Allen develop a new mast tapering process Allen develop a new mast tapering process The British hardware manufacturer has quietly been working on some big projects British hardware manufacturer, Allen, has quietly been working on some big projects for the marine industry, one of which is the production of 11-meter tapered masts. by Ben Harden, Allen Posted 24 Jun 20:05 AEST Stellar podium at Italian Open Moth Championship Stellar podium at Italian Open Moth Championship Olympic, SailGP and America's Cup stars battle on Lake Garda At the Italian Open Moth Championship there was an Australian double, with the two Olympic and America's Cup stars Iain Jensen and Tom Slingsby, followed by the helmsman of Luna Rossa, Francesco Bruni, third. by Elena Giolai Posted 24 Jun 18:45 AEST Sustainability Award renewed through to 2024 Sustainability Award renewed through to 2024 The Award is the highest recognition of success in marine sustainability World Sailing is pleased to announce a four-year partnership extension with 11th Hour Racing for the title sponsorship of the World Sailing 11th Hour Racing Sustainability Award. by World Sailing Posted 24 Jun 14:50 AEST GC32 Lagos Cup 1 - One week to go GC32 Lagos Cup 1 - One week to go Watch out for the dark horse With great anticipation, in just one week's time competition on the GC32 Racing Tour resumes for the first time since the GC32 Oman Cup in November 2019. by GC32 Racing Tour Posted 24 Jun 14:49 AEST 2021 Swan Sardinia Challenge in Porto Cervo Day 1 2021 Swan Sardinia Challenge in Porto Cervo Day 1 Conditions difficult to call, especially for tacticians Today saw the first day of racing at the Swan Sardinia Challenge, organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in collaboration with Nautor's Swan and ClubSwan Racing. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 24 Jun 12:07 AEST McConaghy announces hull #1 of MC75 model McConaghy announces hull #1 of MC75 model The MC75 is lightweight, eco-friendly and fully customisable Designed to offer contemporary on-water living with an apartment-like style, the MC75 is lightweight, eco-friendly and, as with all models in the McConaghy Multihull range, fully customisable. by McConaghy Boats Posted 23 Jun 20:43 AEST Live Ocean back expansion of Gulf protection Live Ocean back expansion of Gulf protection Peter Burling and Blair Tuke back the move to increase the Hauraki Gulf marine reserves Live Ocean's Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have welcomed the move to significantly increase the marine reserves and other protection measures announced by the NZ Labour Government, on Tuesday. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 23 Jun 20:39 AEST Swan Sardinia Challenge begins in Porto Cervo Swan Sardinia Challenge begins in Porto Cervo Beginning with a Practice Race, the Skipper's Briefing and the traditional Welcome Cocktail Beginning with a Practice Race, the Skipper's Briefing and the traditional Welcome Cocktail, today was the first day of the first edition of the Swan Sardinia Challenge, organized by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda with Nautor's Swan and ClubSwan Racing. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 23 Jun 03:39 AEST Cup Musings, TOR Europe, and the Rolex Giraglia Cup Musings, TOR Europe, and the Rolex Giraglia Latest newsletter from Sail-World's David Schmidt in the USA I'm not much of a Guns N' Roses fan. But the other day, "Sweet Child O' Mine" came on the radio. Axl started crooning: “Where do we go? Oh, where do we go now?” And of course, I started thinking about the America's Cup. by David Schmidt Posted 23 Jun 01:00 AEST Barton Marine - Our climate change commitment Barton Marine - Our climate change commitment Serious about the long-term welfare of our lands and oceans Barton Marine is serious about the long-term welfare of our lands and oceans. We are committed to ensuring climate change and environmental policies are front of mind when it comes to Barton's production and operations activities. by Barton Marine Posted 22 Jun 21:00 AEST ILCA 50th anniversary sail on Sydney Harbour ILCA 50th anniversary sail on Sydney Harbour Over 100 sailors braved the winter morning The Laser ILCA Dinghy 50th Anniversary was celebrated in style on Sydney Harbour on Sunday 20 June. Over 100 sailors braved the winter morning to take part in the historic event that marked the birth of the world's most popular single-handed dinghy. by Diana Chen Posted 22 Jun 14:53 AEST ORCV Winter Series Race 1 ORCV Winter Series Race 1 45 competitors enjoying some close racing on Port Philip ORCV Winter Series kicked off with 45 competitors out on Port Philip enjoying some close racing after the conclusion of the lockdown period last Saturday. by ORCV Posted 22 Jun 14:21 AEST Cancellation of SCOR 2021 and B2SC 2021 Cancellation of SCOR 2021 and B2SC 2021 Announcement from the Sunshine Coast Yacht Club In order to give all stakeholders enough notice, it is with regret that the Sunshine Coast Yacht Club is cancelling the SCOR and B2SC regetta. by Sunshine Coast Yacht Club Posted 22 Jun 14:10 AEST Oman to host 50th Youth Sailing Worlds Oman to host 50th Youth Sailing Worlds Mussanah Sports City has played host to several Olympic class sailing events World Sailing is delighted to announce that the 50th edition of the Youth Sailing World Championships presented by Hempel will be held at Mussanah Sports City, Oman, from 11-18 December 2021. by World Sailing Posted 21 Jun 22:17 AEST Trapeazy! Trapeazy! The Rooster Trapeze harness has been reimagined, redesigned, and rigorously tested The Rooster Trapeze harness has been reimagined, redesigned, and rigorously tested by our team to provide the ideal amount of support and comfort on the Trapeze. by Rooster Posted 21 Jun 21:57 AEST Cold Weather Bonding Cold Weather Bonding What's the lowest temperature West System Epoxy can be applied? During the colder months, the Technical Advisers at West System and ATL Composites are frequently asked "What's the lowest temperature West System Epoxy can be applied?" by Don Gutzmer Posted 21 Jun 15:56 AEST Fareast 28R selected for WMRT Finals Fareast 28R selected for WMRT Finals The Shenzhen Bao'an Match Cup is due to be held in December The World Match Racing Tour today announced the Fareast 28R keelboat has been selected and approved for the Shenzhen Bao'an Match Cup, host of the WMRT Finals in Shenzhen China, 15-19 December 2021. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 21 Jun 15:19 AEST Can I get sauce with that please? Can I get sauce with that please? Probably going to need lashings of tomato sauce to help that sandwich go down Probably going to need lashings of tomato sauce, or a massive pile of mint jelly to help that sandwich go down. Which sandwich, precisely? Well that would be the IOC not seeing the brilliance of the Mixed Offshore event for Paris 2024, and beyond. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 21 Jun 08:00 AEST America's Cup: Tom Whidden's take-outs from AC36 America's Cup: Tom Whidden's take-outs from AC36 Three times America's Cup winner Tom Whidden looks back at the 36th America's Cup and technology Three times America's Cup winner and President of North Technology Group, Tom Whidden, shared some insights into the 36th America's Cup during a Wednesday Yachting Luncheon hosted by Ron Young of St Francis Yacht Club, San Francisco. by Sail-World.com Posted 21 Jun 00:43 AEST PlanetSail: Fully crewed aboard an IMOCA60 PlanetSail: Fully crewed aboard an IMOCA60 Annie Lush explains how she sees the new territory Since the IMOCA60s were announced as being one of the two classes for the Ocean Race in 2022 there has been plenty of speculation about how a breed of boats designed to be sailed single handed would work when sailed by a full crew. by Matt Sheahan Posted 20 Jun 23:29 AEST Vendée Globe - Vision 2024 Vendée Globe - Vision 2024 The tenth edition, starting November 2024, is on everyone's mind Almost 6 months after the first skippers crossed the Vendée Globe finish line already the tenth edition, starting November 2024, is on everyone's mind. by Vendée Globe Posted 20 Jun 21:46 AEST AST Coaching Chain Series - Mara Stransky AST Coaching Chain Series - Mara Stransky Australia's recent Olympic sailing success has been no accident Our Olympic champions have accessed quality coaching from the time they learned to sail at their home club up to the work they are doing now with their Australian Sailing Team preparing for this year's Tokyo Olympic Games. by Australian Sailing Team Posted 20 Jun 21:37 AEST MC38 2021 Season Act 3 in Sydney MC38 2021 Season Act 3 in Sydney Sydney dumped an ice-bucket on the MC38 crews racing on Pittwater Sydney dumped an ice-bucket on MC38 crews racing on Pittwater in Act 3, Marcus Blackmore's local Hooligan crew shaking off the dismal winter conditions, and their classmates, to land back on the one design class podium for the first time in a while. by Lisa Ratcliff Posted 20 Jun 20:25 AEST The Ocean Race Europe overall winners announced The Ocean Race Europe overall winners announced The Coastal Race in Genova provides a fantastic finish to The Ocean Race Europe. Class leaders Offshore Team Germany and Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team have been confirmed as the respective IMOCA and VO65 winners in the inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Europe, after an exciting final day of coastal racing in Genova, Italy today. by The Ocean Race Posted 20 Jun 02:43 AEST Sail configurations in following winds Sail configurations in following winds You can't sail dead downwind except using old techniques such as poled out jibs You can't sail dead downwind except using old techniques such as poled out jibs. On modern boats with asymmetrical spinnakers it is rare to go beyond 155-158 degrees true wind angle. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 19 Jun 22:40 AEST Race for the Future positive impact in Taranto Race for the Future positive impact in Taranto Purpose-driven projects in Taranto support the regeneration of the local ecosystem Better Planet: Climate Positive local impact project by SailGP Posted 19 Jun 20:15 AEST On a beat from Code Zero to Storm Jib in a series On a beat from Code Zero to Storm Jib in a series Sailing upwind is the least appreciated point of sail by sailors We find ourselves heeled and slamming on the waves. When a storm rages we just wish it would end soon. Those who suffer from seasickness are often with a bucket within reach. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 19 Jun 19:01 AEST America's Cup: Spanish ratchet up Cup stakes America's Cup: Spanish ratchet up Cup stakes America's Cup: Valencia comes up with innovative hosting approach Backers of Valencia's bid to stage the 37th America's Cup believe they can access a €750 billion fund established by the European Union to assist member countries to recover from the economic effects of the COVID pandemic. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 19 Jun 01:18 AEST Winner-take-all coastal race finale in Genova Winner-take-all coastal race finale in Genova Saturday's race is likely to provide the winning margin in both fleets The leaderboard is so tight in both the IMOCA and VO65 division that Saturday's coastal race is likely to provide the winning margin in The Ocean Race Europe. by The Ocean Race Posted 19 Jun 00:54 AEST Valencia in this mix to host 37th America's Cup Valencia in this mix to host 37th America's Cup Existing, ready-for-use, tailored infrastructures and previous hosting experience Valencia's successful history in hosting the America's Cup, its existing, ready-for-use, tailored infrastructures made positioning Valencia's as potential host for the next event obvious. by Real Club Náutico de Valencia Posted 18 Jun 21:53 AEST Doyle Sails: Sailmaking Apprenticeship opportunity Doyle Sails: Sailmaking Apprenticeship opportunity Leading international sailmaker, Doyle Sails, are offering sailmaking apprenticeships in Auckland Leading international sailmaker Doyle Sails are offering practical and motivated individuals to join their apprentice sailmaking programme. This is your opportunity to work alongside some the great people in the sailing industry and professional sailing. by Danielle Burridge/Doyle Sails Posted 18 Jun 10:09 AEST Offshore Team Germany claim IMOCA class victory Offshore Team Germany claim IMOCA class victory Superior light wind speed for non-foiling team in The Ocean Race Europe Offshore Team Germany, the non-foiling IMOCA 60 skippered by German Olympian Robert Stanjek, has pulled off a spectacular victory in the third and final offshore leg of The Ocean Race Europe. by The Ocean Race Posted 18 Jun 06:53 AEST Fireball Worlds to return to Ireland in 2022 Fireball Worlds to return to Ireland in 2022 Lough Derg Yacht Club to host the event So, as the sun rises hopefully on a welcome return to international regattas, the Irish Fireball Class, in tandem with Fireball International and Lough Derg Yacht Club are delighted to announce that the Worlds with be hosted at Lough Derg in August 2022. by Cormac Bradley Posted 18 Jun 01:09 AEST Race Yachts Premium Brokerage Winter Edition Race Yachts Premium Brokerage Winter Edition When only the best will do... This FB 35 custom carbon fibre rocket is designed by Fred Barrett and built by Van Munster Boats in 2016. Built by the current owner and fastidiously maintained since launched. She has the best of everything. by Jason Rowed Posted 17 Jun 16:00 AEST SailGP to return to Sydney Harbour in Season 2 SailGP to return to Sydney Harbour in Season 2 Australia Sail Grand Prix to take place on December 17 & 18 SailGP today announced the Australia Sail Grand Prix as the ninth event in the global championship's second season calendar. SailGP will return to the iconic Sydney Harbour on December 17 and 18, 2021. by SailGP Posted 17 Jun 14:29 AEST The Ocean Race Europe Leg 3 Finish The Ocean Race Europe Leg 3 Finish Winning gambit in final hours sees Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team clinch victory The third and final offshore leg of The Ocean Race Europe came to an exciting conclusion in the early hours of Thursday morning in Genova, when the Portuguese entry Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team pulled off a come-from-behind victory in the VO65 class. by The Ocean Race Posted 17 Jun 14:16 AEST The Ocean Race Europe: Mirpuri finishes - Live The Ocean Race Europe: Mirpuri finishes - Live The VOR 65, Mirpuri Foundation wins Leg 3 of The Ocean Race Europe - Live coverage here The VOR 65, Mirpuri Foundation has won Leg 3 of The Ocean Race Europe. The VOR65's are all expected to finish before the first IMOCA60, Offshore Team Germany. We are covering the finish in Genoa live in this story. by The Ocean Race Posted 17 Jun 08:56 AEST The good, the incredible, and the brilliant The good, the incredible, and the brilliant Ever since writing 'More Grit' I have been on somewhat of a Western trip Ever since writing More Grit! I have been on somewhat of a Western trip. It was only further solidified after actually meeting both the incredible Bill Hatfield, and the brilliant Jeanne Socrates. by John Curnow, Global Editor, SailWorldCruising.com Posted 17 Jun 07:00 AEST The Ocean Race Europe Leg 3 Day 4 The Ocean Race Europe Leg 3 Day 4 Fleets compress as light winds continue on the approach to Genova Another 24 hours of light wind racing out on the Mediterranean on the third and final leg of The Ocean Race Europe has seen both the VO65 and IMOCA 60 fleets compress significantly as they push towards the finish line in Genova, Italy. by The Ocean Race Posted 17 Jun 01:09 AEST 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