Officials announced for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Officials announced for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games 60 International Race Officials from 31 nations World Sailing, the world governing body of the sport, is pleased to announce the names of the Race Officials who have been appointed for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Sailing Competition. by World Sailing Posted 6 Dec 09:56 AEDT Brest Atlantiques: Gybing to the finish Brest Atlantiques: Gybing to the finish MACIF and Actual Leader now have less than 1,000 miles separating them from the finish After more than 30 days at sea, MACIF and Actual Leader now have less than 1,000 miles separating them from the finish of Brest Atlantiques. With MACIF just out in front by 50 miles at 3pm today by Sabina Mollart-Rogerson Posted 6 Dec 08:39 AEDT Hyundai World: Images from the 49ers - Day 3 Hyundai World: Images from the 49ers - Day 3 Hyundai World: Images from the 49ers - Day 3 Sail-World was on the water for Day 3 of the Hyundai 49er World Championships - here's a gallery of images from the 49er Blue course. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 6 Dec 07:03 AEDT Women in Sailing Strategic Review released Women in Sailing Strategic Review released A report that explores gender balance The World Sailing Trust is pleased to release its Strategic Review into Women in Sailing, a report that explores gender balance and makes a case for change to address disparities within the sport. by World Sailing Posted 6 Dec 00:34 AEDT Andres Lage qualifies in Finn Class for Tokyo 2020 Andres Lage qualifies in Finn Class for Tokyo 2020 The Venezuelan has been chasing a dream - to sail at the Olympic Games For much of his life, Andres Lage from Venezuela has been chasing a dream - to sail at the Olympic Games. by Robert Deaves Posted 5 Dec 23:36 AEDT The Clipper Race Leg 3 - Race 4, Day 18 The Clipper Race Leg 3 - Race 4, Day 18 Imagine your Korea is in Stealth Mode As ETA's are now in frequent circulation, the competitive side of The Clipper Race remains ever present in the minds of all teams battling in the The Marlow Southern Ocean Sleigh Ride, alongside a safe arrival into Fremantle, Australia. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 5 Dec 22:57 AEDT Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds day 3 Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds day 3 Olympic Champions running away with the FX contest The end of the Qualifying Series in any Olympic-class World Championship is always a fraught scramble to make it through to the Gold Fleet Finals. Scrape through to the final 25 and you live to fight another three days. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 5 Dec 21:28 AEDT Grinders Coffee SOLAS Big Boat Challenge 2019 Grinders Coffee SOLAS Big Boat Challenge 2019 One of Australia's premier yacht racing events returns this month One of Australia's premier yacht racing events, the Grinders Coffee SOLAS Big Boat Challenge, returns this month, setting sail next Tuesday (10 December) in Sydney Harbour. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 5 Dec 20:34 AEDT Hyundai 49er Worlds: High Stakes as Finals start Hyundai 49er Worlds: High Stakes as Finals start Difficult Day 3 increases pressure on Kiwis looking for Olympic selection The Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 world championships in Auckland might be halfway through but for New Zealand's top sailors the real business starts tomorrow. by Yachting Posted 5 Dec 18:57 AEDT Clipper Races confirms Race Finish Partner Clipper Races confirms Race Finish Partner Royal Albert Dock in London will be the final destination The world's toughest endurance challenge, the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, has announced its new partnership with Royal Albert Dock (RAD), London's new international destination for business and leisure. by Sarah Lacey Posted 5 Dec 18:54 AEDT 10 days to go to the 2019 Finn Gold Cup 10 days to go to the 2019 Finn Gold Cup Tokyo 2020 hopes and last chances bring world's best to Melbourne The pressure will be on when the world's best Olympic Finn sailors start racing at the 2019 Finn Gold Cup - the World Championships of the Olympic Finn Class - in Melbourne in just over one week's time. by Cora Zillich Posted 5 Dec 18:36 AEDT A plea to subscribe and support live coverage A plea to subscribe and support live coverage A plea to subscribe and support live coverage By now you know that we're in the middle of the World Championships and that for the first time ever you can watch it all . Here is my personal appeal to subscribe. by Ben Remocker/Sail-World.com Posted 5 Dec 18:00 AEDT Aussies at 49er/FX & Nacra 17 Worlds day 2 Aussies at 49er/FX & Nacra 17 Worlds day 2 Sun and Aussies shine at 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Nathan and Haylee Outteridge were laid low last week by a viral stomach bug but they're now the highest ranking Aussie team in the foiling cat after securing two thirds and a fifth in today's opening races by Australian Sailing Team Posted 5 Dec 17:57 AEDT The Ocean Race confirms its return to Auckland The Ocean Race confirms its return to Auckland Organisers announce 2021-22 edition will visit the spiritual home of iconic round the world race... The Ocean Race will come to Auckland, New Zealand, during the 2021-22 edition of the fully-crewed, round the world race. by The Ocean Race Posted 5 Dec 16:21 AEDT Star Sailors League Finals day 2 Star Sailors League Finals day 2 Negri and Kleen go turbo at the SSL Finals Big conditions for day two of the SSL Finals, the event which sets to determine the 'stars of the sailing world', once again largely benefitted the 'old hands'. by Rachele Vitello Posted 5 Dec 10:28 AEDT Spindrift 2 forced to abandon JVT record attempt Spindrift 2 forced to abandon JVT record attempt Damaged steering system makes boat unsafe to be sailed in heavy weather conditions At 20h UTC, Yann Guichard, Spindrift 2's skipper, made the decision to turn around and end the current Jules Verne Trophy record attempt. by Spindrift racing Posted 5 Dec 09:52 AEDT Maxi Edmond de Rothschild wins Brest Atlantiques Maxi Edmond de Rothschild wins Brest Atlantiques A detailed look at the facts and figures Magnificently rewarded after a circuit spanning 17,083 miles of the North and South Atlantic, Franck Cammas and Charles Caudrelier, accompanied by Yann Riou, can really savour this victory after 28 days, 23 hours, 24 minutes and 46 seconds at sea. by Gitana Posted 5 Dec 09:01 AEDT Chickens and Eggs Chickens and Eggs You know the real answer is I have no idea which came first You know the real answer is I have no idea whether the egg was before the proverbial chicken, or the other way around. Equally, I'm not sure whether the ‘end of life' boats triggered this editorial, or perhaps it was the repurposing of sails by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-WorldCruising.com Posted 5 Dec 09:00 AEDT Aussies at 49er/FX & Nacra 17 Worlds day 1 Aussies at 49er/FX & Nacra 17 Worlds day 1 Wild weather can't stop Phillips brothers But for the top Aussie 49er crew it turned out to be a wait well worth waiting for. Racing was delayed for more than six hours as north west winds gusting up to 40 knots swept across the courses. by Australian Sailing Team Posted 5 Dec 07:59 AEDT The Clipper Race Leg 3 - Race 4, Day 17 The Clipper Race Leg 3 - Race 4, Day 17 Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam goes into Stealth Mode This follows the trend set by its rival Qingdao, who, this morning, resurfaced from this tactical maneuver. Whether this was successful will be revealed tomorrow for all the avid Race Viewer followers. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 5 Dec 02:24 AEDT Summer arrives for Day 2 of the 49ers and Nacra 17 Summer arrives for Day 2 of the 49ers and Nacra 17 After yesterday's tempest, the second day of the Hyundai Worlds was decided pleasant After yesterday's tempest, the second day of the Hyundai Worlds for the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 turned on a variety of weather to test all crews. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 5 Dec 00:41 AEDT Hyundai 49er Worlds: Burling and Tuke bounce back Hyundai 49er Worlds: Burling and Tuke bounce back Peter Burling and Blair Tuke in a strong position after the second day of the Hyundai Worlds The scorecard doesn't always tell the full story but it shows Peter Burling and Blair Tuke in a strong position after the second day of the Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships in Auckland. by Yachting Posted 5 Dec 00:24 AEDT Grinders Coffee SOLAS Big Boat Challenge preview Grinders Coffee SOLAS Big Boat Challenge preview eBay auction listings are now open for the annual maxi yacht race The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia is offering six lucky guests the opportunity of a lifetime - to play an active part in the invitation-only Grinders Coffee SOLAS Big Boat Challenge, held on Sydney Harbour. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 5 Dec 00:19 AEDT Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds day 2 Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds day 2 Battle of Britain is underway, while USA veteran finds her feet in the FX Day two of the 2019 Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships brought solid breezes across all courses, still with plenty of wind shift and surprise to keep the 400-odd competitors on their toes. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 5 Dec 00:17 AEDT Brest Atlantiques: We have a winner Brest Atlantiques: We have a winner Franck Cammas and Charles Caudrelier have done it! After 28 days, 23 hours, 24 minutes and 46 seconds at sea, Franck Cammas and Charles Caudrelier, accompanied by their media man Yann Riou, are the winners of Brest Atlantiques. by Sabina Mollart-Rogerson Posted 4 Dec 23:57 AEDT Spindrift 2 starts Jules Verne Trophy attempt Spindrift 2 starts Jules Verne Trophy attempt A 21,600 miles around the world record attempt Spindrift 2 crossed the start line of the Jules Verne Trophy on Tuesday 3, December 2019 at 20h 55' 54" UTC to begin their 21,600 miles around the world record attempt. by Spindrift racing Posted 4 Dec 19:05 AEDT Bragging rights on the line Bragging rights on the line The world's best sailors get set for 2019 Chandler Macleod Moth Worlds Perth's Mounts Bay Sailing Club has been swarming with activity over the last few weeks as a number of the world's best sailors arrive ahead of the 2019 Chandler Macleod Moth Worlds, which run from 9-18 December. by Harry Fisher Posted 4 Dec 18:20 AEDT Star Sailors League Finals day 1 Star Sailors League Finals day 1 Early slender lead for Melleby and Revkin at SSL Finals in the Bahamas For the opening day of competition at the SSL Finals to determine 2019's ‘star of the sailing world', Nassau laid on perfect conditions with glorious sunshine, an ultra-shifty northwesterly and flat water out on Montagu Bay for the 23 crews by Rachele Vitello Posted 4 Dec 17:41 AEDT Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2021 ambassadors Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2021 ambassadors Australia's most famous sailor, Jimmy Spithill and one of New Zealand's rising stars, Bianca Cook The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) in Sydney and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) in Auckland, have named Australia's most famous sailor, James 'Jimmy' Spithill and one of New Zealand's rising stars, Bianca Cook. by Di Pearson Posted 4 Dec 17:34 AEDT IRC Gold Coast Championships preview IRC Gold Coast Championships preview To be held at Southport YC's Sail Paradise Regatta Its official, the IRC Gold Coast Championships is approved by the National Governing Body - Australian Sailing. by Virginia Riddle-Cross Posted 4 Dec 17:07 AEDT Brest Atlantiques Day 30 Brest Atlantiques Day 30 Maxi Edmond de Rothschild is expected to claim its first major victory After little under 29 days at sea, Franck Cammas, Charles Caudrelier and media man Yann Riou are expected to be crowned the winners of Brest Atlantiques on Wednesday morning. by Sabina Mollart-Rogerson Posted 4 Dec 07:22 AEDT Spindrift 2 leaves for Jules Verne Trophy Spindrift 2 leaves for Jules Verne Trophy Some emotional scenes as 12 crew said their goodbyes Yann Guichard and his eleven crew left the dock in La Trinité-sur-Mer today (Tuesday) at 1130hCET to make their way to the start line of the Jules Verne Trophy. by Spindrift racing Posted 4 Dec 03:34 AEDT Olympic class news and an Ultim class showdown Olympic class news and an Ultim class showdown Latest Sail-World USA newsletter from David Schmidt As the Midwest and East Coast shovel their first big storm of the year, as Northwest skiers cry that all the snow is being wasted on the flats, and as everyone grapples with last week's consumption, things are happening in Olympic sailing circles. by David Schmidt Posted 4 Dec 03:00 AEDT The Clipper Race Leg 3 - Race 4, Day 16 The Clipper Race Leg 3 - Race 4, Day 16 The competition among the fleet is heating up Over the last 24 hours, Zhuhai has been chasing down WTC Logistics who keep popping up and then disappearing on the former's AIS screen. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 3 Dec 23:48 AEDT Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds day 1 Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds day 1 Germany emerge unscathed from a brutal opening day 49er Blue Race 1 - Young Irish keep Olympic medallists at bay by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 3 Dec 22:25 AEDT Royal Geelong Yacht Club launches volunteer drive Royal Geelong Yacht Club launches volunteer drive To help support their 2020 Summer of Sailing program The Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) is calling for volunteers to help support their 2020 Summer of Sailing program which will see some of the world's best sailors arrive in Geelong, ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. by Jessica Gabites Posted 3 Dec 21:44 AEDT Hyundai Worlds: 49ers race after winds blast venue Hyundai Worlds: 49ers race after winds blast venue The breeze has been blowing the dogs off their chains at the first day of the Hyundai 49er, 49er The breeze has been blowing the dogs off chains at the first day of racing in the Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds. The breeze blew 25-30kts from the north (onshore) for most of the day before swinging to the west. by Sail-World NZ/Hyundai Worlds media Posted 3 Dec 21:28 AEDT Hyundai 49er Worlds: Mixed bag for top Kiwi crew Hyundai 49er Worlds: Mixed bag for top Kiwi crew Rare capsize proves costly for 49er Olympic champions on Day 1of Hyundai Worlds Peter Burling and Blair Tuke were about 400m away from the perfect start to the Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 world championships today but a capsize close to the finish line left them thinking about what might have been. by Yachting Posted 3 Dec 21:19 AEDT Champions to unite for 5.5 Metre Gold Cup & Worlds Champions to unite for 5.5 Metre Gold Cup & Worlds The championship and its lead-in events are expected to attract around 27 boats With boats belonging to international entrants arriving in Australia, the temptation to take part in the upcoming 5.5 Metre Class World Championship proved too strong for some big names on home soil, who have now signed on the dotted line for the event by Di Pearson Posted 3 Dec 14:14 AEDT Brest Atlantiques - Under the 1,000-mile barrier! Brest Atlantiques - Under the 1,000-mile barrier! Maxi Edmond de Rothschild passes through the Azores archipelago This morning, Franck Cammas and Charles Caudrelier, the solid leaders of the Brest Atlantiques, treated themselves to a passage through the Azores archipelago. by Gitana Posted 3 Dec 13:30 AEDT