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The Ocean Race Europe Leg 3 Day 3
Leaders extend in new breeze but more calms in prospect
© Jen Edney / Viva Mexico / The Ocean Race
Etchells Australian Nationals overall
First Tracks storm home to secure the title
© Nic Douglass / www.AdventuresofaSailorGirl.com
Representation & aspiration
It's about the sailors, not the boats
© IKA Media / Alex Schwarz
The Ocean Race Europe Leg 2 Finish
All square at the top of IMOCA & VO65 leaderboards
© Sailing Energy / The Ocean Race
History repeating
Here's something very new, as such…
© Ben Kelly
Doyle Sails chosen by high profile world cruisers
Doyle Sails chosen by high profile world cruisers
Riley Whitelum and Elayna Carausu's new cruiser to feature top of the line Doyle Sails
Riley Whitelum and Elayna Carausu have been travelling the world by yacht for more than five years. Their new yacht will be launching later in 2021 and will be showcasing a top of the line Doyle Sails inventory.
by Danielle Burridge/Doyle Sails
Posted 16 Jun 21:10 AEST
America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ to look elsewhere
America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ to look elsewhere
Exclusive discussions conclude regarding funding for the next America's Cup (AC37)
Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) representing the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) and the Government, along with Auckland Council, have concluded exclusive discussions regarding funding for the next America's Cup (AC37)
by Emirates Team New Zealand
Posted 16 Jun 09:30 AEST
America's Cup: NZ Govt confirm $100m declined
America's Cup: NZ Govt confirm $100m declined
Kiwi Government confirm ETNZ Board has said "Thanks, but no thanks".
The Minister responsible for the America's Cup has confirmed the joint Crown-Auckland Council offer to host the next regatta has been declined by the Board of Team New Zealand.
by Kathryn Street/NZ Govt
Posted 16 Jun 09:23 AEST
Rescheduled ILCA 50th anniversary spectacle
Rescheduled ILCA 50th anniversary spectacle
To be held on Sydney Harbour this Sunday
The 50th anniversary spectacle of the popular ILCA Laser dinghy sailing class, involving 200+ boats, has been rescheduled (as a result of weather and lockdowns) to 20 June 2021, starting at 10:00am near the Sydney Opera House.
by Diana Chen
Posted 16 Jun 07:59 AEST
VX One Australian Winter Nationals at RQYS
VX One Australian Winter Nationals at RQYS
Short course format with many 20 minute races
With the light westerly forecasted for the weekend, it was not looking promising to get many races away. However, after a three hour postponement on day one we were greeted with an unseasonal northerly of eight knots.
by Mitch Pearson
Posted 16 Jun 06:30 AEST
The Ocean Race Europe Leg 3 Day 3
The Ocean Race Europe Leg 3 Day 3
Leaders extend in new breeze but more calms in prospect
The crews competing in The Ocean Race Europe have spent a second restless night out on the Mediterranean searching for wind to help them along the race's third and final leg from Alicante, Spain to Genova, Italy.
by The Ocean Race
Posted 16 Jun 01:20 AEST
Ocean Race Europe Leg 3 - Challenge of light winds
Ocean Race Europe Leg 3 - Challenge of light winds
This leg is all about coaxing speed out of the lightest of breezes and four of the five IMOCAs.
At the start of one of the slowest nights of racing in the IMOCA Class's history, Amory Ross on board 11th Hour Racing Team put his finger on the wind conditions that the fleet have been dealing with south of Majorca.
by Ed Gorman, IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 16 Jun 01:11 AEST
The Power of the Squad
The Power of the Squad
Q&A Live Call with Olympic Medallist Aaron McIntosh
The Power of the Squad is undeniable, so why do so few sailors club together and work as a shared unit? The skill of the coach is sometimes to bring rivals together and have them working towards a shared goal.
by Andy Rice
Posted 16 Jun 00:35 AEST
America's Cup: Steady hand on helm at Briefing
America's Cup: Steady hand on helm at Briefing
“The writing is on the wall” for a Cup defence in Auckland - reaction from RNZYS Members Briefing
The America's Cup briefing for Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron members only, turned into a rather low-key affair, with no major announcements.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World
Posted 15 Jun 19:43 AEST
Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race 50th anniversary
Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race 50th anniversary
Sharing some history of the race and the amazing people behind the first race
A very important part of ORCV is the Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race 'West Coaster'. As we start our preparations for the 50th Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race anniversary in 2022, we thought it important to share some history of the race
by ORCV
Posted 15 Jun 17:49 AEST
Entries open for Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
Entries open for Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
The 77th edition of ocean racing's 'Everest'
Excitement is building for the return of the historic Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, with entries now open for the 77th edition of ocean racing's 'Everest'.
by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
Posted 15 Jun 14:43 AEST
America's Cup set to go offshore until COVID fades
America's Cup set to go offshore until COVID fades
A traditional America's Cup defence is not expected to be conducted in Auckland until COVID fades
On Thursday, the 90 days "good faith" negotiation period ends for Auckland to be Host Venue of the 37th America's Cup. The outcome is expected to be that a traditional America's Cup defence will not be conducted in Auckland.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com
Posted 15 Jun 14:40 AEST
Representation and aspiration
Representation and aspiration
Why the sailors themselves matter far more than what they sail
A lot has been made of the International Olympic Committee and World Sailing's decisions for the tenth sailing medal at the Paris 2024 Games.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 15 Jun 06:30 AEST
The Ocean Race Europe Leg 3 Day 2
The Ocean Race Europe Leg 3 Day 2
Breakaway moves deliver mixed results
The 12 international teams competing in The Ocean Race Europe have been dealing with light and incalcitrant breezes on their first night at sea after setting off yesterday on the inaugural event's third and final leg from Alicante, Spain to Genova, Italy.
by The Ocean Race
Posted 15 Jun 02:18 AEST
Doyle Sails partners with Live Ocean
Doyle Sails partners with Live Ocean
SailGP Team Peter Burling says: “we are stoked to have Doyle Sails on board with Live Ocean"
Doyle Sails has announced its partnership with marine conservation charity Live Ocean, and comes on board as a major supporter. The global sail making business says there is an “obvious and very natural fit” between Doyle Sails and Live Ocean.
by Doyle Sails
Posted 14 Jun 21:33 AEST
Team NZ Board Chair hits back at fake media claims
Team NZ Board Chair hits back at fake media claims
Tindall responds angrily to claims he is offside with the team's plans for its fourth Cup Defence.
Sir Stephen Tindall, the recently resigned Chairman of the Board of Team New Zealand has responded angrily to media claims that his retirement is "proof positive" he is offside with the team's plans to go offshore for its fourth Cup Defence.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World
Posted 14 Jun 19:24 AEST
167th NYYC Annual Regatta overall
167th NYYC Annual Regatta overall
Familiar faces lead to familiar result for Pacific Yankee Team
For the skipper of an amateur sailing team, there are few things more comforting that getting on the boat for the first big regatta of the summer and looking at all same faces from the previous season.
by New York Yacht Club
Posted 14 Jun 18:09 AEST
Etchells Australian Nationals overall
Etchells Australian Nationals overall
First Tracks storm home to secure the title
Peter Merrington and his team of Ian McKillop and Steve "Mothy" Jarvin on First Tracks AUS1485 took the wins in the Etchells Australian Nationals and the Australasian Championships on Sunday 13 June winning the final race of the regatta.
by Nic Douglass
Posted 14 Jun 15:10 AEST
Suzanne McFadden wins supreme sports award
Suzanne McFadden wins supreme sports award
Suzanne McFadden has been instrumental in the upsurge in coverage of women's sport
Leading America's Cup correspondent, Suzanne McFadden has been instrumental in the upsurge in coverage of women's sport in this country and was recently named New Zealand sport journalist of the year. She looks back at her career in this podcast with YNZ.
by Michael Brown/Yachting
Posted 14 Jun 13:12 AEST
A look at top 18ft sailor and legend John Winning
A look at top 18ft sailor and legend John Winning
Foresight, positive thinking and financial wisdom
There have been many champion people involved with the 129-year-old sport of 18 footers racing, but three men with the foresight, positive thinking and financial wisdom to promote the 18s to the masses, stand out as the real champions of the sport.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 14 Jun 13:02 AEST
PlanetSail: The Ocean Race Europe Leg 2
PlanetSail: The Ocean Race Europe Leg 2
40 knots on the nose!
It was a belter of a leg. With a forecast for 30kts on the nose and wind against tide, the Gibraltar Strait provided a sharp focus for the leg from Cascais to Alicante.
by Matt Sheahan
Posted 14 Jun 05:43 AEST
Hempel World Cup Series - Allianz Regatta overall
Hempel World Cup Series - Allianz Regatta overall
Double Dutch delight on the final day
Both of the Tokyo 2020-bound Dutch teams in the 49er and 49erFX classes clinched gold on the last day of racing at the Hempel World Cup Series - Allianz Regatta, in Medemblik, the Netherlands.
by World Sailing
Posted 14 Jun 05:40 AEST
The Ocean Race Europe Leg 3: Place your bets!
The Ocean Race Europe Leg 3: Place your bets!
The third and final offshore leg of the race sees the fleet bound for Genoa
This afternoon, the twelve teams competing in The Ocean Race Europe (VO65 and IMOCA) took the start from Alicante of the third and final offshore leg of the race bound for Genoa.
by IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 14 Jun 02:22 AEST
The Ocean Race Europe Leg 3 off to a fast start
The Ocean Race Europe Leg 3 off to a fast start
Conditions were ideal for the start with the IMOCAs putting on a foiling spectacle
The third and final offshore leg of The Ocean Race Europe got underway in Alicante where the 12-boat international fleet of yachts representing nine countries and crewed by sailors from around the world set off into the Mediterranean bound for Genova
by The Ocean Race
Posted 14 Jun 01:50 AEST
11th Hour Racing Team battles light winds in Leg 3
11th Hour Racing Team battles light winds in Leg 3
Currently tied for first place with nine points
11th Hour Racing Team set off on the final leg of the inaugural Ocean Race Europe, from Alicante, Spain, to Genoa, Italy. Currently tied for first place with nine points, the result on Leg 3 will be decisive for the Team's chances for overall success.
by 11th Hour Racing Team
Posted 13 Jun 23:51 AEST
Etchells Australian Nationals at Mooloolaba day 3
Etchells Australian Nationals at Mooloolaba day 3
Second day at the top for First Tracks
Peter Merrington and his team of Ian McKillop and Steve "Mothy" Jarvin on First Tracks AUS1485 extended their lead on Saturday 12 June with a first and second in the two races.
by Nic Douglass
Posted 13 Jun 16:25 AEST
The Ocean Race Europe - All for one - One for all
The Ocean Race Europe - All for one - One for all
The IMOCA60 fleet is the epitome of a development class
As the IMOCA60 fleet swings to the breeze that sweeps across the harbour in Alicante it is impossible to miss just how different all five boats are. The very nature of these radical looking 60 footers makes them the epitome of a development class.
by The Ocean Race
Posted 13 Jun 15:54 AEST
2032 Olympics & Paralympics a step closer
2032 Olympics & Paralympics a step closer
Morrison Government welcomes moves towards South East Queensland hosting the Ga,es
The Morrison Government today welcomes a further step toward South East Queensland securing the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
by Minister Colbeck media
Posted 13 Jun 06:41 AEST
Hempel World Cup Series - Allianz Regatta Day 9
Hempel World Cup Series - Allianz Regatta Day 9
Stage is set for final Medal Races
The Medal Race line-ups in the 49er and 49erFX classes at the Hempel World Cup Series - Allianz Regatta were confirmed today, ahead of tomorrow's final day of racing.
by World Sailing
Posted 13 Jun 06:32 AEST
The Ocean Race Europe - Tied at the top
The Ocean Race Europe - Tied at the top
Ahead of Sunday start of all-important final leg to Genova
The 12 international crews competing in the inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Europe will leave Alicante, Spain on Sunday June 13 bound for Genova, Italy, on the final stage of the new three-leg offshore event.
by The Ocean Race
Posted 13 Jun 06:28 AEST
LinkedOut in first
LinkedOut in first
With one offshore race and one coastal race till to be sailed in The Ocean Race Europe
When LinkedOut crossed the Stage 2 finish line into Alicante, Spain Thomas Ruyant and his crew delivered their first victory for the skipper from the north of France.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 13 Jun 04:28 AEST
Letter from the Antipodes: Kiwi's export their Cup
Letter from the Antipodes: Kiwi's export their Cup
A look at the latest round of SailGP ; The Ocean Race Europe ; and the exported America's Cup
A look at the latest round of SailGP - still a work in progress; The Ocean Race Europe hands out some unexpected outcomes; What we are expecting to hear on the fate of the 37th America's Cup - and why it can't work in New Zealand
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com
Posted 12 Jun 21:25 AEST
Cascais 49er & 49erFx Championship ACT II overall
Cascais 49er & 49erFx Championship ACT II overall
Charlotte Dobson and Saskia Tidey take the win
After leading the championship from day one, Charlotte Dobson and Saskia Tidey from GBR bid farewell to Cascais from the highest place on the podium.
by Clube Naval de Cascais
Posted 12 Jun 15:31 AEST
Etchells Australian Nationals at Mooloolaba day 2
Etchells Australian Nationals at Mooloolaba day 2
First Tracks slips into the lead
Peter Merrington and his team of Ian McKillop and Steve "Mothy" Jarvin on First Tracks AUS1485 slipped into first place after the second day of the Etchells Australian Nationals sailed on Friday 11 June with scores of [15], 1, 8, 2, 8 (19).
by Nic Douglass
Posted 12 Jun 15:13 AEST
Skeleton Key & Cavalino win Around-the-Island Race
Skeleton Key & Cavalino win Around-the-Island Race
At the 167th New York Yacht Club Annual Regatta
It can't simply be coincidence that the boat that took overall ORC honors in today's tricky Around the Island Race at the 167th Annual Regatta is named Skeleton Key.
by New York Yacht Club
Posted 12 Jun 14:53 AEST
C-Tech's new Products and latest Projects
C-Tech's new Products and latest Projects
C-Tech: New products developed from AC36..Update on the Club Swan 125 and Infiniti52
C-Tech was involved in all four teams in AC36 and was pushed to find performance improvements in unseen ways. C-Tech is now pushing these experiences into smaller boats in the form of new products that are literally "forged" out of carbon fibre.
by Anna Merchant
Posted 12 Jun 11:34 AEST
Kiwis dominate Barkers 29er Nationals at MBSC
Kiwis dominate Barkers 29er Nationals at MBSC
Kiwi crews dominated the international fleet in the Barkers 29er Nationals at MBSC
New Zealand crews dominated the first international regatta for last weekend's Barkers 29er National championships at the Murrays Bay Sailing Club.
by Yachting
Posted 12 Jun 11:33 AEST
IOC gives Kiteboard two Medal events for 2024
IOC gives Kiteboard two Medal events for 2024
IOC confirms Mixed Keelboat event is dropped from 2024 Olympic regatta
The International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach has announced that the IOC "has accepted the proposal of World Sailing to split the previously approved Mixed Kite Event into Mens and Womens individual kite events".
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World/com
Posted 12 Jun 11:32 AEST
Major New and Used Sail Global Online Auction
Major New and Used Sail Global Online Auction
Bidding open until Wednesday 16th June 2021 at 2pm AEST.
The Bidding will end on Wednesday 16th June 2021 at 2pm AEST. If there's something you like here, why not place a bid?
by Adrian Seiffert, Marine Auctions
Posted 12 Jun 06:30 AEST
The Reverso Air - Fast and furious sailing
The Reverso Air - Fast and furious sailing
Great video footage from the Indian Ocean, Med and Atlantic
Fast and furious sailing in the Indian Ocean, Mediterranean and Atlantic on the Reverso Air - the new generation sailboat, shipped in a box, assembled in seconds with a rigid hull and astonishing sailing performance.
by Reverso
Posted 12 Jun 03:30 AEST
Hempel World Cup Series - Allianz Regatta Day 8
Hempel World Cup Series - Allianz Regatta Day 8
Dutch Olympians remain in control
The Netherlands' Tokyo 2020 athletes remain in firm control in the 49er and 49erFX at the Hempel World Cup Series - Allianz Regatta as the third day concluded in Medemblik, the Netherlands.
by World Sailing
Posted 12 Jun 03:25 AEST
Etchells Australian Nationals at Mooloolaba day 1
Etchells Australian Nationals at Mooloolaba day 1
The conditions were testing for competitors and the race committee
Day one of the Etchells Australian National Championship kicked off on Thursday 10 June and it is tight at the top following some high scoring results, across the board.
by Nic Douglass
Posted 11 Jun 21:14 AEST
Hempel World Cup Series - Allianz Regatta Day 7
Hempel World Cup Series - Allianz Regatta Day 7
A contrasting day for the 49er and the 49erFX fleets
It was a contrasting day for the 49er and the 49erFX at the Hempel World Cup Series - Allianz Regatta in Medemblik, The Netherlands as sailors raced in two types of conditions.
by World Sailing
Posted 11 Jun 16:35 AEST
New Australian Sailing Technical Director
New Australian Sailing Technical Director
Michael Blackburn appointed to the role
Two-time Olympic gold medal winning coach Michael Blackburn will continue to play a leading role in shaping the future of Australia's high performance sailing program after being announced as the new Australian Sailing Technical Director.
by Australian Sailing
Posted 11 Jun 15:32 AEST
Cascais 49er & 49erFx Championship ACT II day 3
Cascais 49er & 49erFx Championship ACT II day 3
UK and Spain continue their battle
After the rest day, the 49erFX women's Olympic class fleet returned to sea in Cascais. With the first warning signal scheduled for midday, competitors had to wait ashore for the wind to settle in Cascais in order to start the third day of the event.
by Clube Naval de Cascais
Posted 11 Jun 05:45 AEST
20/21 IWT Big Wave Awards
20/21 IWT Big Wave Awards
Celebrating the brave water safety crews, the skilled photographers and videographers and riders
The IWT Big Wave Awards Night was held on Maui's north shore on Saturday night to announce the big wave champions.
by International Windsurfing Tour
Posted 11 Jun 04:11 AEST
We came, we saw, we sailed
We came, we saw, we sailed
A look back at the 2021 City of Perth Festival of Sail
City of Perth Festival of Sail was originally planned to include an international youth regatta, which, due to the impact of travel and border restrictions (both interstate and internationally) relating to the COVID-19 Pandemic, was no longer feasible.
by Swan River Sailing
Posted 10 Jun 21:30 AEST
Entries open for 2021/22 Blue Water Pointscore
Entries open for 2021/22 Blue Water Pointscore
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia is now welcoming entries
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia is now welcoming entries for the 2021/22 Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore.
by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
Posted 10 Jun 17:57 AEST