2021 ILCA 6 Radial Worlds in Oman day 3 2021 ILCA 6 Radial Worlds in Oman day 3 Wind causes more surprises Day three of the 2021 ILCA 6 Worlds was once again influenced by the wind. Just two races in the men's category and one in the women's were completed at Barceló Resort Mussanah as the sailors struggled to get to grips with the changing wind patterns. by Oman Sail & Jon Emmett Posted 4 Dec 21:57 AEDT LawConnect wins Cabbage Tree Island Race LawConnect wins Cabbage Tree Island Race Fully-crewed line honours for Christian Beck's Juan-K 100' maxi Christian Beck's Juan-K 100 LawConnect laid down a marker in her return to offshore racing, winning Fully-Crewed Line Honours in the 2021 Cabbage Tree Island Race, the third race in the 2021/22 Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 4 Dec 16:31 AEDT Australian squad embraces long waits & light winds Australian squad embraces long waits & light winds On the third day of the ILCA 6 Worlds at the Worlds in Oman Patience was tested on the third day of the ILCA 6 World Championships as the Race Committee squeezed in just one race in an unstable 5-7 knots of wind. by Lisa Darmanin Posted 4 Dec 16:13 AEDT Heaven Can Wait 2022 is now just 2 months away Heaven Can Wait 2022 is now just 2 months away To be run over the weekend of February 5-6, 2022 Now that we are out of lockdown you can firm up your HCW entry plans, get your crew into shape and be prepared for another great experience sailing around the length and breadth of fabulous Lake Macquarie by Melvyn Steiner Posted 4 Dec 12:43 AEDT 7 months until the start of the Globe40 7 months until the start of the Globe40 Race start to take place in Tangier on 26 June 2022 Two and a half years after its launch, the GLOBE40 is now in the advanced stages of its preparation for the race start in Tangier on 26 June 2022. by Manfred Ramspacher Posted 4 Dec 01:12 AEDT Mark Sinclair sets sails to compete his GGR voyage Mark Sinclair sets sails to compete his GGR voyage Golden Globe Race 2022 skippers and organizers are busy at sea, in the sheds, or at Paris Boat Show With the new year around the corner and nine months before the start of the Golden Globe Race 2022, the skippers and organizers are keeping busy. While most boats get in the shed for their winter refit, some sailors prefer to spend time on the water. by Don McIntyre Posted 4 Dec 00:34 AEDT M32 class all set for 2022 M32 class all set for 2022 The champagne has yet to dry on the 2021 Worlds trophy in Miami The champagne has yet to dry on the 2021 World Championship trophy in Miami as the class is finalizing the 2022 schedule with spectacular new venues and old favourites. by M32 Class Posted 3 Dec 23:26 AEDT 2021 ILCA 6 Radial Worlds in Oman day 2 2021 ILCA 6 Radial Worlds in Oman day 2 An exciting second day makes up for Wednesday's lack of wind An exciting second day at the 2021 ILCA 6 World Championships more than made up for Wednesday's lack of wind, as the fleet finally made their way out onto the water at Barceló Resort Mussanah in about 6-8 knots. by Oman Sail & Jon Emmett Posted 3 Dec 19:47 AEDT Slingsby wins Rolex World Sailor of the Year Award Slingsby wins Rolex World Sailor of the Year Award Securing 29% of the votes in celebration of his achievements Australia's Tom Slingsby has won the male 2021 Rolex World Sailor of the Year in celebration of his achievements in three competitive classes over the past two years. by Michael Martin Posted 3 Dec 18:00 AEDT Light winds challenge sailors at ILCA 6 Worlds Light winds challenge sailors at ILCA 6 Worlds Racing finally got under way in Oman The ILCA 6 World Championships finally got under way in the Al-Mussanah Sports City, Oman overnight, with three races completed in a light sea breeze. by Lisa Darmanin Posted 3 Dec 17:23 AEDT Letter from the Antipodes: Saunders' Laser win Letter from the Antipodes: Saunders' Laser win Tom Saunders' win in the ILCA7 (previously known as Laser) World Championship is a much-needed tonic Tom Saunders' win in the ILCA7 (previously known as Laser) World Championship is a much-needed tonic for New Zealand sailing, after a lacklustre Olympic regatta and uncertain times ahead for Kiwi Olympic aspirations by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 3 Dec 13:27 AEDT Rolex Sailors of the Year - Winners announced Rolex Sailors of the Year - Winners announced Virtual ceremony held at the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes Olympic gold medalists Hannah Mills MBE (GBR) and Eilidh McIntyre (GBR) were voted female 2021 Rolex World Sailor of the Year. Australia's Tom Slingsby has won the male 2021 Rolex World Sailor of the Year by World Sailing Posted 3 Dec 10:15 AEDT NZ SailGP reaffirms commitment to better planet NZ SailGP reaffirms commitment to better planet NZ SailGP team signs the Ocean for Climate Declaration and joining the Race to Zero. Team has reaffirmed its commitment to a better planet, signing the Ocean for Climate Declaration and joining the Race to Zero. by James Rigby - NZL SailGP Team Posted 3 Dec 06:57 AEDT Manly 16ft Skiff Club race review - 27 November Manly 16ft Skiff Club race review - 27 November Shocking conditions on the water and just as shocking off it Shocking conditions on the water and just as shocking off it. That was the story from a dramatic day of racing as winter returned for Manly's third short course pointscore race on Saturday. by Michael Chittenden Posted 3 Dec 06:17 AEDT Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille 2022 preview Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille 2022 preview Early entries already promise an epic 11th edition in Saint Barthélemy With five months to go, almost 30 entries ranging from Maxis to Melges 24 have committed to a fabulous week of racing in Saint Barthélemy for the 11th edition of Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille by Laura Muma Posted 3 Dec 02:35 AEDT Allen AutoRatchet Vs Pro-Ratchet Allen AutoRatchet Vs Pro-Ratchet Which option is best for you? The ratchet block is arguably one of the most important pieces of hardware used on a sailboat. But what exactly is a ratchet block, how does it work and which option is best for you? by Allen Posted 3 Dec 01:00 AEDT Dates for 2023 Rolex Fastnet Race announced Dates for 2023 Rolex Fastnet Race announced 50th edition of the world's largest offshore race Following the success of the 2021 Rolex Fastnet Race from Cowes to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) and its French partners are delighted to announce the date for the next edition of its flagship event in 2023. by RORC Posted 3 Dec 00:42 AEDT IAM support inaugural Australian Maxi Championship IAM support inaugural Australian Maxi Championship Income Asset Management joins as naming rights partner The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia is delighted to welcome Income Asset Management as the naming rights partner for the inaugural Australian Maxi Championship. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 2 Dec 23:28 AEDT America's Cup: Maybe four Challengers already? America's Cup: Maybe four Challengers already? Updated: Alinghi and Luna Rossa enter along with maybe one more, plus the Challenger of Record Updated: The number of early entries for the 37th America's Cup has given lie to predictions that the cost of competing. Alinghi (SUI) and Luna Rossa (ITA) have entered along with maybe one more plus Challenger of Record INEOS Britannia. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 2 Dec 23:22 AEDT Narrabeen Lakes Sailing Club fire Narrabeen Lakes Sailing Club fire 115 year old sailing club located on the Northern Beaches of Sydney destroyed NLSC (Narrabeen Lakes Sailing Club) is a 115 year old sailing club located on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. We are a small dinghy sailing club with a strong family and junior sailing focus. by Jonny Harrison Posted 2 Dec 21:03 AEDT 2021 ILCA 6 Radial Worlds in Oman day 1 2021 ILCA 6 Radial Worlds in Oman day 1 No wind meant no racing, but plenty of action from the boat park No wind meant no racing at the ILCA 6 Worlds in Oman but there was still lots of action from the boat park... by Oman Sail & Jon Emmett Posted 2 Dec 20:11 AEDT New Vaikobi Speed-Grip Boot Collection New Vaikobi Speed-Grip Boot Collection Meticulously designed to answer the needs of sailors, wingfoilers, paddlers and SUP athletes Whether you prefer high or low-cut boots, Vaikobi has all water sport enthusiasts covered from head to toe, with the much anticipated launch of the new 'Speed-Grip' footwear collection. by Vaikobi Posted 2 Dec 17:11 AEDT Auckland Boat Show brings a festival on the water Auckland Boat Show brings a festival on the water The 2022 Auckland Boat Show will be a celebration of summer. Running from 17-20 March, 2022 The 2022 Auckland Boat Show will be a celebration of summer. Running from 17-20 March, it will transform Jellicoe Harbour into a festival on the water by Isla McKechnie/NZ Marine Industry Association Posted 2 Dec 16:15 AEDT Expedition Ketch build captured on timelapse video Expedition Ketch build captured on timelapse video Remarkable timelapse video shows 80ft ketch under construction - here's how a big boat build is done Check out the most recent timelapse of the 80" ketch under construction at Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders. This doesn't show the competed boat but takes us up to March 2021. by Luke Hill/Lloyd Stevenson. Boatbuilders Posted 2 Dec 09:58 AEDT Zhik collaborates with LawConnect Super Maxi Zhik collaborates with LawConnect Super Maxi For 3 year Sydney to Hobart campaign Australia's innovative technical apparel brand Zhik is delighted to announce they have partnered with Christian Beck's 'LawConnect', the Australian based Super Maxi, for the next three seasons. by Zhik Posted 2 Dec 08:00 AEDT David Graham on the future Paralympic sailing David Graham on the future Paralympic sailing David Schmidt checks in with the CEO of World Sailing I checked in with David Graham, CEO of World Sailing, via email, about the organization's “Back the Bid” campaign to reinstate sailing at the 2028 Paralympic Games. by David Schmidt Posted 2 Dec 03:00 AEDT Dalin and Meilhat crowned IMOCA Champions 2021 Dalin and Meilhat crowned IMOCA Champions 2021 The dominant force in the IMOCA Class this year They may have finished in second place in the Transat Jacques Vabre to LinkedOut, but no one can doubt that Charlie Dalin and Paul Meilhat on APIVIA have been the dominant force in the IMOCA Class this year and today they were crowned IMOCA Champions. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 1 Dec 23:09 AEDT Another testing regatta on the cards Another testing regatta on the cards Australian Sailing Team ILCA 6 squad are set to take on 64 sailors The ILCA 6 World Championships will commence today in the Al-Mussanah Sports City of Oman. The host city has been home to a variety of regattas and sporting events since its inception in 2008. by Lisa Darmanin Posted 1 Dec 17:41 AEDT Record fleet set for Cabbage Tree Island Race Record fleet set for Cabbage Tree Island Race An early preview for the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race A record fleet of 69 boats is expected to take on the Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore's Cabbage Tree Island Race on Friday 3 December. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 1 Dec 17:20 AEDT 2021 Australian Sailing National Awards winners 2021 Australian Sailing National Awards winners Western Australia's Swan River Sailing had a fantastic night The online production was a fantastic way to showcase the highlights of the past season and celebrate the successes during what was another trying year for the sailing community. by Swan River Sailing Posted 1 Dec 16:41 AEDT America's Cup: Several teams make formal challenge America's Cup: Several teams make formal challenge Soon after the entry period opening several challengers were received by RNZYS and Emirates Team NZ Soon after the entry period opening several challengers were received by the RNZYS and Emirates Team New Zealand. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 1 Dec 10:13 AEDT Transat Jacques Vabre Day 24 update Transat Jacques Vabre Day 24 update Croatian and Japanese Class 40 boats cross finish line The dream of completing the Transat Jacques Vabre race has become a reality for Olympic skier Ivica Kostelic and Japanese sailor Masa Suzuki. by TJV Media Posted 1 Dec 02:41 AEDT Making the world smaller Making the world smaller They used to say any publicity is good publicity They used to say any publicity is good publicity, but that has been severely tested in recent times by celebrities and sportspeople who wish they were anywhere but the limelight when things go pear shaped. by Mark Jardine Posted 30 Nov 23:00 AEDT 2021 ILCA 6 Radial Worlds in Oman day 0 2021 ILCA 6 Radial Worlds in Oman day 0 The path to the 2024 Paris Olympics begins Al-Mussanah Sports City in Oman will play host to the 2021 ILCA 6 World Championships - the first World Championships for the women's Olympic single-handed dinghy fleet on the path to the 2024 Paris Olympics. by Jon Emmett Posted 30 Nov 20:04 AEDT Burling and Tuke reflect on a challenging year Burling and Tuke reflect on a challenging year Kiwi duo look back on a challenging year - the 49er Medal race; what happened at 3-3 in AC36 Peter Burling and Blair Tuke look back on a challenging year - the 49er Medal race; what happened at 3-3 in the America's Cup; starting their SailGP team; and progress with their Live Ocean conservation projects by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 30 Nov 09:47 AEDT Colligo Marine Bobstay Colligo Marine Bobstay Take a closer look at Colligo Marine adjustable synthetic bobstays! Take a closer look at Colligo Marine adjustable synthetic bobstays! Custom rigging is always available, so you have several options for your bowsprit. by Colligo Marine Posted 30 Nov 08:17 AEDT The biggest solo circumnavigation challenges The biggest solo circumnavigation challenges What are the recurring thoughts of many Global Solo Challenge skippers Preparing boat and skipper for a non-stop single-handed circumnavigation by the three great capes is no easy task. Many are the challenges during preparation, financial, practical, as well as during the navigation itself. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 30 Nov 07:27 AEDT Big win for Ruyant and LinkedOut Big win for Ruyant and LinkedOut After a 3-way shoot-out in the Transat Jacques Vabre After a three way battle for the overall victory, fought between LinkedOut, APIVIA and Charal it was was the partnership of Thomas Ruyant and Morgan Lagravière which prevailed to score the first major trans-ocean race win for the LinkedOut team. by Antoine Grenapin / Vendee Globe redaction Posted 30 Nov 06:50 AEDT Team France wraps up 2nd Leg in good form Team France wraps up 2nd Leg in good form The 2nd leg of this year's Sailing Arabia The 2nd leg of this year's Sailing Arabia - The Tour ended with Team France still in the lead as the gap to DB Schenker in second grew to four points. by Oman Sail Posted 30 Nov 06:08 AEDT Transat Jacques Vabre Day 23 update Transat Jacques Vabre Day 23 update Class 40 podium shared by 3 nations and an Olympian The Class 40 victory has gone to Redman, co-skippered by Frenchman Antoine Carpentier and Pablo Santurde Del Arco of Spain. Second place went to Banque Du Léman, third to Seafrigo-Sogestran. by TJV Media Posted 30 Nov 05:56 AEDT McIntyre Adventure Globe 5.80 Transat leg 2 update McIntyre Adventure Globe 5.80 Transat leg 2 update First 1000nm completed for and another 2000nm to Antigua The four leading boats are currently leaving the Cabo Verde Islands in their wake while Jim Schofield in his Molly Claire, who took a more conservative start and missed the first weather system, is crossing the latitude of Nouadhibou in Mauritania. by Globe 5.80 Transat Posted 29 Nov 23:47 AEDT Planet Sail Episode 15: A new plan Planet Sail Episode 15: A new plan From dogs on foils, to demolishing one of the sailing world's best known landmarks From dogs on foils, to demolishing one of the sailing world's best known landmarks, from the future of the America's Cup, to a new course for the classic fully crewed race around the world, there's stacks going on in this episode. by Matt Sheahan Posted 29 Nov 22:51 AEDT True Colours wins first ORCV offshore race True Colours wins first ORCV offshore race The 55nm Bass Strait race starting off Queenscliff was a real test for crew and equipment John Strahan's and his True Colours crew are celebrating after winning both AMS and ORCc divisions in the season opening Ocean Racing Club of Victoria offshore race. by ORCV Posted 29 Nov 21:12 AEDT A bittersweet arrival for Malama in Martinique A bittersweet arrival for Malama in Martinique Finishing the Transat Jacques Vabre in 13th place On Sunday November 28 at 2204 local (0204 UTC on November 29), 11th Hour Racing Team's brand new 60-foot race boat 'Malama' crossed the finish line of the Transat Jacques Vabre in Fort-de-France, Martinique, taking 13th place in the 22-strong IMOCA Class. by 11th Hour Racing Team Posted 29 Nov 17:27 AEDT Oman Sail kicks off the 2021 ILCA 6 Radial Worlds Oman Sail kicks off the 2021 ILCA 6 Radial Worlds Many of the world's top sailors gather at Barceló Mussanah Resort Oman Sail will welcome ILCA Radial sailors from around the world this week for the 2021 ILCA 6 World Championship. by Oman Sail Posted 29 Nov 17:17 AEDT Rush-hour in Martinique Rush-hour in Martinique As Arkea Paprec leads the mid-fleet finishers in the IMOCA Class With the podium settled with the arrival of Charal on Saturday, it was rush-hour at the Transat Jacques Vabre finish today in the IMOCA Class, as six boats reached the line spread over just seven hours. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 29 Nov 06:39 AEDT Transat Jacques Vabre Day 22 update Transat Jacques Vabre Day 22 update Grandstand finishes in the IMOCA class After more than twenty days at sea the difference between fourth and fifth in the IMOCA class was just 21 minutes 40 seconds between Britain's Sam Davies on Initiatives Coeur and an all-French crew aboard Arkéa-Paprec. by TJV Media Posted 29 Nov 02:28 AEDT Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship overall Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship overall Victoire, Nine Dragons and Mille Sabords take SSORC top honours Paul Jenkins and his Sydney 38 crew onboard Mille Sabords won their first ever regatta on a wild and wet Sydney weekend racing for the host club in the annual Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship that drew 55 mixed keelboats boats. by Lisa Ratcliff Posted 28 Nov 20:58 AEDT