Marine Auctions February 2023 Online Auctions Marine Auctions February 2023 Online Auctions 44ft flybridge power catamaran, Gib'Sea 44.2 sailing yacht, and more Bidding starts on Thursday 16th February and will end on Wednesday 22nd February 2023 at 2 pm AEST. Check out the 44ft flybridge power catamaran, Gib'Sea 44.2 sailing yacht, and more. by Marine Auctions Posted 5 Feb 07:00 HKT Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle-Kite World Cup update Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle-Kite World Cup update All you need to know ahead of the finals Just under 90 minutes north of Doha, Fuwairit Kite Beach resort hosts round one of the 2023 Qatar Airways GKA Kite World Tour and this event is fully focused on the Freestyle discipline. by Jim Gaunt Posted 5 Feb 06:47 HKT The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 11: Around the outside The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 11: Around the outside Compression and a move to the south leaves Stanjek's crew looking for answers "Around the outside" is a trope that gets pulled out at one point or another on every edition of The Ocean Race. It refers to a tactical option on the race course where a boat, or boats, sail a longer route in more favourable conditions. by The Ocean Race Posted 5 Feb 06:44 HKT Winter Jackets - Embrace the Elements Winter Jackets - Embrace the Elements Henri-Lloyd Parka and Shell jackets are built for exploring Henri-Lloyd Parka and Shell jackets are built for exploring. Plus win one of sixty £60 vouchers by sharing your photos. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 5 Feb 01:00 HKT Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle-Kite World Cup update Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle-Kite World Cup update The riding fleet is very compact at this event As was forecast, conditions continued to deliver the lighter southerly winds on day two of the Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup, though a positive start was made to the competition and the line-up for the women's final is complete. by Jim Gaunt Posted 5 Feb 00:14 HKT Cup Spy Feb 3 : American Magic smashes 50kt mark Cup Spy Feb 3 : American Magic smashes 50kt mark American Magic consistently broke the 50kt speed barrier sailing in winds of up to 25kts. Arguably the fastest AC75 yet, American Magic's Patriot proved the point again today in Pensacola when she consistently broke the 50kt barrier sailing in winds of up to 25kts. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-world.com/nz Posted 4 Feb 21:26 HKT Lineup confirmed for 58th Congressional Cup Lineup confirmed for 58th Congressional Cup The world's top match racing skippers will return to Long Beach, California The world's top match racing skippers will return to Long Beach, Calif. April 18 to 22, 2023 for the 58th Congressional Cup regatta - presented by Long Beach Yacht Club, and a founding event on the prestigious World Match Racing Tour. by Betsy Senescu Posted 4 Feb 20:46 HKT Patrick Phelipon - fifty years at sea Patrick Phelipon - fifty years at sea But still a dream to fulfill in the Global Solo Challenge Patrick Phelipon was the first skipper to register "Full Entry" for the Global Solo Challenge. Known as the most Italian of French sailors, he is a yacht designer and builder, let's say, an all-around sailing professional. by Margherita Pelaschier Posted 4 Feb 19:32 HKT Cup Spy Feb 3: Kiwis hit UFO Cup Spy Feb 3: Kiwis hit UFO Emirates Team NZ strikes UFO, probably run-off debris, and capsizes in late afternoon session Emirates Team NZ strikes a UFO, probably a run-off debris and capsizes in late afternoon training session on the Waitemata. The AC40-OD was soon recovered and completed the two boat session hitting speeds of over 46kts on the reach home. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-world.com/nz Posted 4 Feb 07:19 HKT Multi Dimensional Sustainabiity Programme report Multi Dimensional Sustainabiity Programme report Spanish-based climate initiative brings together experts from different sports As it has been since virtually the beginning of the circuit, sustainability was a central pillar of the 2022 season on the 52 SUPER SERIES which collaborated for the first time with multi-sport NGO Kick Out Plastic. by 52 Super Series Posted 4 Feb 03:47 HKT The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 10: Differing views The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 10: Differing views There is a split in opinion that is playing out on the race course Credit to GUYOT environnement - Team Europe who have regained the lead on the race tracker as well as their position as the most southerly boat in the fleet. In a race south, that's a good thing.... or is it? by The Ocean Race Posted 4 Feb 03:05 HKT The first 2023 GWA Tour stop is on The first 2023 GWA Tour stop is on Primary location will be at Mt Maunganui Main beach The Tip Top GWA Wingfoil World Cup presented by Armstrong Foils will run as part of the Waterbourne Beach Festival that also hosts lots of other fun activities and competitions for visitors to see or get involved with. by GWA Wingfoil World Tour Posted 4 Feb 00:08 HKT 2023 Melges 24 Worlds open for entries 2023 Melges 24 Worlds open for entries Taking place at Middelfart, Denmark at the end of June GoSail Middelfart and the IM24CA announce the publication of the Notice of Race for the 2023 Melges 24 World Championship powered by the bunkering company Bunker One to be hosted in Middelfart from 24 June to 1 July 2023. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 3 Feb 21:29 HKT America's Cup: Youth and Womens teams invited America's Cup: Youth and Womens teams invited Six teams have been confirmed and a further six invited to the Youth and Womens America's Cups Six teams have been confirmed, and a further six invited to the Youth and Womens America's Cups set to be staged during the competition for the 37th America's Cup in Barcelona, in October 2024. by America's Cup Media Posted 3 Feb 20:51 HKT Cup Spy Feb 1/2 : Five teams in the spotlight Cup Spy Feb 1/2 : Five teams in the spotlight French K-Challenge is launched in Paris. Kiwis start their twin AC-40 testing program and more. What happened in the Cup - Feb 1/2, 2023. French K-Challenge is launched in Paris. Kiwis start their twin AC-40 testing program. Brits get up to speed in Barcelona, American Magic runs out of breeze. The Swiss have a good session in Barcelona. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-world.com/nz Posted 3 Feb 18:10 HKT GC32 Racing Tour 2023 announced GC32 Racing Tour 2023 announced The one design flying catamarans will race in three events Competition for the one design flying catamarans of the GC32 Racing Tour will take place over three events and two venues in 2023. by GC32 Racing Tour Posted 3 Feb 16:25 HKT 2022 FPT Awards Show and results 2022 FPT Awards Show and results The Judges and YOU have decided! The votes are in, see who wins parts of the €5000 prize fund! by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 3 Feb 11:17 HKT Orient Express now French America's Cup Challenger Orient Express now French America's Cup Challenger The Accor hotel group has committed to K-Challenge for AC37 named Orient Express Team The Accor hotel group has committed to K-Challenge for the 37th America's Cup naming its Orient Express brand as title partner of the official French challenger, which will be known as Orient Express Team. by Orient Express Team media Posted 3 Feb 06:16 HKT The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 9: East is least The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 9: East is least GUYOT environnement - Team Europe runs into a light patch with its easterly routing One day can make a big difference in The Ocean Race. In fact, just a few hours can turn what had been a winning hand into something doubtful. by The Ocean Race Posted 2 Feb 23:17 HKT New World Sailing Show kicks off a huge year New World Sailing Show kicks off a huge year Opening with a look at the start of The Ocean Race The first World Sailing Show of 2023 opens with a look at the start of The Ocean Race in Alicante, Spain, where five teams will compete in a nine-stop race around the world over the course of six months and six more will be part of the VO65 Sprint Cup. by World Sailing Posted 2 Feb 23:10 HKT America's Cup: ETNZ begin two-boat testing America's Cup: ETNZ begin two-boat testing America's Cup Defender Emirates Team NZ began its two boat testing programme on Auckland harbour America's Cup Defender Emirates Team New Zealand began its two boat testing programme on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour today in ideal 12- 15 knots NE winds. It was the first opportunity the team has had to sail in the past week in the due inclement weather by Emirates Team NZ Posted 2 Feb 15:10 HKT 2023 Congressional Cup lineup announced 2023 Congressional Cup lineup announced Reigning champion Ian Williams (GBR) will return to defend his title The world's top match racing skippers will return to Long Beach, Calif. April 18 to 22, 2023 for the 58th Congressional Cup regatta - presented by Long Beach Yacht Club, and a premier event on the prestigious World Match Racing Tour. by Betsy Senescu Posted 2 Feb 14:30 HKT Doing it tough on Four Peaks Doing it tough on Four Peaks Four mountains and 95nm of sailing Right now, the immediate challenge is the Four Peaks Race. “They're just so excited,” Rawbone added. “They're not nervous. They're just excited.” by Mark Agnew, SCMP Posted 2 Feb 14:25 HKT Cup Spy: Kiwis start two-boat testing Cup Spy: Kiwis start two-boat testing Emirates Team NZ started their two-boat training/testing program this morning on the Hauraki Gulf Emirates Team New Zealand started their two-boat training/testing program this morning on the Hauraki Gulf. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 2 Feb 05:36 HKT The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 8: Back on track The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 8: Back on track The five IMOCAs are charging south in the tradewinds After hitting the speed bump of the doldrums, the five IMOCA yachts competing in The Ocean Race are now eating up the miles on the race south to Cape Town. by The Ocean Race Posted 1 Feb 21:45 HKT Marine Resources latest jobs Marine Resources latest jobs Ready for that change? Pinch, punch, first of the month, new season, new rounds of hiring. This week's newsletter is overflowing with opportunities from the leisure marine industry. by Marine Resources Posted 1 Feb 20:00 HKT International fleet set for RORC Caribbean 600 International fleet set for RORC Caribbean 600 Over 70 teams from 16 different nations are expected to compete Over 70 teams from 16 different nations are expected for the 2023 RORC Caribbean 600, with a dozen or more boats racing in the inaugural RORC Nelson's Cup Series. by Louay Habib Posted 1 Feb 17:01 HKT IRC Measurement Manual updated IRC Measurement Manual updated A comprehensive guide to help ensure good and consistent measurement practice The international IRC rating rule has always been a self-measurement system, and official measurement is not a rule requirement unless the boat needs an Endorsed IRC certificate. by RORC Rating Office Posted 1 Feb 14:01 HKT 18ft Skiff Club Championship resumes on Sunday 18ft Skiff Club Championship resumes on Sunday The fleet will be back on Sydney Harbour for the President's Trophy Conditions on Days 1 and 2 of last week's Australian 18ft Skiff Championship set up what could have been one of the best finishes to the title for several years, but unfortunately it was marred by a lack of wind on the final day. by Frank Quealey Posted 1 Feb 13:53 HKT Cup Spy Jan 31: INEOS and Patriot chase the wind Cup Spy Jan 31: INEOS and Patriot chase the wind Two teams trained on Tuesday. American Magic was again greeted by a fog bank and stayed inshore at P Two teams trained on Tuesday. American Magic was again greeted by a fog bank and stayed on the inshore course at Pensacola. The Brits went offshore in search of a breeze off Mallorca. They found it and had a good training session. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-world.com/nz Posted 1 Feb 11:57 HKT 2023 Finn Gold Cup in Miami overall 2023 Finn Gold Cup in Miami overall Ed Wright secures second Finn Gold Cup after no racing on final day in Miami Britain's Ed Wright has won the Finn Gold Cup in Miami, USA, after no racing was possible on the final day on Biscayne Bay. by Robert Deaves Posted 1 Feb 05:46 HKT Robert Stanjek: Sébastien Simon proves a master Robert Stanjek: Sébastien Simon proves a master At playing the shifts in and out of the Doldrums Not many people saw this coming, but the oldest and heaviest boat in the fleet – Guyot Environnement-Team Europe – has emerged from the worst of the Doldrums with a useful lead. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 1 Feb 05:13 HKT The armchair navigator - imagining life at sea The armchair navigator - imagining life at sea What does it feel like during The Ocean Race? As the 2023 edition of The Ocean Race fleets tears up the offshore miles separating Cabo Verde from Cape Town, I'll admit that I often find myself daydreaming about what it would be like to foil (or semi-foil) across a wide swath of big blue. by David Schmidt Posted 1 Feb 00:00 HKT The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 7: Racing into the South The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 7: Racing into the South The fleet is escaping the clutches of the doldrums and picking up speed in the southern hemisphere As January comes to a close, so does one chapter of leg 2 of The Ocean Race. The fleet has burst into the southern hemisphere, crossing the equator overnight and escaping the calms of the doldrums. by The Ocean Race Posted 31 Jan 22:39 HKT Kirsten Neuschäfer takes lead in Golden Globe Race Kirsten Neuschäfer takes lead in Golden Globe Race An extraordinary solo woman sailor quite unlike any other 149 days ago, on Sept 4th 2022, 15 men and one woman set out from Les Sables d'Olonne. Their dreams and aspirations were to circumnavigate solo in the extreme Golden Globe Race. by Golden Globe Race Posted 31 Jan 22:05 HKT Record entries for Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca Record entries for Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca More than 560 crews from 54 countries have already pre-registered More than 560 crews from 54 countries have already pre-registered for the 52 Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca. In the history of Mallorca's classic Olympic class regatta this is already an unprecedented level of interest in the showcase regatta. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 31 Jan 21:21 HKT Cup Spy Jan 30: Patriot off to a foggy start Cup Spy Jan 30: Patriot off to a foggy start Three teams trained on Monday as a time of change draws near in the buildup to the America's Cup. Three teams trained on Monday as a time of change draws near in the buildup to the America's Cup. American Magic started was greeted by a fog bank and stayed inshore at Pensacola. Luna Rossa and Alinghi RBR had good sessions in Cagliari and Barcelona. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-world.com/nz Posted 31 Jan 21:16 HKT New Allen blocks at boot Düsseldorf 2023 New Allen blocks at boot Düsseldorf 2023 We speak to Ben Harden about the latest in the range, including the mighty TiiTAN We speak to Ben Harden at boot Düsseldorf 2023 about the new products from Allen, including the redesigned 40mm range, the deck organiser range, the High Roller block range, and the mighty TiiTAN. by Mark Jardine Posted 31 Jan 18:41 HKT Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle-Kite World Cup kicks off Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle-Kite World Cup kicks off Kiteboarding's leading freestyle athletes set for competition Round one of the 2023 Qatar Airways GKA Kite World Tour season kicks off today with the Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle-Kite World Cup at Fuwairit Kite Beach resort with awesome, turquoise-clear lagoon conditions on the menu. by GKA Kite World Tour Posted 31 Jan 17:29 HKT 30% off on Vaikobi back zip wetsuit 30% off on Vaikobi back zip wetsuit Last chance to save, sale ends when stock runs out! 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