Barton Carbon Tiller Extensions
by Mark Jardine
We spoke to Lee from CF by LandL to find out more about the range Barton Marine have launched a technically enhanced range of strong, lightweight and colourful Carbon Tiller Extensions suitable for all dinghy types. We spoke to Lee from CF by LandL during the Southampton International Boat Show to find out more.
Posted on 27 Sep Racing news for North America this week
by David Schmidt
Global Solo Challenge and Ocean Globe Race updates, SailGP news As the season's first atmospheric river starts to gain steam here in the Pacific Northwest, I find myself day dreaming about the two around-the-world races that are currently unfurling.
Posted on 26 Sep Upcycling your Recycling – Sister from another Mr
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail World AUS
Over on our sister site Powerboat.World, we ran an Editorial entitled, Upcycling your Recycling Recently, over on our sister site Powerboat.World, we ran an Editorial entitled, Upcycling your Recycling. It looked at how the carbon fibre mould for a Volvo 70 was to become a stabilised monohull for long distance, super-efficient cruising.
Posted on 24 Sep Compare and contrast
by Mark Jardine
"Pretty painful yachting," was how Glen Ashby described the Match Race Grand Final in Vilanova "Pretty painful yachting," was how Emirates Team New Zealand's Glen Ashby described the Match Race Grand Final at the first Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America's Cup in Vilanova i La Geltrú, Spain.
Posted on 18 Sep Ocean Globe Race, Global Solo Challenge, SailGP
by David Schmidt
David Schmidt looks at the racing news relevant to North America Daylight is slowly becoming a diminishing resource here in North America, however the international sailing scene is headed anywhere but winter storage thanks to a news cycle with no break in sight.
Posted on 12 Sep No pressure
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail World AUS
No matter which way I looked at it, linking these things was just bound to add to it Funny thing is, no matter which way I looked at it, linking these things was just bound to add to it.
Posted on 10 Sep The State of Play of Sailing
by Mark Jardine
What's working, what isn't, how clubs, classes and events are faring As I sit in my office on a balmy September morning, wondering why summer started on the same day as the meteorological calendar says that it was the start of autumn in the UK, I was thinking about the state of play in sailing.
Posted on 5 Sep Global Solo Challenge and Ocean Globe Race news
by David Schmidt
David Schmidt looks at racing news relevant to North America This weekend's start of the Global Solo Challenge ensures that long-distance, offshore sailing adventures, at least of the armchair-viewing variety, are back on the menu for the first time since The Ocean Race concluded in July.
Posted on 29 Aug Wonder Mike, Big Bank Hank, and Master Gee
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail World AUS
Only our story is about the Tweaker's Delight. So that's the Figaro Beneteau 3 Must have been an old-school hip hop theme running through on the playlist of late... After Grandmaster Flash last time, today we have the Sugarhill Gang with Rapper's Delight. Only our story is about the Tweaker's Delight.
Posted on 27 Aug When great X-pectations are surpassed
by Mark Jardine
The X-Yachts Gold Cup is something special The X-Yachts Gold Cup is something special: In an era where the reporting at many top events includes words such as pinnacle, performance and elite, what I heard from the competitors in Aarhus was all about community, fun, laughter, and camaraderie.
Posted on 21 Aug Racing news for North America this week
by David Schmidt
Sailing World Championships, AC40s, J/111 Worlds, Hinman Masters Trophy news So long as the America's Cup stays out of the New York Superior Court, odds are reasonable that there's buoyancy to be found in stories from the world's racecourses.
Posted on 15 Aug Grandmaster Flash
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail World AUS
The message. Are you with me? The message. Are you with me? Anyway, it simply came in with, ‘Get on this JC. Aussie boys, including son of Carl Crafoord, leading 29er Worlds with five bullets and a third out of a fleet of 206.
Posted on 13 Aug The Wonderful World of Regatta Weeks
by Mark Jardine
Appealing to sailors across the full age range, and nearly every conceivable type of boat At a grass-roots level, sailing and yacht clubs are the life blood of our sport. Our boats are kept there, most of our local sailing is run from there, and many social events are organised there. Without them sailing would be lost.
Posted on 8 Aug All Hands on Deck Interview
by David Schmidt
We talk with Will Sofrin about his book “All Hands on Deck” Sail-World checked in with Will Sofrin, via email, to learn more about his experiences writing All Hands On Deck, which is now in its third edition.
Posted on 2 Aug Keeping a candle lit for Captain Donald Lawson
by David Schmidt
Audacious plans seem to have ended in disaster While the sailing world has been focused on this year's rough-and-tumble Rolex Fastnet Race, my mind has been on Captain Donald Lawson and his audacious plans to break 35 offshore records as part of his Dark Seas project.
Posted on 1 Aug Remove AFTER Flight!
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail World AUS
Normally that instruction reads Remove BEFORE Flight Normally that instruction reads Remove BEFORE Flight. It's always written all in bold white capitals off a red background so you simply cannot miss or ignore it.
Posted on 30 Jul The Great Gig in the Sea
by Mark Jardine
On the horizon is the Ocean Globe Race, the next brainchild of Don McIntyre We're suffering from an embarrassment of riches in offshore sailing at the moment. Not that it's a bad thing, but it does make keeping up with everything that's happening in the yacht racing world a bit of a struggle.
Posted on 26 Jul Olympic class racing, IC37s, J/22s
by David Schmidt
David Schmidt summarises the most important racing news for North America While large swaths of the USA, Europe, and China are grinding through one of the hottest summers on record, thanks at least in part to the start of the El Nino cycle, the Olympic cycle is hoving closer into view.
Posted on 18 Jul Commanding the stage
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail World AUS
Did someone say about time? Must have... Did someone say about time? Must have… Could not help noticing that the impending Sydney International Boat Show (3-6 August at Darling Harbour) has a dedicated Discover Sailing and Paddling Hub...
Posted on 16 Jul Natural amphitheatres
by Mark Jardine
What is most important to you when you race your boat? What is more important to you when you race your boat: a fair and even wind across the entire course, or an idyllic setting with a stunning backdrop?
Posted on 11 Jul Latest racing news for North American sailors
by David Schmidt
11th Hour Racing wins The Ocean Race, Melges 24 Worlds, Transpac starts As our nation prepares to celebrate its 247th birthday, the American sailing community has extra reason to celebrate: 11th Hour Racing has won 2023 The Ocean Race.
Posted on 4 Jul Is the cookie cutter relevant in the digital age?
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail World AUS
Please note that this is an oversimplification, but there is still plenty of reason Please note from the outset that this is an oversimplification. It does, however, serve as brilliant analogy on a number of levels.
Posted on 4 Jul Can you still judge a boat by its lines?
by Mark Jardine
A great classic just looks right, and it's not just the gleaming varnish Look at any classic yacht, and within a moment you can tell whether she's fast or not. A great classic just looks right, and it's not just the gleaming varnish and sea of sails which gives you that impression. It's the lines.
Posted on 27 Jun Latest racing news for North American sailors
by David Schmidt
Race to Alaska, SailGP in Chicago, and The Ocean Race covered this week From Alaska to Chicago to Europe, the sailing-news cycle has been in overdrive of late, and it's poised to continue for the foreseeable future as great events on all coasts hove into view.
Posted on 20 Jun Of National Importance
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail World AUS
And this is exactly how The Great Man (John Bertrand AO) put it to me And this is exactly how The Great Man (John Bertrand AO) put it to me. "130 athletes, from 40 clubs across the land, and approximately a 50:50 male/female split after the close of applications."
Posted on 19 Jun Be brave and send it!
by Mark Jardine for IMCAUK
We spoke to the talented group of female sailors competing at the 2023 Moth Worlds We spoke to the talented group of female sailors competing at the 2023 Moth Worlds: Bermuda's Emily Nagel, Germany's Lisa Schweigert and Franzi Mäge, Great Britain's Josie Gliddon, Hattie Rogers and Bella Fellows and the USA's Helena Scutt.
Posted on 18 Jun The never-ending quest for even more speed
by Mark Jardine
Development in the International Moth is relentless Development in the International Moth is relentless. The pursuit of more speed is the driving force of the designers, builders and sailors alike.
Posted on 12 Jun A tale of two daughters
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail World AUS
Ken Read tells his human daughter she has a sister; it still brings about a smile Ken Read tells his human daughter that she has a sister. To this day it still brings about a smile and chuckle with her.
Posted on 6 Jun Blake Island Race report and TOR update
by David Schmidt
Sailing with bears and bulls at the Seattle Yacht Club, plus The Ocean Race At least PredictWind's HRRR forecast was bullish about the afternoon. I kept repeating this mantra on Saturday morning as I drove to Seattle's Shilshole Marina and the start of the Seattle Yacht Club's 2023 Blake Island Race.
Posted on 6 Jun Sydney Harbour Marathon - Reviving a classic
by Mark Jardine
Long distance dinghy races have been popular for eons It can be said that sailing's diversity of classes is both a strength and a weakness. For some it means that whatever type of boat they want, there's going to a perfect match out there; for others, it dilutes one design fleets.
Posted on 30 May The Little Aussie Lap inspires the world over
by John Curnow & Mark Jardine
We catch up with Xavier Doerr in his Mini Transat yacht off Broome during his voyage Xavier Doerr and his Mini Transat yacht are off Broome, and we speak with him about Cape York and the challenges of the top end before he gets set for the greatest challenge of all... the mighty Southern Ocean.
Posted on 26 May A Vashon Race to remember, with TOR report
by David Schmidt
Warm and sunny Puget Sound sailing, and more news from our US editor A curious thing happened on Saturday, May 13, on the waters of Puget Sound: It was warm and there was wind for the Seattle Yacht Club's annual Vashon Island Race.
Posted on 23 May What boat do you sail on?
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail World AUS
Place a couple of yachties at a bar/regatta/waterfront, and it will be asked It's a fairly common question. Place a couple of yachties together at a bar, regatta, or the waterfront, and soon enough it will get asked as they try to determine what kind of sailor they are spending time with.
Posted on 21 May The Next Generation
by Mark Jardine
What's going to come out of a shed in Lorient? What's going to come out of a shed in Lorient? That's a question that's almost constantly being asked as the latest IMOCA builds are revealed. The class is always innovating, always changing, and always pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
Posted on 17 May SailGP's third season and The Ocean Race update
by David Schmidt
SailGP just might offer fiercer competition than the America's Cup While the America's Cup represents the pinnacle of inshore, fully crewed sailboat racing, SailGP just might offer fiercer competition.
Posted on 9 May Karen and Richard
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail World AUS
How does, Only yesterday, apply to J/99s? Have to read on to find out. He is a gifted arranger, and she was a delightful songbird. So the brother and sister combo had the Surname, Carpenter, and one of their many hits was, Only Yesterday.
Posted on 7 May Anything but ordinary
by Mark Jardine
235 days at sea is a long, long time on any boat 235 days at sea is a long, long time on any boat. Couple that with being alone, sailing non-stop around the world, via the five Great Capes, without any outside assistance, and you have what has to be one of the greatest challenges available in sailing.
Posted on 2 May Ocean Race, Etchells, Congo Cup, Olympic classes
by David Schmidt
David Schmidt summarises the most important racing news for North America If you live in the Pacific Northwest, you're officially excused from believing that this thing call 'spring' is actually unfurling in other parts of the country and across the northern hemisphere.
Posted on 25 Apr Going really, really, really deep
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail World AUS
Now this is not exactly the kind of thing you want to do when sailing Now this is not exactly the kind of thing you want to do when sailing. Deep is best left to submersibles and miners. But, we are off to explore the new Team Australia Challenge for the 2024 Youth and Women's America's Cup.
Posted on 23 Apr Bar talk, comment, and discussion
by Mark Jardine
Can we truly emulate club chat in the online world? A lot has changed in the online world in 20 years. Back then Friends Reunited was the go-to place for social media, Facebook was a year off from being founded, and Google was only five years old.
Posted on 18 Apr THE boat park brand…
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail World AUS
It's not a matter of just how cool it is (although it helps) but how well it works The brand is Vaikobi, and the big V just continues to be the darling of the OTB gang, and for very good reason.
Posted on 12 Apr GGR 2022 Updates, The Ocean Race News, Olympics
by David Schmidt
David Schmidt summarises the most important racing reports relevant to North America I learned long ago that it's never smart to pick favorites in my line of work as a sailing journalist. That said, I have a favorite in the 2022 Golden Globe Race, and I hope she wins.
Posted on 11 Apr Seating options for sailors with a disability
by Magnus Smith
What do accessible dingies and small keelboats look like on the inside? Through this series of photographs taken at the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show, we aim to illustrate some of the many different ways in which a person with disabilities can get in/out of a dinghy (or very small keelboat) and where they have to sit.
Posted on 7 Apr Define sailing
by Mark Jardine
Simple, isn't it? Defining the sport that we know and love... Simple, isn't it? Defining the sport that we know and love. Get in a boat, pull up the sails, sheet in and off we go. The problem is, defining what we know as sailing is becoming increasingly difficult.
Posted on 3 Apr The Ocean Race sailors round The Horn
by David Schmidt
Rosalin Kuiper can now joke about her head injury aboard Team Malizia For armchair pundits, few offshore adventures are more fun to watch from afar than the Southern Ocean legs of storied events such as the singlehanded Vendee Globe or the fully crewed The Ocean Race.
Posted on 28 Mar Thank God he didn't!
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail World AUS
Back at Sandringham YC in 2014, I met a strapping young West Australian... Back at Sandringham Yacht Club, in December of 2014, I got to meet a strapping young West Australian lad. Incredibly personable and quite worldly already, especially considering his years, Matt Wearn was a delight to speak with.
Posted on 27 Mar Risk and reward
by Mark Jardine
Much more than a port tack flyer or banging a corner I've yet to meet a keen sailor who hasn't at some point banged a corner, usually after a poor start, and come out top at the windward mark. Nine times out of ten it won't work, but that one time where it does certainly brings out the smiles.
Posted on 20 Mar Some thoughts on U.S. Olympic sailing
by David Schmidt
If you're a fan of US Sailing you're best advised to stop reading this editorial Caveat Emptor: If you're a fan of US Sailing, and specifically how the organization runs the U.S. Olympic sailing program, you're best advised to stop reading this editorial.
Posted on 13 Mar Edward Woodward
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail World AUS
He played Lieutenant (Henry Harbord) Harry ‘The Breaker' Morant in the film. He played Lieutenant (Henry Harbord) Harry ‘The Breaker' Morant in the Bruce Beresford film depiction of the famed bush poet's execution during the Second Boer War. Woodward was utterly superb at it, too.
Posted on 12 Mar When did you discover Henri-Lloyd?
by Mark Jardine
For me it was as a kid in 1982 at the London Boat Show 60 years, six decades, three score. However you say it, it's a long time, especially when so much has changed in the intervening years since 1963. Throughout that time there has been a single watchword summing up Henri-Lloyd: Innovation.
Posted on 10 Mar