North Sails Weekly Debrief North Sails Weekly Debrief We're Here For You, Weekly Webinar Schedule, Ready, Set, Go! Q&A for customers, webinars to connect with the North Sails experts, find your nearest loft today and get your sails serviced so you can hit the ground running as soon as sailing season begins. by North Sails Posted 28 Mar 23:00 AEDT Restoring a 1979 wooden Europe dinghy Restoring a 1979 wooden Europe dinghy Lots of painstaking varnishwork has created a stunning result Clare Giles of Gunfleet Sailing Club, Clacton-on-Sea, tells the story of a long-distance dinghy renovation on K95, a wooden Europe dinghy built by Ron Beasley in 1979. by Clare Giles Posted 28 Mar 20:00 AEDT Rooster Warehouse Clearance Sale now Live Rooster Warehouse Clearance Sale now Live The very best deals on the very best kit! We've been working to get every last nugget of our warehouse clearance stock moved it all over to our Ebay Store so you can still get the very best deals on the very best kit in the safest, most efficient way possible. by Rooster Posted 28 Mar 19:00 AEDT The Ocean Race: "Which side of the Big Island?" The Ocean Race: "Which side of the Big Island?" Part 1 of an update on The Ocean Race - this one looking at the course and Australia's influence Three weeks ago, at the end of February, Sail-World.com's NZ Editor, Richard Gladwell, spoke with Richard Mason, Race Director and Peter Rusch, PR Director, of The Ocean Race for an update on the race. Here's how the course is shaping up. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 28 Mar 09:39 AEDT Sailor Girl and the "Weekly Mirror" Sailor Girl and the "Weekly Mirror" Nic Douglass finds a way to broadcast from out on the water! Given the past few weeks, the Sailor Girl decided to bring back her "Adventures Weekly" video show and podcast while the world is indeed a very different place to what existed just one month ago. by Nic Douglass Posted 27 Mar 23:23 AEDT OK Dinghy World Rankings OK Dinghy World Rankings Thomas Hansson-Mild stays on top Thomas Hansson-Mild, from Sweden, stays at the top of the first OK Dinghy World Ranking list of the year, the third list in a row that the 2009 World Champion tops the list, after reaching the number one spot in July 2019 for the first time ever. by Robert Deaves Posted 27 Mar 23:13 AEDT Planet Sail's Matt Sheahan presents video series Planet Sail's Matt Sheahan presents video series First video episode in a new series by top sailing journalist Matt Sheahan First video episode in a new series by top sailing journalist Matt Sheahan that takes a regular look at the sailing world. by Sail-World.com Posted 27 Mar 22:33 AEDT Italian 52 Super Series Regattas Cancelled Italian 52 Super Series Regattas Cancelled Venues remain a priority when the calendar can be rescheduled May's Royal Cup 52 SUPER SERIES Scarlino 2020 and June's Audi 52 SUPER SERIES Porto Cervo & TP52 20th Anniversary Invitational 2020 have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. by 52 Super Series Posted 27 Mar 21:20 AEDT Cork300 announces cancellation of all July events Cork300 announces cancellation of all July events Royal Cork Yacht Club's Tricentenary celebrations included Volvo Cork Week 2020 All events scheduled in July for the Cork300 events series, which were to run across Cork Harbour to celebrate the Royal Cork Yacht Club's Tricentenary, have been cancelled. by Niamh Murphy Posted 27 Mar 20:02 AEDT Tentative date set for re-staging of Tokyo 2020 Tentative date set for re-staging of Tokyo 2020 Task Force formed to resolve logistics and costs of Olympic rescheduling Task Force formed to resolve logistics and costs of Olympic rescheduling. In an America's Cup relevant story InsidetheGames.biz reports that the Tour de France could take place in June-July as a TV only event without any roadside fans permitted. by InsidetheGames.biz/Sail-World.com Posted 27 Mar 19:26 AEDT Ensign's Top Picks & Update Ensign's Top Picks & Update Including some stunning new motor and sailing yachts Welcome to our update covering market events, news, developments at Ensign and of course the top picks of our boats for sale including some stunning new motor and sailing yachts. Grab a coffee, a beer or a wine and have a read! by Ensign Yachts Posted 27 Mar 18:42 AEDT 2020 Open Skiff World Championships cancelled 2020 Open Skiff World Championships cancelled Coming back to Sardinia in 2021 Due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic the Open Skiff Executive Committee together with the Local Organizing Authority Lega Navale Italiana Sezione Sulcis has been forced to cancel the 2020 World Championships. by Piotr from OBCA Posted 27 Mar 01:42 AEDT North Sails: Your Questions, Answered North Sails: Your Questions, Answered A Q&A has been put together to help provide you with information The North Sails teams around the world have received a bunch of calls and emails recently. A quick Q+A has been put together to help provide you with information on where we are at during this crazy time. by North Sails Posted 27 Mar 01:00 AEDT Victorian Tasar State Championship 2020 Victorian Tasar State Championship 2020 Fantastic regatta despite an 11th hour change of venue Despite an 11th hour change of venue, Cairn Curran came to the rescue and hosted a fantastic regatta for the 2020 Victorian Tasar State Titles. by Laura-Jane Evans Posted 26 Mar 20:19 AEDT Phil Sharp shares top tips in living in isolation Phil Sharp shares top tips in living in isolation Including staying positive, looking ahead, structure and routine Key messages can be transferred from ocean racing to land as people move into isolation to support the fight against COVID-19. Adapting to change is a daily routine for an offshore sailor. by Phil Sharp Posted 26 Mar 17:11 AEDT Tribute to John Fisher lost in the Southern Ocean Tribute to John Fisher lost in the Southern Ocean From the crew of Scallywag, remembering their crew member and dear friend, John Fisher From the crew of Scallywag, remembering their crew member and dear friend, John Fisher, lost in the Southern Ocean this day March 26 in 2018. by SHK Scallywag Posted 26 Mar 13:33 AEDT Boat Speed Fundamentals Boat Speed Fundamentals With Luke Patience, Chris Grube and Jonny McGovern at the RYA Dinghy Show Calling junior and youth sailors! Jonny McGovern, together with Luke Patience, Chris Grube, uses a 420 dinghy to show you how to get more speed out of your double-handed boat. by James Eaves Posted 26 Mar 01:30 AEDT Medemblik Regatta returns in 2021 Medemblik Regatta returns in 2021 The rebirth of this sailing spring classic will take place next year The rebirth of this sailing spring classic will take place in 2021, the exact date is still to be decided. The decision was taken in close consultation with World Sailing as a measure to help fight the Corona Covid-19 pandemic. by Medemblik Regatta Posted 26 Mar 00:01 AEDT IKA corona virus update IKA corona virus update The team at the IKA continues to work diligently, despite these difficult circumstances There are a couple of areas which are affected by the continued spread of the virus, for which we want to give you an update to provide planning safety - as far as this is currently possible. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 25 Mar 23:44 AEDT Harken Tech Team: Centerboard Repair videos Harken Tech Team: Centerboard Repair videos A perfect thing to get done if you're currently stuck at home! The Harken Tech Team show you the fundamentals of filling-in and patching-up damage to your dinghy's centre board in this two part tutorial. A perfect thing to get done if you're currently stuck at home! by Harken Posted 25 Mar 23:05 AEDT America's Cup reset after tumultuous fortnight America's Cup reset after tumultuous fortnight Here's how the rest of the Cup could unfold, after the cancellation of two of the three ACWS events The second event ACWS Portsmouth was cancelled Tuesday (NZT) by organisers. It came a week after the Arbitration Panel called off the first event in Cagliari. Both were nobbled by the coronavirus. Here's how the rest of the Cup could unfold. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 25 Mar 21:27 AEDT North Sails Moth Webinar with Rob Greenhalgh North Sails Moth Webinar with Rob Greenhalgh On Wednesday, March 25th at 8:00pm GMT Join North Sails Moth Class Leader, National and European titleholder Rob Greenhalgh for the first of many live sessions for the Moth class. by North Sails Posted 25 Mar 20:00 AEDT Isolation activities for young RS sailors Isolation activities for young RS sailors Sailing fun shouldn't be limited to the water! Have you got a tribe of excitable sailors at home looking for something to do? The team at RS Sailing have put together some activities for your sailors to play with whilst you try to grab a moment's peace. by RS Sailing Posted 25 Mar 18:12 AEDT Fremantle SC Exmouth Race is cancelled Fremantle SC Exmouth Race is cancelled The club is unable to proceed with plans for the race In these turbulent times, circumstances are changing not just every day, but every hour. by Bernie Kaaks Posted 25 Mar 15:16 AEDT FINNFARE and Finn Masters Magazine published FINNFARE and Finn Masters Magazine published Some great reading at home while not much actual sailing is going on While there is not much Finn sailing going on at present there is plenty to read about in the latest two magazines from the Finn class. by Robert Deaves Posted 25 Mar 07:24 AEDT Pondering a life afloat: My first night at sea Pondering a life afloat: My first night at sea David Schmidt recalls being a ten-year-old boy absolutely infatuated with sailing The year was 1987, and I was a ten-year-old boy who was absolutely infatuated with sailing and specifically with wanting to join my dad on his yearly offshore trips with "the boys". Soon, the lessons began. by David Schmidt Posted 25 Mar 04:00 AEDT World Sailing response to Tokyo 2020 postponement World Sailing response to Tokyo 2020 postponement Following the joint IOC and Tokyo 2020 statement Today the International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee issued a joint statement announcing the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. by World Sailing Posted 25 Mar 03:34 AEDT British Sailing Team welcomes Tokyo postponement British Sailing Team welcomes Tokyo postponement Olympic Games delayed to 2021 in light of the coronavirus pandemic The British Sailing Team welcomes the news of the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in light of the coronavirus pandemic. by British Sailing Team Posted 25 Mar 03:24 AEDT Hannah Mills podcast Hannah Mills podcast Sarah Heron talks to the Olympian about the Big Plastic Pledge A few weeks ago I spoke to Hannah Mills, Olympian and eco-crusader whose initiative Big Plastic Pledge aims to eradicate single use plastic in sport. by Sarah Heron Posted 25 Mar 01:00 AEDT Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games postponed Conclusion reached that the Games of the XXXII Olympiad must be rescheduled The President of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, and the Prime Minister of Japan, Abe Shinzo, held a conference call this morning to discuss the constantly changing environment with regard to COVID-19 and the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. by International Olympic Committee Posted 25 Mar 00:02 AEDT eSailing season! eSailing season! AdamGP14 walks you through how to use Virtual Regatta The eSailing season launched on the 29th February at the RYA Dinghy Show 2020. AdamGP14 walks you through how to use Virtual Regatta, setting up your profile, going through the training modules & tips and tricks for playing the game. by James Eaves, RYA Posted 24 Mar 21:30 AEDT 2020 edition of Superyacht Cup Palma cancelled 2020 edition of Superyacht Cup Palma cancelled In line with recommendations from the Spanish and Balearic Governments Organisers of the Superyacht Cup Palma have cancelled the 2020 regatta scheduled for 17-20 June due to the ongoing global coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic and in line with recommendations from the Spanish and Balearic Governments. by Daphne Morgan Barnicoat Posted 24 Mar 20:49 AEDT Kiwi lockdown hits America's Cup construction Kiwi lockdown hits America's Cup construction The 28 day lockdown in NZ has shutdown America's Cup base and venue construction The 28 day Lockdown ordered by the Coalition Government to eradicate the coronavirus has triggered a shutdown of America's Cup base and venue construction. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 24 Mar 20:44 AEDT Foil racing - It's cheaper than you think Foil racing - It's cheaper than you think Learning to Foil Race As an avid windsurfer since childhood I was excited to try foiling as soon as the first video clips hit YouTube. After moving to Moreton Bay, in Brisbane QLD, and having no nearby wave breaks, I was looking for a way to refresh my enjoyment by Mitch Pearson / SurfSailKite Posted 24 Mar 15:54 AEDT Second America's Cup Regatta is called off Second America's Cup Regatta is called off Organisers announce the unavoidable cancellation of Emirates ACWS Portsmouth, It is with great regret that the America's Cup Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand, and local organising authority ORIGIN Sports Group announce the unavoidable cancellation of Emirates ACWS Portsmouth, which was scheduled to take place between June 4-7. by America's Cup Media Posted 24 Mar 09:49 AEDT IMOCA Skippers dreaming of the ocean IMOCA Skippers dreaming of the ocean Together we will return there soon As we start another week of confinement, get a good breath of fresh air. The IMOCA skippers are staying ashore but their spirits are at sea. They invite you on board to share their dreams. by IMOCA Posted 24 Mar 02:30 AEDT French Olympic Week (SOF Hyères) postponed French Olympic Week (SOF Hyères) postponed The Covid-19 crisis is an unprecedented situation The Covid-19 is an unprecedented situation and we would like to extend our sincere thoughts to all those affected by this crisis. Our actions are driven by the desire to ensure the safety of the athletes participating at sailing events such as the SOF. by Soazig Guého Posted 24 Mar 00:30 AEDT AOC plans for postponed Olympic Games AOC plans for postponed Olympic Games Believing athletes now need to prioritise their own health The AOC says Australian athletes should prepare for a Tokyo Olympic Games in the northern summer of 2021, following the IOC's announcement of a potential postponement of this year's Games and changes in public health landscape across the globe. by Australian Olympic Team Posted 24 Mar 00:07 AEDT Zhik's new steamer & wetsuits for younger sailors Zhik's new steamer & wetsuits for younger sailors All garments lined with a super fast drying, soft, inner fleec For the 2020 season, Zhik are relaunching their range of junior and youth wetsuits for the younger performance sailor. by Liz Rushall Posted 23 Mar 23:00 AEDT Optimist World Championship 2020 postponed Optimist World Championship 2020 postponed Due to the Covid-19 emergency Given the current situation of the Covid-19 Pandemic, the International Optimist Dinghy Association, in agreement with the Organizing Committee of the 2020 Optimist World Championship has decided to postpone the event until a later date. by Mauro Melandri Posted 23 Mar 22:25 AEDT