 First two final series races completed in lighter winds Two races were completed today at the ILCA 7 Men's World Championship in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico. The thermal breeze on Banderas Bay continues to arrive in time for racing each day. by ILCA Posted 27 May 11:40 HKT Clipper Race 11 results are in Clipper Race 11 results are in The Seattle Pacific Challenge has been an exceptionally close contest Race 11 has been an exceptionally close contest, with a nail biting wait over the past few days for the final results. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 27 May 10:26 HKT Free hooded towel with a Zhik Skiff Suit! Free hooded towel with a Zhik Skiff Suit! Wear the best, like the best Purchase a Zhik Skiff Suit and get a free hooded towel. by Zhik Posted 27 May 05:00 HKT 52 SUPER SERIES Baiona Sailing Week Day 3 52 SUPER SERIES Baiona Sailing Week Day 3 Quantum Racing take charge in Baiona Lighter winds prevailed on Galicia's beautiful Ria de Vigo as the third day of racing at the ABANCA 52 SUPER SERIES Baiona Sailing Week produced two different race winners and saw Quantum Racing step clear at the top of the leaderboard. by 52 Super Series Posted 27 May 03:38 HKT 2022 GC32 Riva Cup Day 1 2022 GC32 Riva Cup Day 1 Tentative early lead for Zoulou Lake Garda was playing awkward for today's opening rounds of the GC32 Riva Cup, first event of the 2022 GC32 Racing Tour. by GC32 Racing Tour Posted 27 May 03:24 HKT Ocean Race aims for equal number of men and women Ocean Race aims for equal number of men and women The ambitious 2030 target is part of a new collaboration called Horizon The ambitious target is part of Horizon, a new collaboration with The Magenta Project, World Sailing Trust and PA Consulting, dedicated to increasing the number of women in professional sailing. by The Ocean Race Posted 27 May 03:12 HKT Allen ILCA Wear Protectors Allen ILCA Wear Protectors Stop the damage which can be caused by the mainsheet traveller blocks Introducing the ILCA Wear Protectors, a product designed to stop the damage which can be caused by the mainsheet traveller blocks, ensuring your boat stays protected. by Allen Posted 26 May 16:00 HKT 2022 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds at Vallarta, Mexico day 3 2022 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds at Vallarta, Mexico day 3 Final day of the qualifying series in Banderas Bay The last day of Qualifying series at the 2022 ILCA 7 Men's World Championship in Riviera Nayarit, Nueveo Vallarta, Mexico. by ILCA Posted 26 May 11:55 HKT 2022 GC32 Racing Tour sets sail tomorrow 2022 GC32 Racing Tour sets sail tomorrow With the GC32 Riva Cup at Lake Garda With great anticipation the ninth season of the GC32 Racing Tour sets sail tomorrow (Thursday 26th May) with the GC32 Riva Cup. This will be the first of five events in 2022 spanning southern Europe for the foiling one design catamaran fleet. by GC32 Racing Tour Posted 26 May 02:15 HKT 52 SUPER SERIES Baiona Sailing Week Day 2 52 SUPER SERIES Baiona Sailing Week Day 2 Quantum Racing on the prowl but Phoenix go four points clear in Galicia While Quantum Racing made the best of the great conditions on Galicia's Ría de Vigo on the second day, scoring a first and a second it is Phoenix which has stretched their overall regatta lead to four clear points. by 52 Super Series Posted 26 May 01:15 HKT Which boats were designed by Sparkman & Stephens? Which boats were designed by Sparkman & Stephens? Global Solo Challenge skipper Daffyd Hughes will be sailing an S&S 34 One of the smallest yachts in the fleet that will set off on the circumnavigation next year. This yacht is only 34 feet in length, but it was designed by the great designer Olin Stephens of the American Company Sparkman & Stephens. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 25 May 21:39 HKT Global Solo Challenge welcomes 49th entry Global Solo Challenge welcomes 49th entry The planets have aligned for Stéphane Girolata and he now wants his dream to come true Stéphane has discovered the sea and sailing almost by chance, whilst runinng a mushroom farming business he wanted to get a boating licence to reach out to new potential clients anchored in the bay of Saint-Tropez. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 25 May 18:58 HKT 18ft Skiffs: David Witt 'ticks all the boxes' 18ft Skiffs: David Witt 'ticks all the boxes' There is a lot more to the David Witt story than many people know For 130 years 18 footer sailors have been regarded as talented larrikins who like to challenge the elements, go fast, win at all costs, have a drink and place a bet on the races. by Frank Quealey Posted 25 May 15:38 HKT 2022 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds at Vallarta, Mexico day 2 2022 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds at Vallarta, Mexico day 2 Classic Banderas Bay conditions continue Classic Banderas Bay conditions continued for day 2 of the 2022 ILCA 7 Men's World Championship. by ILCA Posted 25 May 12:32 HKT Bahrain to host the SSL Gold Cup 2022 Final Series Bahrain to host the SSL Gold Cup 2022 Final Series At the new development project Water City Garden From October 28th to November 20th 2022, the Kingdom of Bahrain will host the SSL GOLD CUP 2022 Final Series, the first Football World Cup... in Sailing. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 25 May 12:07 HKT Emirates Team New Zealand set to sail in Australia Emirates Team New Zealand set to sail in Australia Emirates Team NZ's next challenge will be to break one of the most difficult records in sailing After dominating on the water For the past 35 years, Emirates Team NZ's next challenge will be ashore, conducted in Australia, and aimed at breaking one of the hardest records in sailing. by Richard Gladwell Posted 25 May 10:28 HKT The Ocean Race: Extreme 'On-Board Reporters' The Ocean Race: Extreme 'On-Board Reporters' IMOCA and The Ocean Race shine a spotlight on the OBRs In part five of this series, IMOCA and The Ocean Race shine a spotlight on the OBRs who are responsible for taking photos, filming videos and writing texts in seemingly impossible conditions, to give the outside world an insight into life on board. by IMOCA Globe Series Posted 25 May 09:22 HKT ETNZ Project Speed: Glenn's Diary Week 1 - 75kts ETNZ Project Speed: Glenn's Diary Week 1 - 75kts Out of the box Horonuku has worked extremely well hitting speeds in excess of 140kph Emirates Team New Zealand's Glenn Ashby reports on the first week of testing in Horonuku, the team's 14metre long land yacht, to be piloted by Ashby, in an attempt to break the world speed record set in 2009 of 220kph/120kts for a wind powered craft. by Glenn Ashby, Emirates Team NZ Posted 25 May 07:17 HKT 52 SUPER SERIES Baiona Sailing Week Day 1 52 SUPER SERIES Baiona Sailing Week Day 1 Phoenix leads but dream start in Baiona for amateur Vayu Team The Plattner family's Phoenix team, with man of the moment Tom Slingsby calling tactics, issued a clear statement of intent when they unrolled a truly comprehensive victory in the first race of the 2022 52 SUPER SERIES season. by 52 Super Series Posted 25 May 04:37 HKT Memorial Day racing, Summit Stockholm, Vendée Memorial Day racing, Summit Stockholm, Vendée This is a great time to be a sailor in North America This is a great time to be a sailor in North America. Days are still waxing light, Memorial Day races are in the front window, as are the Newport Bermuda Race and other classic distance races, and the regatta calendar is full of great events. by David Schmidt Posted 24 May 23:00 HKT Clipper Race 11 to end at Finish Gate 3 Clipper Race 11 to end at Finish Gate 3 The race results will be based on the crossing times of this gate The Clipper Race Committee has announced that Race 11: Seattle Pacific Challenge will end at Finish Gate 3. The race results will be based on the crossing times of this gate. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 24 May 14:58 HKT 2022 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds at Vallarta, Mexico day 1 2022 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds at Vallarta, Mexico day 1 126 sailors begin their hard road for the gold The opening day of the 2022 ILCA 7 Men's World Championship under the hot Mexican sun on the Banderas Bay, where 126 sailors began their hard road for the gold. Racing is due to take place every day until 28 May 2022. by ILCA Posted 24 May 12:24 HKT 52 SUPER SERIES Green for Go in Galicia 52 SUPER SERIES Green for Go in Galicia Warming up for Tuesday's start of the 2022 season with three good practice races today The 52 SUPER SERIES fleet warmed up for Tuesday's start of the 2022 season with three good practice races today on the beautiful ría de Vigo off Baiona where the world's leading grand prix monohull circuit is visiting for the very first time. by 52 Super Series Posted 24 May 03:37 HKT The Ocean Race Summit Stockholm The Ocean Race Summit Stockholm Pushing for protection of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean The Ocean Race Summit Stockholm - Racing to protect the Southern Ocean, on Wednesday 1st June, will shine a spotlight on the critical role that the Southern Ocean plays in the health of the planet. by The Ocean Race Posted 23 May 19:06 HKT Brand new Rooster Active Aquafleece® Brand new Rooster Active Aquafleece® Specifically designed for the active sports enthusiast Rooster's original and increasingly popular Aquafleece® range has taken many forms over the years, and never stops innovating. by Rooster Posted 23 May 14:07 HKT International WASZP Games surges past 100 entries International WASZP Games surges past 100 entries The event at Malcesine, Lake Garda is now only 7 weeks away With the International WASZP Games at Malcesine, Lake Garda now 7 weeks away (9-16th of July), entries have now surpassed 100 and there are still 8 days before the early bird entry closes. by Marc Ablett Posted 23 May 12:23 HKT IKA Kitefoiling Youth Worlds Torregrande overall IKA Kitefoiling Youth Worlds Torregrande overall Arcisz, Maeder & Stragiotti crowned Kitefoiling Youth World Champions The final day of the Kitefoiling Youth World Championships delivered drama and an unforeseen but well deserved result in the girls' fleet. by Andy Rice, IKA Posted 23 May 10:33 HKT SSL Gold Cup Qualifying Series 1 overall SSL Gold Cup Qualifying Series 1 overall Estonia, Ireland, Antigua & Barbuda and Tahiti qualify to the Final Series SSL Team Antigua & Barbuda's "Rum Runners," SSL Team Estonia's "Icebreakers", SSL Team Ireland's "Green Armada" and SSL Team Tahiti's "Black Pears" are the first teams of SSL Gold Cup's History to qualify to the Final Series. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 23 May 09:54 HKT The changing face of sailing The changing face of sailing I had been sitting there reflecting on Beken of Cowes type images of old J's and a cast of thousands I had been sitting there reflecting on Beken of Cowes type images of old J's with a cast of thousands on board. All that canvas is always easy to go with. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 23 May 06:00 HKT iQFoil European Championships overall iQFoil European Championships overall An intense, exciting and thrilling week on Lake Garda An intense, exciting and thrilling week of Olympic windsurfing ended in Torbole, north of Lake Garda, for the European Championship of the new iQFoil class, chosen for Paris 2024. by Elena Giolai Posted 23 May 01:48 HKT This Monday: Q&A Live Call with Tom King This Monday: Q&A Live Call with Tom King Olympic Champion looks at on 'Train Hard, Fight Easy' in part 2 of the series In the mid-90s Tom King was a reasonable but not spectacular 470 helmsman. However, when Victor Kovalenko joined the Australian Sailing Team as the 470 coach, Tom's world championship finishes progressed from 40th to 20th to 10th to 1st place. by Andy Rice Posted 22 May 23:55 HKT Oman Sail named as a dual finalist Oman Sail named as a dual finalist In the Middle East Sports Industry Awards 2022 Oman Sail has been announced as a nominee for the prestigious Middle East Sports Industry Awards 2022 (SPIA), joining a host of renowned sports events and organisers from across the region. by Oman Sail Posted 22 May 23:29 HKT Worrell 1000 Race 2022 - Final leg Worrell 1000 Race 2022 - Final leg With almost no surf at all, the 13 teams were off the beach quickly The final leg from Kill Devil Hills to Virginia Beach is intentionally short to give the Race Committee the best opportunity to arrive first: to the traditional fanfare, pomp and TV Cameras that await the Worrell at the home of the event. by Worrell 1000 Posted 22 May 21:13 HKT Dalin: "The year couldn't have started better" Dalin: "The year couldn't have started better" With victory in the IMOCA Guyader Bermudes 1000 Race Charlie Dalin (Apivia) won the third edition of the Guyader Bermudes 1000 Race which in fact is his first solo victory in IMOCA and his fourth overall IMOCA race win since 2019 in all different formats combined. by Vendee Globe Posted 22 May 12:32 HKT Clipper Race 11 Day 20 Clipper Race 11 Day 20 The heat continues in more ways than one! For the Clipper Race fleet, Race 11 conditions have been hot, sticky and the winds fickle. However, the last 24 hours saw the competition heat up and get a notch more exciting. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 22 May 10:24 HKT Finn Gold Cup at Malcesine overall Finn Gold Cup at Malcesine overall Pieter-Jan Postma makes history by winning first Finn Gold Cup for The Netherlands Pieter-Jan Postma, from The Netherlands, made history today by winning the 2022 Finn Gold Cup, the first Dutch winner of this massively prestigious trophy in its 66 year history. by Robert Deaves Posted 22 May 08:59 HKT