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The Ocean Race - Leg 2 Day 10
There is a split in opinion that is playing out on the race course
© Georgia Schofield / polaRYSE / Holcim - PRB / The Ocean Race
Hong Kong para sailors and runners tackle unique Four Peaks race
Four mountains and 95nm of sailing
© Guy Nowell / RHKYC
Sailing not included in LA28 Paralympics
David Graham, "...an extremely disappointing day for our whole sport"
© World Sailing
Ed Wright wins 2023 Finn Gold Cup
After no racing on final day in Miami
© Robert Deaves
180th Festival of Sails Overall
Winners declared at another successful event
© Salty Dingo
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!
Last chance to save on a new Vaikobi back-zip steamer. Sale ends when stock runs out!
by Vaikobi Ocean Performance
Posted 31 Jan 14:16 HKT